About Vectren Corporation (VVC) β Dividend Analysis 2026
VVC is a dividend-paying stock. Use this calculator to estimate your future dividend income, DRIP compounding returns, and passive income potential from investing in VVC shares.
Is VVC a good dividend investment in 2026?
VVC offers a 2857.14% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 45/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of -50% is modest β investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
VVC DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your VVC portfolio grows to $4993707468.58M vs $285.4K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
VVC dividend growth history & forecast
VVC has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and -50% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2857.14%.
Company generates negative FCF ($-50M) β borrowing to pay dividends
Debt Leverage0.0Γ Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0Γ β low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.1B β +0.2B β +0.2B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year β positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk β monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
45
/100
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ 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.
π VVC Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold VVC.
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.
π― VVC Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your VVC investment of $0.07/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$1088212283.47M
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$1088212283.47M
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in VVC for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$988
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π VVC Dividend Payment Schedule
VVC pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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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
π VVC vs Utilities Benchmarks
How VVC compares to typical Utilities averages.
Benchmark: Utilities
Dividend Yieldβ²+2853.34% vs sectorBetter
VVC
2857.14%
avg
3.80%
5Y Dividend CAGRβΌ-55.10% vs sectorBelow avg
VVC
-50.00%
avg
5.10%
Payout Ratioβ²-18.00% vs sectorBetter
VVC
50.00%
avg
68.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for VVC sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ VVC Insider Activity
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
CHRISTIAN RONALD E
officer: EVP, Chief Legal Officer
M-Exempt
2019-02-01
34,997.498
β
β
CHRISTIAN RONALD E
officer: EVP, Chief Legal Officer
A-Award
2019-02-01
34,997.498
β
β
CHRISTIAN RONALD E
officer: EVP, Chief Legal Officer
M-Exempt
2019-02-01
33,003.615
$72.00
$2.38M
CHRISTIAN RONALD E
officer: EVP, Chief Legal Officer
D-Return
2019-02-01
68,001.113
$72.00
$4.90M
CHRISTIAN RONALD E
officer: EVP, Chief Legal Officer
M-Exempt
2019-02-01
34,997.498
β
β
CHRISTIAN RONALD E
officer: EVP, Chief Legal Officer
D-Return
2019-02-01
39,921.827
β
β
CHRISTIAN RONALD E
officer: EVP, Chief Legal Officer
M-Exempt
2019-02-01
33,003.615
β
β
Hardwick M Susan
officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer
M-Exempt
2019-02-01
33,966.828
β
β
Hardwick M Susan
officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer
A-Award
2019-02-01
33,966.828
β
β
Hardwick M Susan
officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer
M-Exempt
2019-02-01
32,004.325
$72.00
$2.30M
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
π 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 VVC 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 β
π For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and SEC EDGAR. Results are estimates β actual returns will vary. Full disclaimer β
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