Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.01
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
90.7%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
14 years
FNF Dividend Income Check
Safety
90.7% payout ratio with at risk 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 Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$2.01
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout90.7%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout9.3%
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 Yield2.6%
Total Shareholder Yield7.5%
1Y Total Return-28.3%
5Y Total Return13.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,36410Y ago$21,40420Y ago$48,753
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. distributes 90.7% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.3%, 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: 4.9% dividend yield, 2.6% buyback yield, 7.5% 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 13.6%, with dividends contributing 21.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,404 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
FNF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$9.46
Avg/Payment$0.4728
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 4.83% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.5200 | — | 4.28% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $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 |
FNF Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#1 of 9
Safety
At Risk
90.7% payout
Streak
14Y
8.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.5%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st FNFFidelity National Fi… | $11.0B | 4.9% | 90.7% | 14 | At Risk |
 FAFFirst American Finan… | $6.7B | 3.3% | 35.9% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  STCStewart Information … | $1.8B | 3.4% | 50.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  ITICInvestors Title Comp… | $542M | 3.7% | 56.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RDNRadian Group Inc. | $4.5B | 3.1% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ESNTEssent Group Ltd. | $5.9B | 1.9% | 17.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 MTGMGIC Investment Corp… | $5.9B | 2.0% | 17.9% | 6 | Sustainable |
 PFSIPennyMac Financial S… | $3.4B | 1.8% | 12.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.5B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
FNF Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.56 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2025 | $1.98 | 2.3% | 4 | $2.21 | 89.8% | 1.11x | 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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FNF — 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 $2.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
Is FNF's dividend safe?
FNF's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +90.7% and FCF payout ratio of +9.3%. 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 Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.01 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 $11,364 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 +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.