Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
UTESDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | $0.40 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| September 29, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 |
| June 27, 2025 | $0.24 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 |
| March 25, 2025 | $0.26 | 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-20 |
| December 27, 2024 | $0.27 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF has rewarded shareholders with 43 dividend payments over the past 10 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held UTES shares during this period received a total of $9.53 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.40/share was paid 25 days ago, on December 29, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: UTES currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.43%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2015, the dividend payout has grown by 148.7%, from $0.16 to $0.40.
Company News
National Fuel Gas Company is acquiring CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas local distribution company for $2.62 billion, expanding its utility operations to serve approximately 1.1 million customers across three states.
TXNM Energy stock is soaring after the company agreed to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure for $61.25 per share in cash, valuing the company at $11.5 billion. Blackstone is also making a $400 million equity investment in TXNM Energy to support its growth plans.
Vistra Corp. (VST) shares are trading higher premarket after the company announced it will acquire seven natural gas generation facilities for $1.9 billion from Lotus Infrastructure Partners. The acquisition is expected to immediately boost Vistra's earnings per share and geographically diversify its gas fleet.
CenterPoint Energy's Q1 results were impacted by increased financing and operating costs, but favorable weather and usage provided a partial offset. The company boosted its 10-year capital plan and expects significant electric demand growth in its Houston service area.
Sempra, an S&P500 megacap company, reported weaker-than-expected Q4 results and cut its 2025 EPS guidance due to regulatory matters and a higher-cost environment, leading to a 20% stock decline.
