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 $70,644.0M

Price Data

Price $208.41
Price Change -1.43
Price Change % -0.68%
Next Earnings Nov 6, 2025
Low (52W) $90.51
High (52W) $217.90

Dividend Data

Div Yield 43.18%
5Y Avg Yield 212.99%
Current Div $0.225
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $0.900
Previous Div $0.224
Ex-Date Jun 18, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 11.4
DGR 1Y 37.9%
DGR 3Y 21.5%
DGR 5Y 10.9%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 127.3%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 105.2%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 127.3%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 105.2%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $43.59
FV (P/E 10) % 378.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $31.10
FV (Peter Lynch) % 570.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $51.62
FV (Blended) % 304.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 16.5%
NPM 11.9%
CF/Share $12.47
ROE 39.3%
Current R 0.9x
Debt/Capital 87.0%
ROTC 12.2%
P/E 33.5x
P/BV 30.1x
PEG 0.79
📊 Financial data last updated: September 19, 2025 4:14 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.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: September 19, 2025 4:12 pm

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

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00048$208.73$0.230.43%0.43%$46$4654$11,246
2$15,26954$283.38$0.240.34%0.46%$55$10158$16,524
3$22,43458$384.74$0.260.27%0.50%$63$16462$23,697
4$32,17362$522.36$0.280.21%0.54%$71$23564$33,444
5$45,40664$709.19$0.300.17%0.58%$79$31466$46,684
6$63,38266$962.85$0.320.13%0.62%$87$40067$64,669
7$87,80067$1,307.25$0.350.11%0.67%$95$49568$89,095
8$120,96268$1,774.82$0.380.08%0.72%$103$59869$122,265
9$165,99769$2,409.64$0.410.07%0.78%$112$71069$167,309
10$227,15269$3,271.51$0.440.05%0.84%$121$83270$228,473

VST Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
06/18/202506/18/2025$0.2250.49%0.50%$181.13
03/20/202503/20/2025$0.2240.67%0.68%$131.90
12/20/202412/20/2024$0.2220.63%0.63%$139.95
09/20/202409/20/2024$0.2200.80%0.82%$107.88
06/18/202406/18/2024$0.2180.97%1.00%$87.58
03/19/202403/19/2024$0.2151.32%1.35%$63.68
12/19/202312/19/2023$0.2132.18%2.26%$37.72
09/19/202309/19/2023$0.2062.42%2.49%$33.15
06/20/202306/20/2023$0.2043.12%3.27%$24.97
03/21/202303/21/2023$0.1983.00%3.16%$25.06
12/19/202212/19/2022$0.1933.03%3.24%$23.86
09/20/202209/20/2022$0.1842.73%2.95%$24.91
06/21/202206/21/2022$0.1772.84%3.11%$22.77
03/21/202203/21/2022$0.1702.81%3.08%$22.05
12/15/202112/15/2021$0.1502.90%2.90%$20.70
09/15/202109/15/2021$0.1503.17%3.25%$18.44
06/15/202106/15/2021$0.1503.10%3.26%$18.41
03/16/202103/16/2021$0.1503.06%3.31%$18.12
12/15/202012/15/2020$0.1352.93%2.93%$18.46
09/15/202009/15/2020$0.1352.88%2.93%$18.42
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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.

With DRIP No DRIP

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

With DRIP

Portfolio: $6,422,682

Annual Dividend: $266

Yield on Cost: 0.78%

Total Dividends: $2,613

No DRIP

Portfolio: $6,326,841

Total Dividends: $2,577

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $136,776,024

Annual Dividend: $555

Yield on Cost: 1.21%

Total Dividends: $6,398

No DRIP

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 (4×/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 month’s 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 No‑DRIP 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 isn’t investment advice; it’s 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:

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Dividend CAGR of +0.00%

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

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
06/18/202506/18/2025$0.2250.49%0.50%$181.13
03/20/202503/20/2025$0.2240.67%0.68%$131.90
12/20/202412/20/2024$0.2220.63%0.63%$139.95
09/20/202409/20/2024$0.2200.80%0.82%$107.88
06/18/202406/18/2024$0.2180.97%1.00%$87.58
03/19/202403/19/2024$0.2151.32%1.35%$63.68
12/19/202312/19/2023$0.2132.18%2.26%$37.72
09/19/202309/19/2023$0.2062.42%2.49%$33.15
06/20/202306/20/2023$0.2043.12%3.27%$24.97
03/21/202303/21/2023$0.1983.00%3.16%$25.06
12/19/202212/19/2022$0.1933.03%3.24%$23.86
09/20/202209/20/2022$0.1842.73%2.95%$24.91
06/21/202206/21/2022$0.1772.84%3.11%$22.77
03/21/202203/21/2022$0.1702.81%3.08%$22.05
12/15/202112/15/2021$0.1502.90%2.90%$20.70
09/15/202109/15/2021$0.1503.17%3.25%$18.44
06/15/202106/15/2021$0.1503.10%3.26%$18.41
03/16/202103/16/2021$0.1503.06%3.31%$18.12
12/15/202012/15/2020$0.1352.93%2.93%$18.46
09/15/202009/15/2020$0.1352.88%2.93%$18.42
06/15/202006/15/2020$0.1352.62%2.72%$19.87
03/16/202003/16/2020$0.1353.73%3.94%$13.69
12/13/201912/13/2019$0.1252.11%2.11%$23.71
09/13/201909/13/2019$0.12510.27%1.90%$26.25
06/13/201906/13/2019$0.12510.77%2.10%$23.86
03/14/201903/14/2019$0.1259.57%1.96%$25.55
12/15/201612/15/2016$2.3216.35%65.40%$14.19
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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

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

This chart tracks VST revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks VST eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks VST net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks VST ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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