Question 1

Is ISTR or V a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

On the data, V wins more head-to-head categories (5 vs 3). ISTR offers the higher yield (1.60%), while V has the stronger dividend-safety score. The right pick depends on whether you prioritise income, safety or value.

Question 2

Which has a higher dividend yield, ISTR or V?

Accepted Answer

ISTR has the higher forward dividend yield at 1.60%, versus 0.78% for V.

Question 3

Is ISTR or V safer?

Accepted Answer

V has the higher dividend-safety score (90/100 vs 88/100), reflecting stronger payout coverage and dividend-growth history.

Question 4

Is ISTR or V better value right now?

Accepted Answer

ISTR trades at the larger discount to our fair-value estimate (+70% upside, undervalued), versus +3% for V.

Metric	ISTR	V
Forward yield	1.60%	0.78%
Annual dividend	$0.48	$2.68
Payout ratio	19%	22%
Years of growth	11 yr	17 yr
5-yr dividend growth	11.7%	14.9%
5-yr total return	36%	36%
Dividend safety score	88 (A)	90 (A)
Fair value estimate	$50.85	$346.17
Upside to fair value	+70%	+3%
Frequency	quarterly	quarterly
Market cap	$413.3M	$652.5B
P/E ratio	13.2	29.9

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