Vanguard Explorer Fund (VEXPX) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $8.477
- Dividend Yield
- 7.24%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- +1,640.7%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Dec 22, 2026
Payment date
Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
Annually
Forward yield
6.78%
6.78%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Dec 23, 2026
Dec 23, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2014 | $0.152 |
| Dec 24, 2015 | $0.27 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.318 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.475 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.286 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.295 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.158 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.278 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.36 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.579 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.487 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $8.47711 |
VEXPX Dividend Yield Range
VEXPX Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | Annually | $8.48 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Annually | $0.49 | ||
| Dec 18, 2023 | Annually | $0.58 | ||
| Dec 19, 2022 | Annually | $0.36 | ||
| Dec 20, 2021 | Annually | $0.28 | ||
| Dec 21, 2020 | Annually | $0.16 | ||
| Dec 17, 2019 | Annually | $0.30 | ||
| Dec 18, 2018 | Annually | $0.29 | ||
| Dec 18, 2017 | Annually | $0.48 | ||
| Dec 23, 2016 | Annually | $0.32 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $8.48 | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Annually |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.49 | Annually | ||
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.58 | Annually | ||
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.36 | Annually | ||
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.28 | Annually | ||
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.16 | Annually | ||
| Dec 17, 2019 | $0.30 | Annually | ||
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.29 | Annually | ||
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.48 | Annually | ||
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.32 | Annually |
The table shows Vanguard Explorer Fd’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
VEXPX Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $8.4771 |
| 2024 | 1 | $0.487 |
| 2023 | 1 | $0.579 |
| 2022 | 1 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | 1 | $0.278 |
| 2020 | 1 | $0.158 |
| 2019 | 1 | $0.295 |
| 2018 | 1 | $0.286 |
| 2017 | 1 | $0.475 |
| 2016 | 1 | $0.318 |
| 2015 | 1 | $0.27 |
| 2014 | 1 | $0.152 |
| 2013 | 1 | $0.04 |
| 2012 | 1 | $0.272 |
| 2011 | 1 | $0.096 |
| 2010 | 2 | $0.139 |
| 2009 | 1 | $0.098 |
Dividends per share by ex-dividend year, summed from every payout in the history above. The current year counts the payouts made so far.
FAQ
Does Vanguard Explorer Fd pay dividends?
Yes, VEXPX has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. VEXPX pays dividends annually.
How much is Vanguard Explorer Fd's dividend?
VEXPX’s most recent dividend was $8.477 per share. VEXPX’s annual dividend yield is 7.24%.
When is Vanguard Explorer Fd ex-dividend date?
Vanguard Explorer Fd’s last ex-dividend date was Dec 23, 2025. Shareholders who own VEXPX shares before this date received a dividend of $8.477 per share on Dec 24, 2025. VEXPX’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Vanguard Explorer Fd dividend payment date?
Vanguard Explorer Fd’s last dividend payment date was Dec 24, 2025. Shareholders who own VEXPX shares before Dec 23, 2025 received $8.477 per share.

