Dividend Calendar
VHT Ex-Dividend Dates 2026
Next estimated ex-dividend date: Dec 24, 2026. Every quarterly ex-dividend date and pay date for Vanguard Health Care ETF this year — what has been paid so far, and the estimated schedule for the rest of 2026.
Updated October 2026 · 3 ex-dates recorded in 2026
2026 at a glance
Per-share cash declared by ex-date month. Solid boxes are recorded payments; dashed boxes show upcoming dates with their source labels.
Estimated upcoming VHT ex-dividend dates
Projected from VHT's recent quarterly cadence, paying about 2 days after each ex-date, rolled off weekends and NYSE holidays. Estimates, not announcements — amounts are never projected.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2026 est. | Dec 28, 2026 est. | — | Estimated |
| Mar 24, 2027 est. | Mar 29, 2027 est. | — | Estimated |
| Jun 24, 2027 est. | Jun 28, 2027 est. | — | Estimated |
2026 VHT ex-dividend dates and pay dates so far
Most recent first. 3 distributions recorded in 2026, $2.95 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | $0.969 | Paid |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.987 | Paid |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.994 | Paid |
Amounts are the per-share cash declared on each ex-date, as recorded by our data pipeline — not restated for any later share split, so this table reads as a holder's statement did at the time. For split-adjusted annual totals and growth, see the VHT dividend history page. The final tax character of a distribution (income vs. return of capital) is reported by the issuer after year end. Not investment advice.
2025 VHT dividend calendar
Last year's full schedule for reference: 4 ex-dividend dates, $4.644 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $1.665 | Paid |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $1.077 | Paid |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.962 | Paid |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.94 | Paid |
Frequently asked questions
When is VHT's next ex-dividend date?
Based on VHT's recent quarterly cadence, the next ex-dividend date is estimated around Dec 24, 2026, with payment estimated around Dec 28, 2026. This is a projection from the fund's own schedule, not an announced date — the issuer's declaration is the official source.
How often does VHT pay?
Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) has been paying on a quarterly schedule, with ex-dates typically around the 24th of the month. This page records 56 distributions since Dec 22, 2004.
When does VHT actually pay after the ex-date?
Over its recent distributions, VHT has paid about 2 days after each ex-dividend date. The most recent recorded distribution went ex on Sep 23, 2026 and paid on Sep 25, 2026.
How much has VHT paid in 2026?
So far in 2026, VHT has gone ex-dividend 3 times, totaling $2.95 per share as declared on each date. The last recorded distribution was $0.969 per share on Sep 23, 2026. Data as of October 2026.
Are the estimated dates on this page official?
No. Rows marked "est." are projected from VHT's own recent cadence and rolled off weekends and NYSE holidays. The issuer announces official ex-dividend, record and payment dates, and can change the schedule or the amount at any time. Amounts are never estimated here.