VDC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
VDC has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 4.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Defensive
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLP NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Sector Fund |
13,929 M | 2.74% | 3.51% |
| IYK NYSE ETF US Consumer Staples |
1,378 M | 2.71% | 3.45% |
| KXI NYSE ETF Global Consumer Staples |
1,034 M | 2.40% | 2.93% |
| FSTA NYSE ETF Fidelity Consumer Staples |
1,384 M | 2.27% | 3.03% |
| VDC NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Shares |
7,700 M | 2.19% | 2.92% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| KXI NYSE ETF Global Consumer Staples |
1,034 M | 19.19% | 95.7% |
| IYK NYSE ETF US Consumer Staples |
1,378 M | 8.55% | 98.9% |
| XLP NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Sector Fund |
13,929 M | 5.22% | 98.9% |
| FSTA NYSE ETF Fidelity Consumer Staples |
1,384 M | 3.95% | 99.0% |
| VDC NYSE ETF Consumer Staples Shares |
7,700 M | 2.55% | 97.4% |
VDC Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-26 | 1.224 | +0.6% | 0.54% | |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 1.217 | -1.1% | 0.55% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 1.23 | +8.8% | 0.57% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 1.131 | -9% | 0.53% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.243 | +6.5% | 0.57% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 1.167 | -3.3% | 0.55% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 1.207 | -8.5% | 0.55% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 1.319 | -14.4% | 0.61% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | Quarterly | 1.541 | +78.8% | 0.76% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.862 | -51.9% | 0.42% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | Quarterly | 1.792 | +74.1% | 0.95% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | Quarterly | 1.029 | -26% | 0.56% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 1.391 | +65.2% | 0.72% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.842 | -41.6% | 0.45% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | Quarterly | 1.442 | +25.5% | 0.74% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | Quarterly | 1.149 | -5% | 0.65% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | Quarterly | 1.209 | +63.6% | 0.67% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.739 | -41.1% | 0.38% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | Quarterly | 1.255 | +20.6% | 0.64% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-04 | Quarterly | 1.041 | 0% | 0.58% |
VDC Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, VDC's dividend yield is 2.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.80 USD by the current share price of 230.91.
As of July 2026, VDC paid a dividend of 4.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-24 and the payout was 1.224 USD.
VDC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VDC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-24.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VDC for the next payments are between 1.214 (-0.8%) and 1.412 (+15.4%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.26%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.224 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Shares (VDC) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Consumer Staples Shares (VDC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VDC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.55% per year. Strong growth: VDC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
VDC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.92%. If you bought VDC's shares at 164.36 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.92% of your original purchase price.
VDC Payout Consistency is 97.4%. 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: Consumer Staples Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VDC's 2.19% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VDC is unknown.
VDC's Overall Dividend Rating is 45.62%. 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: 2026-07-21 02:38 UTC