Vector Ltd Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Vector Ltd (NZSE:VCT) pays a dividend yield of 5.1% ($0.26 per share annually). The payout ratio is 1.68. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 6.8%. Vector Ltd has been paying dividends since 2007.
Below is Vector Ltd's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
Dividend started since
Years of Dividend History
Years of No Dividend Reduction
Years of Dividend Increase
Dividend Yield
Dividend Payout Ratio
Growth Rate (5-Year)
Yield on Cost (5-Year)
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio
Dividend Growth
| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 12.1% | 5.72% |
| 3 Year | 14.2% | 7.60% |
| 5 Year | 6.8% | 7.13% |
| 10 Year | 2.9% | 6.79% |
Vector Ltd Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 49 dividend payments by Vector Ltd since 2007. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | NZD 0.125 | 2026-03-19 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-09-04 | NZD 0.13 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-17 | 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-03-20 | NZD 0.12 | 2025-03-21 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-02-26 |
| 2024-09-05 | NZD 0.0175 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-09-05 | NZD 0.13 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-08-27 |
| 2024-03-27 | NZD 0.0925 | 2024-03-28 | 2024-04-09 | 2024-02-27 |
| 2023-09-05 | NZD 0.055 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-08-25 |
| 2023-09-05 | NZD 0.085 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-04 |
| 2023-03-27 | NZD 0.0825 | 2023-03-28 | 2023-04-06 | 2023-02-21 |
| 2022-09-09 | NZD 0.085 | 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-19 | 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-03-29 | NZD 0.0825 | 2022-03-30 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-02-25 |
| 2021-09-08 | NZD 0.085 | 2021-09-09 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-08-24 |
| 2021-03-29 | NZD 0.0825 | 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-08 | 2021-02-22 |
| 2020-09-11 | NZD 0.0825 | 2020-09-14 | 2020-09-21 | 2020-08-27 |
| 2020-03-27 | NZD 0.0825 | 2020-03-30 | 2020-04-08 | 2020-02-24 |
| 2019-09-06 | NZD 0.0825 | 2019-09-09 | 2019-09-16 | 2019-08-23 |
| 2019-03-28 | NZD 0.0825 | 2019-03-29 | 2019-04-11 | 2019-02-26 |
| 2018-09-06 | NZD 0.08 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-14 | 2018-08-23 |
| 2018-03-27 | NZD 0.0825 | 2018-03-28 | 2018-04-11 | 2018-02-28 |
| 2017-09-07 | NZD 0.08 | 2017-09-08 | 2017-09-15 | 2017-08-24 |
| 2017-03-29 | NZD 0.08 | 2017-03-30 | 2017-04-13 | 2017-02-24 |
| 2016-09-07 | NZD 0.08 | 2016-09-08 | 2016-09-15 | 2016-08-24 |
| 2016-03-30 | NZD 0.0775 | 2016-03-31 | 2016-04-14 | 2016-02-26 |
| 2015-09-10 | NZD 0.08 | 2015-09-14 | 2015-09-21 | 2015-08-28 |
| 2015-03-27 | NZD 0.075 | 2015-03-31 | 2015-04-15 | 2015-02-20 |
| 2014-09-04 | NZD 0.0775 | 2014-09-08 | 2014-09-15 | 2014-08-22 |
| 2014-03-21 | NZD 0.075 | 2014-03-25 | 2014-04-15 | 2014-02-27 |
| 2013-09-04 | NZD 0.013676 | 2013-09-06 | 2013-09-13 | 2013-08-22 |
| 2013-09-04 | NZD 0.0775 | 2013-09-06 | 2013-09-13 | 2013-08-22 |
| 2013-03-21 | NZD 0.012794 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-04-15 | 2013-02-21 |
| 2013-03-21 | NZD 0.0725 | 2013-03-25 | 2013-04-15 | 2013-02-21 |
| 2012-09-06 | NZD 0.013235 | 2012-09-10 | 2012-09-17 | 2012-08-23 |
| 2012-09-06 | NZD 0.075 | 2012-09-10 | 2012-09-17 | 2012-08-23 |
| 2012-03-28 | NZD 0.012353 | 2012-03-30 | 2012-04-16 | 2012-02-23 |
| 2012-03-28 | NZD 0.07 | 2012-03-30 | 2012-04-16 | 2012-02-23 |
| 2011-09-08 | NZD 0.075 | 2011-09-12 | 2011-09-19 | 2011-08-26 |
| 2011-09-08 | NZD 0.013235 | 2011-09-12 | 2011-09-19 | 2011-08-26 |
| 2011-03-29 | NZD 0.011912 | 2011-03-31 | 2011-04-14 | 2011-02-25 |
| 2011-03-29 | NZD 0.0675 | 2011-03-31 | 2011-04-14 | 2011-02-25 |
| 2010-09-01 | NZD 0.01324 | 2010-09-03 | 2010-09-13 | 2010-08-27 |
Frequently Asked Questions: NZSE:VCT Dividend
What is Vector Ltd's (NZSE:VCT) current dividend yield?
Vector Ltd (NZSE:VCT) currently has a dividend yield of 5.1%, paying $0.26 per share annually. The forward yield is 5%.
What is Vector Ltd's payout ratio?
Vector Ltd's payout ratio is 1.68, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Vector Ltd been paying dividends?
Vector Ltd has been paying dividends since 2007, a 19-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2023.
Is Vector Ltd's dividend growing?
Vector Ltd's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 6.8% over the past 5 years and 2.9% over the past 10 years. This positive growth rate indicates consistent dividend increases.
Where can I see Vector Ltd's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Vector Ltd's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Vector Ltd as an investment, visit the Vector Ltd Stock summary page on GuruFocus.