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VTI dividend safety score
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF · Financial Services
VTI scores 80/100 for dividend safety, which means a strong dividend record with low cut risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has a modest dividend yield of 1.09%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 80 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Safe.
- Safety rank: #25 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Dec 31, 2026 (estimated)
VTI dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.76 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $3.67 | +7.7% |
| 2023 | $3.41 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | $3.18 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | $2.93 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | $2.77 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | $2.90 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How VTI compares
| VTI | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 80 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 1.09% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming VTI dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 31, 2026 | $1.0437 |
| ~Apr 4, 2027 | $1.0437 |
| ~Jul 7, 2027 | $1.0437 |
| ~Oct 9, 2027 | $1.0437 |
Estimates based on VTI's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would VTI pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $11 | $1 |
| $10,000 | $109 | $9 |
| $50,000 | $547 | $46 |
| $100,000 | $1,094 | $91 |
To earn $1,000 a month from VTI at today's yield you would need about $1,097,394 invested, roughly 2,874 shares.
Based on the current yield of 1.09%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent VTI dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $1.0437 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.9982 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.9508 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.9072 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.9132 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.9854 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.9412 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.8707 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.9519 |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $0.9105 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $1.0017 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.7984 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
VTI dividend FAQ
Is the VTI dividend safe?
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF has a dividend safety score of 80 out of 100, which we rate Safe. That means a strong dividend record with low cut risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the VTI dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for VTI is about 1.09%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does VTI pay dividends?
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in VTI earn in dividends?
At a yield of 1.09%, $10,000 invested in VTI would pay about $109 a year, or roughly $9 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next VTI ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VTI is expected around December 31, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.