VST Dividend Yield 2026: Vistra Corp.

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Data last updated: Sep 02, 2026

Snapshot (as of Sep 02, 2026): Vistra Corp. (VST) pays a $0.91 annual dividend ($0.23 quarterly), yielding 0.66% at $138.08/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-09-21. 6+ consecutive years of dividend growth. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 0.66%

Annual Dividend: $0.91 per share

Payout Ratio: 22.5%

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-21

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Utilities

Years of Dividend History: 9

About Vistra Corp. Dividend

Vistra Corp. dividend investors are looking at a power company with roots going back to 1882, now serving roughly 4.3 million electricity and natural gas customers across 20 U.S. states. The current yield is 0.66%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.91 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is September 21, 2026. VST's beta of 1.433 means the stock moves more than the broader market, which suits growth-oriented investors more than those seeking low-volatility income.

Dividend Safety

Vistra Corp. pays out 22.5% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%). That low payout leaves substantial room to sustain the dividend even if earnings come under pressure, backed by a business that generates electricity for millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers across a broad geographic footprint. The primary risk to Vistra Corp. dividend safety is the company's exposure to wholesale energy markets and commodity price swings, which can introduce earnings volatility that a retail-only business would not face.

Vistra Corp. (VST) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Vistra Corp. dividend history shows a CAGR of 10.8% per year from 2020 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.54 to $0.9015 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 3.2% in 2025, a notable step down from the 20.7% increase posted in 2022.

Vistra Corp. Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+7.6%	$0.72 (2022)	$0.90 (2025)
5-Year	+10.8%	$0.54 (2020)	$0.90 (2025)

Is Vistra Corp. a Good Dividend Stock?

VST fits growth-and-income investors who want dividend growth rather than a high current yield. The yield is low (below 2%), sitting at just 0.66%, though that is modestly above the 5-year average of 0.57%, so the stock is not historically cheap on a yield basis. Six consecutive years of dividend increases and a 10.8% annual growth rate are the real draw here. The trade-off is straightforward: an investor gets a fast-growing dividend from a large-scale power generator with a conservative payout ratio, but accepts a yield that delivers little immediate income.

Recent Vistra Corp. Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-09-21	$0.2300
2026-06-22	$0.2290
2026-03-20	$0.2280
2025-12-22	$0.2270
2025-09-19	$0.2260
2025-06-18	$0.2250
2025-03-20	$0.2235
2024-12-20	$0.2215
2024-09-20	$0.2195
2024-06-18	$0.2175

Vistra Corp. Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.6870
2025	$0.9015
2024	$0.8735
2023	$0.8205
2022	$0.7240

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VST pay dividends?

Yes, Vistra Corp. (VST) pays a $0.23 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 0.66%.

How often does Vistra Corp. pay dividends?

Vistra Corp. pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.23 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for September 21, 2026.

What is Vistra Corp.'s current dividend yield?

The current Vistra Corp. dividend yield is 0.66%. That sits above the stock's 5-year average yield of 0.57%, though both figures remain well below the 2% threshold typically associated with income-focused stocks.

Has Vistra Corp. ever cut its dividend?

No dividend cut appears in the available history window, which covers complete annual payments from 2020 through 2025. Each year in that window shows a higher per-share payment than the prior year.

How fast has Vistra Corp. grown its dividend?

Vistra Corp. has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% per year from 2020 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.54 to $0.9015 over that five-year window.

Is Vistra Corp. dividend safe?

The 22.5% payout ratio is conservative (below 40%), which means the dividend consumes a small fraction of earnings. That low ratio provides a meaningful buffer, though earnings exposure to wholesale energy and commodity markets introduces variability not present in purely regulated utilities.

What type of investor is Vistra Corp. best suited for?

VST stock fits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 10.8% annual dividend CAGR and six consecutive years of increases are the primary appeal, not the 0.66% current yield.

Why is Vistra Corp. dividend yield low?

The yield is low because VST retains most of its earnings, paying out only 22.5%. The annual dividend of $0.91 per share is growing at 10.8% per year, but the stock's price appreciation has kept the yield compressed near its historical range.

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