Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C Preferred Stock

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced quarterly and semi-annual dividends for common and preferred shares. The board declared a $0.2290 quarterly dividend on common stock, an estimated aggregate common payment of $75 million, payable June 30, 2026 (record date June 22, 2026; ex-dividend June 22, 2026).

Board also declared semi-annual dividends on 7.0% Series B preferred ($35.00 per share; annualized $70.00, payable June 15, 2026; record date June 1, 2026) and 8.875% Series C preferred ($44.375 per share; annualized $88.75, payable July 15, 2026; record date July 1, 2026).

Positive

• Common dividend of $0.2290 per share declared
• Estimated $75 million aggregate common payment this quarter
• Series B preferred semi-annual dividend $35.00 per share
• Series C preferred semi-annual dividend $44.375 per share

Negative

• Common dividend payment creates an estimated $75 million cash outflow this quarter
• Semi-annual preferred dividends total significant recurring cash obligations for preferred classes

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IRVING, Texas, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2290 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on June 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of June 22, 2026. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be June 22, 2026.

The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 7.0% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Green Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. The Series B dividend is $35.00 per preferred share, or $70.00 per share of Series B preferred stock on an annualized basis. The Series B dividend is payable on June 15, 2026, to Series B preferred stockholders of record as of June 1, 2026.

Additionally, the board of directors declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.875% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. The Series C dividend is $44.375 per preferred share, or $88.75 per share of Series C preferred stock on an annualized basis. The Series C dividend is payable on July 15, 2026, to Series C preferred stockholders of record as of July 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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SOURCE Vistra Corp

FAQ

What dividend did Vistra (VST) declare for common stock on April 30, 2026?

Vistra declared a $0.2290 quarterly dividend per common share. According to the company, the common dividend is payable June 30, 2026 to holders of record June 22, 2026 (ex-dividend June 22, 2026).

How much is Vistra's estimated aggregate common dividend payment for Q2 2026?

Vistra estimates approximately $75 million aggregate common payment this quarter. According to the company, that estimate corresponds to the $0.2290 per-share quarterly dividend payable June 30, 2026.

What are the dividend details for Vistra's 7.0% Series B preferred stock (VST)?

Series B holders will receive a $35.00 semi-annual dividend per share (annualized $70.00). According to the company, the Series B dividend is payable June 15, 2026 to record holders of June 1, 2026.

What are the dividend details for Vistra's 8.875% Series C preferred stock (VST)?

Series C holders will receive a $44.375 semi-annual dividend per share (annualized $88.75). According to the company, the Series C dividend is payable July 15, 2026 to record holders of July 1, 2026.

When is the ex-dividend date for Vistra (VST) common stock's declared dividend?

The ex-dividend date for the common dividend is June 22, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on or before that date must hold shares to receive the June 30, 2026 payment.