Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.83
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NTB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
33.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
NTB Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.0% and trend is rising.
NTB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$1.83
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR2.2%
5Y CAGR1.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.3%
Total Shareholder Yield9.4%
1Y Total Return43.2%
5Y Total Return88.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,81510Y ago$30,27520Y ago$47,810
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.
NTB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
NTB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited distributes 33.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NTB has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.2% and 5-year CAGR of 1.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NTB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 6.3% buyback yield, 9.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 88.1%, with dividends contributing 25.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $30,275 today.
NTB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.04
Avg/Payment$0.4520
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 3.67% | May 26, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $0.5000 | — | 3.79% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.5000 | — | 4.09% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +13.6% | 4.05% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 4.32% | May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.4400 | — | 4.57% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 4.75% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.4400 | — | 5.16% | Aug 19, 2024 |
NTB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
33.5% payout
Streak
1Y
1.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.4%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd NTBThe Bank of N.T. But… | $2.3B | 3.1% | 33.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.9B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  FIBKFirst Interstate Ban… | $3.6B | 5.2% | 64.3% | 0 | Watch |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $7.9B | 1.9% | 25.5% | 21 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $706M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CATYCathay General Banco… | $4.0B | 2.3% | 29.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PFBCPreferred Bank | $1.2B | 3.0% | 28.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.1% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
NTB Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $1.88 | 6.8% | 4 | $5.47 | 34.4% | 2.91x | 6.0% |
| 2024 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.71 | 37.4% | 2.68x | 5.6% |
| 2023 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.58 | 38.4% | 2.60x | 5.6% |
| 2022 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.29 | 41.0% | 2.44x | 5.6% |
| 2021 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.26 | 54.0% | 1.85x | 5.6% |
| 2020 | $1.76 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.90 | 60.7% | 1.65x | 5.6% |
| 2019 | $1.76 | 15.8% | 4 | $3.30 | 53.3% | 1.88x | 5.6% |
| 2018 | $1.52 | 18.8% | 4 | $3.50 | 43.4% | 2.30x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $1.28 | 966.7% | 4 | $2.76 | 46.4% | 2.16x | 4.1% |
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NTB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NTB stock.
How much dividend does NTB pay per share?
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NTB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.83 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NTB's next ex-dividend date?
NTB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NTB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NTB's dividend safe?
NTB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.5% and FCF payout ratio of +28.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has NTB increased its dividend?
NTB has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.3%.
How often does NTB pay dividends?
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.83 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NTB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NTB five years ago would be worth approximately $18,815 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NTB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NTB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.