Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.40
Primis Financial Corp. (FRST) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
16.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
FRST Dividend Income Check
Safety
16.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is flat.
FRST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$0.40
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout16.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout109.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return72.1%
5Y Total Return13.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,31710Y ago$15,21220Y ago$14,355
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.
FRST Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
FRST Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Primis Financial Corp. distributes 16.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 109.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FRST does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FRST returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 13.2%, with dividends contributing 13.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,212 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
FRST Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.00
Avg/Payment$0.1000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.1000 | — | 2.72% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1000 | — | 2.87% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 3.70% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 3.58% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 4.24% | May 28, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.1000 | — | 3.64% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 3.32% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 3.50% | Aug 23, 2024 |
FRST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
16.1% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd FRSTPrimis Financial Cor… | $360M | 2.7% | 16.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
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1st  NKSHNational Bankshares,… | $240M | 4.0% | 60.7% | 1 | Watch |
 FXNCFirst National Corpo… | $253M | 2.2% | 31.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BCMLBayCom Corp | $333M | 2.0% | 27.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
FRST Annual Dividend History (2004–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.49 | 16.1% | 6.22x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.66 | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.32 | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.57 | 70.2% | 1.42x | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.26 | 31.7% | 3.15x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $0.96 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $0.36 | 12.5% | 4 | $1.36 | 26.5% | 3.78x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.39 | 23.0% | 4.34x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.13 | 246.2% | 0.41x | 2.7% |
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Start ComparisonFRST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FRST stock.
How much dividend does FRST pay per share?
Primis Financial Corp. (FRST) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FRST's next ex-dividend date?
FRST's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FRST typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FRST's dividend safe?
FRST's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +16.1% and FCF payout ratio of +109.4%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has FRST increased its dividend?
FRST has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does FRST pay dividends?
Primis Financial Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FRST grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FRST five years ago would be worth approximately $11,317 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FRST's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FRST's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.