VGSH Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield
VGSH has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 2.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Short Government
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMBS NASDAQ ETF Low Duration Opportunities |
6,332 M | 4.43% | 5.22% |
| XONE NYSE ETF Bondbloxx Bloomberg One |
784 M | 4.01% | 4.70% |
| SCHO NYSE ETF Schwab Short-Term U.S. |
12,759 M | 3.88% | 4.28% |
| SPTS NYSE ETF Barclays Short Term Treasury |
6,082 M | 3.86% | 4.26% |
| VGSH NASDAQ ETF Short-Term Treasury Shares |
29,908 M | 3.82% | 4.22% |
| SHY NASDAQ ETF 1-3 Year Treasury Bond |
25,382 M | 3.63% | 3.99% |
| UTWO NASDAQ ETF Rbb Fund - US Treasury 2 |
482 M | 3.48% | 3.93% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| VGSH NASDAQ ETF Short-Term Treasury Shares |
29,908 M | 53.54% | 98.6% |
| SHY NASDAQ ETF 1-3 Year Treasury Bond |
25,382 M | 49.23% | 90.5% |
| SCHO NYSE ETF Schwab Short-Term U.S. |
12,759 M | 46.36% | 90.2% |
| LMBS NASDAQ ETF Low Duration Opportunities |
6,332 M | 20.85% | 100.0% |
| SPTS NYSE ETF Barclays Short Term Treasury |
6,082 M | 18.00% | 98.0% |
VGSH Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | Monthly | 0.178 | -3.8% | 0.31% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | Monthly | 0.185 | +3.4% | 0.32% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | Monthly | 0.179 | -3.8% | 0.31% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-06 | Monthly | 0.186 | +9.4% | 0.32% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-04 | Monthly | 0.17 | -8.1% | 0.29% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-04 | Monthly | 0.185 | -2.6% | 0.32% |
| 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-18 | 2025-12-22 | Monthly | 0.19 | +2.7% | 0.32% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | Monthly | 0.185 | -2.1% | 0.32% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-05 | Monthly | 0.189 | -0.5% | 0.32% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-03 | Monthly | 0.19 | -4.5% | 0.32% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-04 | Monthly | 0.199 | -0.5% | 0.34% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-05 | Monthly | 0.2 | +3.1% | 0.34% |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | Monthly | 0.194 | -5.4% | 0.33% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-04 | Monthly | 0.205 | +3.5% | 0.35% |
| 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-01 | 2025-05-05 | Monthly | 0.198 | -3.9% | 0.34% |
| 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-03 | Monthly | 0.206 | +10.2% | 0.35% |
| 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-05 | Monthly | 0.187 | -10.1% | 0.32% |
| 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-03 | 2025-02-05 | Monthly | 0.208 | +3.5% | 0.36% |
| 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-24 | 2024-12-27 | Monthly | 0.201 | +0.5% | 0.35% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-04 | Monthly | 0.2 | -7% | 0.34% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-05 | Monthly | 0.215 | +6.4% | 0.37% |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-03 | Monthly | 0.202 | -3.8% | 0.34% |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-05 | Monthly | 0.21 | 0% | 0.36% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-05 | Monthly | 0.21 | +4% | 0.36% |
| 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-01 | 2024-07-03 | Monthly | 0.202 | -1.9% | 0.35% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-05 | Monthly | 0.206 | +4.6% | 0.36% |
| 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-06 | Monthly | 0.197 | -2.5% | 0.34% |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-04 | Monthly | 0.202 | +4.7% | 0.35% |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-06 | Monthly | 0.193 | -2.5% | 0.33% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-06 | Monthly | 0.198 | +1.5% | 0.34% |
| 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-26 | 2023-12-28 | Monthly | 0.195 | +4.8% | 0.34% |
| 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-06 | Monthly | 0.186 | +0.5% | 0.32% |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-06 | Monthly | 0.185 | +3.4% | 0.32% |
| 2023-10-02 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-05 | Monthly | 0.179 | +2.9% | 0.31% |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-07 | Monthly | 0.174 | +1.8% | 0.3% |
| 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-04 | Monthly | 0.171 | +7.5% | 0.3% |
| 2023-07-03 | 2023-07-05 | 2023-07-07 | Monthly | 0.159 | +4.6% | 0.28% |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | 2023-06-06 | Monthly | 0.152 | +5.6% | 0.26% |
| 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-04 | Monthly | 0.144 | +0.7% | 0.25% |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-06 | Monthly | 0.143 | +18.2% | 0.25% |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | 2023-03-06 | Monthly | 0.121 | -3.2% | 0.21% |
| 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-06 | Monthly | 0.125 | +8.7% | 0.22% |
| 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-29 | Monthly | 0.115 | +17.3% | 0.2% |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-06 | Monthly | 0.098 | +11.4% | 0.17% |
| 2022-11-01 | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-04 | Monthly | 0.088 | +23.9% | 0.15% |
| 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-06 | Monthly | 0.071 | +18.3% | 0.12% |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-02 | 2022-09-07 | Monthly | 0.06 | +7.1% | 0.1% |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-04 | Monthly | 0.056 | +14.3% | 0.1% |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-07 | Monthly | 0.049 | +22.5% | 0.08% |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-06 | Monthly | 0.04 | 0% | 0.07% |
VGSH Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, VGSH's dividend yield is 3.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.24 USD by the current share price of 58.02.
As of July 2026, VGSH paid a dividend of 2.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-01 and the payout was 0.178 USD.
VGSH pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, VGSH has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VGSH for the next payments are between 0.163 (-8.4%) and 0.179 (+0.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.50%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.178 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Short-Term Treasury (VGSH) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Short-Term Treasury (VGSH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VGSH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 53.5% per year. Strong growth: VGSH's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
VGSH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.22%. If you bought VGSH's shares at 52.95 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.22% of your original purchase price.
VGSH Payout Consistency is 98.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Short-Term Treasury has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VGSH's 3.82% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VGSH is unknown.
VGSH's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-27 02:05 UTC