Vistra (VST) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerVistra (VST) has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and currently yields 0.63%. The most recent dividend was $0.2280/share on Mar 31, 2026, paid Quarterly.
VST
Current Yield
0.63%
TTM Dividend/Share
$0.91
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
15.1%
Consecutive Growth Years
7 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
3.21%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
10.79%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
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Dividend health
Chowder score
11.4%
FCF payout ratio
10.2%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.5x
Interest coverage
0.29x
ROIC (TTM)
13.1%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 15.1%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($0.38) does not fully cover dividend/share ($0.91).
No dividend cuts in 8 years
1 dividend cut(s) in 8 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
8+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 8 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 10.2%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.5x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (10.8%) ≤ EPS growth (118.4%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 22, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2290
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2290
Ex-date Mar 20, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2280
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2280
Ex-date Dec 22, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2270
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2270
Ex-date Sep 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2260
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2260
Ex-date Jun 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2250
Ex-date Mar 20, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2235
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2235
Ex-date Dec 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2215
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2215
Ex-date Sep 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2195
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2195
Ex-date Jun 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2175
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2175
Ex-date Mar 19, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2150
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2150
Ex-date Dec 19, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2130
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2130
Ex-date Sep 19, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2060
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2060
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.2290 | $0.2290 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.2280 | $0.2280 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2270 | $0.2270 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2260 | $0.2260 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2250 | $0.2250 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2235 | $0.2235 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2215 | $0.2215 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2195 | $0.2195 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2175 | $0.2175 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.2150 | $0.2150 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.2130 | $0.2130 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.2060 | $0.2060 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Vistra has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 7 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.9015 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.8735 | $0.9015 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $0.8205 | $0.8735 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $0.7240 | $0.8205 | +13.3% |
| 2022 | $0.6000 | $0.7240 | +20.7% |
| 2021 | $0.5400 | $0.6000 | +11.1% |
| 2020 | $0.5000 | $0.5400 | +8.0% |
| 2019 | — | $0.5000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Vistra (VST) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$300.00M
YoY change
+0.3%
5Y CAGR
+2.8%
Peak year (2016)
$992.00M
Latest annual
$306.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Vistra (VST)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Vistra (VST)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306.00M | +0.3% | +$1.00M | ||
| 2024 | $305.00M | -2.6% | -$8.00M | ||
| 2023 | $313.00M | +3.6% | +$11.00M | ||
| 2022 | $302.00M | +4.1% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2021 | $290.00M | +9.0% | +$24.00M | ||
| 2020 | $266.00M | +9.5% | +$23.00M | ||
| 2019 | $243.00M | — | +$243.00M | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | -100.0% | -$992.00M | ||
| 2016 | $992.00M | — | +$992.00M | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Vistra (VST) reported dividends paid of $306.00M – edged up 0.3% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Vistra dividends paid compounded at +2.8% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Vistra dividends paid plunged from $992.00M in 2016 to $306.00M in 2025, a 69.2% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $992.00M (2016); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 2012.
Among 8 Utilities peers, Vistra (VST) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.14B.
Vistra Dividends Paid 2025: $306.00M
Vistra dividends paid in 2025 was $306.00M, edged up 0.3% from 2024.
Vistra Dividends Paid 2024: $305.00M
Vistra dividends paid in 2024 was $305.00M, edged down 2.6% below 2023.
Vistra Dividends Paid 2023: $313.00M
Vistra dividends paid in 2023 was $313.00M, edged up 3.6% from 2022.
Vistra Dividends Paid 2022: $302.00M
Vistra dividends paid in 2022 was $302.00M, edged up 4.1% from 2021.
Vistra Dividends Paid 2021: $290.00M
Vistra dividends paid in 2021 was $290.00M.
See more financial history for Vistra (VST).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Vistra, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $4.68B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy (DUK) | $3.30B | Utilities |
| Southern Company (SO) | $3.02B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $2.28B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $2.01B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $1.60B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | $486.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova (GEV) | $275.00M | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does Vistra pay dividends?
Yes, Vistra (VST) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $0.91 per share annually, yielding 0.63%.
What is Vistra's dividend yield?
Vistra (VST) has a current dividend yield of 0.63%.
Is Vistra's dividend safe?
Vistra (VST) passes 4 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Vistra increased its dividend?
Vistra (VST) has 7 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Vistra's dividend payout ratio?
Vistra (VST) has a dividend payout ratio of 15.1%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Vistra's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Vistra (VST) is $300.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Vistra dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Vistra (VST) dividends paid changed +0.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Vistra dividends paid?
Vistra (VST) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +2.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Vistra dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Vistra dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $992.00M in 2016.
What was Vistra dividends paid in 2024?
Vistra (VST) dividends paid in 2024 was $305.00M.
What was Vistra dividends paid in 2025?
Vistra (VST) dividends paid in 2025 was $306.00M.
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