VST Dividend History & Yield
Vistra Corp. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.229 | $22.90 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 104 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.229 | $22.90 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 196 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.229 | $22.90 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.229 | $22.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.916 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 31 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much VST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,311 | $198,760 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,551 | $993,799 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,101 | $1,987,598 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.60%. $10,000 in VST would currently pay about $60 a year ($5 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VST dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.229 | +0.4% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.228 | +0.4% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.227 | +0.4% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.226 | +0.4% |
| Jun 18, 2025 | — | $0.225 | +0.4% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.224 | +0.9% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $0.222 | +0.9% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | — | $0.22 | +0.9% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.218 | +1.4% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.215 | +0.9% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.213 | +3.4% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.206 | +1.0% |
| Jun 20, 2023 | — | $0.204 | +3.0% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.198 | +2.6% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.193 | +4.9% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.184 | +4.0% |
| Jun 21, 2022 | — | $0.177 | +4.1% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Dec 15, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.15 | +11.1% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2020 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2020 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2020 | — | $0.135 | +8.0% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | — | $0.125 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | — | $0.125 | — |
| Dec 15, 2016 | — | $2.32 Special | — |
VST dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to VST's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
VST scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Vistra Corp.
Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States. The company operates through five segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure. The company retails electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across states in the United States and the District of Columbia. It is also involved in electricity generation, wholesale energy purchases and sales, commodity risk management, fuel procurement, and fuel logistics management activities.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Independent Power Producers. First dividend on our records: Dec 15, 2016. 31 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VST dividend FAQ
When is VST's next ex-dividend date?
VST's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 12 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.229 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does VST pay dividends?
VST pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.229 per share with an ex-date of Jun 22, 2026.
What is VST's dividend yield?
VST's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.60%, based on $0.91 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $151.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.916 per share, is 0.60%.
How much does VST pay per share?
VST pays about $0.229 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.916 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $91.60 a year.
Has VST grown or cut its dividend?
VST has raised its annual dividend for 6 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 9.8% a year (+2.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.60%, you would need about 1,311 shares of VST (roughly $198,760 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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