Trailing Dividend / Share
$6.69
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
38.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
PNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
38.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is rising.
PNC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$6.69
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout38.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout44.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR7.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.5%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return36.3%
5Y Total Return47.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,73110Y ago$33,43120Y ago$43,414
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.
PNC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
PNC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. distributes 38.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 44.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PNC has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 7.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PNC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 1.5% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 47.3%, with dividends contributing 17.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,431 today.
PNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$30.65
Avg/Payment$1.5325
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026Latest | $1.7000 | — | 3.07% | May 5, 2026 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $1.7000 | — | 3.03% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | $1.7000 | — | 3.48% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $1.7000 | ↑ +6.2% | 3.38% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | $1.6000 | — | 4.22% | May 5, 2025 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $1.6000 | — | 3.17% | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | $1.6000 | — | 3.32% | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $1.6000 | ↑ +3.2% | 3.70% | Aug 5, 2024 |
PNC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
38.0% payout
Streak
15Y
7.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNCThe PNC Financial Se… | $91.4B | 2.9% | 38.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 USBU.S. Bancorp | $90.5B | 3.5% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  TFCTruist Financial Cor… | $62.1B | 4.3% | 50.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  RFRegions Financial Co… | $25.2B | 3.6% | 42.3% | 13 | Sustainable |
 CFGCitizens Financial G… | $29.2B | 2.6% | 41.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $26.7B | 3.6% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  KEYKeyCorp | $24.7B | 4.3% | 57.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MTBM&T Bank Corporation | $35.2B | 2.6% | 31.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $908.6B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
PNC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $6.60 | 4.8% | 4 | $16.59 | 39.8% | 2.51x | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $6.30 | 3.3% | 4 | $13.74 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $6.10 | 6.1% | 4 | $12.79 | 47.7% | 2.10x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $5.75 | 19.8% | 4 | $13.85 | 41.5% | 2.41x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $4.80 | 4.3% | 4 | $12.70 | 37.8% | 2.65x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $4.60 | 9.5% | 4 | $6.36 | 72.3% | 1.38x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $4.20 | 23.5% | 4 | $11.39 | 36.9% | 2.71x | 2.8% |
| 2018 | $3.40 | 30.8% | 4 | $10.71 | 31.7% | 3.15x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $2.60 | 22.6% | 4 | $10.36 | 25.1% | 3.98x | 1.7% |
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PNC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PNC stock.
How much dividend does PNC pay per share?
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $6.69 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PNC's next ex-dividend date?
PNC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PNC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PNC's dividend safe?
PNC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +38.0% and FCF payout ratio of +44.6%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is PNC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PNC pay dividends?
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $6.69 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PNC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PNC five years ago would be worth approximately $14,731 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PNC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PNC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.