Vistra (VST) Dividend Calculator
Vistra Corp. · how much VST pays you, by shares or dollars · updated
100 shares of Vistra (VST) pay $92.00 a year in dividends, about $23.00 each quarter, at the current quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share (as of Nov 5, 2026). At the $113.44 share price that is a 0.81% yield, so $10,000 buys about 88.2 shares and pays about $81 a year. To get the next payment, buy by Dec 21, 2026.
Per share, a year
$0.92
100 shares, a year
$92.00
$10,000 invested, a year
$81.10
Shares for $1,000 a month
13,044
VST Vistra Corp.
$113.44 · $0.92/yr dividend · 0.77% yield · quarterly
Annual income
$92.00
Monthly (average)
$7.67
Per payment (quarterly)
$23.00
Dividend yield
0.81%
Yield on cost
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Position value
$11,344
Your payments over the next 12 months
Based on VST's actual pay dates over the past year
Income over 10 years if the dividend keeps growing 10.81% a year
Same shares, no reinvestment. Year 10: $232 · 10-year total: $1,524. Add reinvestment in the DRIP calculator →
How many VST shares for a monthly income
Shares and money needed to earn each monthly amount from Vistra dividends alone, at today's rate and price, before tax. Spreading it across several stocks lowers the risk that one cut hits your whole income.
| Monthly income | Shares needed | Cost today |
|---|---|---|
| $100 a month | 1,305 | $148,039 |
| $250 a month | 3,261 | $369,928 |
| $500 a month | 6,522 | $739,856 |
| $1,000 a month | 13,044 | $1,479,711 |
| $2,000 a month | 26,087 | $2,959,309 |
| $5,000 a month | 65,218 | $7,398,330 |
What 100 shares of VST paid each year
Holding 100 shares, you would have received $232.00 in 2016 and $90.20 in 2025, down 61%, without buying another share. If the dividend kept growing 10.8% a year, its five-year pace, the same 100 shares would pay about $232 in year 10. That is a projection, not a promise.
When you get the next VST dividend
Last day to buy
Dec 21, 2026
Ex-dividend date
Dec 22, 2026
Pay date
Dec 31, 2026
Buy VST by the close on the last day to buy and you are paid $0.23 per share on Dec 31, 2026. Buy on the ex-dividend date or later and the seller gets it. VST ex-dividend dates →
How the VST dividend is calculated
Yearly income = shares × $0.92
Each payment = shares × $0.23
Shares for a monthly income = (monthly goal × 12) ÷ $0.92
The rate is Vistra's current dividend as of Nov 5, 2026. A board can raise, cut or skip a dividend, so check the VST dividend safety grade before counting on it.
Key facts: Vistra (VST) dividend income
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Vistra (VST) pay $92.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $23.00 each quarter, at $0.92 per share a year.
- At its Nov 5, 2026 share price of $113.44, VST yields 0.81%: $10,000 buys about 88.2 shares, which pay about $81.10 a year.
- Earning $1,000 a month ($12,000 a year) from VST dividends alone takes about 13,044 shares, roughly $1,479,711 at today's price, before tax.
- 100 shares of VST paid $232.00 in dividends in 2016 and $90.20 in 2025, down 61%.
- The next VST dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 22, 2026 and is paid on Dec 31, 2026; the last day to buy shares and receive it is Dec 21, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "Vistra (VST) Dividend Calculator," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VST/dividend-calculator
Frequently asked questions
How much dividend does 100 shares of VST pay?
As of Nov 5, 2026, 100 shares of Vistra (VST) pay $92.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $23.00 each quarter, at $0.92 per share a year.
How much dividend does 1,000 shares of VST pay?
About $920 a year before tax, or $230.00 each quarter, at Vistra's current rate of $0.92 per share a year. Buying 1,000 shares costs about $113,440 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
How many shares of VST do I need to make $1,000 a month?
About 13,044 shares. $1,000 a month is $12,000 a year; divided by $0.92 a share, that's 13,044 shares, or about $1,479,711 at today's $113.44 price. Taxes in a regular brokerage account raise the number.
How much do I need to invest in VST to make $100 a month?
About $147,965. $100 a month is $1,200 a year, and at a 0.81% yield that takes $147,965, or about 1,305 shares.
How often does Vistra pay dividends?
Vistra (VST) pays every quarter, usually in March, June, September and December, so you get 4 payments a year of about $0.23 per share each.
How is the VST dividend calculated?
Multiply your shares by the dividend per share. Vistra pays about $0.92 per share a year, so each share earns $0.92 a year and $0.23 each quarter. Shares bought on or after the ex-dividend date don't get the next payment.
Are VST dividends taxed?
In a U.S. taxable account, yes. Regular dividends from most U.S. companies are qualified, taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%, if you held the shares more than 60 days around the ex-dividend date. Foreign companies may also withhold tax at source. Inside an IRA, Roth IRA or 401(k), dividends aren't taxed when paid.
Figures use SmarterDividends data as of Nov 5, 2026, before tax, and assume the current dividend rate holds. For information only, not investment or tax advice. Back to VST