Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.54
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (FCF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
36.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
FCF Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is rising.
FCF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$0.54
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout26.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR4.0%
5Y CAGR4.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return29.7%
5Y Total Return56.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,65510Y ago$27,91120Y ago$22,255
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.
FCF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
FCF Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation distributes 36.4% 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: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FCF has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.0% and 5-year CAGR of 4.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FCF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 56.5%, with dividends contributing 17.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,911 today.
FCF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.53
Avg/Payment$0.1263
Latest Change+3.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | ↑ +3.7% | 2.94% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.1350 | — | 2.87% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.1350 | — | 3.40% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.1350 | — | 3.27% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.1350 | ↑ +3.8% | 3.35% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 3.11% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 2.80% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 3.05% | Aug 16, 2024 |
FCF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
36.4% payout
Streak
9Y
4.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCFFirst Commonwealth F… | $2.1B | 2.6% | 36.4% | 9 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.6B | 2.9% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.6B | 3.2% | 36.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $4.0B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  PFISPeoples Financial Se… | $671M | 3.6% | 41.6% | 9 | Sustainable |
 FNBF.N.B. Corporation | $6.8B | 2.5% | 30.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $11.0B | 1.2% | 19.3% | 24 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $747M | 2.9% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  FFBCFirst Financial Banc… | $3.5B | 2.9% | 37.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
FCF Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $0.54 | 3.9% | 4 | $1.47 | 36.4% | 2.75x | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $0.52 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.39 | 37.1% | 2.70x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $0.49 | 4.2% | 4 | $1.54 | 32.1% | 3.11x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.47 | 4.4% | 4 | $1.37 | 34.7% | 2.88x | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 3.4% | 4 | $1.44 | 31.6% | 3.16x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 58.7% | 1.70x | 4.0% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 14.3% | 4 | $1.07 | 37.4% | 2.68x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $0.35 | 9.4% | 4 | $1.08 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 14.3% | 4 | $0.57 | 56.1% | 1.78x | 2.9% |
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FCF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FCF stock.
How much dividend does FCF pay per share?
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (FCF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.54 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FCF's next ex-dividend date?
FCF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FCF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FCF's dividend safe?
FCF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.4% and FCF payout ratio of +26.7%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FCF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FCF pay dividends?
First Commonwealth Financial Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.54 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FCF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FCF five years ago would be worth approximately $15,655 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FCF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FCF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.