VPU 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 | $1.258 | $125.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $1.258 | $125.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $1.258 | $125.80 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 22, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 6, 2027 | $1.258 | $125.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VPU's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.032 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VPU do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 239 | $43,882 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,193 | $219,408 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,385 | $438,816 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.73%. $10,000 in VPU would currently pay about $273 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VPU distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | — | $1.258 | -3.3% |
| Jun 24, 2026 | — | $1.301 | +1.9% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $1.277 | -6.3% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $1.363 | +11.1% |
| Sep 24, 2025 | — | $1.227 | +0.1% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $1.226 | -0.2% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $1.228 | -3.7% |
| Dec 18, 2024 | — | $1.275 | -2.8% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $1.312 | +5.4% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $1.245 | +13.6% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $1.096 | -16.3% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $1.31 | +7.9% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $1.214 | +9.2% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $1.112 | -2.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $1.144 | -4.3% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $1.195 | -6.9% |
| Sep 28, 2022 | — | $1.283 | +18.0% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $1.087 | +7.4% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | — | $1.012 | -4.9% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $1.064 | -10.4% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $1.188 | +17.2% |
| Jun 21, 2021 | — | $1.014 | +5.8% |
| Mar 26, 2021 | — | $0.958 | -28.0% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $1.33 | +49.9% |
Payout risk check
VPU's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved -2.9% over the past year.
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About Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, an index made up of stocks of large, mid-size, and small U.S. companies within the utilities sector, as classified under the GICS. The Advisor attempts to replicate the target index by seeking to invest all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, in order to hold each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index. The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Utilities. First distribution on our records: Dec 22, 2004. 87 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VPU distribution FAQ
When is VPU's next ex-distribution date?
VPU'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 $1.258 per share, expected on Jan 6, 2027.
How often does VPU pay distributions?
VPU pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.258 per share with an ex-date of Sep 23, 2026.
What is VPU's distribution yield?
VPU's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.83%, based on $5.199 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $184.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.032 per share, is 2.73%.
How much does VPU pay per share?
VPU pays about $1.258 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $5.032 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $503.20 a year.
Has VPU grown or cut its distribution?
VPU has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.0% a year (+4.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VPU do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.73%, you would need about 239 shares of VPU (roughly $43,882 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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