Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.11
Visa Inc. (V) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
23.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
17 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
23.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
17 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$2.11
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak17 years
3Y CAGR15.7%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield100.0%
Total Shareholder Yield100.0%
1Y Total Return-11.0%
5Y Total Return52.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,22710Y ago$46,20320Y ago$238,205
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Visa Inc. distributes 23.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
V has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.7% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, V returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 100.0% buyback yield, 100.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 52.3%, with dividends contributing 4.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $46,203 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.72
Avg/Payment$0.4860
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026Latest | $0.6700 | — | 76.80% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.6700 | ↑ +13.6% | 72.00% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 70.08% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 64.30% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.5900 | — | 63.30% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.5900 | ↑ +13.5% | 69.40% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 80.07% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 71.83% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Payment Networks and Merchant Acquiring
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
23.1% payout
Streak
17Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
100.0%
#1 of 5
Annual Dividend History
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.67 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $2.44 | 13.5% | 4 | $10.20 | 23.9% | 4.18x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $2.15 | 15.0% | 4 | $9.73 | 22.1% | 4.53x | 1.0% |
| 2023 | $1.87 | 18.7% | 4 | $8.28 | 22.6% | 4.43x | 0.9% |
| 2022 | $1.57 | 18.0% | 4 | $7.00 | 22.5% | 4.44x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $1.33 | 9.4% | 4 | $5.63 | 23.7% | 4.22x | 0.6% |
| 2020 | $1.22 | 16.2% | 4 | $4.89 | 24.9% | 4.01x | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $1.05 | 19.3% | 4 | $5.32 | 19.7% | 5.07x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.88 | 27.5% | 4 | $4.42 | 19.9% | 5.02x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.69 | 17.9% | 4 | $2.80 | 24.6% | 4.06x | 0.3% |
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How much dividend does V pay per share?
Visa Inc. (V) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is V's next ex-dividend date?
V's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. V typically pays dividends Annual.
Is V's dividend safe?
V's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.1% and FCF payout ratio of +20.2%. With 17 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is V a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Visa Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 17 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does V pay dividends?
Visa Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.11 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in V grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in V five years ago would be worth approximately $15,227 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is V's yield on cost for long-term holders?
V's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.