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

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Vistra (NYSE: VST) declared quarterly and semi‑annual dividends on Oct. 30, 2025.

The board approved a $0.2270 quarterly dividend on common stock (~$75 million aggregate) payable Dec. 31, 2025 to holders of record Dec. 22, 2025 (ex‑dividend Dec. 22, 2025). This common payout is an approximate 2% increase versus the Q4 2024 dividend per share.

The board also declared semi‑annual dividends on preferred shares: Series B at $35.00 per preferred share (annualized $70.00), payable Dec. 15, 2025 (record date Dec. 1, 2025); and Series C at $44.375 per preferred share (annualized $88.75), payable Jan. 15, 2026 (record date Jan. 1, 2026).

Positive

• Common dividend set at $0.2270 per share
• Aggregate common payout estimated at $75 million
• Quarterly common dividend increased by ~2% YoY
• Series B annualized dividend of $70.00 per share

Negative

• Common dividend rise was modest at ~2%
• Quarterly cash outflow of approximately $75 million
• Series C annualized dividend equals $88.75 per share

News Market Reaction

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IRVING, Texas, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2270 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 2% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its fourth quarter 2024 dividend. The common dividend is payable on Dec. 31, 2025, to common stockholders of record as of Dec. 22, 2025. The ex-dividend date for the common dividend will be Dec. 22, 2025.

The board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 7.0% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative 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 Dec. 15, 2025, to Series B preferred stockholders of record as of Dec. 1, 2025.

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 Jan. 15, 2026, to Series C preferred stockholders of record as of Jan. 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 Oct. 30, 2025?

Vistra declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.2270 per share, payable Dec. 31, 2025.

When is Vistra's (VST) common stock ex‑dividend and record date for the Dec. 2025 payout?

The ex‑dividend date and record date for the common dividend are both Dec. 22, 2025.

How much is Vistra's (VST) Series B preferred semi‑annual dividend and when is it payable?

Series B dividend is $35.00 per preferred share, payable Dec. 15, 2025 (record date Dec. 1, 2025).

What is the Series C preferred dividend for Vistra (VST) and its payment date?

Series C semi‑annual dividend is $44.375 per preferred share (annualized $88.75), payable Jan. 15, 2026 (record date Jan. 1, 2026).

How much aggregate common dividend payout did Vistra (VST) estimate for this quarter?

The company estimated an aggregate common stock payment of approximately $75 million for the quarter.