Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.55
Bank First Corporation (BFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
23.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
BFC Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.1% and trend is rising.
BFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.55
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M6
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR78.0%
5Y CAGR45.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return29.6%
5Y Total Return115.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,51110Y ago$54,72020Y ago$90,849
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BFC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
BFC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bank First Corporation distributes 23.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BFC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 78.0% and 5-year CAGR of 45.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 115.1%, with dividends contributing 14.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $54,720 today.
BFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.21
Avg/Payment$0.5105
Latest Change+10.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026Latest | $0.5500 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.37% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $0.5000 | ↑ +11.1% | 4.04% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 4.13% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 4.26% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↓ -87.1% | 4.60% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $3.5000 | ↑ +677.8% | 4.59% | May 16, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 1.59% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 1.56% | Jan 6, 2025 |
BFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
23.7% payout
Streak
3Y
45.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFCBank First Corporati… | $1.4B | 1.1% | 23.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 FBIZFirst Business Finan… | $473M | 2.1% | 19.2% | 13 | Sustainable |
 BWFGBankwell Financial G… | $415M | 1.5% | 17.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $203M | 1.8% | 25.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.1B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $699M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
BFC Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.05 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $5.30 | 241.9% | 5 | — | — | — | 8.1% |
| 2024 | $1.55 | 34.8% | 4 | $6.50 | 23.8% | 4.19x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $1.15 | 22.3% | 4 | $7.26 | 15.8% | 6.31x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.94 | -17.5% | 4 | $5.56 | 16.9% | 5.91x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $1.14 | 40.7% | 4 | $5.90 | 19.3% | 5.18x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.81 | 1.3% | 4 | $5.05 | 16.0% | 6.23x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 17.6% | 4 | $3.87 | 20.7% | 4.84x | 1.2% |
| 2018 | $0.68 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.81 | 17.8% | 5.60x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.64 | 8.5% | 4 | $2.44 | 26.2% | 3.81x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonBFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BFC stock.
How much dividend does BFC pay per share?
Bank First Corporation (BFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BFC's next ex-dividend date?
BFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BFC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BFC's dividend safe?
BFC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.7% and FCF payout ratio of +29.9%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is BFC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Bank First Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +45.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BFC pay dividends?
Bank First Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BFC five years ago would be worth approximately $21,511 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.