Trailing Dividend / Share
$9.32
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.5%
Payout Ratio
46.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
VRTS Dividend Income Check
Safety
46.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is rising.
VRTS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.5%
Trailing DPS$9.32
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout46.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR14.2%
5Y CAGR26.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.3%
Total Shareholder Yield12.8%
1Y Total Return-4.3%
5Y Total Return-34.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,58410Y ago$27,07120Y ago$186,096
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.
VRTS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
VRTS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. distributes 46.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VRTS has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.2% and 5-year CAGR of 26.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VRTS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.5% dividend yield, 6.3% buyback yield, 12.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -34.2%, with dividends contributing 13.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,071 today.
VRTS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$37.22
Avg/Payment$1.8610
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $2.4000 | — | 6.49% | May 13, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $2.4000 | — | 5.70% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $2.4000 | ↑ +6.7% | 5.62% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $2.2500 | — | 4.66% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $2.2500 | — | 5.63% | May 14, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $2.2500 | — | 4.16% | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $2.2500 | ↑ +18.4% | 3.67% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $1.9000 | — | 3.36% | Aug 15, 2024 |
VRTS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.5%
#1 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
46.7% payout
Streak
8Y
26.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
12.8%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st VRTSVirtus Investment Pa… | $959M | 6.5% | 46.7% | 8 | Sustainable |
 VCTRVictory Capital Hold… | $5.2B | 1.9% | 35.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  DHILDiamond Hill Investm… | $473M | 5.7% | 55.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
 GROWU.S. Global Investor… | $35M | 3.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd  HNNAHennessy Advisors, I… | $79M | 5.4% | 42.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $8.1B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BENFranklin Resources, … | $15.8B | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $11.9B | 3.1% | — | 4 | Unknown |
VRTS Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $9.15 | 15.1% | 4 | $19.97 | 45.8% | 2.18x | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $7.95 | 16.1% | 4 | $16.89 | 47.1% | 2.12x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $6.85 | 11.4% | 4 | $17.71 | 38.7% | 2.59x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $6.15 | 55.3% | 4 | $15.50 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $3.96 | 39.9% | 4 | $26.01 | 15.2% | 6.57x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $2.83 | 22.0% | 4 | $10.02 | 28.2% | 3.54x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $2.32 | 22.1% | 4 | $11.74 | 19.8% | 5.06x | 1.1% |
| 2018 | $1.90 | 5.6% | 4 | $8.86 | 21.4% | 4.66x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.96 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonVRTS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VRTS stock.
How much dividend does VRTS pay per share?
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (VRTS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $9.32 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is VRTS's next ex-dividend date?
VRTS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VRTS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is VRTS's dividend safe?
VRTS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.7% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is VRTS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +26.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does VRTS pay dividends?
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $9.32 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VRTS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VRTS five years ago would be worth approximately $6,584 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VRTS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VRTS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.