VDE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield
VDE has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 4.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Equity Energy
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLE NYSE ETF Energy Sector Fund |
39,540 M | 3.09% | 9.04% |
| IXC NYSE ETF Global Energy |
2,774 M | 3.45% | 7.61% |
| VDE NYSE ETF Energy Shares |
10,155 M | 2.88% | 6.83% |
| FENY NYSE ETF Fidelity Energy Index |
2,006 M | 2.82% | 6.70% |
| IYE NYSE ETF U.S. Energy |
1,745 M | 2.57% | 5.74% |
| RSPG NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Energy |
551 M | 2.38% | 5.83% |
| FCG NYSE ETF Natural Gas |
646 M | 2.43% | 5.11% |
| IEO BATS ETF U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration |
575 M | 2.33% | 5.25% |
| XOP NYSE ETF S&P Oil & Gas Exploration |
3,609 M | 2.31% | 4.37% |
| FTXN NASDAQ ETF Nasdaq Oil & Gas |
168 M | 2.08% | 4.43% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| XES NYSE ETF S&P Oil & Gas Equipment |
383 M | 66.33% | 100.0% |
| IEZ NYSE ETF U.S. Oil Equipment |
356 M | 37.44% | 100.0% |
| OIH NYSE ETF Oil |
1,970 M | 29.78% | 97.5% |
| CRAK NYSE ETF Oil Refiners |
230 M | 8.09% | 91.1% |
| FTXN NASDAQ ETF Nasdaq Oil & Gas |
168 M | 6.84% | 95.2% |
| XOP NYSE ETF S&P Oil & Gas Exploration |
3,609 M | 2.18% | 97.6% |
| FENY NYSE ETF Fidelity Energy Index |
2,006 M | 0.77% | 97.0% |
| FXN NYSE ETF Energy AlphaDEX Fund |
386 M | 0.58% | 95.9% |
VDE 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 | Quarterly | 1.0321 | +6.5% | 0.68% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.9689 | -5.7% | 0.57% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 1.0279 | +2.8% | 0.83% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 1.0002 | +7.2% | 0.79% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.9333 | -1.6% | 0.78% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.9487 | -1.8% | 0.73% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.966 | -8.2% | 0.8% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 1.0522 | +10.9% | 0.88% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | Quarterly | 0.9484 | -0.8% | 0.74% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.9559 | -9.8% | 0.74% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | Quarterly | 1.06 | +22.4% | 0.9% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.866 | -11.7% | 0.67% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.981 | -2.9% | 0.88% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 1.0099 | -25.8% | 0.96% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | Quarterly | 1.3611 | +10.1% | 1.16% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | Quarterly | 1.2365 | +22.7% | 1.26% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | Quarterly | 1.0081 | +22.9% | 0.99% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.8202 | -12.7% | 0.76% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.9393 | +1.7% | 1.22% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.9232 | 0% | 1.24% |
VDE Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, VDE's dividend yield is 2.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.03 USD by the current share price of 164.52.
As of July 2026, VDE paid a dividend of 4.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-24 and the payout was 1.0321 USD.
VDE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VDE 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 VDE for the next payments are between 0.96 (-7.0%) and 1.048 (+1.5%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.44%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.0321 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Shares (VDE) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Energy Shares (VDE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VDE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.86% per year. Negative growth: VDE's dividend growth is negative and declining.
VDE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.83%. If you bought VDE's shares at 59.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.83% of your original purchase price.
VDE Payout Consistency is 96.5%. 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: Energy Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VDE's 2.88% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VDE is unknown.
VDE's Overall Dividend Rating is 30.57%. 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