V Dividend Yield 2026: Visa Inc.

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Data last updated: Sep 02, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 02, 2026): Visa Inc. (V) pays a $2.68 annual dividend ($0.67 quarterly), yielding 0.72% at $372.67/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-11. 16+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.72%

Annual Dividend: $2.68 per share

Payout Ratio: 22.1%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-11

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 19

About Visa Inc. Dividend

Visa Inc. operates VisaNet, one of the world's largest payment processing networks, authorizing and settling transactions for consumers, businesses, and governments globally. The Visa Inc. dividend currently yields 0.74%, with a trailing annual rate of $2.68 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 11, 2026. With a beta of 0.759, V stock carries below-market volatility, which suits growth-and-income investors who want dividend expansion without sharp price swings.

Dividend Safety

Visa Inc. pays out 22.1% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout reflects the economics of running VisaNet: V processes payments rather than extending credit, which keeps capital requirements lean and earnings available for dividends. Visa Inc. dividend safety benefits from that model, though the company operates in a regulated, competitive payments landscape where shifts in transaction volume or regulatory intervention could pressure future earnings.

Visa Inc. (V) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Visa Inc. dividend history shows a CAGR of 21.1% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share dividend grew from $0.1675 to $2.44 over that period (2026 data is partial and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 9.4% in 2021, which still outpaces most dividend payers in any given year.

Visa Inc. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+15.7%	$1.57 (2022)	$2.44 (2025)
5-Year	+14.9%	$1.22 (2020)	$2.44 (2025)
10-Year	+17.2%	$0.50 (2015)	$2.44 (2025)

Is Visa Inc. a Good Dividend Stock?

V stock fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend expansion over immediate income. The yield is low (below 2%), and at 0.74% it sits above the 5-year average of 0.51%, so current buyers are getting a slightly better entry yield than the historical norm. The 22.1% payout ratio leaves ample room for continued increases, and 16 consecutive years of dividend growth backs that up with data. The trade-off is straightforward: investors accept a yield that generates little near-term income in exchange for a payment that has compounded at 21.1% annually over the past 14 years.

Recent Visa Inc. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-08-11	$0.6700
2026-05-12	$0.6700
2026-02-10	$0.6700
2025-11-12	$0.6700
2025-08-12	$0.5900
2025-05-13	$0.5900
2025-02-11	$0.5900
2024-11-12	$0.5900
2024-08-09	$0.5200
2024-05-16	$0.5200

Visa Inc. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$2.0100
2025	$2.4400
2024	$2.1500
2023	$1.8700
2022	$1.5750

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does V pay dividends?

Yes, Visa Inc. (V) pays a $0.67 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 0.72%.

How often does Visa Inc. pay dividends?

Visa Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend was $0.67 per share, and the next ex-dividend date is August 11, 2026.

What is Visa Inc.'s current dividend yield?

The current Visa Inc. dividend yield is 0.74%, above the 5-year average yield of 0.51%. The yield is classified as low (below 2%), reflecting V's emphasis on dividend growth over current income.

Has Visa Inc. ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the available history from 2011 through 2025. Every full year in that window shows a higher annual payment than the prior year. The 2026 figure is a partial year and does not reflect a cut.

How fast has Visa Inc. grown its dividend?

Visa Inc. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1% per year from 2011 to 2025. The per-share payment rose from $0.1675 to $2.44 over that 14-year window.

Is Visa Inc. a good dividend stock for income investors?

V stock is not a high-income stock: the 0.74% yield is low (below 2%). It suits investors who prioritize dividend growth, given a 21.1% annual CAGR over 14 years and a conservative 22.1% payout ratio that leaves room for future increases.

Is Visa Inc. dividend safe?

The 22.1% payout ratio, classified as conservative (below 40%), points to a well-covered dividend. Visa Inc. pays out less than a quarter of earnings, which provides a substantial buffer against earnings pressure.

Why is Visa Inc. dividend yield low?

The yield is low because V stock's price has risen alongside rapid dividend growth, keeping the yield compressed. At a 22.1% payout ratio, the company retains most earnings rather than paying them out, which limits the yield but funds continued dividend increases.

How does Visa Inc. compare to its own historical yield?

At 0.74%, the current yield is above the 5-year average of 0.51%. That means today's entry point offers more income relative to price than V has typically provided over the past five years.

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