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TL;DR
- Yes. VOO pays a dividend every quarter, usually in late March, June, September and December.
- Its last four payouts added up to about $7.43 a share, a yield of about 1.1%.
- You can take the cash or reinvest it automatically. Most long-term investors reinvest.
- LemonTrades tells you what moved the S&P 500, and why, as it happens.
VOO collects dividends from the roughly 500 companies it holds and passes them on to you. Here are the numbers.
VOO’s latest dividends
| Ex-dividend date | Per share |
|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | $1.823 |
| June 26, 2026 | $1.962 |
| March 27, 2026 | $1.872 |
| December 22, 2025 | $1.771 |
| Last four quarters | $7.428 |
To get a dividend, you have to own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Vanguard posts the next dates on its VOO page.
How VOO compares
| ETF | Pays | Last 4 payouts, per share | Yield | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOOS&P 500 | Quarterly | $7.43 | About 1.1% | $– |
| SPYS&P 500 | Quarterly | $7.58 | About 1.0% | $– |
| VTIwhole US market | Quarterly | $3.95 | About 1.1% | $– |
| QQQNasdaq 100 | Quarterly | $3.09 | About 0.5% | $– |
| SCHDdividend stocks | Quarterly | $1.06 | About 3.0% | $– |
Payouts from the last four quarters; yields at recent prices. Prices are live.
Reinvest or take the cash?
Most brokers let you turn on automatic reinvestment, which buys more VOO with each payout. Over decades that matters: dividends have made up a large part of the S&P 500’s long-run return. If you live off your investments, take the cash.
Are VOO’s dividends taxed?
In a regular brokerage account, yes, even if you reinvest. Most of VOO’s dividends are usually “qualified” and taxed at the lower long-term rates. In a Roth or traditional IRA, they aren’t taxed each year.
Is VOO worth buying at all? See is VOO a good investment?. Other payers: does QQQ pay dividends? and when does SCHD pay dividends?.
Sources
Education, not financial or tax advice. Past payouts don’t guarantee future ones. See our disclaimer.
