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VBCA DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
3.85% YieldFinancial ServicesVanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF · NASDAQ
Price: $75.50 · Annual div: $2.91/share · Frequency: monthly · Payout ratio: N/A · Ex-div: 2026-10-01
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VBCA Dividend Yield
VBCA (Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF) has a dividend yield of 3.85%, based on an annual dividend of $2.91 per share and a price of $75.50. Dividends are paid monthly.
VBCA DRIP Rate: How Many Shares Your Dividends Buy
With dividends reinvested, a VBCA position grows its share count by about 3.85% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the yield stays near 3.85%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 19 years without adding new money.
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VBCA Dividend History — Last 6 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01Latest | 2026-10-05 | $0.2423 | 1.73% | $75.25 |
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-03 | $0.2518 | 1.41% | $75.38 |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-05 | $0.2501 | 1.07% | $75.41 |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-06 | $0.2392 | 0.74% | $75.41 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-03 | $0.2384 | 0.42% | $75.43 |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-05 | $0.0817 | 0.11% | $75.44 |
About Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCA) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCA) is an exchange-traded fund managed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. Its primary investment focus is on the fixed income markets within the United States. The fund predominantly allocates capital to investment-grade corporate bonds, requiring a minimum credit rating of BBB- from S&P. All securities held by the fund are specifically chosen to mature by December 15, 2027. Its goal is to mirror the performance of the ICE 2027 Maturity US Corporate Constrained Index, employing a representative sampling methodology. This fund is domiciled in the United States.
VBCA Dividend & DRIP — Frequently Asked Questions
What is VBCA's dividend yield?
VBCA (Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF) has a dividend yield of 3.85%, based on an annual dividend of $2.91 per share and a price of $75.50. Dividends are paid monthly.
How much does $10,000 in VBCA pay in dividends?
$10,000 in VBCA at a 3.85% yield pays about $385 a year ($32 a month) before taxes. With DRIP, reinvested dividends buy more shares and that income compounds.
What is the DRIP rate for VBCA?
With dividends reinvested, a VBCA position grows its share count by about 3.85% in the first year at today's price and yield. If the yield stays near 3.85%, DRIP doubles your number of shares in about 19 years without adding new money.
How do I calculate VBCA dividend reinvestment (DRIP) returns?
Enter your starting amount, monthly contribution and time horizon in the VBCA DRIP calculator at the top of this page. It reinvests each payout into new shares at the projected price, grows the dividend at the rate you choose and shows yearly income, share count, portfolio value and yield on cost. You can switch DRIP off to compare.
When is VBCA's next ex-dividend date?
VBCA's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet; the most recent one was 2026-10-01. VBCA pays dividends monthly. Buy before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment.
What is VBCA's dividend growth rate?
VBCA has less than a year of dividend history in our data, so there is no dividend growth rate yet.
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🌍 VBCA Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VBCA.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 3.85% | 1.05% | $385 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 3.27% | 0.47% | $327 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 3.08% | 0.28% | $308 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 3.85% | 1.05% | $385 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 3.51% | 0.71% | $351 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 3.85% | 1.05% | $385 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 2.89% | 0.09% | $289 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 3.27% | 0.47% | $327 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 2.69% | -0.10% | $270 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 2.83% | 0.03% | $283 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 2.69% | -0.10% | $270 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VBCA Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $2.91/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VBCA Dividend Payment Schedule
VBCA pays every month — 12 payments per year.
📊 VBCA vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How VBCA compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VBCA sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VBCA Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the VBCA dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →
Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCA) is currently trading at $75.50, trading near its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 3.85% based on an annual payout of $2.91 per share.
VBCA (Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF) — 3.85% Dividend Yield Analysis
Vanguard Target Maturity 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (VBCA) is a financial services stock currently trading at $75.50 with a dividend yield of 3.85%. It pays an annual dividend of $2.91 per share.
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