Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.09
Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
37.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
CPF Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.9% and trend is rising.
CPF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$1.09
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.6%
5Y CAGR3.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return42.1%
5Y Total Return56.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,65110Y ago$19,06520Y ago$1,215
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.
CPF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
CPF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Central Pacific Financial Corp. distributes 37.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CPF has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.6% and 5-year CAGR of 3.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CPF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 56.5%, with dividends contributing 20.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,065 today.
CPF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.28
Avg/Payment$0.2640
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.2900 | — | 3.29% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2900 | ↑ +3.6% | 3.49% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2800 | ↑ +3.7% | 3.67% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 3.42% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2700 | — | 3.97% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2700 | ↑ +3.8% | 3.62% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 3.26% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 3.78% | Sep 16, 2024 |
CPF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
37.9% payout
Streak
1Y
3.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPFCentral Pacific Fina… | $947M | 3.0% | 37.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  BOHBank of Hawaii Corpo… | $3.1B | 3.6% | 54.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HBBHamilton Beach Brand… | $274M | 2.3% | 24.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  FHBFirst Hawaiian, Inc. | $3.5B | 3.7% | 47.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BPOPPopular, Inc. | $10.6B | 1.8% | 23.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.8B | 2.9% | 37.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.3B | 3.7% | 60.9% | 5 | Watch |
 HFWAHeritage Financial C… | $955M | 3.4% | 48.3% | 5 | Sustainable |
CPF Annual Dividend History (1988–2026)
39 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.58 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $1.09 | 4.8% | 4 | $2.87 | 38.0% | 2.63x | 5.9% |
| 2024 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 52.8% | 1.89x | 5.6% |
| 2023 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.17 | 47.9% | 2.09x | 5.6% |
| 2022 | $1.04 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.68 | 38.8% | 2.58x | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $0.96 | 4.3% | 4 | $2.83 | 33.9% | 2.95x | 5.2% |
| 2020 | $0.92 | 2.2% | 4 | $1.32 | 69.7% | 1.43x | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $0.90 | 9.8% | 4 | $2.03 | 44.3% | 2.26x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $0.82 | 17.1% | 4 | $2.01 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 4.4% |
| 2017 | $0.70 | 16.7% | 4 | $1.34 | 52.2% | 1.91x | 3.8% |
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CPF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CPF stock.
How much dividend does CPF pay per share?
Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.09 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CPF's next ex-dividend date?
CPF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CPF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CPF's dividend safe?
CPF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.9% and FCF payout ratio of +32.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CPF increased its dividend?
CPF has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.4%.
How often does CPF pay dividends?
Central Pacific Financial Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.09 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 38+ years from 1988 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CPF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CPF five years ago would be worth approximately $15,651 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CPF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CPF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.