Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.43
Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.7%
Payout Ratio
62.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
SBSI Dividend Income Check
Safety
62.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.6% and trend is rising.
SBSI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.7%
Trailing DPS$1.43
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout62.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout33.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.9%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield7.2%
1Y Total Return15.7%
5Y Total Return-2.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,72810Y ago$14,06020Y ago$29,270
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.
SBSI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
SBSI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Southside Bancshares, Inc. distributes 62.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 33.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SBSI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.9% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SBSI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.7% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 7.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -2.7%, with dividends contributing 18.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,060 today.
SBSI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.18
Avg/Payment$0.3590
Latest Change+2.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026Latest | $0.3700 | ↑ +2.8% | 4.54% | Sep 3, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.3600 | — | 4.49% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.3600 | — | 4.43% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 5.09% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 4.85% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 5.12% | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 4.68% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 4.12% | Dec 6, 2024 |
SBSI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.7%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
62.7% payout
Streak
0Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.2%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SBSISouthside Bancshares… | $914M | 4.7% | 62.7% | 0 | Watch |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.3% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 TCBITexas Capital Bancsh… | $4.1B | 0.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $7.8B | 1.9% | 25.5% | 21 | Sustainable |
 IBOCInternational Bancsh… | $4.3B | 2.0% | 21.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
2nd  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.3B | 3.7% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.8B | 2.8% | 33.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.3B | 2.9% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $3.2B | 3.7% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
SBSI Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.09 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2025 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.29 | 62.9% | 1.59x | 4.6% |
| 2024 | $1.44 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.92 | 49.3% | 2.03x | 4.6% |
| 2023 | $1.42 | 1.4% | 4 | $2.82 | 50.4% | 1.99x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.26 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $1.37 | 5.4% | 4 | $3.47 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.30 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.47 | 52.6% | 1.90x | 4.2% |
| 2019 | $1.26 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.20 | 57.3% | 1.75x | 4.1% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | 11.4% | 4 | $2.11 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 3.9% |
| 2017 | $1.08 | 9.3% | 4 | $1.81 | 59.5% | 1.68x | 3.5% |
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SBSI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SBSI stock.
How much dividend does SBSI pay per share?
Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.43 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SBSI's next ex-dividend date?
SBSI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SBSI typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SBSI's dividend safe?
SBSI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +62.7% and FCF payout ratio of +33.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SBSI increased its dividend?
SBSI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%.
How often does SBSI pay dividends?
Southside Bancshares, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.43 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SBSI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SBSI five years ago would be worth approximately $9,728 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SBSI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SBSI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.