Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
First United Corporation (FUNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
26.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
FUNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.9% and trend is rising.
FUNC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR15.3%
5Y CAGR12.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return24.4%
5Y Total Return126.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,68910Y ago$38,22320Y ago$19,656
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.
FUNC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
FUNC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First United Corporation distributes 26.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FUNC has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 15.3% and 5-year CAGR of 12.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FUNC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 126.9%, with dividends contributing 21.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,223 today.
FUNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.94
Avg/Payment$0.1970
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | — | 2.66% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.2600 | — | 2.53% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.2600 | ↑ +18.2% | 2.70% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.53% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 3.07% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.55% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | $0.2200 | ↑ +10.0% | 2.60% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.37% | Aug 1, 2024 |
FUNC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
26.1% payout
Streak
8Y
12.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#3 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd  CZFSCitizens Financial S… | $303M | 3.2% | 26.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
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FUNC Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $0.92 | 12.2% | 4 | — | — | — | 5.9% |
| 2024 | $0.82 | 5.1% | 4 | $3.15 | 26.0% | 3.84x | 5.3% |
| 2023 | $0.78 | 30.0% | 4 | $2.25 | 34.7% | 2.88x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | 3.4% | 4 | $3.76 | 16.0% | 6.27x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $0.58 | 11.5% | 4 | $2.94 | 19.7% | 5.07x | 3.7% |
| 2020 | $0.52 | 30.0% | 4 | $2.04 | 25.5% | 3.92x | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 48.1% | 4 | $1.85 | 21.6% | 4.63x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.27 | — | 3 | $1.51 | 17.9% | 5.59x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.58 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FUNC stock.
How much dividend does FUNC pay per share?
First United Corporation (FUNC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FUNC's next ex-dividend date?
FUNC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FUNC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FUNC's dividend safe?
FUNC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.1% and FCF payout ratio of +32.4%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FUNC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, First United Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FUNC pay dividends?
First United Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FUNC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FUNC five years ago would be worth approximately $22,689 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FUNC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FUNC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.