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VSEC

VSE Corporation

VSEC27 yrs growth

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.22%

Annual Dividend

$0.40

Payout Ratio

14%

5-Yr Growth

2.1%

Ex-Date

Jul 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

VSEC Dividend Safety Score

99/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak27 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage14% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage10% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.15
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is VSEC a good dividend stock?

Yes

VSE Corporation (VSEC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.22% ($0.40/yr), with 27 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 27 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (14%)
  • 267% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.22%
Payout Ratio
14%
Annual Dividend
$0.40
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 15, 2026
Years of Growth
27
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.25
Market Cap
$5.2B
P/E Ratio
63.6
5-Yr Total Return
267%
52-Week Range
$123.69 – $232.61
Dividend Safety
A · 99/100
Ever Cut?
No
VSEC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.40 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$10.00
Annual$40.00
Monthly avg$3.33