Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.92
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
23.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
BPOP Dividend Income Check
Safety
23.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.3% and trend is rising.
BPOP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$2.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout23.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR9.6%
5Y CAGR12.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.2%
Total Shareholder Yield7.1%
1Y Total Return54.5%
5Y Total Return105.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,50510Y ago$57,91520Y ago$8,890
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.
BPOP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
BPOP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Popular, Inc. distributes 23.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
BPOP has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BPOP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 5.2% buyback yield, 7.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 105.0%, with dividends contributing 15.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $57,915 today.
BPOP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$12.03
Avg/Payment$0.6015
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026Latest | $0.7500 | — | 2.29% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 2.49% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.7500 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.31% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 2.62% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.7000 | — | 2.96% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.7000 | ↑ +12.9% | 2.58% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.6200 | — | 2.54% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 | $0.6200 | — | 2.72% | Jul 1, 2024 |
BPOP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
23.7% payout
Streak
12Y
12.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.1%
#4 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPOPPopular, Inc. | $9.8B | 1.9% | 23.7% | 12 | Sustainable |
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 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $696M | 3.1% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CFGCitizens Financial G… | $28.3B | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $26.3B | 3.6% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  RFRegions Financial Co… | $24.5B | 3.7% | — | 13 | Unknown |
BPOP Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $2.90 | 13.3% | 4 | $12.30 | 23.6% | 4.24x | 5.3% |
| 2024 | $2.56 | 12.8% | 4 | $8.56 | 29.9% | 3.34x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $2.27 | 3.2% | 4 | $7.52 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $2.20 | 25.7% | 4 | $14.63 | 15.0% | 6.65x | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $1.75 | 9.4% | 4 | $11.46 | 15.3% | 6.55x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $1.60 | 33.3% | 4 | $5.87 | 27.3% | 3.67x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 20.0% | 4 | $6.88 | 17.4% | 5.73x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.06 | 16.5% | 6.06x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $1.00 | 66.7% | 4 | $1.02 | 98.0% | 1.02x | 1.8% |
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Start ComparisonBPOP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BPOP stock.
How much dividend does BPOP pay per share?
Popular, Inc. (BPOP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BPOP's next ex-dividend date?
BPOP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BPOP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BPOP's dividend safe?
BPOP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +23.7% and FCF payout ratio of +27.9%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BPOP a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Popular, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BPOP pay dividends?
Popular, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BPOP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BPOP five years ago would be worth approximately $20,505 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BPOP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BPOP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.