Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.36
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
V Dividend 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.
V Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$2.36
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak17 years
3Y CAGR15.7%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return-6.9%
5Y Total Return44.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,47410Y ago$43,47920Y ago$239,542
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.
V Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
V 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 21.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — 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, 2.2% buyback yield, 2.9% 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 44.7%, with dividends contributing 4.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,479 today.
V Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.07
Avg/Payment$0.5035
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026Latest | $0.6700 | — | 79.24% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $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 |
V Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
23.1% payout
Streak
17Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVisa Inc. | $617.8B | 0.7% | 23.1% | 17 | Sustainable |
 MAMastercard Incorpora… | $440.0B | 0.6% | 18.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  AXPAmerican Express Com… | $216.7B | 1.0% | 21.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 PYPLPayPal Holdings, Inc… | $42.8B | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  FISFidelity National In… | $24.1B | 3.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
2nd  GPNGlobal Payments Inc. | $16.4B | 1.4% | 17.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
V Annual Dividend History (2005–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.34 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 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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Start ComparisonV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying V stock.
How much dividend does V pay per share?
Visa Inc. (V) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 +21.3%. 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.36 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 $14,474 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.