VST – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator
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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Portfolio Growth Over Time
Data last updated: September 19, 2025 4:12 pm
Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)
Year | Start Balance | Start Shares | Share Price | Dividend / Share | Dividend Yield | Yield on Cost | Annual Dividend | Total Dividends | End Shares | End Balance |
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1 | $10,000 | 48 | $208.73 | $0.23 | 0.43% | 0.43% | $46 | $46 | 54 | $11,246 |
2 | $15,269 | 54 | $283.38 | $0.24 | 0.34% | 0.46% | $55 | $101 | 58 | $16,524 |
3 | $22,434 | 58 | $384.74 | $0.26 | 0.27% | 0.50% | $63 | $164 | 62 | $23,697 |
4 | $32,173 | 62 | $522.36 | $0.28 | 0.21% | 0.54% | $71 | $235 | 64 | $33,444 |
5 | $45,406 | 64 | $709.19 | $0.30 | 0.17% | 0.58% | $79 | $314 | 66 | $46,684 |
6 | $63,382 | 66 | $962.85 | $0.32 | 0.13% | 0.62% | $87 | $400 | 67 | $64,669 |
7 | $87,800 | 67 | $1,307.25 | $0.35 | 0.11% | 0.67% | $95 | $495 | 68 | $89,095 |
8 | $120,962 | 68 | $1,774.82 | $0.38 | 0.08% | 0.72% | $103 | $598 | 69 | $122,265 |
9 | $165,997 | 69 | $2,409.64 | $0.41 | 0.07% | 0.78% | $112 | $710 | 69 | $167,309 |
10 | $227,152 | 69 | $3,271.51 | $0.44 | 0.05% | 0.84% | $121 | $832 | 70 | $228,473 |
VST Dividend History
Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
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06/18/2025 | 06/18/2025 | $0.225 | 0.49% | 0.50% | $181.13 |
03/20/2025 | 03/20/2025 | $0.224 | 0.67% | 0.68% | $131.90 |
12/20/2024 | 12/20/2024 | $0.222 | 0.63% | 0.63% | $139.95 |
09/20/2024 | 09/20/2024 | $0.220 | 0.80% | 0.82% | $107.88 |
06/18/2024 | 06/18/2024 | $0.218 | 0.97% | 1.00% | $87.58 |
03/19/2024 | 03/19/2024 | $0.215 | 1.32% | 1.35% | $63.68 |
12/19/2023 | 12/19/2023 | $0.213 | 2.18% | 2.26% | $37.72 |
09/19/2023 | 09/19/2023 | $0.206 | 2.42% | 2.49% | $33.15 |
06/20/2023 | 06/20/2023 | $0.204 | 3.12% | 3.27% | $24.97 |
03/21/2023 | 03/21/2023 | $0.198 | 3.00% | 3.16% | $25.06 |
12/19/2022 | 12/19/2022 | $0.193 | 3.03% | 3.24% | $23.86 |
09/20/2022 | 09/20/2022 | $0.184 | 2.73% | 2.95% | $24.91 |
06/21/2022 | 06/21/2022 | $0.177 | 2.84% | 3.11% | $22.77 |
03/21/2022 | 03/21/2022 | $0.170 | 2.81% | 3.08% | $22.05 |
12/15/2021 | 12/15/2021 | $0.150 | 2.90% | 2.90% | $20.70 |
09/15/2021 | 09/15/2021 | $0.150 | 3.17% | 3.25% | $18.44 |
06/15/2021 | 06/15/2021 | $0.150 | 3.10% | 3.26% | $18.41 |
03/16/2021 | 03/16/2021 | $0.150 | 3.06% | 3.31% | $18.12 |
12/15/2020 | 12/15/2020 | $0.135 | 2.93% | 2.93% | $18.46 |
09/15/2020 | 09/15/2020 | $0.135 | 2.88% | 2.93% | $18.42 |
VST 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This analysis of VST demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 39.8% CAGR, representing exceptional long-term performance. Recent 5-year performance has been particularly strong at 65.8% annually, outpacing the 10-year average. Dividend payments have grown from $0.2250 to $2.3200 per share, representing significant dividend expansion. The DRIP strategy provided 15% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.
Total Return with and without DRIP (VST)
Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in VST would grow to $209,253 with DRIP (1,992.5%), and $154,471 without DRIP (1,444.7%).
VST Dividend Reinvestment Snowball
Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in VST with historic price growth (35.77%) and dividend growth (7.62%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.
After 20 Years
Your Investment: $34,000
Portfolio: $6,422,682
Annual Dividend: $266
Yield on Cost: 0.78%
Total Dividends: $2,613
Portfolio: $6,326,841
Total Dividends: $2,577
After 30 Years
Your Investment: $46,000
Portfolio: $136,776,024
Annual Dividend: $555
Yield on Cost: 1.21%
Total Dividends: $6,398
Portfolio: $134,667,047
Total Dividends: $6,304
Milestones on the way
By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $1,213 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $158 per year in dividends alone.
By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $213, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.
