Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.33
Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
12.8%
Payout Ratio
3.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
VTS Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.9% and trend is unknown.
VTS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield12.8%
Trailing DPS$2.33
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout105.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR22.2%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield12.8%
1Y Total Return0.6%
5Y Total Return42.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)38.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,24110Y ago$14,24120Y ago$14,242
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.
VTS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
VTS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Vitesse Energy, Inc. distributes 3.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 105.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
VTS has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 22.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VTS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 12.8% dividend yield, 12.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.9% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 42.4%, with dividends contributing 38.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,241 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
VTS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 13 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.76
Avg/Payment$0.5202
Latest Change-22.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.4375 | ↓ -22.2% | 11.00% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.5625 | — | 10.92% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.5625 | — | 9.17% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.5625 | — | 9.18% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.5625 | ↑ +7.1% | 9.34% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 7.90% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.5250 | — | 8.58% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.5250 | ↑ +5.0% | 8.66% | Jun 28, 2024 |
VTS Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
12.8%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
3.6% payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
12.8%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd VTSVitesse Energy, Inc. | $757M | 12.8% | 3.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
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 NOGNorthern Oil and Gas… | $2.5B | 7.3% | 4.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $243M | 17.1% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 DMLPDorchester Minerals,… | $1.3B | 10.6% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BSMBlack Stone Minerals… | $2.8B | 10.1% | 95.2% | 0 | At Risk |
 TPLTexas Pacific Land C… | $27.5B | 0.5% | 30.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VNOMViper Energy, Inc. | $17.6B | 4.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
VTS Annual Dividend History (2020–2026)
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.44 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $2.25 | 8.4% | 4 | $0.64 | 351.6% | 0.28x | 12.9% |
| 2024 | $2.07 | 3.7% | 4 | $0.64 | 324.2% | 0.31x | 11.9% |
| 2023 | $2.00 | — | 4 | $-0.73 | — | — | 11.4% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.26 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.04 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.31 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonVTS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VTS stock.
How much dividend does VTS pay per share?
Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +12.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VTS's next ex-dividend date?
VTS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VTS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VTS's dividend safe?
VTS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.6% and FCF payout ratio of +105.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has VTS increased its dividend?
VTS has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does VTS pay dividends?
Vitesse Energy, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VTS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VTS five years ago would be worth approximately $14,241 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VTS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VTS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +12.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.