Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund (VFIFX) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $1.239
- Dividend Yield
- 2.08%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- +11.7%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Dec 22, 2026
Payment date
Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
Annually
Forward yield
1.87%
1.87%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Dec 23, 2026
Dec 23, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.60 |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.673 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.621 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.694 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.817 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.876 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.837 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $6.0191 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.90147 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.9844 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.10831 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.2385 |
VFIFX Dividend Yield Range
VFIFX Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | Annually | $1.24 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Annually | $1.11 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Annually | $0.98 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Annually | $0.90 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | Annually | $6.02 |
| Dec 30, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Annually | $0.84 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | Annually | $0.88 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Annually | $0.82 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Annually | $0.69 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | Annually | $0.62 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | $1.24 | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Annually |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $1.11 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Annually |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.98 | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | Annually |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.90 | Dec 29, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | Annually |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $6.02 | Dec 30, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Annually |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.84 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 | Annually |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.88 | Dec 30, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 | Annually |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.82 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | Annually |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.69 | Dec 29, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 | Annually |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.62 | Dec 29, 2016 | Dec 27, 2016 | Annually |
The table shows Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
VFIFX Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $1.2385 |
| 2024 | 1 | $1.1083 |
| 2023 | 1 | $0.9844 |
| 2022 | 1 | $0.9015 |
| 2021 | 1 | $6.0191 |
| 2020 | 1 | $0.837 |
| 2019 | 1 | $0.876 |
| 2018 | 1 | $0.817 |
| 2017 | 1 | $0.694 |
| 2016 | 1 | $0.621 |
| 2015 | 1 | $0.673 |
| 2014 | 1 | $0.60 |
| 2013 | 1 | $0.518 |
| 2012 | 1 | $0.494 |
| 2011 | 1 | $0.447 |
| 2010 | 2 | $0.639 |
| 2009 | 1 | $0.371 |
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 Target Retirement 2050 Fund pay dividends?
Yes, VFIFX has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. VFIFX pays dividends annually.
How much is Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund's dividend?
VFIFX’s most recent dividend was $1.239 per share. VFIFX’s annual dividend yield is 2.08%.
When is Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund ex-dividend date?
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund’s last ex-dividend date was Dec 23, 2025. Shareholders who own VFIFX shares before this date received a dividend of $1.239 per share on Dec 24, 2025. VFIFX’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund dividend payment date?
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund’s last dividend payment date was Dec 24, 2025. Shareholders who own VFIFX shares before Dec 23, 2025 received $1.239 per share.