After two decades, cumulative dividends total $2,613 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 8% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 0.78%.
At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $384 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $4,161.
By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $555, cumulative dividends total $6,398, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $136,776,024, compared with $134,667,047 if dividends weren’t reinvested.
How we estimate these numbers
We use the latest calculator inputs for VST, price $208.73, dividend per period $0.23 (4Ã/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 35.77% and dividend growth 7.62% annually.
We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that monthâs price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the NoâDRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.
This model isnât investment advice; itâs a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.
Projected Future Returns & Dividends for VST
Based on past 10-year performance, here are VST growth metrics:
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.
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 Payments & Yield
Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5âyear rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.
VST Dividend History
Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
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06/18/2025 | 06/18/2025 | $0.225 | 0.49% | 0.50% | $181.13 |
03/20/2025 | 03/20/2025 | $0.224 | 0.67% | 0.68% | $131.90 |
12/20/2024 | 12/20/2024 | $0.222 | 0.63% | 0.63% | $139.95 |
09/20/2024 | 09/20/2024 | $0.220 | 0.80% | 0.82% | $107.88 |
06/18/2024 | 06/18/2024 | $0.218 | 0.97% | 1.00% | $87.58 |
03/19/2024 | 03/19/2024 | $0.215 | 1.32% | 1.35% | $63.68 |
12/19/2023 | 12/19/2023 | $0.213 | 2.18% | 2.26% | $37.72 |
09/19/2023 | 09/19/2023 | $0.206 | 2.42% | 2.49% | $33.15 |
06/20/2023 | 06/20/2023 | $0.204 | 3.12% | 3.27% | $24.97 |
03/21/2023 | 03/21/2023 | $0.198 | 3.00% | 3.16% | $25.06 |
12/19/2022 | 12/19/2022 | $0.193 | 3.03% | 3.24% | $23.86 |
09/20/2022 | 09/20/2022 | $0.184 | 2.73% | 2.95% | $24.91 |
06/21/2022 | 06/21/2022 | $0.177 | 2.84% | 3.11% | $22.77 |
03/21/2022 | 03/21/2022 | $0.170 | 2.81% | 3.08% | $22.05 |
12/15/2021 | 12/15/2021 | $0.150 | 2.90% | 2.90% | $20.70 |
09/15/2021 | 09/15/2021 | $0.150 | 3.17% | 3.25% | $18.44 |
06/15/2021 | 06/15/2021 | $0.150 | 3.10% | 3.26% | $18.41 |
03/16/2021 | 03/16/2021 | $0.150 | 3.06% | 3.31% | $18.12 |
12/15/2020 | 12/15/2020 | $0.135 | 2.93% | 2.93% | $18.46 |
09/15/2020 | 09/15/2020 | $0.135 | 2.88% | 2.93% | $18.42 |
06/15/2020 | 06/15/2020 | $0.135 | 2.62% | 2.72% | $19.87 |
03/16/2020 | 03/16/2020 | $0.135 | 3.73% | 3.94% | $13.69 |
12/13/2019 | 12/13/2019 | $0.125 | 2.11% | 2.11% | $23.71 |
09/13/2019 | 09/13/2019 | $0.125 | 10.27% | 1.90% | $26.25 |
06/13/2019 | 06/13/2019 | $0.125 | 10.77% | 2.10% | $23.86 |
03/14/2019 | 03/14/2019 | $0.125 | 9.57% | 1.96% | $25.55 |
12/15/2016 | 12/15/2016 | $2.32 | 16.35% | 65.40% | $14.19 |
Dividend Payout Ratio
Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.
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.
Share Price
Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarterâoverâquarter and yearâoverâyear changes for additional context.
Price to Earnings
VST trades at a 156.9x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.
Price to Sales
VST trades at a 10.3x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.
Revenue
VST generated $4.3B in revenue. Revenue has grown by 41% over the period.
Net Income
VST reported $0.3B in net income.
Revenue vs Net Income
VST generated $4.3B in revenue with net income of $0.3B, representing a 6.6% net profit margin.
Gross Profit
VST achieved $3.3B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.
Operating Income
VST generated $1.5B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.
EBITDA
VST generated $1.7B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Operating Cash Flow
VST generated $0.3B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.
Free Cash Flow
VST generated $0.2B in free cash flow.
Free Cash Flow / Share
VST generates $0.51 in free cash flow per share.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
VST reported $0.83 in earnings per share.
Return on Equity (ROE)
VST delivered a 5.5% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA)
VST achieved a 3.3% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Net Profit Margin
VST maintains a 6.6% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.
Gross Profit Margin
VST operates with a 76.7% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.
Cash & Debt
VST holds $0.6B in cash against $0.2B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.4B.
Shares Outstanding
VST has 0.3B shares outstanding.
Stock-Based Comp
VST reported $0.1B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 41%.
FCF vs Stock Based Comp
VST generated $0.2B in free cash flow while spending $0.1B on stock-based compensation, representing 61% of FCF.
FCF vs FCF / Share
VST reported $0.2B in free cash flow, translating to $0.51 per share.
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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