VB Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.849 | $84.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.849 | $84.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 249 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.849 | $84.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 1, 2027 (in 341 days) | Oct 15, 2027 | $0.849 | $84.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.396 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 354 | $101,491 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,767 | $507,456 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,534 | $1,014,912 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.18%. $10,000 in VB would currently pay about $118 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | — | $0.849 | -4.8% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.892 | -9.1% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.981 | +5.8% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.927 | +15.2% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.805 | +2.2% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.788 | -14.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.919 | +1.7% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.904 | +28.2% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.705 | -16.8% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.847 | +25.1% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.677 | -37.1% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $1.077 | +46.5% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.735 | -3.2% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.759 | +1.7% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.746 | -26.1% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $1.009 | +1008.8% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.091 | -86.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.665 | +12.9% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.589 | +5.7% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.557 | -48.9% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $1.091 | +86.2% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.586 | +5.6% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.555 | -1.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.563 | -37.0% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.893 | +63.9% |
| Sep 25, 2020 | — | $0.545 | +70.3% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.32 | -31.5% |
| Mar 10, 2020 | — | $0.467 | -47.7% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.893 | +98.0% |
| Sep 16, 2019 | — | $0.451 | -7.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $0.485 | +1.7% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $0.477 | -33.5% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.717 | +11.0% |
| Sep 28, 2018 | — | $0.646 | +69.1% |
| Jun 22, 2018 | — | $0.382 | -16.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.455 | -41.3% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.775 | +45.4% |
| Sep 20, 2017 | — | $0.533 | +102.7% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.263 | -38.0% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | — | $0.424 | -43.4% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | — | $0.749 | +30.9% |
| Sep 20, 2016 | — | $0.572 | +88.2% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | — | $0.304 | -0.3% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | — | $0.305 | -51.3% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.626 | -34.7% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.959 | +1744.2% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.052 | +477.8% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $1.664 Special | — |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.009 | -47.1% |
| Dec 24, 2013 | — | $1.422 Special | — |
| Mar 20, 2013 | — | $0.017 | -10.5% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $1.485 Special | — |
| Mar 22, 2012 | — | $0.019 | -98.0% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.94 | +15566.7% |
| Mar 23, 2011 | — | $0.006 | -99.3% |
| Dec 27, 2010 | — | $0.837 | +9200.0% |
| Mar 23, 2010 | — | $0.009 | -98.6% |
| Dec 24, 2009 | — | $0.637 | +2933.3% |
| Mar 23, 2009 | — | $0.021 | -97.7% |
| Dec 24, 2008 | — | $0.894 | +3625.0% |
| Mar 12, 2008 | — | $0.024 | -97.5% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $0.942 | +6628.6% |
| Mar 22, 2007 | — | $0.014 | -98.3% |
| Dec 22, 2006 | — | $0.825 | +8150.0% |
| Mar 20, 2006 | — | $0.01 | -98.5% |
| Dec 27, 2005 | — | $0.678 | +13460.0% |
| Mar 21, 2005 | — | $0.005 | -99.2% |
| Dec 27, 2004 | — | $0.621 | — |
Payout risk check
VB's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved +13.0% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF
The fund advisor employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Small Cap Index, a broadly diversified index of stocks of small U.S. companies. The advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2004. 68 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VB distribution FAQ
When is VB's next ex-distribution date?
VB's next ex-distribution date is Dec 29, 2026 (in 65 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.849 per share, expected on Jan 12, 2027.
How often does VB pay distributions?
VB pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.849 per share with an ex-date of Sep 28, 2026.
What is VB's distribution yield?
VB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.27%, based on $3.649 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $287.22. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.396 per share, is 1.18%.
How much does VB pay per share?
VB pays about $0.849 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.396 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $339.60 a year.
Has VB grown or cut its distribution?
VB has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.0% a year (+6.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.18%, you would need about 354 shares of VB (roughly $101,491 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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