Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.38
TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
37.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
TCBK Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
TCBK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$1.38
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR7.9%
5Y CAGR9.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return33.5%
5Y Total Return21.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,15910Y ago$22,93620Y ago$23,637
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.
TCBK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
TCBK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
TriCo Bancshares distributes 37.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TCBK has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 9.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TCBK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 4.7% 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 21.6%, with dividends contributing 13.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,936 today.
TCBK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.11
Avg/Payment$0.3055
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | — | 2.98% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3600 | — | 2.89% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3600 | ↑ +9.1% | 2.99% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 3.28% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3300 | — | 3.95% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 3.41% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 3.80% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.3300 | — | 3.44% | Jun 21, 2024 |
TCBK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
37.0% payout
Streak
13Y
9.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#5 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCBKTriCo Bancshares | $1.6B | 2.7% | 37.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
2nd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.7B | 3.0% | 37.4% | 7 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.0B | 3.8% | 60.9% | 0 | Watch |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.3B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $699M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
TCBK Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $1.38 | 4.5% | 4 | $3.71 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $1.32 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.47 | 38.0% | 2.63x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 9.1% | 4 | $3.52 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $1.10 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.83 | 28.7% | 3.48x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 13.6% | 4 | $3.94 | 25.4% | 3.94x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.88 | 7.3% | 4 | $2.16 | 40.7% | 2.45x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.82 | 17.1% | 4 | $3.00 | 27.3% | 3.66x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.70 | 6.1% | 4 | $2.54 | 27.6% | 3.63x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.66 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.74 | 37.9% | 2.64x | 1.9% |
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Start ComparisonTCBK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TCBK stock.
How much dividend does TCBK pay per share?
TriCo Bancshares (TCBK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.38 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is TCBK's next ex-dividend date?
TCBK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TCBK typically pays dividends Annual.
Is TCBK's dividend safe?
TCBK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.0% and FCF payout ratio of +35.7%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TCBK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, TriCo Bancshares is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TCBK pay dividends?
TriCo Bancshares pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.38 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TCBK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TCBK five years ago would be worth approximately $12,159 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TCBK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TCBK'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 +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.