Velo3D, Inc. produces metal additive three dimensional printers in the United States and internationally. The company's printers enable the production of components for space rockets, jet engines, fuel delivery systems, and other high value metal parts, which it sells or leases to customers for use in their businesses. It offers Flow, a proprietary software platform, which scans part designs for geometrical features; Sapphire and Sapphire XC printers; Assure, a quality control system software platform that includes process metrologies; and Intelligent Fusion, an underlying manufacturing process that unifies and manages the information flow, sensor data from approximately 950 sensors, and the advanced printing technology for precision control of the entire print. The company also provides support services. Its customers range from small- and medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 companies in the space, aviation, defense, energy, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Campbell, California.
Is VLD a good dividend investment in 2026?
VLD offers a 156.25% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 15/100 (Critical Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
VLD DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VLD portfolio grows to $36.58M vs $10.40M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VLD dividend growth history & forecast
VLD has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 156.25%.
Company generates negative FCF ($-30.4B) — borrowing to pay dividends
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
0 / 30 pts
0/30
Company not generating EBITDA — debt servicing risk is elevated
Earnings Momentum-71.4B → -0.1B → -0.1B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
High risk of dividend cut — weak fundamentals across multiple factors.
STRAND SCORE
15
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 VLD Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VLD.
Gross yield
156.25%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
132.81%
Real yield (−CPI)
130.01%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
156.25%
153.45%
$15,625 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
132.81%
130.01%
$13,281 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
125.00%
122.20%
$12,500 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
156.25%
153.45%
$15,625 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
142.58%
139.78%
$14,258 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
156.25%
153.45%
$15,625 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
117.19%
114.39%
$11,719 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
132.81%
130.01%
$13,281 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
109.38%
106.58%
$10,938 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
115.04%
112.24%
$11,504 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
109.38%
106.58%
$10,938 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 VLD Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your VLD investment of $1.28/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$334.9K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$332.4K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VLD for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$18,071
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 VLD Dividend Payment Schedule
VLD pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 VLD vs Technology Benchmarks
How VLD compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmark: Technology
Dividend Yield▲+154.85% vs sectorBetter
VLD
156.25%
avg
1.40%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-9.40% vs sectorBelow avg
VLD
0.00%
avg
9.40%
Payout Ratio▼+22.00% vs sectorBelow avg
VLD
50.00%
avg
28.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VLD sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ VLD Insider Activity
▼ 3 Sales
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
SMITH ELLEN
director
A-Award
2024-08-31
3,030
$1.24
$3.8K
BASS CARL
director
A-Award
2024-08-31
5,859
$1.24
$7.3K
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
M-Exempt
2024-08-18
899
—
—
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
Sale
2024-08-20
347
$1.24
$430.00
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
M-Exempt
2024-08-15
835
—
—
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
M-Exempt
2024-08-15
835
—
—
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
Sale
2024-08-16
366
$1.25
$458.00
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
M-Exempt
2024-08-18
899
—
—
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
M-Exempt
2024-07-18
899
—
—
Kreger Bradley Allen
director, officer: CEO
Sale
2024-07-19
341
$3.05
$1.0K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
-6.35
🔴 Distress Zone — elevated dividend cut risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
3/9
🔴 Weak fundamentals — dividend safety concern
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
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Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where VLD earns its money
Americas88%
Europe12%
💡 International revenue may have additional withholding tax implications for non-US investors. Check your country's tax treaty with the US before investing.
Revenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the VLD dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →