Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.72
First BanCorp. (FBP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
33.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
FBP Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.0% and trend is rising.
FBP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$0.72
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR16.1%
5Y CAGR29.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.1%
Total Shareholder Yield7.0%
1Y Total Return25.0%
5Y Total Return106.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,62410Y ago$74,03220Y ago$2,445
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.
FBP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
FBP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First BanCorp. distributes 33.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FBP has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.1% and 5-year CAGR of 29.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FBP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 4.1% buyback yield, 7.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 106.2%, with dividends contributing 21.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $74,032 today.
FBP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.95
Avg/Payment$0.1475
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 3.13% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.2000 | ↑ +11.1% | 3.33% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 3.64% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 3.16% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 3.39% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.1800 | ↑ +12.5% | 3.40% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 3.09% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 2.93% | Sep 13, 2024 |
FBP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
33.5% payout
Streak
9Y
29.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.0%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd FBPFirst BanCorp. | $3.8B | 3.0% | 33.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
 OFGOFG Bancorp | $2.0B | 2.4% | 25.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
 BPOPPopular, Inc. | $9.8B | 1.9% | 23.7% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $26.3B | 3.6% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CFGCitizens Financial G… | $28.3B | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 IBOCInternational Bancsh… | $4.5B | 1.9% | 21.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.4B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
FBP Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2025 | $0.72 | 12.5% | 4 | $2.15 | 33.5% | 2.99x | 8.0% |
| 2024 | $0.64 | 14.3% | 4 | $1.81 | 35.4% | 2.83x | 7.1% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 21.7% | 4 | $1.71 | 32.7% | 3.05x | 6.2% |
| 2022 | $0.46 | 48.4% | 4 | $1.59 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $0.31 | 55.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 23.7% | 4.23x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 42.9% | 4 | $0.46 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $0.14 | 366.7% | 4 | $0.76 | 18.4% | 5.43x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.03 | — | 1 | $0.92 | 3.3% | 30.67x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.30 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonFBP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FBP stock.
How much dividend does FBP pay per share?
First BanCorp. (FBP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FBP's next ex-dividend date?
FBP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FBP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FBP's dividend safe?
FBP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.5% and FCF payout ratio of +25.4%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FBP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, First BanCorp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +29.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FBP pay dividends?
First BanCorp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FBP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FBP five years ago would be worth approximately $20,624 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FBP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FBP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.0% 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.