Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) declared a quarterly common-stock dividend of $0.2280 per share, implying an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million for the quarter. The common dividend is payable March 31, 2026, to holders of record as of March 20, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of March 20, 2026.

The board also declared a semi-annual dividend on its 8.0% Series A preferred stock of $40.00 per preferred share (annualized $80.00), payable April 15, 2026, to holders of record as of April 1, 2026.

Positive

• Common dividend of $0.2280 per share declared
• Estimated $75 million aggregate common dividend payment this quarter
• Series A preferred dividend of $40.00 per share (semi-annual) announced

Negative

• Quarterly common dividend creates an estimated $75 million cash outflow
• Series A fixed dividend implies $80.00 annualized preferred cash obligation

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2280 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on March 31, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of March 20, 2026. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be March 20, 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 April 15, 2026, to Series A preferred stockholders of record as of April 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 common dividend did Vistra (VST) declare for March 2026 and when is it payable?

Vistra declared a $0.2280 per share quarterly common dividend, payable March 31, 2026. According to the company, the payment applies to shareholders of record on March 20, 2026, and the ex-dividend date is March 20, 2026.

How much is Vistra's estimated aggregate common dividend payment for Q1 2026?

The company estimates an aggregate common dividend payment of approximately $75 million for the quarter. According to the company, this figure reflects the total expected cash payout tied to the $0.2280 per-share common dividend.

What are the details of Vistra's Series A preferred dividend declared in February 2026?

Vistra declared a semi-annual Series A preferred dividend of $40.00 per preferred share, payable April 15, 2026. According to the company, that equals $80.00 on an annualized basis, with record date April 1, 2026.

Who is eligible to receive Vistra's March 31, 2026 common dividend (VST)?

Shareholders of record as of March 20, 2026 are eligible for the March 31, 2026 common dividend. According to the company, the ex-dividend date is March 20, 2026, which determines share transfer cutoff for entitlement.

How might Vistra's declared dividends affect shareholders' cash returns and company cash flow?

The declared common and preferred dividends increase shareholder cash returns while creating scheduled cash outflows. According to the company, the common payout implies an estimated $75 million cash disbursement this quarter, plus the preferred dividend obligation in April 2026.