Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.98
Cadence Bank (CADE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
34.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
CADE Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
CADE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$0.98
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout36.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR7.7%
5Y CAGR8.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return42.0%
5Y Total Return69.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,95310Y ago$22,59820Y ago$21,548
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.
CADE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
CADE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cadence Bank distributes 34.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 36.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CADE has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.7% and 5-year CAGR of 8.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CADE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 69.5%, with dividends contributing 16.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,598 today.
CADE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.85
Avg/Payment$0.2427
Latest Change+25.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026Latest | $0.3438 | ↑ +25.0% | 2.78% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.2750 | — | 2.54% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2750 | — | 2.92% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.2750 | — | 3.50% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2750 | ↑ +10.0% | 3.43% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.75% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.11% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 3.60% | Jul 1, 2024 |
CADE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
34.9% payout
Streak
13Y
8.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CADECadence Bank | $7.8B | 2.3% | 34.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 PNFPPinnacle Financial P… | $7.4B | 0.9% | 14.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.2B | 3.9% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.5B | 2.9% | 33.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $706M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $7.9B | 1.9% | 25.5% | 21 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.1B | 1.3% | 19.3% | 24 | Sustainable |
CADE Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.34 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $1.10 | 10.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 6.4% | 4 | $2.77 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $0.94 | 6.8% | 4 | $2.92 | 32.2% | 3.11x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.88 | 12.8% | 4 | $2.46 | 35.8% | 2.80x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $0.78 | 4.7% | 4 | $1.54 | 50.6% | 1.97x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $0.74 | 4.9% | 4 | $2.12 | 35.1% | 2.85x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $0.71 | 14.5% | 4 | $2.30 | 30.9% | 3.24x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.62 | 17.0% | 4 | $2.23 | 27.8% | 3.60x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $0.53 | 17.8% | 4 | $1.67 | 31.7% | 3.15x | 1.9% |
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CADE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CADE stock.
How much dividend does CADE pay per share?
Cadence Bank (CADE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CADE's next ex-dividend date?
CADE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CADE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CADE's dividend safe?
CADE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.9% and FCF payout ratio of +36.6%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CADE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Cadence Bank is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CADE pay dividends?
Cadence Bank pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CADE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CADE five years ago would be worth approximately $16,953 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CADE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CADE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.