First Citizens BancShares, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

40 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986
Dividends per share (FY)$7.95$6.87$3.89$2.16$1.88$1.67$1.60$1.45$1.25$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.20$1.12$1.12$1.12$1.12$1.12$1.09$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$0.94$0.83$0.71$0.62$0.51$0.42$0.40$0.40$0.32$0.24$0.06
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A0.52%0.57%0.70%0.52%0.52%0.31%0.37%0.30%0.34%0.58%0.45%0.40%0.92%0.69%0.63%0.73%0.72%0.75%0.54%0.63%0.74%0.91%1.04%1.02%1.24%1.43%1.12%0.97%1.21%1.51%1.69%1.35%1.04%1.44%2.09%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A5.69%1.02%7.56%7.68%6.10%3.97%4.19%4.45%6.39%8.56%8.33%5.19%11.63%6.41%6.49%10.76%12.60%10.57%9.07%10.17%15.34%15.29%11.30%12.08%10.73%12.96%15.07%16.15%16.18%15.47%14.31%10.97%9.65%12.67%13.03%N/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15November 28, 252025-11-28$2.10
2025-09-15August 29, 252025-08-29$1.95
2025-06-16May 30, 252025-05-30$1.95
2025-03-17February 28, 252025-02-28$1.95
2024-12-16November 29, 242024-11-29$1.95
2024-09-16August 30, 242024-08-30$1.64
2024-06-17May 31, 242024-05-31$1.64
2024-03-15February 28, 242024-02-29$1.64
2023-12-15November 29, 232023-11-30$1.64
2023-09-15August 30, 232023-08-31$0.75
2023-06-15May 30, 232023-05-31$0.75
2023-03-15February 27, 232023-02-28$0.75
2022-12-15November 29, 222022-11-30$0.75
2022-09-15August 30, 222022-08-31$0.47
2022-06-15May 27, 222022-05-31$0.47
2022-03-15February 25, 222022-02-28$0.47
2021-11-30November 09, 212021-11-10$0.47
2021-08-16July 29, 212021-07-30$0.47
2021-05-28May 13, 212021-05-14$0.47
2021-04-05March 12, 212021-03-15$0.47
2021-01-04December 11, 202020-12-14$0.47
2020-10-05September 11, 202020-09-14$0.40
2020-07-06June 12, 202020-06-15$0.40
2020-04-06March 13, 202020-03-16$0.40
2020-01-06December 13, 192019-12-16$0.40
2019-10-07September 13, 192019-09-16$0.40
2019-07-01June 14, 192019-06-17$0.40
2019-04-01March 15, 192019-03-18$0.40
2019-01-07December 14, 182018-12-17$0.40
2018-10-01September 14, 182018-09-17$0.35
2018-07-02June 15, 182018-06-18$0.35
2018-04-02March 16, 182018-03-19$0.35
2018-01-02December 15, 172017-12-18$0.35
2017-10-02September 15, 172017-09-18$0.30
2017-07-05June 23, 172017-06-27$0.30
2017-04-04March 16, 172017-03-20$0.30
2017-01-03December 15, 162016-12-19$0.30
2016-10-03September 15, 162016-09-19$0.30
2016-07-05June 16, 162016-06-20$0.30
2016-04-04March 17, 162016-03-21$0.30
2016-01-04December 17, 152015-12-21$0.30
2015-10-05September 10, 152015-09-14$0.30
2015-07-06June 11, 152015-06-15$0.30
2015-04-06March 12, 152015-03-16$0.30
2015-01-05December 11, 142014-12-15$0.30
2014-10-06September 11, 142014-09-15$0.30
2014-07-07June 12, 142014-06-16$0.30
2014-04-07March 13, 142014-03-17$0.30
2014-01-06December 12, 132013-12-16$0.30
2013-10-07September 12, 132013-09-16$0.30
2013-07-01June 13, 132013-06-17$0.30
2013-04-01March 14, 132013-03-18$0.30
2012-12-27December 13, 122012-12-17$0.30
2012-10-01September 13, 122012-09-17$0.30
2012-07-02June 14, 122012-06-18$0.30
2012-04-02March 15, 122012-03-19$0.30
2012-01-03December 15, 112011-12-19$0.30
2011-10-03September 15, 112011-09-19$0.30
2011-07-05June 16, 112011-06-20$0.30
2011-04-04March 17, 112011-03-21$0.30
2011-01-03December 16, 102010-12-20$0.30
2010-10-04September 16, 102010-09-20$0.30
2010-07-06June 17, 102010-06-21$0.30
2010-04-05March 11, 102010-03-15$0.30
2010-01-04December 17, 092009-12-21$0.30
2009-10-05September 17, 092009-09-21$0.30
2009-07-06June 11, 092009-06-15$0.30
2009-04-06March 12, 092009-03-16$0.30
2009-01-05December 11, 082008-12-15$0.28
2008-10-06September 11, 082008-09-15$0.28
2008-07-08June 12, 082008-06-16$0.28
2008-04-07March 13, 082008-03-17$0.28
2008-01-07December 13, 072007-12-17$0.28
2007-10-01September 13, 072007-09-17$0.28
2007-07-02June 14, 072007-06-18$0.28
2007-04-02March 15, 072007-03-19$0.28
2007-01-01December 14, 062006-12-18$0.28
2006-10-02September 14, 062006-09-18$0.28
2006-07-03June 15, 062006-06-19$0.28
2006-04-03March 16, 062006-03-20$0.28
2006-01-02December 15, 052005-12-19$0.28
2005-10-03September 15, 052005-09-19$0.28
2005-07-04June 16, 052005-06-20$0.28
2005-04-04March 17, 052005-03-21$0.28
2005-01-03December 16, 042004-12-20$0.28
2004-10-04September 16, 042004-09-20$0.28
2004-07-05June 17, 042004-06-21$0.28
2004-04-05March 11, 042004-03-15$0.28
2004-01-05December 11, 032003-12-15$0.28
2003-10-06September 11, 032003-09-15$0.28
2003-07-07June 12, 032003-06-16$0.28
2003-04-07March 13, 032003-03-17$0.25
2003-01-06December 12, 022002-12-16$0.25
2002-10-07September 12, 022002-09-16$0.25
2002-07-01June 13, 022002-06-17$0.25
2002-04-01March 14, 022002-03-18$0.25
2002-01-07December 13, 012001-12-17$0.25
2001-10-01September 18, 012001-09-17$0.25
2001-07-02June 14, 012001-06-18$0.25
2001-04-02March 15, 012001-03-19$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Citizens BancShares, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much First Citizens BancShares, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has First Citizens BancShares, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for First Citizens BancShares, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is First Citizens BancShares, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing First Citizens BancShares, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can First Citizens BancShares, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

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Should I consider First Citizens BancShares, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include First Citizens BancShares, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.