VNQ Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield
VNQ has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 3.47 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Real Estate
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNQ NYSE ETF Real Estate Shares |
39,138 M | 3.82% | 3.97% |
| RWR NYSE ETF Dow Jones REIT |
1,873 M | 3.73% | 4.11% |
| FREL NYSE ETF Fidelity Real Estate Index |
1,494 M | 3.47% | 3.62% |
| XLRE NYSE ETF The Real Estate Sector Fund |
8,529 M | 3.39% | 3.59% |
| SCHH NYSE ETF Schwab U.S. REIT |
11,493 M | 3.03% | 3.20% |
| DFAR NYSE ETF Dimensional US Real Estate |
1,796 M | 2.97% | 3.15% |
| USRT NYSE ETF Core U.S. REIT |
4,651 M | 2.84% | 3.24% |
| ICF BATS ETF Cohen & Steers REIT |
2,086 M | 2.65% | 2.77% |
| CSRE NYSE ETF Cohen & Steers Real Estate |
499 M | 2.38% | 2.56% |
| IYR NYSE ETF U.S. Real Estate |
4,644 M | 2.32% | 2.41% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWR NYSE ETF Dow Jones REIT |
1,873 M | 4.02% | 99.1% |
| SCHH NYSE ETF Schwab U.S. REIT |
11,493 M | 7.63% | 98.2% |
| DFAR NYSE ETF Dimensional US Real Estate |
1,796 M | 10.12% | 98.4% |
| ICF BATS ETF Cohen & Steers REIT |
2,086 M | 4.97% | 99.0% |
| XLRE NYSE ETF The Real Estate Sector Fund |
8,529 M | 1.45% | 97.8% |
| VNQ NYSE ETF Real Estate Shares |
39,138 M | 2.66% | 98.9% |
| FREL NYSE ETF Fidelity Real Estate Index |
1,494 M | 1.14% | 98.3% |
| USRT NYSE ETF Core U.S. REIT |
4,651 M | 0.65% | 98.3% |
VNQ 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 | 0.8554 | -9.5% | 0.88% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 0.9457 | +18.1% | 1.08% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-24 | Quarterly | 0.8005 | -8.2% | 0.91% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.8716 | +0.4% | 0.96% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.8678 | -6.9% | 0.98% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.9319 | +8.9% | 1.03% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-26 | Quarterly | 0.8555 | +5.3% | 0.97% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 0.8128 | -21.3% | 0.84% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | Quarterly | 1.0328 | +41% | 1.24% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.7324 | -31.4% | 0.86% |
| 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-22 | 2023-12-27 | Quarterly | 1.0683 | +47% | 1.22% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | Quarterly | 0.7268 | -21.7% | 0.97% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 0.9277 | +20.5% | 1.13% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.77 | -33.8% | 1.01% |
| 2022-12-22 | 2022-12-23 | 2022-12-28 | Quarterly | 1.1635 | +27% | 1.43% |
| 2022-09-23 | 2022-09-26 | 2022-09-28 | Quarterly | 0.9164 | +60.9% | 1.1% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.5695 | -1.2% | 0.63% |
| 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.5767 | -45.2% | 0.55% |
| 2021-12-27 | 2021-12-28 | 2021-12-30 | Quarterly | 1.0531 | +60.3% | 0.94% |
| 2021-09-24 | 2021-09-27 | 2021-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.657 | 0% | 0.62% |
VNQ Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, VNQ's dividend yield is 3.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.47 USD by the current share price of 100.54.
As of July 2026, VNQ paid a dividend of 3.47 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-24 and the payout was 0.8554 USD.
VNQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VNQ 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 VNQ for the next payments are between 0.848 (-0.9%) and 1.004 (+17.4%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.70%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8554 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-24. The next Ex-Dividend date for Real Estate Shares (VNQ) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Real Estate Shares (VNQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VNQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.66% per year. Strong growth: VNQ's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
VNQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.97%. If you bought VNQ's shares at 87.59 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.47 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.97% of your original purchase price.
VNQ Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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: Real Estate Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VNQ's 3.82% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VNQ is unknown.
VNQ's Overall Dividend Rating is 51.06%. 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