# Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF (MGC) — Dividends

MGC · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/mgc/dividends

## Dividend summary

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | quarterly |
| Trailing 12 months | $2.58 |
| Forward yield | 0.91% |
| Growth streak | — |

Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF pays quarterly distributions. Its most recent distribution was $0.65 per share, with an ex-date of September 28, 2026 and a pay date of September 30, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, the fund paid $2.58 per share, a yield of 0.90% at a share price of $288.59.

The amount changes from one distribution to the next. Ex-dates fall in the second half of March, June, September and December, with payment two to six days later. In the table, the amount ranged from $0.48 in March 2022 to $0.69 in March 2026. Distributions with ex-dates in each calendar year added up to $2.18 in 2022, $2.28 in 2023, $2.45 in 2024 and $2.33 in 2025. That is a rise of about 12% from 2022 to 2024, followed by a dip of about 5% in 2025. The source shows no current growth streak.

The three distributions in 2026 so far were $0.69, $0.65 and $0.65, adding up to $1.99. Each was higher than any single distribution in 2025, when the amounts ranged from $0.55 to $0.60. If the pattern holds, the next distribution would go ex-distribution in late December 2026 and be paid a few days later.

## Payment history

| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount per share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.65 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.65 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.69 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 | $0.60 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.58 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | $0.55 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.60 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $0.63 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.62 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.62 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | $0.58 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.67 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | $0.57 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $0.54 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $0.50 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | $0.60 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $0.59 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Jun 28, 2022 | $0.51 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 29, 2022 | $0.48 |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.55 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF (MGC) pay a distribution?

Yes. Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF pays a quarterly distribution; the most recent payment was $0.65 per share.

### What is MGC's distribution yield?

Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF paid $2.58 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 0.91% at the last price of $284.72. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/dividend-yield)

### When is MGC's most recent ex-distribution date?

Vanguard Morningstar Mega Cap ETF's most recent ex-distribution date is Sep 28, 2026, payable on Sep 30, 2026.

### What is the difference between ex and payment dates?

An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. [Click here to learn more](https://www.lighthorse.io/instructions/learning/ex-dividend-date)

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Dividend amounts and dates are supplied by third parties and may be revised. Declaring, raising, cutting or suspending a dividend is entirely at the issuer’s discretion, and scheduled dates are estimates until declared. A past record of payments does not mean future payments will be made. Nothing here suggests trading around a distribution.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

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