VOO Dividend History and Dividend Yield

VOO's latest distribution in this verified record was $1.9622 per share, payable on June 30, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of June 26, 2026. Its earlier 2026 distribution was $1.8724 per share, payable on March 31, 2026. VOO distributions fluctuate each quarter based on the dividend payouts of the underlying S&P 500 companies; historical payments do not guarantee future dividend rates. Source: Vanguard VOO distributions

Source for the trailing four distributions: Vanguard official distribution records, checked September 11, 2026.

VOO dividend yield calculation

Adding the four distributions in the trailing twelve months ($1.9622 + $1.8724 + $1.7710 + $1.7400) gives a trailing total of $7.3456 per share. Dividing by $704.07, Vanguard's displayed September 8, 2026 closing market price, produces a trailing cash dividend yield of 1.0433%, or 1.04% rounded.

This trailing distribution yield reflects actual cash distributed over the past year. It differs from Vanguard's published 30-day SEC yield (which annualizes the fund's net investment income over the last 30-day period after fund expenses). Both figures describe historical or short-term snapshot data and are not guaranteed future payout rates. Vanguard VOO product overview

Convert VOO shares into dollars, and annual income into monthly averages

The quantities 10 shares, $10,000, and $100,000 below are illustrative holdings and budgets. The payment amounts come from Vanguard's official distribution history; the price uses Vanguard's September 8, 2026 closing quote. All calculations reflect gross income before taxes and broker fees, assuming cash payouts without dividend reinvestment. Price and distribution source

Because VOO tracks the broad S&P 500 index, its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation rather than high cash yield. Investors seeking higher immediate dividend cash flow can compare VOO's 1.04% yield with dividend-focused funds such as SCHD (3.05% trailing yield) on our SCHD vs VOO comparison page, or test different accumulation and DRIP scenarios on the interactive VOO dividend calculator.

VOO verified official distribution history: 2021–2026

The table below lists verified quarterly distribution records from March 2021 through June 2026 in reverse chronological order. Each row specifies the ex-dividend date (the date you must hold shares before to receive payment), payable date (when cash arrives in accounts), and the exact per-share cash distribution. Source: Vanguard official distribution logs

Ex-dividend date vs payable date

For an ordinary cash dividend, eligibility depends on buying before the published ex-dividend date. A purchase on that date or later does not qualify for the upcoming payment. Check the issuer’s announced ex-dividend and payable dates rather than deriving a cutoff from settlement timing.