VCIT Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 3, 2026 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (in 53 days) | Nov 2, 2026 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 83 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 1, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 143 days) | Jan 31, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 203 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 1, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 263 days) | May 31, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jun 28, 2027 (in 293 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 (in 323 days) | Jul 30, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 27, 2027 (in 353 days) | Aug 29, 2027 | $0.3313 | $33.13 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VCIT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.976 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VCIT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 302 | $24,284 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,510 | $121,419 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,019 | $242,837 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.94%. $10,000 in VCIT would currently pay about $494 a year ($41 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VCIT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.34 | -0.6% |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.342 | +3.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.332 | -2.6% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.341 | +4.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.326 | -5.2% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.344 | +13.5% |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.303 | -8.2% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.33 | -1.8% |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.336 | +4.3% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.322 | -3.6% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.334 | +2.5% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.326 | -0.6% |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.328 | -3.8% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.341 | +6.2% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.321 | -2.1% |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.328 | +4.1% |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.315 | -1.3% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.319 | +11.1% |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.287 | -8.3% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.313 | +0.3% |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.312 | +4.3% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $0.299 | -5.7% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $0.317 | +6.7% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $0.297 | -1.3% |
Payout risk check
VCIT's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 97/100).
Its share price moved -3.5% 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 Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. 5-10 Year Corporate Bond Index. This index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, investment-grade, fixed-rate, taxable securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. industrial, utility, and financial companies, with maturities between 5 and 10 years. 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: Dec 24, 2009. 201 payments tracked.
VCIT distribution FAQ
When is VCIT's next ex-distribution date?
VCIT's next ex-distribution date is Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.3313 per share, expected on Oct 3, 2026.
How often does VCIT pay distributions?
VCIT pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.34 per share with an ex-date of Sep 1, 2026.
What is VCIT's distribution yield?
VCIT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 4.94%, based on $3.976 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $80.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.976 per share, is 4.94%.
How much does VCIT pay per share?
VCIT pays about $0.3313 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.976 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $397.60 a year.
Has VCIT grown or cut its distribution?
VCIT has raised its annual distribution for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.1% a year (+5.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VCIT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.94%, you would need about 302 shares of VCIT (roughly $24,284 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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