Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.24
First Bank (FRBA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2017 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
13.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
FRBA Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
FRBA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.24
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR14.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return8.1%
5Y Total Return24.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,39510Y ago$23,82720Y ago$16,248
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.
FRBA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
FRBA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Bank distributes 13.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FRBA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 14.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FRBA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 24.0%, with dividends contributing 8.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,827 today.
FRBA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.23
Avg/Payment$0.0615
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 2.01% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.0900 | ↑ +50.0% | 1.58% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.52% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.59% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.64% | May 23, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.54% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 1.60% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 1.67% | Aug 23, 2024 |
FRBA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#7 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
13.7% payout
Streak
0Y
14.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRBAFirst Bank | $388M | 1.5% | 13.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CHMGChemung Financial Co… | $331M | 1.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 FUNCFirst United Corpora… | $248M | 2.2% | 26.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $203M | 1.8% | 25.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
 BWFGBankwell Financial G… | $415M | 1.5% | 17.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.5% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $588M | 3.7% | 72.9% | 10 | Watch |
FRBA Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.74 | 13.8% | 7.25x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.67 | 14.4% | 6.96x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.95 | 25.3% | 3.96x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $0.24 | 60.0% | 4 | $1.84 | 13.0% | 7.67x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.15 | 25.0% | 4 | $1.79 | 8.4% | 11.93x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.97 | 12.4% | 8.08x | 1.3% |
| 2019 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.69 | 17.4% | 5.75x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.12 | 50.0% | 4 | $0.95 | 12.6% | 7.92x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $0.08 | — | 4 | $0.48 | 16.7% | 6.00x | 0.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FRBA stock.
How much dividend does FRBA pay per share?
First Bank (FRBA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FRBA's next ex-dividend date?
FRBA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FRBA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FRBA's dividend safe?
FRBA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.7% and FCF payout ratio of +9.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has FRBA increased its dividend?
FRBA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.9%.
How often does FRBA pay dividends?
First Bank pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 9+ years from 2017 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FRBA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FRBA five years ago would be worth approximately $12,395 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FRBA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FRBA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.