Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.04
First Hawaiian, Inc. (FHB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
47.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
FHB Dividend Income Check
Safety
47.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is flat.
FHB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.04
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout47.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout42.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.7%
1Y Total Return24.4%
5Y Total Return15.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,50410Y ago$15,34020Y ago$15,340
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.
FHB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
FHB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Hawaiian, Inc. distributes 47.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 42.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FHB has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FHB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 3.0% buyback yield, 6.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 15.0%, with dividends contributing 18.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,340 today.
FHB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.20
Avg/Payment$0.2600
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | — | 3.79% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2600 | — | 3.95% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 4.45% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 4.23% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 4.29% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.2600 | — | 3.83% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 3.86% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.2600 | — | 4.41% | Aug 30, 2024 |
FHB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
47.4% payout
Streak
1Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.7%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd FHBFirst Hawaiian, Inc. | $3.4B | 3.8% | 47.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BOHBank of Hawaii Corpo… | $3.2B | 3.5% | 74.9% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.2B | 3.7% | 60.9% | 0 | Watch |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.7B | 3.0% | 37.4% | 7 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HBCPHome Bancorp, Inc. | $504M | 0.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $26.3B | 3.6% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.4B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
FHB Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.20 | 47.3% | 2.12x | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 58.1% | 1.72x | 4.4% |
| 2023 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.84 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.08 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.05 | 50.7% | 1.97x | 4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.43 | 72.7% | 1.38x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $1.04 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.13 | 48.8% | 2.05x | 4.4% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.93 | 49.7% | 2.01x | 4.1% |
| 2017 | $0.88 | 340.0% | 4 | $1.32 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 3.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FHB stock.
How much dividend does FHB pay per share?
First Hawaiian, Inc. (FHB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FHB's next ex-dividend date?
FHB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FHB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FHB's dividend safe?
FHB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +47.4% and FCF payout ratio of +42.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FHB increased its dividend?
FHB has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does FHB pay dividends?
First Hawaiian, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.04 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FHB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FHB five years ago would be worth approximately $11,504 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FHB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FHB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.