VGHCX
Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund
$227.45
Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund (VGHCX) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $7.658
- Dividend Yield
- 7.02%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- -38.6%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Dec 18, 2026
Payment date
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Semi Annually
Forward yield
6.73%
6.73%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Dec 21, 2026
Dec 21, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2020 | $12.2048 |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $3.3288 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $15.5479 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | $7.7176 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $3.87423 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $6.73295 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $8.25288 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $6.15768 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $17.64181 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $3.48195 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $5.3174 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $7.65777 |
VGHCX Dividend Yield Range
VGHCX Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Semi Annually | $7.66 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Semi Annually | $5.32 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Semi Annually | $3.48 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | Semi Annually | $17.64 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Semi Annually | $6.16 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Semi Annually | $8.25 |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | Semi Annually | $6.73 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | Semi Annually | $3.87 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | Semi Annually | $7.72 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | Semi Annually | $15.55 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $7.66 | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Semi Annually |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $5.32 | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Semi Annually |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $3.48 | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | Semi Annually |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $17.64 | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | Semi Annually |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $6.16 | Mar 28, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Semi Annually |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $8.25 | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | Semi Annually |
| Mar 28, 2023 | $6.73 | Mar 29, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | Semi Annually |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $3.87 | Dec 29, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | Semi Annually |
| Mar 28, 2022 | $7.72 | Mar 29, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Semi Annually |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $15.55 | Dec 30, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Semi Annually |
The table shows Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
VGHCX Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $7.6578 |
| 2025 | 2 | $8.7994 |
| 2024 | 2 | $23.7995 |
| 2023 | 2 | $14.9858 |
| 2022 | 2 | $11.5918 |
| 2021 | 2 | $18.8767 |
| 2020 | 2 | $17.1776 |
| 2019 | 2 | $24.6022 |
| 2018 | 2 | $17.4843 |
| 2017 | 2 | $15.011 |
| 2016 | 2 | $15.7795 |
| 2015 | 2 | $17.97 |
| 2014 | 3 | $25.615 |
| 2013 | 2 | $16.358 |
| 2012 | 2 | $4.948 |
| 2011 | 2 | $7.42 |
| 2010 | 2 | $5.21 |
| 2009 | 2 | $2.492 |
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 Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund pay dividends?
Yes, VGHCX has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. VGHCX pays dividends semi-annually.
How much is Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund's dividend?
VGHCX’s most recent dividend was $7.658 per share. VGHCX’s annual dividend yield is 7.02%.
When is Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund ex-dividend date?
Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund’s last ex-dividend date was Mar 30, 2026. Shareholders who own VGHCX shares before this date received a dividend of $7.658 per share on Mar 31, 2026. VGHCX’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund dividend payment date?
Vanguard Specialized Portfolios Health Care Fund’s last dividend payment date was Mar 31, 2026. Shareholders who own VGHCX shares before Mar 30, 2026 received $7.658 per share.

