VPU Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield
VPU has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 5.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Utilities
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLU NYSE ETF Utilities Sector Fund |
21,524 M | 2.81% | 4.37% |
| RSPU NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Utilities |
484 M | 2.69% | 4.49% |
| VPU NYSE ETF Utilities Shares |
7,980 M | 2.78% | 4.31% |
| FUTY NYSE ETF Fidelity Utilities Index |
2,251 M | 2.72% | 4.26% |
| IDU NYSE ETF U.S. Utilities |
1,350 M | 2.32% | 3.65% |
| UTES NYSE ETF Virtus Reaves Utilities |
1,146 M | 1.57% | 3.22% |
| FXU NYSE ETF Utilities AlphaDEX Fund |
751 M | 1.68% | 2.98% |
| ZAP NASDAQ ETF U.S. Electrification |
443 M | 1.72% | 2.32% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FXU NYSE ETF Utilities AlphaDEX Fund |
751 M | 15.21% | 100.0% |
| RSPU NYSE ETF SP500 Equal Weight Utilities |
484 M | 11.81% | 99.0% |
| IDU NYSE ETF U.S. Utilities |
1,350 M | 6.08% | 99.0% |
| FUTY NYSE ETF Fidelity Utilities Index |
2,251 M | 5.11% | 100.0% |
| XLU NYSE ETF Utilities Sector Fund |
21,524 M | 4.37% | 100.0% |
| VPU NYSE ETF Utilities Shares |
7,980 M | 3.71% | 100.0% |
| ZAP NASDAQ ETF U.S. Electrification |
443 M | 12.85% | 100.0% |
| UTES NYSE ETF Virtus Reaves Utilities |
1,146 M | 3.03% | 97.3% |
VPU Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-25 | Quarterly | 1.258 | -3.3% | 0.72% |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-26 | Quarterly | 1.301 | +1.9% | 0.67% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | Quarterly | 1.277 | -6.3% | 0.66% |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 1.363 | +11.1% | 0.73% |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 1.227 | +0.1% | 0.66% |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.226 | -0.2% | 0.7% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | Quarterly | 1.228 | -3.7% | 0.73% |
| 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 1.275 | -2.8% | 0.78% |
| 2024-09-27 | 2024-09-27 | 2024-10-01 | Quarterly | 1.312 | +5.4% | 0.76% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-02 | Quarterly | 1.245 | +13.6% | 0.83% |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-25 | 2024-03-27 | Quarterly | 1.096 | -16.3% | 0.79% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | Quarterly | 1.31 | +7.9% | 0.96% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-03 | Quarterly | 1.214 | +9.2% | 0.93% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-05 | Quarterly | 1.112 | -2.8% | 0.79% |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-27 | 2023-03-29 | Quarterly | 1.144 | -4.3% | 0.83% |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-16 | 2022-12-20 | Quarterly | 1.195 | -6.9% | 0.77% |
| 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-03 | Quarterly | 1.283 | +18% | 0.85% |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-28 | Quarterly | 1.087 | +7.4% | 0.75% |
| 2022-03-24 | 2022-03-25 | 2022-03-29 | Quarterly | 1.012 | -4.9% | 0.65% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-21 | Quarterly | 1.064 | -10.4% | 0.69% |
| 2021-09-29 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-04 | Quarterly | 1.188 | 0% | 0.86% |
VPU Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, VPU's dividend yield is 2.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.20 USD by the current share price of 171.48.
As of September 2026, VPU paid a dividend of 5.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-23 and the payout was 1.258 USD.
VPU pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VPU has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-23.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VPU for the next payments are between 1.281 (+1.8%) and 1.361 (+8.2%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.09%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.258 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Utilities Shares (VPU) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Utilities Shares (VPU) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VPU's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.71% per year. Strong growth: VPU's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
VPU's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.31%. If you bought VPU's shares at 120.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.31% of your original purchase price.
VPU Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Utilities Shares has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VPU's 2.78% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VPU is unknown.
VPU's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.56%. 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: 2026-09-26 02:37 UTC