VOO's next ex-dividend date is September 28, 2026, with payment on September 30, 2026. Vanguard declared a Q3 dividend of $1.8226 per share. VOO pays quarterly, four times per year, and has paid about $7.43 per share over the last twelve months.
- Next Ex-Date
- Sep 28, 2026
- Next Pay Date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Q3 Payout
- $1.8226
- TTM Dividend
- $7.43
- TTM Yield
- ~1.05%
VOO ETF 2026 Dividend Dates & Payout Amounts
When does VOO pay its dividend, and how much? Every ex-dividend date, record date, payment date and per-share amount for VOO in 2026, plus ten years of dividend history.
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When Does VOO Pay Its Dividend in 2026?
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ($VOO) pays dividends quarterly, in March, June, September and December. Below is the complete VOO dividend schedule for 2026, with every ex-dividend date, record date, payable date and the per-share amount, based on Vanguard's declared distributions.
To receive a VOO dividend, you must own shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on or after the ex-date and that quarter's dividend goes to the seller. VOO usually pays two to three business days after the ex-date, one of the quickest turnarounds of any major ETF.
So far in 2026, VOO has paid $1.8724 in Q1 and $1.9622 in Q2, and declared $1.8226 for Q3, a year-to-date total of $5.66 per share. Over the trailing twelve months VOO has paid about $7.43 per share, a yield of roughly 1.05% at a share price near $711.
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Complete VOO 2026 Dividend Date & Amount Table
Q1 to Q3 dates and amounts from Vanguard's declared distributions. The Q4 date is an estimate until Vanguard announces it in December.
| Date Type | Q1 · March | Q2 · June | Q3 · September | Q4 · December |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | ~Dec 21, 2026 |
| Record Date | Mar 27, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | ~Dec 21, 2026 |
| Payable Date | Mar 31, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | ~Dec 23, 2026 |
| Amount / Share | $1.8724 | $1.9622 | $1.8226 | Not yet declared |
Q4 dates marked "~" are estimates based on VOO's December ex-dates in 2023 (Dec 20), 2024 (Dec 23) and 2025 (Dec 22). Vanguard confirms the date and amount in December. All dates subject to change.
VOO 2026 Dividend Calendar
Quarter-by-quarter view of every VOO dividend payment in 2026.
How Much Does VOO Pay Per Share?
What the September 2026 dividend and a full year of VOO dividends are worth at different position sizes.
| Shares | Value (~$711) | Sep 2026 Dividend | Yearly (TTM rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $710.79 | $1.82 | $7.43 |
| 10 shares | $7,107.90 | $18.23 | $74.28 |
| 50 shares | $35,539.50 | $91.13 | $371.41 |
| 100 shares | $71,079.00 | $182.26 | $742.82 |
| 250 shares | $177,697.50 | $455.65 | $1,857.05 |
| 500 shares | $355,395.00 | $911.30 | $3,714.10 |
Uses the declared Q3 2026 amount and the trailing twelve month total of $7.43 per share. Share price as of September 25, 2026. Future dividends will differ.
| Invested | Per Quarter | Per Month (avg) | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $26.13 | $8.71 | $104.51 |
| $50,000 | $130.63 | $43.54 | $522.53 |
| $100,000 | $261.27 | $87.09 | $1,045.06 |
| $500,000 | $1,306.33 | $435.44 | $5,225.31 |
| $1,000,000 | $2,612.66 | $870.89 | $10,450.63 |
Based on VOO's trailing twelve month yield. Model reinvested growth over 10 to 30 years on our sister site's VOO dividend calculator.
VOO Dividends by Year
Total dividends paid per share each calendar year, and how much they changed.
| Year | Total Paid | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $3.92 | - | |
| 2016 | $4.14 | +5.6% | |
| 2017 | $4.37 | +5.6% | |
| 2018 | $4.74 | +8.5% | |
| 2019 | $5.58 | +17.7% | |
| 2020 | $5.30 | -5.0% | Pandemic year |
| 2021 | $5.43 | +2.5% | |
| 2022 | $5.94 | +9.4% | |
| 2023 | $6.36 | +7.0% | |
| 2024 | $6.70 | +5.4% | |
| 2025 | $7.07 | +5.4% | |
| 2026 YTD | $5.66 | 3 of 4 paid | Q4 due in December |
Totals for 2015 to 2022 are rounded to the nearest cent per quarter. VOO's dividend has roughly 1.8x'd over the past decade, growing about 6.1% a year.
Why VOO's Dividend Keeps Growing
VOO owns every company in the S&P 500, so its dividend is simply the sum of what roughly 500 of America's largest companies pay out. As those companies grow their earnings and raise their own dividends, VOO's payout rises with them. The only down year in the last decade was 2020, when many companies paused or trimmed dividends during the pandemic, and VOO's payout was back above its 2019 level by 2022.
VOO's Last 8 Dividends
The most recent two years of VOO distributions, newest first.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.8226 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.9622 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.8724 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $1.7710 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $1.7400 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $1.7447 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $1.8121 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $1.7385 |
The September 2026 dividend of $1.8226 is about 4.7% higher than September 2025's $1.7400.
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What Is the VOO ETF?
