Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.88
Citigroup Inc. (C) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
37.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
C Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.7% 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.
C Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$2.88
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR4.4%
5Y CAGR2.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.8%
Total Shareholder Yield8.9%
1Y Total Return85.7%
5Y Total Return127.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,76710Y ago$37,78720Y ago$4,284
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.
C Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
C Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Citigroup Inc. distributes 37.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong 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: 2.0% dividend yield, 6.8% buyback yield, 8.9% 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 127.7%, with dividends contributing 16.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,787 today.
C Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.84
Avg/Payment$0.5420
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 1.91% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $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 |
C Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
37.7% payout
Streak
3Y
2.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.9%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCitigroup Inc. | $266.5B | 2.0% | 37.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  BACBank of America Corp… | $424.1B | 2.3% | 31.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  WFCWells Fargo & Compan… | $264.5B | 2.1% | 25.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $348.3B | 1.5% | 30.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $355.5B | 1.9% | 39.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  USBU.S. Bancorp | $90.5B | 3.5% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BKThe Bank of New York… | $100.0B | 1.4% | 26.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 STTState Street Corpora… | $48.6B | 1.8% | 30.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
C Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $2.32 | 6.4% | 4 | $6.99 | 33.2% | 3.01x | 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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C — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying C stock.
How much dividend does C pay per share?
Citigroup Inc. (C) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.88 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is C's dividend safe?
C's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.7% 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.88 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 $22,767 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 +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.