Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.39
VSE Corporation (VSEC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2027 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
15.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
VSEC Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
VSEC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.39
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.2%
1Y Total Return-0.8%
5Y Total Return190.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$29,05310Y ago$59,24520Y ago$210,504
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.
VSEC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
VSEC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
VSE Corporation distributes 15.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 39.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VSEC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VSEC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 0.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 190.5%, with dividends contributing 3.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $59,245 today.
VSEC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.00
Avg/Payment$0.1000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2027Latest | $0.1000 | — | 23.22% | Jan 29, 2027 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1000 | — | 24.76% | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.1000 | — | 19.61% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.1000 | — | 17.81% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.1000 | — | 18.93% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 25.41% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 31.01% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 34.17% | May 15, 2025 |
VSEC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
15.4% payout
Streak
0Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.2%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSECVSE Corporation | $4.8B | 0.2% | 15.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KAIKadant Inc. | $3.5B | 0.5% | 15.5% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  DRSLeonardo DRS, Inc. | $9.1B | 1.0% | 34.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  TDGTransDigm Group Inco… | $67.0B | 13.8% | 4.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  FTAIFTAI Aviation Ltd. | $18.5B | 0.7% | 25.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HEIHEICO Corporation | $46.3B | 0.1% | 4.6% | 18 | Sustainable |
VSEC Annual Dividend History (1985–2027)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $0.10 | -75.0% | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.52 | 15.9% | 6.30x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.70 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.76 | 14.5% | 6.90x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.19 | 18.3% | 5.47x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.63 | 57.1% | 1.75x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.36 | 5.9% | 4 | $-0.47 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.34 | 13.3% | 4 | $3.35 | 10.1% | 9.85x | 0.9% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | 15.4% | 4 | $3.21 | 9.3% | 10.70x | 0.8% |
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VSEC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VSEC stock.
How much dividend does VSEC pay per share?
VSE Corporation (VSEC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.39 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VSEC's next ex-dividend date?
VSEC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VSEC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VSEC's dividend safe?
VSEC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.4% and FCF payout ratio of +39.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has VSEC increased its dividend?
VSEC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%.
How often does VSEC pay dividends?
VSE Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.39 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1985 to 2027.
How much would $10,000 invested in VSEC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VSEC five years ago would be worth approximately $29,053 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VSEC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VSEC'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 +0.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.