- Ticker
- VOO
- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Expense Ratio
- 0.03%
- Assets
- ~$1.09 Trillion
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Index
- S&P 500
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF ($VOO) is one of the largest ETFs in the world, with roughly $1.09 trillion in assets. It launched on September 7, 2010 and tracks the S&P 500, holding about 500 of the largest US companies. Its biggest positions are Nvidia (about 8.1%), Apple (about 7.0%) and Microsoft (about 5.7%).
VOO charges just 0.03% a year, or $3 on every $10,000 invested. Its dividend yield is low because most S&P 500 companies reinvest the bulk of their profits instead of paying them out. Investors own VOO mainly for total return: it has averaged about 14.9% a year since launch with dividends reinvested.
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VOO vs Popular Dividend ETFs: Payment Schedules
How VOO's quarterly schedule compares with the income ETFs our readers follow most. Each links to its own 2026 dividend calendar.
How to Use the VOO Dividend Schedule
Three dates decide whether you get a VOO dividend and when it lands in your account.
Understanding the Three Key Dates
- Ex-Dividend Date: You must own VOO before this date to get the dividend. Buying on or after the ex-date means you miss that quarter.
- Record Date: The day Vanguard records who is eligible. Since US markets moved to one-day settlement, VOO's record date falls on the same day as its ex-date.
- Payable Date: The day the cash hits your brokerage account, usually two to three business days after the ex-date for VOO.
- Find the next VOO ex-dividend dateThe next one is September 28, 2026. Own shares before that date to qualify for the $1.8226 Q3 payment.
- Buy by the close the trading day beforeFor Q3 2026 that was Friday, September 25. Miss it and your next chance is the Q4 dividend in December.
- Hold through the ex-dateAfter the ex-date you can sell and still receive the dividend.
- Collect your paymentVOO's Q3 dividend is credited on September 30, 2026. The Q4 payment is expected in late December.
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Frequently Asked Questions: VOO Dividends 2026
Answers to the most common questions about the VOO ex-dividend date, payment dates, amounts and yield.
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When is VOO's next ex-dividend date?VOO's next ex-dividend date is September 28, 2026, and the dividend is paid on September 30, 2026. You must own VOO shares before the market opens on September 28 to receive the Q3 payment of $1.8226 per share.
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How much is VOO's September 2026 dividend?Vanguard declared a Q3 2026 dividend of $1.8226 per share. That is slightly below June's $1.9622 but above the $1.7400 VOO paid in September 2025, an increase of about 4.7% year over year.
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When does VOO pay its dividend in 2026?VOO pays four times in 2026. The payment dates are March 31 (Q1), June 30 (Q2), September 30 (Q3), and an estimated late December date for Q4, which Vanguard confirms in December.
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What are VOO's ex-dividend dates in 2026?VOO's 2026 ex-dividend dates are March 27, June 26 and September 28. The Q4 ex-date has not been announced yet. Based on the last three years (December 20 to 23), it is expected around December 21, 2026.
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How often does VOO pay dividends?VOO pays dividends quarterly, four times a year, in March, June, September and December. If you want income more often, look at monthly payers like $JEPI and $JEPQ or the weekly payers tracked on WeeklyETFs.com.
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What is VOO's dividend yield?VOO's trailing twelve month yield is about 1.05%, based on $7.43 per share paid over the last four quarters and a share price near $711. Yield moves with the share price, so it changes every day.
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How much does 100 shares of VOO pay in dividends?At the September 2026 rate, 100 shares of VOO pay $182.26 for the quarter. Over a full year at the trailing rate, 100 shares pay about $743.
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How much do I need in VOO to make $1,000 a year in dividends?At a 1.05% yield you would need roughly $95,700 invested in VOO to collect about $1,000 a year. VOO is built for growth and total return more than income, which is why the required amount is high compared with dividend-focused ETFs.
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Is VOO's dividend growing?Yes. VOO paid $3.92 per share in 2015 and $7.07 in 2025, which works out to roughly 6.1% dividend growth per year. Growth is not guaranteed and dipped in 2020, but the long-term trend has followed S&P 500 earnings higher.
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Are VOO dividends qualified?Most of VOO's dividends have historically been qualified dividends, which are taxed at the lower long-term capital gains rates if you meet the holding period. Vanguard reports the exact breakdown each year on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax professional for your situation.
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Can I sell VOO after the ex-dividend date and still get the dividend?Yes. If you own VOO before the ex-dividend date, you are entitled to that quarter's dividend even if you sell on or after the ex-date. The payment still arrives on the payable date.
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Important Disclaimer
The dividend dates and amounts on this page come from Vanguard's declared distributions and public distribution records, and are for informational and educational purposes only. The Q4 2026 dates shown are estimates based on prior years. All dates and amounts are subject to change without notice. This page is not financial, investment or tax advice and contains no buy or sell recommendations. Past dividends do not guarantee future distributions, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always verify dates and amounts with Vanguard or your brokerage before making investment decisions. TopDividendETFs.com is published by Dividend Empire LLC and is not affiliated with The Vanguard Group. Dividend Empire LLC receives compensation from ETF issuers for sponsored placements, which are labeled as such.
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