Trailing Dividend / Share
$13.02
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
7.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
FCNCA Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
FCNCA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$13.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout7.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR54.4%
5Y CAGR36.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield12.6%
Total Shareholder Yield13.2%
1Y Total Return12.7%
5Y Total Return158.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,88010Y ago$84,13520Y ago$107,823
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.
FCNCA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
FCNCA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. distributes 7.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 7.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FCNCA has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 54.4% and 5-year CAGR of 36.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FCNCA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 12.6% buyback yield, 13.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 158.8%, with dividends contributing 3.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $84,135 today.
FCNCA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$26.01
Avg/Payment$1.3005
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $2.1000 | — | 41.45% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $2.1000 | — | 42.67% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $2.1000 | ↑ +7.7% | 42.33% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1.9500 | — | 39.32% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $1.9500 | — | 40.51% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $1.9500 | — | 35.06% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $1.9500 | ↑ +18.9% | 29.93% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $1.6400 | — | 32.30% | Sep 16, 2024 |
FCNCA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
7.3% payout
Streak
9Y
36.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.2%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCNCAFirst Citizens BancS… | $24.1B | 0.6% | 7.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
3rd  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $26.7B | 3.6% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CFGCitizens Financial G… | $29.2B | 2.6% | 41.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  RFRegions Financial Co… | $25.2B | 3.6% | 42.3% | 13 | Sustainable |
 FITBFifth Third Bancorp | $35.3B | 3.3% | 46.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  KEYKeyCorp | $24.7B | 4.3% | 57.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ZIONZions Bancorporation… | $9.7B | 2.7% | 29.3% | 13 | Sustainable |
 WALWestern Alliance Ban… | $8.8B | 2.1% | 19.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
FCNCA Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $7.95 | 15.7% | 4 | $165.76 | 4.8% | 20.85x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $6.87 | 76.6% | 4 | $189.41 | 3.6% | 27.57x | 1.2% |
| 2023 | $3.89 | 80.1% | 4 | $784.55 | 0.5% | 201.68x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $2.16 | 14.9% | 4 | $67.40 | 3.2% | 31.20x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $1.88 | 12.6% | 4 | $53.88 | 3.5% | 28.66x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $1.67 | 4.4% | 4 | $47.50 | 3.5% | 28.44x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 10.3% | 4 | $41.05 | 3.9% | 25.66x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $1.45 | 16.0% | 4 | $33.53 | 4.3% | 23.12x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $1.25 | 4.2% | 4 | $26.96 | 4.6% | 21.57x | 0.2% |
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FCNCA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FCNCA stock.
How much dividend does FCNCA pay per share?
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $13.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FCNCA's next ex-dividend date?
FCNCA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FCNCA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FCNCA's dividend safe?
FCNCA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.3% and FCF payout ratio of +7.3%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FCNCA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +36.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FCNCA pay dividends?
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $13.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FCNCA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FCNCA five years ago would be worth approximately $25,880 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FCNCA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FCNCA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.