Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.29
City Holding Company (CHCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
36.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
CHCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
CHCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$3.29
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout36.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR9.8%
5Y CAGR7.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.1%
1Y Total Return12.4%
5Y Total Return89.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,98310Y ago$32,21920Y ago$47,152
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.
CHCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (39 years of payments)
CHCO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
City Holding Company distributes 36.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 36.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CHCO has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.8% and 5-year CAGR of 7.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CHCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 5.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 89.8%, with dividends contributing 19.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,219 today.
CHCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$14.48
Avg/Payment$0.7240
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026Latest | $0.8700 | — | 2.74% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.8700 | — | 2.70% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.8700 | — | 2.69% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.8700 | ↑ +10.1% | 2.70% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.7900 | — | 2.58% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.7900 | — | 2.75% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $0.7900 | — | 2.52% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.7900 | ↑ +10.5% | 2.45% | Oct 31, 2024 |
CHCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
36.2% payout
Streak
14Y
7.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.1%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHCOCity Holding Company | $1.8B | 2.6% | 36.2% | 14 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.7B | 2.2% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $4.0B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.2B | 3.9% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.5B | 3.0% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.4B | 3.3% | 36.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
 UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.3B | 3.3% | 45.0% | 39 | Sustainable |
2nd  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $27.0B | 3.5% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ONBOld National Bancorp | $9.7B | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
CHCO Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.61 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.8% |
| 2025 | $3.24 | 10.4% | 4 | $8.94 | 36.2% | 2.76x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $2.94 | 10.1% | 4 | $7.89 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $2.67 | 8.8% | 4 | $7.61 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $2.45 | 5.6% | 4 | $6.80 | 36.0% | 2.78x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $2.32 | 1.8% | 4 | $5.66 | 41.0% | 2.44x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $2.28 | 5.6% | 4 | $5.55 | 41.1% | 2.43x | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $2.16 | 13.1% | 4 | $5.42 | 39.9% | 2.51x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $1.91 | 9.1% | 4 | $4.53 | 42.2% | 2.37x | 2.8% |
| 2017 | $1.75 | 2.3% | 4 | $3.48 | 50.3% | 1.99x | 2.5% |
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CHCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHCO stock.
How much dividend does CHCO pay per share?
City Holding Company (CHCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CHCO's next ex-dividend date?
CHCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CHCO typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CHCO's dividend safe?
CHCO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.2% and FCF payout ratio of +36.8%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CHCO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, City Holding Company is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CHCO pay dividends?
City Holding Company pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CHCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CHCO five years ago would be worth approximately $18,983 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CHCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CHCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.