Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.85
Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
14 years
SFNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
SFNC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$0.85
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout15.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR3.8%
5Y CAGR4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return15.7%
5Y Total Return-14.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,60110Y ago$12,63220Y ago$22,908
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.
SFNC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
SFNC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Simmons First National Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SFNC has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.8% and 5-year CAGR of 4.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SFNC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -14.0%, with dividends contributing 13.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,632 today.
SFNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.01
Avg/Payment$0.2003
Latest Change+1.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.2150 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.58% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.2125 | — | 4.39% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2125 | — | 4.24% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.2125 | — | 4.61% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.2125 | ↑ +1.2% | 4.13% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 3.53% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 3.97% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.2100 | — | 5.04% | Jul 1, 2024 |
SFNC Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
14Y
4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 14 | Unknown |
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 RNSTRenasant Corporation | $3.8B | 2.1% | 43.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CADECadence Bank | $7.8B | 2.3% | 34.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $690M | 3.1% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.3B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.2B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.1B | 3.4% | 45.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
SFNC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.21 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.85 | 1.2% | 4 | $-2.95 | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $0.84 | 5.0% | 4 | $1.21 | 69.4% | 1.44x | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.38 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $0.76 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.06 | 36.9% | 2.71x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.47 | 29.1% | 3.43x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $0.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.31 | 29.4% | 3.40x | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $0.64 | 6.7% | 4 | $2.41 | 26.6% | 3.77x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 20.0% | 4 | $2.32 | 25.9% | 3.87x | 2.8% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | 4.2% | 4 | $1.33 | 37.6% | 2.66x | 2.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SFNC stock.
How much dividend does SFNC pay per share?
Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SFNC's next ex-dividend date?
SFNC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SFNC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SFNC's dividend safe?
SFNC's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +15.2%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SFNC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Simmons First National Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SFNC pay dividends?
Simmons First National Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.85 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SFNC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SFNC five years ago would be worth approximately $8,601 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SFNC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SFNC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.