VPU Dividend Profile
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares
Dividend Yield
2.67%
Trailing, annualized
Projected Annual Dividend
$4.90
Per share, forward
5-Year Dividend Growth
4.5%
Annualized
Dividend Streak
4 yrs
Years of payments
Payout Frequency
4×/yr
Distributions per year
Last Price
$190.70
Most recent close
Income Quality Score
85
YieldLens composite
Figures are estimates from third-party data, refreshed periodically and not guaranteed. Last updated 6/11/2026.
About VPU
VPU sits in the reits & utilities part of a dividend portfolio. Real estate and utility holdings prized for steady, real-asset income. Where VPU fits for you depends on your income goals, your time horizon, and how it balances the rest of your holdings.
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