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Vistra (VST) Dividend

Vistra Corp. · Utilities · Utilities - Independent Power Producers · quarterly payer

$113.44

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As of Nov 5, 2026, Vistra (VST) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, or $0.92 a year, a 0.77% yield at its $113.44 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Dec 22, 2026, paid Dec 31, 2026. It has raised its dividend 6 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

0.77%

Annual Dividend

$0.92

Payout Ratio

15%

5-Yr Growth

10.8%

Ex-Date

Dec 22, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about VST's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Vistra Corp. (VST) has a forward dividend yield of 0.77%, based on an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and a share price of $113.44.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, VST's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (76 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Vistra Corp. (VST) has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • VST has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • VST's next ex-dividend date is Dec 22, 2026, with payment on Dec 31, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, VST pays out 15% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • VST's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.8% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, VST's 0.77% yield is 64% below its five-year average yield of 2.12%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for VST is $96.42 per share, 15% below the $113.44 share price, so VST screens as overvalued.
  • Vistra Corp. (VST) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "VST Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VST

Is VST a good dividend stock?

Yes

Vistra Corp. (VST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.77% ($0.92/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (15%)
  • Strong 10.8% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 596% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.77%
Payout Ratio
15%
Annual Dividend
$0.92
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 22, 2026
Years of Growth
6
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.38
Market Cap
$38.1B
P/E Ratio
19.1
5-Yr Total Return
596%
52-Week Range
$132.66 – $196.80
Dividend Safety
B · 76/100
Ever Cut?
No

VST dividend changes

Vistra Corp. (VST) pays a variable dividend: across the 32 payments on record since 2016, 21 were higher than the one before and 0 lower. The latest change was up 0.4% to $0.230 per share, going ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Sep 21, 2026Higher$0.229 → $0.230+0.4%
Jun 22, 2026Higher$0.228 → $0.229+0.4%
Mar 20, 2026Higher$0.227 → $0.228+0.4%
Dec 22, 2025Higher$0.226 → $0.227+0.4%
Sep 19, 2025Higher$0.225 → $0.226+0.4%
Jun 18, 2025Higher$0.224 → $0.225+0.4%
Mar 20, 2025Higher$0.222 → $0.224+0.9%
Dec 20, 2024Higher$0.220 → $0.222+0.9%
Sep 20, 2024Higher$0.218 → $0.220+0.9%
Jun 18, 2024Higher$0.215 → $0.218+1.4%
Mar 19, 2024Higher$0.213 → $0.215+0.9%
Dec 19, 2023Higher$0.206 → $0.213+3.4%
Every VST payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
VST ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 22, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →VST dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →VST dividend calculator100 shares pay $92.00 a year, $23.00 each quarterCalculate →VST total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VST a good dividend stock?

Yes. Vistra Corp. (VST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.77% ($0.92/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is VST undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, VST's fair value is about $96.42 versus a $113.44 share price — so it looks overvalued (-15% vs. fair value).

Is VST's dividend safe?

VST has a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 6-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is VST's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for VST is about $96.42 per share, about 15% below the current $113.44 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is VST a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data VST screens as "yes" and overvalued. Vistra Corp. (VST) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.77% ($0.92/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will VST cut its dividend?

VST earns a dividend-safety grade of B (76/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does VST pay a dividend?

Yes. Vistra Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.92 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.77%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of VST pay?

At $0.92 per share a year, 100 shares of VST pay $92.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $23.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $11,344 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is VST's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VST's forward dividend yield is 0.77%, based on a $0.92 annual dividend and a $113.44 share price.

What is VST's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VST pays $0.92 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is VST's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VST's payout ratio is 15% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has VST grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, VST has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

When is the next VST ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for VST is Dec 22, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.92 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$23.00
Annual$92.00
Monthly avg$7.67
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