Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.77
Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
36.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
FULT Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.8% and trend is rising.
FULT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$0.77
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout55.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR3.4%
5Y CAGR5.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.2%
1Y Total Return29.1%
5Y Total Return44.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,46210Y ago$20,73720Y ago$19,443
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.
FULT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
FULT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fulton Financial Corporation distributes 36.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FULT has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.4% and 5-year CAGR of 5.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FULT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.6% dividend yield, 1.6% buyback yield, 5.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 44.6%, with dividends contributing 19.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,737 today.
FULT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.13
Avg/Payment$0.1565
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $0.1900 | — | 3.60% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↑ +5.6% | 3.78% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 3.95% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 3.83% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 3.93% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1800 | ↑ +5.9% | 3.58% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 3.92% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.1700 | — | 4.00% | Jul 15, 2024 |
FULT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
36.1% payout
Streak
2Y
5.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.2%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.2B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 1.0% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.6B | 2.2% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.0B | 1.4% | 19.3% | 17 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $690M | 3.1% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.3B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 6 | Unknown |
2nd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 TOWNTowneBank | $2.7B | 3.0% | 46.8% | 10 | Sustainable |
FULT Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $0.73 | 5.8% | 4 | $2.08 | 35.1% | 2.85x | 5.8% |
| 2024 | $0.69 | 7.8% | 4 | $1.57 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $0.64 | -3.0% | 4 | $1.64 | 39.0% | 2.56x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $0.66 | 3.1% | 5 | $1.67 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $0.64 | 14.3% | 5 | $1.62 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 5 | $1.08 | 51.9% | 1.93x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $0.56 | 7.7% | 5 | $1.39 | 40.3% | 2.48x | 4.4% |
| 2018 | $0.52 | 10.6% | 5 | $1.18 | 44.1% | 2.27x | 4.1% |
| 2017 | $0.47 | 14.6% | 5 | $0.98 | 48.0% | 2.09x | 3.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FULT stock.
How much dividend does FULT pay per share?
Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FULT's next ex-dividend date?
FULT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FULT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FULT's dividend safe?
FULT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.1% and FCF payout ratio of +55.4%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FULT increased its dividend?
FULT has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.4%.
How often does FULT pay dividends?
Fulton Financial Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FULT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FULT five years ago would be worth approximately $14,462 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FULT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FULT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.