Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.95
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
41.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
FNF Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is rising.
FNF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.95
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR8.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return-17.6%
5Y Total Return37.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,70110Y ago$28,18320Y ago$54,585
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.
FNF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
FNF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. distributes 41.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FNF has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 8.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FNF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 37.0%, with dividends contributing 20.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,183 today.
FNF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.15
Avg/Payment$0.4574
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 4.12% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.5200 | ↑ +7.9% | 3.55% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.4820 | — | 3.36% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.4820 | ↓ -3.6% | 3.58% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 3.02% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.5000 | ↑ +4.2% | 3.33% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 3.17% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 3.91% | Jun 28, 2024 |
FNF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
41.9% payout
Streak
14Y
8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd FNFFidelity National Fi… | $13.9B | 3.8% | 41.9% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  FAFFirst American Finan… | $7.0B | 3.1% | 35.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 STCStewart Information … | $2.1B | 2.9% | 50.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  ITICInvestors Title Comp… | $448M | 4.4% | 56.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RDNRadian Group Inc. | $4.8B | 2.8% | 25.1% | 10 | Sustainable |
 ESNTEssent Group Ltd. | $5.9B | 1.8% | 16.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 MTGMGIC Investment Corp… | $5.5B | 2.2% | 17.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
 PFSIPennyMac Financial S… | $4.6B | 1.3% | 12.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.0B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
FNF Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $1.98 | 2.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $1.94 | 6.0% | 4 | $4.65 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 5.3% |
| 2023 | $1.83 | 6.4% | 4 | $1.91 | 95.8% | 1.04x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $1.72 | 14.6% | 4 | $4.67 | 36.8% | 2.72x | 4.7% |
| 2021 | $1.50 | 15.6% | 4 | $8.44 | 17.8% | 5.63x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $1.30 | 7.1% | 4 | $4.99 | 26.0% | 3.84x | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.21 | 5.0% | 4 | $3.83 | 31.6% | 3.16x | 3.3% |
| 2018 | $1.15 | 47.9% | 4 | $2.26 | 51.1% | 1.96x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | 27.7% | 4 | $2.38 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 2.1% |
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Start ComparisonFNF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FNF stock.
How much dividend does FNF pay per share?
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.95 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FNF's next ex-dividend date?
FNF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FNF typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FNF's dividend safe?
FNF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.9% and FCF payout ratio of +9.4%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FNF a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Fidelity National Financial, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FNF pay dividends?
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.95 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FNF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FNF five years ago would be worth approximately $13,701 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FNF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FNF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% 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 consistent dividend growth.