Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.36
V.F. Corporation (VFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
55.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
VFC Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is falling.
VFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$0.36
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-43.6%
5Y CAGR-28.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.4%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return45.2%
5Y Total Return-66.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,32210Y ago$6,56820Y ago$23,055
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
VFC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
VFC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
V.F. Corporation distributes 55.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
VFC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -43.6% and 5-year CAGR of -28.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 1.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.4% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -66.8%, with dividends contributing 6.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,568 today.
VFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.08
Avg/Payment$0.2040
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 1.77% | Dec 17, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 2.85% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 2.19% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 2.12% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 1.88% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 2.40% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 2.77% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 2.07% | Mar 20, 2025 |
VFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
55.2% payout
Streak
0Y
-28.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
#7 of 7
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VFC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 4 | $0.64 | 56.3% | 1.78x | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.49 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2024 | $0.36 | -63.6% | 4 | $-2.49 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $0.99 | -50.7% | 4 | $0.31 | 319.4% | 0.31x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $2.01 | 2.0% | 4 | $3.53 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $1.97 | 2.1% | 4 | $1.04 | 189.4% | 0.53x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $1.93 | 1.6% | 4 | $1.70 | 113.5% | 0.88x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $1.90 | 6.8% | 4 | $3.15 | 60.3% | 1.66x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $1.78 | 9.9% | 4 | $0.63 | 282.5% | 0.35x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $1.62 | 12.4% | 4 | $2.54 | 63.8% | 1.57x | 1.9% |
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VFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VFC stock.
How much dividend does VFC pay per share?
V.F. Corporation (VFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is VFC's next ex-dividend date?
VFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VFC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is VFC's dividend safe?
VFC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.2% and FCF payout ratio of +22.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has VFC increased its dividend?
VFC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -28.5%.
How often does VFC pay dividends?
V.F. Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VFC five years ago would be worth approximately $3,322 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.