Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.29
First Community Bankshares, Inc. (FCBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.3%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
FCBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 15.5% and trend is rising.
FCBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.3%
Trailing DPS$3.29
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout183.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR43.5%
5Y CAGR27.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)15.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield7.5%
1Y Total Return20.0%
5Y Total Return72.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,23310Y ago$27,19520Y ago$20,678
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.
FCBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
FCBC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Community Bankshares, Inc. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 183.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FCBC has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 43.5% and 5-year CAGR of 27.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FCBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.3% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 7.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 15.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 72.3%, with dividends contributing 28.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,195 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
FCBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$8.68
Avg/Payment$0.4340
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3100 | — | 5.44% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3100 | ↓ -69.0% | 5.62% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $1.0000 | ↑ +222.6% | 13.45% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 10.07% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 9.40% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↓ -87.0% | 8.60% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $2.3800 | ↑ +667.7% | 7.93% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 2.58% | Nov 22, 2024 |
FCBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.3%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
6Y
27.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.5%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st FCBCFirst Community Bank… | $852M | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.6B | 2.9% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
3rd  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.3B | 3.7% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $5.0B | 2.1% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.4B | 3.2% | 45.0% | 39 | Sustainable |
2nd  NWBINorthwest Bancshares… | $2.2B | 4.9% | 87.2% | 0 | At Risk |
 FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.6B | 3.2% | 36.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
 WSBCWesBanco, Inc. | $3.7B | 3.6% | 56.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CNOBConnectOne Bancorp, … | $1.7B | 1.9% | 39.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
FCBC Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.62 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7.6% |
| 2025 | $3.31 | 175.8% | 4 | $2.65 | 124.9% | 0.80x | 15.5% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 3.4% | 4 | $2.80 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 5.6% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.66 | 43.6% | 2.29x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $1.12 | 7.7% | 4 | $2.82 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 4.0% | 4 | $2.94 | 35.4% | 2.83x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $2.02 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $0.96 | -23.8% | 4 | $2.46 | 39.0% | 2.56x | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $1.26 | 85.3% | 5 | $2.18 | 57.8% | 1.73x | 5.9% |
| 2017 | $0.68 | 13.3% | 4 | $1.26 | 54.0% | 1.85x | 3.2% |
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FCBC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FCBC stock.
How much dividend does FCBC pay per share?
First Community Bankshares, Inc. (FCBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is FCBC's next ex-dividend date?
FCBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FCBC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is FCBC's dividend safe?
FCBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +183.4%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FCBC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, First Community Bankshares, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +27.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FCBC pay dividends?
First Community Bankshares, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FCBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FCBC five years ago would be worth approximately $17,233 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FCBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FCBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +15.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.