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
15.0%
Payout Ratio
3.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
VTS Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.9% and trend is unknown.
VTS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield15.0%
Trailing DPS$2.33
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout105.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.9%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield15.0%
1Y Total Return-22.0%
5Y Total Return30.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)41.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,07410Y ago$13,07420Y ago$13,074
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
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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 3 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VTS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 15.0% dividend yield, 15.0% 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 30.7%, with dividends contributing 41.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,074 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
VTS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 14 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.20
Avg/Payment$0.5143
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.4375 | — | 12.50% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $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 |
VTS Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
15.0%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
3.6% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.0%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd VTSVitesse Energy, Inc. | $650M | 15.0% | 3.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  CIVICivitas Resources, I… | $2.3B | 18.2% | 58.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NOGNorthern Oil and Gas… | $2.1B | 8.8% | 4.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $186M | 22.3% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 DMLPDorchester Minerals,… | $1.2B | 10.8% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BSMBlack Stone Minerals… | $3.0B | 9.7% | 95.2% | 0 | At Risk |
 TPLTexas Pacific Land C… | $27.0B | 0.5% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 VNOMViper Energy, Inc. | $15.6B | 5.3% | — | 2 | Unknown |
VTS Annual Dividend History (2020–2026)
7 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.88 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.0% |
| 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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VTS — 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 +15.0%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is VTS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Vitesse Energy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does VTS pay dividends?
Vitesse Energy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-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 $13,074 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 +15.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.