VST – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 6 Years

Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States. It operates through five segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure. The company retails electricity and n

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Company Info

Symbol VST
Company Vistra Corp.
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Website Visit
Market Cap $54,910.1M

Price Data

Price $162.06
Price Change +0.39
Price Change % +0.24%
Next Earnings Report Nov 6, 2025
Low (52W) $90.51
High (52W) $219.82

Dividend Data

Div Yield 0.56%
5Y Avg Yield 2.18%
Current Div $0.227
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $0.908
Previous Div $0.226
Ex-date Dec 22, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Dec 31, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 11.4
DGR 1Y 3.1%
DGR 3Y 7.6%
DGR 5Y 10.8%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 17.3%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 91.9%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 17.3%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 91.9%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $46.60
FV (P/E 10) % 248.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $13.90
FV (Peter Lynch) % 1,066.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $97.01
FV (Blended) % 67.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 16.5%
NPM 5.6%
CF/Share $11.78
ROE 17.3%
Current R 1.0x
Debt/Capital 85.0%
ROTC 5.2%
P/E 58.3x
P/BV 20.1x
PEG 1.03
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 3:29 pm

Calculate your VST Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate VST dividend yield using our VST calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your VST investments snowball over time.

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Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

VST Dividend History

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VST 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of VST with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

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Projected Future Returns & Dividends for VST

Based on past 10-year performance, here are VST growth metrics:

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Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

VST Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

VST Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

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Net Income: Actual + Estimates

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EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

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