VNQ Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.805 | $80.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.805 | $80.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.805 | $80.50 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $0.805 | $80.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VNQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.22 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VNQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 373 | $34,543 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,864 | $172,714 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,727 | $345,429 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.47%. $10,000 in VNQ would currently pay about $347 a year ($29 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VNQ distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $0.805 | -5.8% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $0.855 | -9.6% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.946 | +18.1% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.801 | -8.1% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $0.872 | +0.5% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.868 | -6.9% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.932 | +8.9% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.856 | +5.3% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.813 | -21.3% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $1.033 | +41.1% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.732 | -31.5% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $1.068 | +46.9% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.727 | -21.7% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.928 | +20.5% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.77 | -33.8% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $1.164 | +27.1% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.916 | +60.7% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.57 | -1.2% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.577 | -45.2% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $1.053 | +60.3% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.657 | -9.9% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.729 | +38.6% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.526 | -60.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $1.338 | +126.8% |
Payout risk check
VNQ's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 89/100).
Its share price moved +1.4% 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 Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the Target Index. The advisor attempts to track the index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets-either directly or indirectly through a wholly owned subsidiary. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Real Estate. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2004. 88 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VNQ distribution FAQ
When is VNQ's next ex-distribution date?
VNQ's next ex-distribution date is Dec 23, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.805 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does VNQ pay distributions?
VNQ pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.805 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is VNQ's distribution yield?
VNQ's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.68%, based on $3.407 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $92.69. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.22 per share, is 3.47%.
How much does VNQ pay per share?
VNQ pays about $0.805 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.22 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $322.00 a year.
Has VNQ grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.9% a year (-3.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, VNQ'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 VNQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.47%, you would need about 373 shares of VNQ (roughly $34,543 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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