Dividend Calendar
VMBS Ex-Dividend Dates 2026
Next estimated ex-dividend date: Nov 2, 2026. Every monthly ex-dividend date and pay date for Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF this year — what has been paid so far, and the estimated schedule for the rest of 2026.
Updated October 2026 · 9 ex-dates recorded in 2026
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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 VMBS ex-dividend dates
Projected from VMBS's recent monthly cadence, paying about 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 est. | Nov 6, 2026 est. | — | Estimated |
| Dec 1, 2026 est. | Dec 7, 2026 est. | — | Estimated |
| Jan 4, 2027 est. | Jan 8, 2027 est. | — | Estimated |
2026 VMBS ex-dividend dates and pay dates so far
Most recent first. 9 distributions recorded in 2026, $1.4737 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | $0.1632 | Paid |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.1666 | Paid |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $0.168 | Paid |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | $0.1645 | Paid |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.1634 | Paid |
| May 1, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.1609 | Paid |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.1617 | Paid |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.1609 | Paid |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | $0.1645 | 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 VMBS 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 VMBS dividend calendar
Last year's full schedule for reference: 12 ex-dividend dates, $1.9791 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1599 | Paid |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $0.1615 | Paid |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.172 | Paid |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.1533 | Paid |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $0.1652 | Paid |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.1635 | Paid |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.1627 | Paid |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | $0.1607 | Paid |
| May 1, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | $0.1977 | Paid |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 | $0.164 | Paid |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 | $0.1588 | Paid |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 | $0.1598 | Paid |
Frequently asked questions
When is VMBS's next ex-dividend date?
Based on VMBS's recent monthly cadence, the next ex-dividend date is estimated around Nov 2, 2026, with payment estimated around Nov 6, 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 VMBS pay?
Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (VMBS) has been paying on a monthly schedule, with ex-dates typically around the 1st of the month. This page records 203 distributions since Dec 24, 2009.
When does VMBS actually pay after the ex-date?
Over its recent distributions, VMBS has paid about 4 days after each ex-dividend date. The most recent recorded distribution went ex on Oct 1, 2026 and paid on Oct 5, 2026.
How much has VMBS paid in 2026?
So far in 2026, VMBS has gone ex-dividend 9 times, totaling $1.4737 per share as declared on each date. The last recorded distribution was $0.1632 per share on Oct 1, 2026. Data as of October 2026.
Are the estimated dates on this page official?
No. Rows marked "est." are projected from VMBS'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.