Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.21
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
22.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
EFSC Dividend Income Check
Safety
22.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
EFSC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout22.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR10.7%
5Y CAGR11.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return20.2%
5Y Total Return46.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,61010Y ago$25,08220Y ago$28,719
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.
EFSC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
EFSC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Enterprise Financial Services Corp distributes 22.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EFSC has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.7% and 5-year CAGR of 11.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EFSC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 46.1%, with dividends contributing 11.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,082 today.
EFSC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.24
Avg/Payment$0.2620
Latest Change+3.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | ↑ +3.0% | 2.07% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3300 | ↑ +3.1% | 2.36% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +3.2% | 2.15% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +3.3% | 1.98% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +3.4% | 2.20% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2900 | ↑ +3.6% | 1.97% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.2800 | ↑ +3.7% | 1.78% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.2700 | ↑ +3.8% | 2.01% | Sep 30, 2024 |
EFSC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
22.4% payout
Streak
12Y
11.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFSCEnterprise Financial… | $2.3B | 1.9% | 22.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $706M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.7B | 2.3% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 3.9% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SFBSServisFirst Bancshar… | $4.4B | 1.7% | 26.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $7.9B | 1.9% | 25.5% | 21 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.1B | 1.3% | 19.3% | 24 | Sustainable |
3rd  TCBKTriCo Bancshares | $1.7B | 2.7% | 37.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
 BANFBancFirst Corporatio… | $3.8B | 1.6% | 25.9% | 30 | Sustainable |
EFSC Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.67 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.22 | 15.1% | 4 | $5.31 | 23.0% | 4.35x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $4.83 | 21.9% | 4.56x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $5.07 | 19.7% | 5.07x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $0.90 | 20.0% | 4 | $5.31 | 16.9% | 5.90x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $0.75 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.86 | 19.4% | 5.15x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 16.1% | 4 | $2.76 | 26.1% | 3.83x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $0.62 | 31.9% | 4 | $3.55 | 17.5% | 5.73x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.47 | 6.8% | 4 | $3.83 | 12.3% | 8.15x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.44 | 7.3% | 4 | $2.07 | 21.3% | 4.70x | 1.3% |
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EFSC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EFSC stock.
How much dividend does EFSC pay per share?
Enterprise Financial Services Corp (EFSC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EFSC's next ex-dividend date?
EFSC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EFSC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EFSC's dividend safe?
EFSC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +22.4% and FCF payout ratio of +24.4%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is EFSC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Enterprise Financial Services Corp is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EFSC pay dividends?
Enterprise Financial Services Corp pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EFSC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EFSC five years ago would be worth approximately $14,610 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EFSC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EFSC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.