Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.33
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
21.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
38 years
CINF Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
38 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
CINF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$3.33
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak38 years
3Y CAGR8.0%
5Y CAGR7.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return19.3%
5Y Total Return62.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,24310Y ago$28,23720Y ago$46,071
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.
CINF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
CINF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cincinnati Financial Corporation distributes 21.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CINF has raised its dividend for 38 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.0% and 5-year CAGR of 7.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CINF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 62.4%, with dividends contributing 12.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,237 today.
CINF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$15.62
Avg/Payment$0.7810
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026Latest | $0.9400 | — | 2.13% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.9400 | ↑ +8.0% | 2.24% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.8700 | — | 2.08% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.8700 | — | 2.21% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.8700 | — | 2.28% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.8700 | ↑ +7.4% | 2.27% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 2.28% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | $0.8100 | — | 2.34% | Oct 15, 2024 |
CINF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
21.9% payout
Streak
38Y
7.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINFCincinnati Financial… | $26.5B | 2.0% | 21.9% | 38 | Sustainable |
 CBChubb Limited | $126.2B | 1.2% | 14.6% | 31 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $66.6B | 1.4% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $35.3B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $25.2B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.2B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  KMPRKemper Corporation | $1.5B | 5.1% | 55.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 ALLThe Allstate Corpora… | $56.9B | 1.8% | 10.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 PGRThe Progressive Corp… | $120.1B | 0.6% | 7.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
CINF Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.88 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $3.48 | 7.4% | 4 | $15.17 | 22.9% | 4.36x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $3.24 | 8.0% | 4 | $14.53 | 22.3% | 4.48x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $3.00 | 8.7% | 4 | $11.66 | 25.7% | 3.89x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $2.76 | 9.5% | 4 | $-3.06 | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $2.52 | 5.0% | 4 | $18.10 | 13.9% | 7.18x | 3.0% |
| 2020 | $2.40 | 7.1% | 4 | $7.49 | 32.0% | 3.12x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $2.24 | 5.7% | 4 | $12.10 | 18.5% | 5.40x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $2.12 | -15.2% | 4 | $1.74 | 121.8% | 0.82x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $2.50 | 30.2% | 5 | $6.29 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 3.0% |
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CINF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CINF stock.
How much dividend does CINF pay per share?
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CINF's next ex-dividend date?
CINF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CINF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CINF's dividend safe?
CINF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.9% and FCF payout ratio of +15.0%. With 38 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CINF a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Cincinnati Financial Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 38 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CINF pay dividends?
Cincinnati Financial Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CINF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CINF five years ago would be worth approximately $16,243 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CINF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CINF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% 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.