Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.73
Citigroup Inc. (C) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
41.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
41.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$2.73
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR4.4%
5Y CAGR2.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return40.8%
5Y Total Return74.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,39610Y ago$33,02720Y ago$3,801
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Citigroup Inc. distributes 41.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
C has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.4% and 5-year CAGR of 2.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, C returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 74.0%, with dividends contributing 15.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,027 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.75
Avg/Payment$0.5375
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 2.03% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.28% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.48% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.5600 | — | 3.19% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.5600 | — | 2.78% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.5600 | — | 3.50% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.5600 | ↑ +5.7% | 3.82% | Aug 23, 2024 |
| May 3, 2024 | $0.5300 | — | 3.45% | May 24, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: North American universal banks
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
41.0% payout
Streak
3Y
2.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CCitigroup Inc. | $192.6B | 2.5% | 41.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $809.7B | 1.7% | 25.3% | 14 | Sustainable |
BACBank of America Corp… | $379.2B | 2.5% | 31.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
WFCWells Fargo & Compan… | $251.8B | 1.8% | 26.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
RYRoyal Bank of Canada | $234.2B | 2.7% | 43.2% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd TDThe Toronto-Dominion… | $163.3B | 3.3% | 37.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd BMOBank of Montreal | $102.0B | 3.5% | 57.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st BNSThe Bank of Nova Sco… | $93.7B | 4.2% | 68.9% | 1 | Watch |
CMCanadian Imperial Ba… | $93.6B | 3.1% | 47.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $2.32 | 6.4% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $2.18 | 4.8% | 4 | $5.95 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 2.0% | 4 | $4.04 | 51.5% | 1.94x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $2.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $7.00 | 29.1% | 3.43x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $2.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.14 | 20.1% | 4.97x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $2.04 | 6.2% | 4 | $4.73 | 43.1% | 2.32x | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $1.92 | 24.7% | 4 | $8.04 | 23.9% | 4.19x | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $1.54 | 60.4% | 4 | $6.68 | 23.1% | 4.34x | 2.6% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 128.6% | 4 | $-2.98 | — | — | 1.6% |
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How much dividend does C pay per share?
Citigroup Inc. (C) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.73 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is C's next ex-dividend date?
C's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. C typically pays dividends Annual.
Is C's dividend safe?
C's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is C a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Citigroup Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does C pay dividends?
Citigroup Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.73 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in C grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in C five years ago would be worth approximately $17,396 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is C's yield on cost for long-term holders?
C's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.