VCEB Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days) | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 36 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 96 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 126 days) | Mar 14, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 156 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 186 days) | May 13, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 216 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 246 days) | Jul 12, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 276 days) | Aug 11, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 306 days) | Sep 10, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $0.2479 | $24.79 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VCEB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.2229 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VCEB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 404 | $24,367 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,017 | $121,835 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,034 | $243,671 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.92%. $10,000 in VCEB would currently pay about $492 a year ($41 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VCEB distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | — | $0.245 | -1.2% |
| Sep 1, 2026 | — | $0.248 | -7.5% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | — | $0.268 | +8.5% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | — | $0.247 | -2.0% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | — | $0.252 | +2.4% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.246 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | — | $0.246 | +7.9% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | — | $0.228 | -8.8% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | — | $0.25 | -1.6% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | — | $0.254 | +4.5% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | — | $0.243 | -2.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | — | $0.248 | +19.8% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | — | $0.207 | -16.2% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | — | $0.247 | -0.8% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.249 | +2.0% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | — | $0.244 | -2.4% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +2.5% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.244 | -2.4% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +11.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | — | $0.225 | -9.3% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | — | $0.248 | +4.2% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | — | $0.238 | +1.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | — | $0.235 | -2.5% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.241 | +4.3% |
Payout risk check
VCEB's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 96/100).
Its share price moved -5.9% 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 ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF
The index excludes bonds with maturities of less than 1 year and with less than $750 million outstanding, and is screened for certain environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria by the index provider, which is independent of Vanguard. All of the fund’s investments will be selected through the sampling process, and under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s assets will be invested in bonds included in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Corporate Bond. First distribution on our records: Oct 1, 2020. 73 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VCEB distribution FAQ
When is VCEB's next ex-distribution date?
VCEB's next ex-distribution date is Oct 31, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2479 per share, expected on Nov 14, 2026.
How often does VCEB pay distributions?
VCEB pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.245 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is VCEB's distribution yield?
VCEB's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.92%, based on $2.975 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $60.41. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.975 per share, is 4.92%.
How much does VCEB pay per share?
VCEB pays about $0.2479 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.975 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $297.50 a year.
Has VCEB grown or cut its distribution?
There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VCEB's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of VCEB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.92%, you would need about 404 shares of VCEB (roughly $24,367 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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