VPU Dividend Calculator
Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) currently yields 2.64% and paid $5.17 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$195.62
Dividend Yield
2.64%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$5.17
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+4.3%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from VPU
Portfolio Value
$98,300
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$235
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — VPU
Projected Income from VPU
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $423 | $35 | 84.0 | $16,423 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $613 | $51 | 116.8 | $23,530 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $819 | $68 | 149.6 | $31,057 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,042 | $87 | 182.6 | $39,034 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $1,283 | $107 | 215.6 | $47,492 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,544 | $129 | 248.9 | $56,465 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,827 | $152 | 282.4 | $65,991 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $2,132 | $178 | 316.1 | $76,110 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $2,463 | $205 | 350.3 | $86,864 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $2,821 | $235 | 384.8 | $98,300 |
VPU Dividend Per Share by Year
VPU Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-26 | $1.30 |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | $1.28 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | $1.36 |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | $1.23 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $1.23 |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | $1.23 |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | $1.28 |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | $1.31 |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | $1.24 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | $1.10 |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-22 | $1.31 |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-03 | $1.21 |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-07-05 | $1.11 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-29 | $1.14 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-20 | $1.20 |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-03 | $1.28 |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-28 | $1.09 |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-29 | $1.01 |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-21 | $1.06 |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-04 | $1.19 |
| 2021-06-21 | 2021-06-24 | $1.01 |
| 2021-03-26 | 2021-03-31 | $0.96 |
| 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-22 | $1.33 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-16 | $0.89 |
VPU Dividend FAQ
How much does VPU pay in dividends per share?
Vanguard Utilities ETF paid $5.17 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does VPU pay dividends?
VPU pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is VPU's dividend yield?
At the last close of $195.62, VPU yields approximately 2.64% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is VPU's dividend growth rate?
VPU's dividend per share has compounded at 4.3% per year over the last 5 years (3.0% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much VPU do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $5.17 per share per year, roughly 233 shares — about $45,579.46 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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