BLV Dividend Calculator
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV) currently yields 4.80% and paid $3.28 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly, with 3 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$68.35
Dividend Yield
4.80%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$3.28
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
-12.1%
Raise Streak
3 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from BLV
Portfolio Value
$56,581
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$152
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — BLV
Projected Income from BLV
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $767 | $64 | 245.3 | $16,767 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $983 | $82 | 356.9 | $22,330 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,169 | $97 | 482.1 | $27,608 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,328 | $111 | 622.0 | $32,598 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,462 | $122 | 777.5 | $37,299 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,572 | $131 | 950.0 | $41,712 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,662 | $139 | 1140.6 | $45,841 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,733 | $144 | 1350.8 | $49,691 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $1,786 | $149 | 1582.1 | $53,269 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $1,825 | $152 | 1836.0 | $56,581 |
BLV Dividend Per Share by Year
BLV Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.27 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.28 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.27 |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | $0.28 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | $0.25 |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | $0.28 |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | $0.28 |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | $0.27 |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | $0.27 |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | $0.27 |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | $0.27 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | $0.28 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | $0.27 |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | $0.28 |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | $0.26 |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | $0.28 |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | $0.25 |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | $0.27 |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | $0.28 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | $0.27 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | $0.27 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | $0.26 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | $0.27 |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | $0.27 |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | $0.27 |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | $0.27 |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-06 | $0.26 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-04 | $0.28 |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-06 | $0.25 |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-06 | $0.28 |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-28 | $0.26 |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-06 | $0.26 |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-06 | $0.26 |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-05 | $0.25 |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-07 | $0.26 |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-04 | $0.26 |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-07 | $0.25 |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-06 | $0.26 |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-04 | $0.25 |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-06 | $0.26 |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-06 | $0.24 |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-06 | $0.23 |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-29 | $0.25 |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-06 | $0.24 |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-04 | $0.25 |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-06 | $0.24 |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-07 | $0.24 |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-04 | $0.24 |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-07 | $0.24 |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-06 | $0.25 |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-05 | $0.24 |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-06 | $0.36 |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-04 | $0.23 |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-04 | $0.24 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-29 | $0.46 |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-06 | $0.24 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-04 | $0.25 |
| 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-06 | $0.24 |
| 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-07 | $0.25 |
| 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-05 | $0.25 |
| 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-07 | $0.24 |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-04 | $0.25 |
| 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-06 | $0.24 |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-07 | $0.56 |
| 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-04 | $0.24 |
| 2021-02-01 | 2021-02-04 | $0.26 |
| 2020-12-23 | 2020-12-29 | $3.13 |
| 2020-12-01 | 2020-12-04 | $0.25 |
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-11-05 | $0.26 |
| 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-06 | $0.27 |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-04 | $0.27 |
| 2020-08-03 | 2020-08-06 | $0.26 |
BLV Dividend FAQ
How much does BLV pay in dividends per share?
Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF paid $3.28 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does BLV pay dividends?
BLV pays dividends monthly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is BLV's dividend yield?
At the last close of $68.35, BLV yields approximately 4.80% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is BLV's dividend growth rate?
BLV's dividend per share has compounded at -12.1% per year over the last 5 years (3.6% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much BLV do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $3.28 per share per year, roughly 367 shares — about $25,084.45 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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