Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.90% ($5.17 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 24, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 26, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $10.31B. Review VPU dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

VPU fund composition

VPU holds 69 positions, with 52.2% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.09%, and manages $10.10B.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
NEENextEra Energy Inc11.78%
SOSouthern Co/The6.92%
DUKDuke Energy Corp6.34%
CEGConstellation Energy Corp5.26%
AEPAmerican Electric Power Co Inc4.52%
DDominion Energy Inc3.95%
SRESempra3.76%
VSTVistra Corp3.26%
ETREntergy Corp3.20%
XELXcel Energy Inc3.17%

Sector allocation

Utilities99.2%Energy0.5%Cash & Others0.4%Industrials0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)

What is Vanguard Utilities ETF's dividend yield?
Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.90%, which works out to $5.17 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Vanguard Utilities ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was June 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is June 26, 2026.
How many years has Vanguard Utilities ETF increased its dividend?
Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.
What does Vanguard Utilities ETF invest in?
This exchange-traded fund endeavors to replicate the investment returns of a benchmark index dedicated to the utilities industry. It is passively managed, typically striving for full replication of the index's holdings, but may adopt a sampling strategy if regulatory dictates necessitate. The portfolio includes shares of companies involved in the distribution of electricity, water, or natural gas, as well as firms operating as independent power producers.