Vitesse Energy IncVTS
Energy · Oil & Gas E&P
Scored 2026-07-29 · updates weekly
What’s driving the score
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The bottom line
As of 2026-07-29, Vitesse Energy (VTS) scores 16.1 out of 100 on the Dividend Safety Checker scale, which rates its dividend Very Unsafe. In our testing, about 2 in 5 stocks with this rating cut their dividend within a year.
The strongest parts of the picture are debt load, revenue growth, yield vs its own history. The main things holding the score back are earnings payout (scoring 0 out of 100) and interest coverage (0 out of 100). How much of reported profit goes to the dividend.
Vitesse Energy currently yields 13.3%, last cut its dividend about 0 years ago, pays out 97% of its free cash flow as dividends. The score updates weekly as new filings and prices come in.
Common questions
Is Vitesse Energy's dividend safe?
As of 2026-07-29, Vitesse Energy (VTS) scores 16.1 out of 100 on the Dividend Safety Checker scale, which rates its dividend Very Unsafe. In our testing, about 2 in 5 stocks with this rating cut their dividend within a year.
How likely is VTS to cut its dividend in the next 12 months?
Vitesse Energy is rated Very Unsafe (score 16.1 of 100). In our testing, about 2 in 5 stocks with this rating cut their dividend within a year. The rating comes from a formula tested against every US dividend cut from 2008 to 2025.
When did Vitesse Energy last cut its dividend?
Vitesse Energy's last dividend cut was about 0 years ago, based on its payment history.
What is Vitesse Energy's dividend yield?
As of 2026-07-29, Vitesse Energy yields 13.3% based on its trailing 12 months of regular dividend payments.
How is this dividend safety score calculated?
The score combines 12 measurable factors: payout ratios, debt, profit steadiness, yield versus the stock's own history, and the company's cut record. Each factor is graded against 18 years of real dividend-cut history. The full method is public at dividendsafetychecker.com/methodology.
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