Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.15
First American Financial Corporation (FAF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
35.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
FAF Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is rising.
FAF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$2.15
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR1.9%
5Y CAGR4.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return14.7%
5Y Total Return21.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,09610Y ago$23,73320Y ago$59,901
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.
FAF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
FAF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First American Financial Corporation distributes 35.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FAF has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.9% and 5-year CAGR of 4.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FAF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 21.0%, with dividends contributing 16.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,733 today.
FAF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.51
Avg/Payment$0.5255
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026Latest | $0.5500 | — | 3.30% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 3.51% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.5500 | ↑ +1.9% | 3.32% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 3.84% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.5400 | — | 3.44% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | $0.5400 | — | 3.16% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.5400 | ↑ +1.9% | 3.28% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.5300 | — | 4.03% | Jun 17, 2024 |
FAF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
35.9% payout
Streak
15Y
4.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#4 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd  FNFFidelity National Fi… | $13.9B | 3.8% | 41.9% | 9 | Sustainable |
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1st  ITICInvestors Title Comp… | $448M | 4.4% | 56.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MTGMGIC Investment Corp… | $5.5B | 2.2% | 17.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
 RDNRadian Group Inc. | $4.8B | 2.8% | 25.1% | 10 | Sustainable |
 ESNTEssent Group Ltd. | $5.9B | 1.8% | 16.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ACTEnact Holdings, Inc. | $6.0B | 1.9% | 17.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
FAF Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.55 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $2.18 | 1.9% | 4 | $6.00 | 36.3% | 2.75x | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $2.14 | 1.9% | 4 | $1.26 | 169.8% | 0.59x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $2.10 | 1.9% | 4 | $2.07 | 101.4% | 0.99x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $2.06 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.45 | 84.1% | 1.19x | 4.0% |
| 2021 | $1.94 | 9.0% | 4 | $11.14 | 17.4% | 5.74x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $1.78 | 6.0% | 4 | $6.16 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.68 | 5.0% | 4 | $6.22 | 27.0% | 3.70x | 3.3% |
| 2018 | $1.60 | 11.1% | 4 | $4.19 | 38.2% | 2.62x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 20.0% | 4 | $3.76 | 38.3% | 2.61x | 2.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FAF stock.
How much dividend does FAF pay per share?
First American Financial Corporation (FAF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.15 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FAF's next ex-dividend date?
FAF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FAF typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FAF's dividend safe?
FAF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.9% and FCF payout ratio of +26.7%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FAF a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, First American Financial Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FAF pay dividends?
First American Financial Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.15 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FAF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FAF five years ago would be worth approximately $12,096 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FAF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FAF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.