IRVING, Texas, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on Sept. 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of Sept. 21, 2026. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Sept. 21, 2026.
The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. The Series A dividend is $40.00 per preferred share, or $80.00 per share of Series A preferred stock on an annualized basis. The Series A dividend is payable on Oct. 15, 2026, to Series A preferred stockholders of record as of Oct. 1, 2026.
About Vistra
Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape, with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. Learn more at vistracorp.com.
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FAQ
What dividend did Vistra (VST) declare on its common stock for Q3 2026?
Vistra declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.23 per share, or about $75 million in total. According to Vistra, it will be paid on Sept. 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 21, 2026.
When is the ex-dividend date for Vistra (VST) common stock in September 2026?
The ex-dividend date for Vistra common stock is Sept. 21, 2026. According to Vistra, shareholders recorded on that date will receive the $0.23 per share quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for payment on Sept. 30, 2026.
What is the dividend rate on Vistra’s 8.0% Series A preferred stock (VST) in 2026?
Vistra’s 8.0% Series A preferred stock will receive a semi-annual dividend of $40.00 per share, or $80.00 annualized. According to Vistra, this Series A dividend is payable on Oct. 15, 2026 to holders of record as of Oct. 1, 2026.
When will Vistra (VST) pay the 2026 dividend on its Series A preferred stock?
Vistra will pay the semi-annual 2026 Series A preferred dividend on Oct. 15, 2026. According to Vistra, shareholders must be of record on Oct. 1, 2026 to receive the $40.00 per share payment, equivalent to $80.00 on an annual basis.
How much will Vistra (VST) return to common shareholders through dividends this quarter?
Vistra expects to pay approximately $75 million in common dividends this quarter at $0.23 per share. According to Vistra, the payment date is Sept. 30, 2026, with a record and ex-dividend date of Sept. 21, 2026.
What are the key record dates for Vistra (VST) dividends in late 2026?
For common stock, the record and ex-dividend date is Sept. 21, 2026. For Series A preferred, the record date is Oct. 1, 2026. According to Vistra, payments follow on Sept. 30 and Oct. 15, 2026, respectively.