Dividend Calendar
VYM Ex-Dividend Dates 2026
Next estimated ex-dividend date: Sep 21, 2026. Every quarterly ex-dividend date and pay date for Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares this year — what has been paid so far, and the estimated schedule for the rest of 2026.
Updated September 2026 · 2 ex-dates recorded in 2026
2026 at a glance
Per-share cash declared by ex-date month. Solid boxes are recorded payments; dashed boxes are months with estimated dates still ahead.
Estimated upcoming VYM ex-dividend dates
Projected from VYM's recent quarterly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 est. | Sep 25, 2026 est. | — | Estimated |
| Dec 21, 2026 est. | Dec 28, 2026 est. | — | Estimated |
| Mar 22, 2027 est. | Mar 29, 2027 est. | — | Estimated |
2026 VYM ex-dividend dates and pay dates so far
Most recent first. 2 distributions recorded in 2026, $1.842 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $0.98 | Paid |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.862 | 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 VYM 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 VYM dividend calendar
Last year's full schedule for reference: 4 ex-dividend dates, $3.501 per share as declared.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount / share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 | $0.947 | Paid |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $0.842 | Paid |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | $0.862 | Paid |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | $0.85 | Paid |
Frequently asked questions
When is VYM's next ex-dividend date?
Based on VYM's recent quarterly cadence, the next ex-dividend date is estimated around Sep 21, 2026, with payment estimated around Sep 25, 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 VYM pay?
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares (VYM) has been paying on a quarterly schedule, with ex-dates typically around the 20th of the month. This page records 79 distributions since Dec 22, 2006.
When does VYM actually pay after the ex-date?
Over its recent distributions, VYM has paid about 4 days after each ex-dividend date. The most recent recorded distribution went ex on Jun 18, 2026 and paid on Jun 23, 2026.
How much has VYM paid in 2026?
So far in 2026, VYM has gone ex-dividend 2 times, totaling $1.842 per share as declared on each date. The last recorded distribution was $0.98 per share on Jun 18, 2026. Data as of September 2026.
Are the estimated dates on this page official?
No. Rows marked "est." are projected from VYM'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.