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VTS

Vitesse Energy, Inc.

VTS

Energy · Oil & Gas E&P · Stock · quarterly payer

$18.35

Undervalued · +190% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.54%

Annual Dividend

$1.75

Payout Ratio

352%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about VTS's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) has a forward dividend yield of 9.54%, based on an annual dividend of $1.75 per share and a share price of $18.35.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, VTS's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (49 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
  • VTS has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • VTS's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.44 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, VTS pays out 352% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for VTS is $53.13 per share, 190% above the $18.35 share price, so VTS screens as undervalued.
  • Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 1 time across the 15 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 22.2% cut to $0.438 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 16, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "VTS Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/VTS

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) yields 9.54% ($1.75 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of D (49/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is VTS a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.54% ($1.75/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (352%)
  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
9.54%
Payout Ratio
352%
Annual Dividend
$1.75
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 15, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.64
Market Cap
$772.6M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$15.00 – $22.91
Dividend Safety
D · 49/100
Ever Cut?
No

VTS dividend raises and cuts

Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 1 time across the 15 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 22.2% cut to $0.438 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 16, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 16, 2026Cut$0.563 → $0.438−22.2%
Mar 21, 2025Raise$0.525 → $0.563+7.2%
Jun 14, 2024Raise$0.500 → $0.525+5.0%
Every VTS payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
VTS ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →VTS dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VTS a good dividend stock?

Mixed. Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.54% ($1.75/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is VTS undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, VTS's fair value is about $53.13 versus a $18.35 share price — so it looks undervalued (+190% vs. fair value).

Is VTS's dividend safe?

VTS has a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is VTS's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for VTS is about $53.13 per share, roughly 190% above the current $18.35 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is VTS a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data VTS screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.54% ($1.75/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will VTS cut its dividend?

VTS earns a dividend-safety grade of D (49/100), 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 VTS pay a dividend?

Yes. Vitesse Energy, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.75 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.54%.

What is VTS's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, VTS's forward dividend yield is 9.54%, based on a $1.75 annual dividend and a $18.35 share price.

What is VTS's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, VTS pays $1.75 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is VTS's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, VTS's payout ratio is 352% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has VTS grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, VTS has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next VTS ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, VTS's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.44 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.75 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$43.75
Annual$175.00
Monthly avg$14.58

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