Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.72
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (FFIN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
46.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
FFIN Dividend Income Check
Safety
46.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
FFIN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.72
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout46.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR4.4%
5Y CAGR8.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return-2.5%
5Y Total Return-29.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,10410Y ago$24,65520Y ago$67,680
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.
FFIN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
FFIN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. distributes 46.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FFIN has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.4% and 5-year CAGR of 8.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FFIN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -29.0%, with dividends contributing 6.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,655 today.
FFIN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.48
Avg/Payment$0.1740
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | — | 2.57% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 2.39% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 2.09% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↑ +5.6% | 2.05% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 2.01% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 1.78% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 2.01% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 2.59% | Jul 1, 2024 |
FFIN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
46.0% payout
Streak
11Y
8.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 IBOCInternational Bancsh… | $4.5B | 1.9% | 21.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.4B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.2B | 1.3% | 19.3% | 17 | Sustainable |
3rd  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 TCBITexas Capital Bancsh… | $4.5B | 0.4% | — | 3 | Unknown |
1st  SBSISouthside Bancshares… | $993M | 4.3% | 62.7% | 0 | Watch |
 HFBLHome Federal Bancorp… | $61M | 2.6% | 41.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
FFIN Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.75 | 4.2% | 4 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $0.72 | 1.4% | 4 | $1.56 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.71 | 7.6% | 4 | $1.39 | 51.1% | 1.96x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.66 | 13.8% | 4 | $1.64 | 40.2% | 2.48x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.58 | 13.7% | 4 | $1.59 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.51 | 9.7% | 4 | $1.42 | 35.9% | 2.78x | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.46 | 13.4% | 4 | $1.21 | 38.4% | 2.60x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.41 | 9.3% | 4 | $1.11 | 36.9% | 2.71x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.38 | 7.1% | 4 | $0.91 | 41.2% | 2.43x | 1.0% |
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Start ComparisonFFIN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FFIN stock.
How much dividend does FFIN pay per share?
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (FFIN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.72 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FFIN's next ex-dividend date?
FFIN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FFIN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FFIN's dividend safe?
FFIN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +46.0% and FCF payout ratio of +35.5%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FFIN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FFIN pay dividends?
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.72 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FFIN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FFIN five years ago would be worth approximately $7,104 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FFIN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FFIN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.