VST Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield
VST has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.91 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXIA NYSE AXIA Energia |
23,332 M | 7.27% | 11.89% |
| CWEN NYSE Clearway Energy C |
8,022 M | 5.20% | 8.19% |
| ERG MI ERG S.p.A |
3,758 M | 4.48% | 4.70% |
| VST NYSE Vistra |
54,735 M | 0.52% | 5.15% |
| TAC NYSE TransAlta |
4,336 M | 1.43% | 2.04% |
| GEV NYSE GE Vernova |
274,641 M | 0.22% | 1.34% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEV NYSE GE Vernova |
274,641 M | 135.78% | 100.0% |
| AXIA NYSE AXIA Energia |
23,332 M | 67.72% | 75.5% |
| CWEN NYSE Clearway Energy C |
8,022 M | 7.34% | 100.0% |
| VST NYSE Vistra |
54,735 M | 8.07% | 100.0% |
| TAC NYSE TransAlta |
4,336 M | 5.33% | 100.0% |
| ERG MI ERG S.p.A |
3,758 M | 2.14% | 98.0% |
VST Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.229 | +0.4% | 0.14% |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.228 | +0.4% | 0.14% |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.227 | +0.4% | 0.14% |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.226 | +0.4% | 0.11% |
| 2025-06-18 | 2025-06-18 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.225 | +0.4% | 0.13% |
| 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.224 | +0.9% | 0.18% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.222 | +0.9% | 0.17% |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.22 | +0.9% | 0.22% |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-19 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.218 | +1.4% | 0.26% |
| 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.215 | +0.9% | 0.34% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.213 | +3.4% | 0.57% |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.206 | +1% | 0.62% |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.204 | +3% | 0.82% |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.198 | +2.6% | 0.79% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.193 | +4.9% | 0.8% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.184 | +4% | 0.73% |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.177 | +4.1% | 0.77% |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.17 | +13.3% | 0.76% |
| 2021-12-15 | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-30 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.72% |
| 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.84% |
VST Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, VST's dividend yield is 0.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.91 USD by the current share price of 157.08.
As of July 2026, VST paid a dividend of 0.91 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-22 and the payout was 0.229 USD.
VST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-22.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VST for the next payments are between 0.229 (+0.0%) and 0.233 (+1.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.59%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.229 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Vistra (VST) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Vistra (VST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.07% per year. Strong growth: VST's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
VST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.15%. If you bought VST's shares at 17.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.91 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.15% of your original purchase price.
VST Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Vistra has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VST's 0.52% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VST is 11.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
VST's Overall Dividend Rating is 59.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
VST Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-20 02:05 UTC