VO Distribution History & Yield
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days) | Oct 9, 2026 | $0.255 | $25.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 (in 108 days) | Jan 8, 2027 | $0.255 | $25.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 (in 199 days) | Apr 9, 2027 | $0.255 | $25.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 25, 2027 (in 290 days) | Jul 9, 2027 | $0.255 | $25.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.02 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much VO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,177 | $96,235 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,883 | $481,176 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,765 | $962,353 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.25%. $10,000 in VO would currently pay about $125 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VO distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | — | $0.255 | -5.3% |
| Mar 27, 2026 | — | $0.2692 | -6.2% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.287 | +11.0% |
| Sep 29, 2025 | — | $0.2585 | -3.5% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.2677 | -8.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.2918 | +6.8% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.2732 | +15.4% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.2367 | +1.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.2323 | -4.6% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.2435 | -17.7% |
| Dec 21, 2023 | — | $0.2958 | +52.1% |
| Sep 21, 2023 | — | $0.1945 | -4.4% |
| Jun 23, 2023 | — | $0.2035 | +7.1% |
| Mar 23, 2023 | — | $0.19 | -32.2% |
| Dec 22, 2022 | — | $0.2802 | +39.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.2013 | +36.4% |
| Jun 23, 2022 | — | $0.1475 | -21.3% |
| Mar 23, 2022 | — | $0.1875 | -18.5% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | — | $0.23 | +48.6% |
| Sep 24, 2021 | — | $0.1547 | -10.5% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.173 | +9.7% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.1578 | -32.7% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.2343 | +41.3% |
| Sep 25, 2020 | — | $0.1658 | +0.5% |
Payout risk check
VO's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 89/100).
Its share price moved +12.9% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Mid Cap Index, a broadly diversified index of stocks of mid-size U.S. companies. The advisor attempts to replicate the target index by investing all, or substantially all, of its assets in the stocks that make up the index, holding each stock in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the index.
Fund family: Vanguard. Category: Mid-Cap Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 27, 2004. 64 payments tracked.
VO distribution FAQ
When is VO's next ex-distribution date?
VO's next ex-distribution date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 17 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.255 per share, expected on Oct 9, 2026.
How often does VO pay distributions?
VO pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.255 per share with an ex-date of Jun 26, 2026.
What is VO's distribution yield?
VO's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.31%, based on $1.0697 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $81.80. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.02 per share, is 1.25%.
How much does VO pay per share?
VO pays about $0.255 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.02 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $102.00 a year.
Has VO grown or cut its distribution?
VO has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.25%, you would need about 1,177 shares of VO (roughly $96,235 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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