Annual Payout Ratio
17.00%14.03%-45.21%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VST annual payout ratio is 17.00%, down -45.21% on
- Historical Performance
- VST annual payout ratio is up +174.11% over the past 3 years, and down -35.21% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VST annual payout ratio is currently -99.97% below its historical high of 63.24% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VST annual payout ratio is +145.41% above its 3-year low of -37.44% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- VST annual payout ratio is higher than 36.28% of companies in Utilities sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 17.00% | -45.2% | +174.1% | -35.2% | +100.0% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 15.03% | +167.9% | +35.9% | +0.7% | – | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 32.20% | +160.5% | +242.2% | -22.8% | – | |
| Price | $166.37 | +3.5% | +638.4% | +692.6% | – | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 0.53% | -1.9% | -83.5% | -79.4% | – | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $478.00M | +3.2% | +64.8% | +96.7% | +100.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $0.87 | +6.5% | +45.6% | +74.7% | – | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.26B | -53.5% | +168.3% | -26.0% | +1076.0% | |
| Annual Revenue | $19.38B | +24.7% | +45.3% | +68.5% | +144.9% | |
| Annual EPS | $7.00 | +95.5% | +360.6% | +277.0% | +100.0% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 31.03% | -45.2% | |
| 5Y | 42.63% | N/A | -60.1% |
| All | 63.24% | -100.0% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | -37.44% | N/A | +145.4% |
| 5Y | -37.44% | +145.4% | |
| All | -37.44% | +145.4% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of VST?
As of today, VST annual payout ratio is 17.00%
What is 1-year change in VST annual payout ratio?
VST annual payout ratio is down -45.21% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in VST annual payout ratio?
VST annual payout ratio is up +174.11% over the past 3 years
How far is VST annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
VST annual payout ratio is currently -99.97% below its historical high of 63.24% set on December 1, 2007
How does VST annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
VST annual payout ratio is higher than 36.28% of companies in Utilities sector
When is VST next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for VST is on
What is VST next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for VST has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
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Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VST TTM payout ratio is 32.20%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- VST TTM payout ratio is up +160.52% year-over-year, and up +242.16% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VST TTM payout ratio is currently -97.54% below its historical high of 1,307.78% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VST TTM payout ratio is +132.07% above its 3-year low of -100.39% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- VST TTM payout ratio is higher than 40.18% of companies in Utilities sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 32.20% | +0.6% | +160.5% | +242.2% | -22.8% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 15.03% | -65.9% | +167.9% | +35.9% | +0.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 17.00% | – | -45.2% | +174.1% | -35.2% | |
| Price | $166.37 | -20.8% | +3.5% | +638.4% | +692.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.54% | +25.6% | 0.0% | -83.2% | -79.0% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $496.00M | -1.0% | +1.6% | +32.6% | +90.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.90 | +0.6% | +3.2% | +24.5% | +66.9% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $419.00M | +6.3% | -42.1% | +128.4% | -77.0% | |
| TTM Revenue | $22.00B | -0.7% | +42.8% | +29.2% | +93.8% | |
| TTM EPS | $2.80 | -55.6% | -47.0% | +389.4% | +52.6% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 32.20% | at high | |
| 3Y | 67.86% | -52.5% | |
| 5Y | 73.85% | -56.4% | |
| All | 1,307.78% | -97.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 12.36% | +160.5% | |
| 3Y | -100.39% | +132.1% | |
| 5Y | -100.39% | +132.1% | |
| All | -249.57% | +112.9% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of VST?
As of today, VST TTM payout ratio is 32.20%
What is VST TTM payout ratio most recent change?
VST TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 9, 2026
What is 1-year change in VST TTM payout ratio?
VST TTM payout ratio is up +160.52% year-over-year
How far is VST TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
VST TTM payout ratio is currently -97.54% below its historical high of 1,307.78% set on June 30, 2017
How does VST TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
VST TTM payout ratio is higher than 40.18% of companies in Utilities sector
When is VST next earnings release?
The next earnings release for VST is on
What is VST next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for VST has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
15.03%29.01%-65.87%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, VST quarterly payout ratio is 15.03%, down -65.87% on
- Historical Performance
- VST quarterly payout ratio is up +167.91% year-over-year, and up +35.90% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- VST quarterly payout ratio is currently -99.52% below its historical high of 3,155.56% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- VST quarterly payout ratio is +117.28% above its 3-year low of -86.96% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- VST quarterly payout ratio is higher than 44.04% of companies in Utilities sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 15.03% | -65.9% | +167.9% | +35.9% | +0.7% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 17.00% | – | -45.2% | +174.1% | -35.2% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 32.20% | +0.6% | +160.5% | +242.2% | -22.8% | |
| Price | $166.37 | -20.8% | +3.5% | +638.4% | +692.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 0.54% | +25.6% | 0.0% | -83.2% | -79.0% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $98.00M | -31.9% | -4.8% | +30.7% | +48.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.90 | +0.6% | +3.2% | +24.5% | +66.9% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $890.00M | +538.4% | +2.9% | +105.1% | +18.0% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $5.38B | +31.9% | -2.8% | -7.3% | +58.3% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $1.75 | +112.2% | -66.7% | +15.8% | +94.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 44.04% | -65.9% | |
| 3Y | 427.78% | -96.5% | |
| 5Y | 720.00% | -97.9% | |
| All | 3,155.56% | -99.5% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -38.81% | +138.7% | |
| 3Y | -86.96% | +117.3% | |
| 5Y | -251.85% | N/A | +106.0% |
| All | -1,580.10% | +101.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of VST?
As of today, VST quarterly payout ratio is 15.03%
What is VST quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
VST quarterly payout ratio was down -65.87% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in VST quarterly payout ratio?
VST quarterly payout ratio is up +167.91% year-over-year
How far is VST quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
VST quarterly payout ratio is currently -99.52% below its historical high of 3,155.56% set on March 1, 2007
How does VST quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
VST quarterly payout ratio is higher than 44.04% of companies in Utilities sector
When is VST next earnings release?
The next earnings release for VST is on
What is VST next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for VST has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- VST Official Website vistracorp.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1692819/000119312525230840/0001193125-25-230840-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1692819/000169281925000013/0001692819-25-000013-index.htm
- VST Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/VST
- VST Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/vst