Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.90
Vistra Corp. (VST) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
32.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
VST Dividend Income Check
Safety
32.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
VST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.90
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout32.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR7.6%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return-9.1%
5Y Total Return859.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)22.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$95,93510Y ago$110,48920Y ago$110,490
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.
VST Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
VST Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Vistra Corp. distributes 32.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VST has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.6% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VST returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 859.3%, with dividends contributing 22.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $110,489 today.
VST Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.08
Avg/Payment$0.2038
Latest Change+0.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026Latest | $0.2290 | ↑ +0.4% | 55.57% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.2280 | ↑ +0.4% | 62.05% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.2270 | ↑ +0.4% | 55.80% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.2260 | ↑ +0.4% | 42.41% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.2250 | ↑ +0.7% | 49.11% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.2235 | ↑ +0.9% | 66.87% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2215 | ↑ +0.9% | 62.42% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.2195 | ↑ +0.9% | 80.18% | Sep 30, 2024 |
VST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#6 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
32.4% payout
Streak
6Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSTVistra Corp. | $55.2B | 0.5% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 NRGNRG Energy, Inc. | $28.5B | 1.5% | 47.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CEGConstellation Energy… | $99.0B | 0.6% | 21.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  GENGen Digital Inc. | $14.6B | 2.1% | 32.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  AESThe AES Corporation | $10.4B | 4.8% | 52.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  NEENextEra Energy, Inc. | $180.9B | 2.6% | 68.5% | 30 | Watch |
VST Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.46 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2025 | $0.90 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.21 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $0.87 | 6.5% | 4 | $7.00 | 12.5% | 8.01x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $0.82 | 13.3% | 4 | $3.58 | 22.9% | 4.36x | 4.3% |
| 2022 | $0.72 | 20.7% | 4 | $-3.26 | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | 11.1% | 4 | $-2.62 | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $0.54 | 8.0% | 4 | $1.30 | 41.5% | 2.41x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | — | 4 | $1.86 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.11 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.59 | — | — | — |
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VST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VST stock.
How much dividend does VST pay per share?
Vistra Corp. (VST) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is VST's next ex-dividend date?
VST's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VST typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is VST's dividend safe?
VST's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +32.4% and FCF payout ratio of +31.5%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is VST a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Vistra Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does VST pay dividends?
Vistra Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.90 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VST grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VST five years ago would be worth approximately $95,935 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VST's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VST's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.