Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.59
FirstCash Holdings, Inc (FCFS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
21.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
FCFS Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is rising.
FCFS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$1.59
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR8.3%
5Y CAGR8.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return46.6%
5Y Total Return154.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,40110Y ago$48,17720Y ago$108,187
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.
FCFS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
FCFS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
FirstCash Holdings, Inc distributes 21.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FCFS has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.3% and 5-year CAGR of 8.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FCFS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 154.0%, with dividends contributing 8.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,177 today.
FCFS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.24
Avg/Payment$0.3620
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026Latest | $0.4200 | — | 78.23% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.4200 | — | 74.16% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.4200 | — | 89.08% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.4200 | — | 99.99% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.4200 | ↑ +10.5% | 1.14% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 1.20% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 1.27% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3800 | — | 1.38% | Nov 27, 2024 |
FCFS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
21.5% payout
Streak
10Y
8.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd FCFSFirstCash Holdings, … | $9.4B | 0.7% | 21.5% | 10 | Sustainable |
2nd  RMRegional Management … | $283M | 3.8% | 25.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VVisa Inc. | $675.0B | 0.7% | 23.1% | 18 | Sustainable |
 MAMastercard Incorpora… | $494.7B | 0.5% | 18.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  WUThe Western Union Co… | $1.9B | 15.5% | 61.8% | 0 | Watch |
 EVTCEVERTEC, Inc. | $1.7B | 0.7% | 9.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
FCFS Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.26 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.60 | 9.6% | 4 | $7.42 | 21.6% | 4.64x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $1.46 | 7.4% | 4 | $5.73 | 25.5% | 3.92x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.36 | 7.9% | 4 | $4.80 | 28.3% | 3.53x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $1.26 | 7.7% | 4 | $5.36 | 23.5% | 4.25x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $1.17 | 8.3% | 4 | $3.04 | 38.5% | 2.60x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.56 | 42.2% | 2.37x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.02 | 12.1% | 4 | $3.81 | 26.8% | 3.74x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $0.91 | 18.2% | 4 | $3.41 | 26.7% | 3.75x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.77 | 36.3% | 4 | $3.00 | 25.7% | 3.90x | 1.1% |
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FCFS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FCFS stock.
How much dividend does FCFS pay per share?
FirstCash Holdings, Inc (FCFS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.59 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is FCFS's next ex-dividend date?
FCFS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FCFS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is FCFS's dividend safe?
FCFS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.5% and FCF payout ratio of +11.6%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FCFS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, FirstCash Holdings, Inc is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FCFS pay dividends?
FirstCash Holdings, Inc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.59 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FCFS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FCFS five years ago would be worth approximately $25,401 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FCFS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FCFS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.