First Bank Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for First Bank (FRBA). 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)

9 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividends per share (FY)$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.15$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.08
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A1.71%1.65%1.74%1.03%1.28%1.09%1.00%0.57%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A14.27%25.46%12.89%8.29%12.26%17.11%12.51%15.82%

Dividend Payout History

36 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-21November 07, 252025-11-07$0.06
2025-08-22August 08, 252025-08-08$0.06
2025-05-23May 09, 252025-05-09$0.06
2025-02-21February 07, 252025-02-07$0.06
2024-11-22November 08, 242024-11-08$0.06
2024-08-23August 09, 242024-08-09$0.06
2024-05-24May 09, 242024-05-10$0.06
2024-02-23February 08, 242024-02-09$0.06
2023-11-24November 09, 232023-11-10$0.06
2023-08-25August 10, 232023-08-11$0.06
2023-05-26May 11, 232023-05-12$0.06
2023-02-24February 09, 232023-02-10$0.06
2022-11-25November 09, 222022-11-11$0.06
2022-08-26August 11, 222022-08-12$0.06
2022-05-27May 12, 222022-05-13$0.06
2022-02-25February 10, 222022-02-11$0.06
2021-11-19November 04, 212021-11-05$0.06
2021-08-20August 05, 212021-08-06$0.03
2021-05-21May 06, 212021-05-07$0.03
2021-02-26February 11, 212021-02-12$0.03
2020-11-20November 05, 202020-11-06$0.03
2020-08-21August 06, 202020-08-07$0.03
2020-05-22May 07, 202020-05-08$0.03
2020-02-28February 13, 202020-02-14$0.03
2019-11-22November 07, 192019-11-08$0.03
2019-08-23August 08, 192019-08-09$0.03
2019-05-24May 09, 192019-05-10$0.03
2019-02-22February 07, 192019-02-08$0.03
2018-11-23November 08, 182018-11-09$0.03
2018-08-24August 09, 182018-08-10$0.03
2018-05-25May 10, 182018-05-11$0.03
2018-02-23February 08, 182018-02-09$0.03
2017-11-24November 09, 172017-11-10$0.02
2017-08-24August 08, 172017-08-10$0.02
2017-05-30May 08, 172017-05-10$0.02
2017-02-28February 08, 172017-02-10$0.02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Bank's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much First Bank 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 Bank's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for First Bank, 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 Bank a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing First Bank'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 Bank maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing First Bank's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider First Bank dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include First Bank 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.