VTI Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market 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 | $0.956 | $95.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.956 | $95.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 249 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.956 | $95.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 1, 2027 (in 341 days) | Oct 15, 2027 | $0.956 | $95.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VTI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.824 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VTI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 314 | $117,053 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,570 | $585,267 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,139 | $1,170,534 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.03%. $10,000 in VTI would currently pay about $103 a year ($9 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VTI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | — | $0.956 | -8.4% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $1.044 | +4.6% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.998 | +4.9% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.951 | +4.9% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.907 | -0.7% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.913 | -7.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.985 | +4.7% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.941 | +8.0% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.871 | -8.5% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.952 | +4.5% |
| Mar 22, 2024 | — | $0.911 | -9.1% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $1.002 | +25.6% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.798 | -3.5% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.827 | +5.2% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.786 | -15.6% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.931 | +17.0% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.796 | +6.3% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.749 | +5.8% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.708 | -17.6% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.859 | +18.6% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.724 | +7.3% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.675 | +0.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.672 | -14.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.782 | +16.0% |
| Sep 25, 2020 | — | $0.674 | -3.7% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.70 | +14.0% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.614 | -30.7% |
| Dec 24, 2019 | — | $0.886 | +26.6% |
| Sep 16, 2019 | — | $0.70 | +28.0% |
| Jun 17, 2019 | — | $0.547 | -29.1% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | — | $0.772 | +7.1% |
| Dec 24, 2018 | — | $0.721 | +1.0% |
| Sep 28, 2018 | — | $0.714 | +18.4% |
| Jun 22, 2018 | — | $0.603 | +6.5% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.566 | -15.9% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.673 | +21.7% |
| Sep 22, 2017 | — | $0.553 | -3.8% |
| Jun 21, 2017 | — | $0.575 | +6.1% |
| Mar 24, 2017 | — | $0.542 | -25.4% |
| Dec 20, 2016 | — | $0.727 | +34.9% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | — | $0.539 | +14.9% |
| Jun 14, 2016 | — | $0.469 | -2.3% |
| Mar 15, 2016 | — | $0.48 | -17.7% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.583 | +14.8% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | — | $0.508 | +8.5% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | — | $0.468 | -7.9% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.508 | -9.4% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.561 | +20.6% |
| Sep 24, 2014 | — | $0.465 | +10.7% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.42 | -0.7% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.423 | -14.4% |
| Dec 20, 2013 | — | $0.494 | +15.2% |
| Sep 23, 2013 | — | $0.429 | +11.1% |
| Jun 24, 2013 | — | $0.386 | +6.0% |
| Mar 22, 2013 | — | $0.364 | -33.2% |
| Dec 20, 2012 | — | $0.545 | +49.7% |
| Sep 24, 2012 | — | $0.364 | +5.2% |
| Jun 25, 2012 | — | $0.346 | +12.3% |
| Mar 26, 2012 | — | $0.308 | -14.7% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.361 | +18.0% |
| Sep 23, 2011 | — | $0.306 | +8.1% |
| Jun 24, 2011 | — | $0.283 | +0.0% |
| Mar 25, 2011 | — | $0.283 | -18.2% |
| Dec 22, 2010 | — | $0.346 | +16.5% |
| Sep 24, 2010 | — | $0.297 | +10.4% |
| Jun 24, 2010 | — | $0.269 | +14.0% |
| Mar 25, 2010 | — | $0.236 | -34.1% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.358 | +44.4% |
| Sep 24, 2009 | — | $0.248 | +11.2% |
| Jun 24, 2009 | — | $0.223 | -19.8% |
| Mar 25, 2009 | — | $0.278 | -17.0% |
| Dec 22, 2008 | — | $0.335 | +13.2% |
| Sep 24, 2008 | — | $0.296 | -5.4% |
| Jun 24, 2008 | — | $0.313 | +0.5% |
| Mar 25, 2008 | — | $0.3115 | -19.2% |
| Dec 20, 2007 | — | $0.3855 | +20.1% |
| Sep 24, 2007 | — | $0.321 | +12.4% |
| Jun 25, 2007 | — | $0.2855 | -6.5% |
| Mar 26, 2007 | — | $0.3055 | -14.2% |
| Dec 22, 2006 | — | $0.356 | +34.6% |
| Sep 25, 2006 | — | $0.2645 | -1.1% |
| Jun 26, 2006 | — | $0.2675 | +1.7% |
| Mar 20, 2006 | — | $0.263 | -21.7% |
| Dec 27, 2005 | — | $0.336 | +17.9% |
| Sep 26, 2005 | — | $0.285 | +41.4% |
| Jun 27, 2005 | — | $0.2015 | -8.0% |
| Mar 24, 2005 | — | $0.219 | -44.2% |
| Dec 27, 2004 | — | $0.3925 | +102.8% |
| Sep 27, 2004 | — | $0.1935 | +1.8% |
| Jun 28, 2004 | — | $0.19 | +8.6% |
| Mar 29, 2004 | — | $0.175 | -20.8% |
| Dec 22, 2003 | — | $0.221 | +30.0% |
| Sep 29, 2003 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Jun 23, 2003 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2003 | — | $0.15 | -23.5% |
| Dec 23, 2002 | — | $0.196 | +30.7% |
| Sep 30, 2002 | — | $0.15 | +15.4% |
| Jun 24, 2002 | — | $0.13 | -13.3% |
| Mar 25, 2002 | — | $0.15 | -23.7% |
| Dec 24, 2001 | — | $0.1965 | +24.8% |
| Sep 24, 2001 | — | $0.1575 | +12.5% |
| Jun 25, 2001 | — | $0.14 | — |
Payout risk check
VTI's last 12 distributions were very stable (consistency score 95/100).
Its share price moved +13.7% 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 Total Stock Market ETF
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index (the “Target Index”), which represents 100% of the investable U.S. stock market, as determined by the index provider. Under normal circumstances, 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.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 25, 2001. 102 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VTI distribution FAQ
When is VTI's next ex-distribution date?
VTI'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 $0.956 per share, expected on Jan 12, 2027.
How often does VTI pay distributions?
VTI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.956 per share with an ex-date of Sep 28, 2026.
What is VTI's distribution yield?
VTI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.06%, based on $3.949 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $373.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.824 per share, is 1.03%.
How much does VTI pay per share?
VTI pays about $0.956 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.824 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $382.40 a year.
Has VTI grown or cut its distribution?
VTI has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.7% a year (+5.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VTI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.03%, you would need about 314 shares of VTI (roughly $117,053 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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