CINF Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

CINF has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 3.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.27%
Payout Ratio 76.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.40%
Consistency Lifetime 96.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.49%
Payout FCF 18.4%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 69.32%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 28.1%
Total Return 5y: 122.9%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ORI 9,693 M 8.74% 27.7%
COFA 2,766 M 8.70% 25.5%
ACIC 547 M 6.59% 15.4%
FNF 14,758 M 4.86% 9.01%
DGICA 689 M 5.16% 6.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
FNF 14,758 M 39.4% 33.9%
FIHL 1,997 M 25.0% 100%
ACIC 547 M 20.1% 74.1%
IGIC 1,080 M 31.9% 89.6%
AGO 4,038 M 11.5% 99.3%

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CINF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.52%
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.56%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.6%
2025-03-24 2025-03-24 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.87 7.4% 0.6%
2024-12-19 2024-12-19 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.57%
2024-09-17 2024-09-17 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.59%
2024-06-18 2024-06-18 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.81 0% 0.72%
2024-03-18 2024-03-19 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.81 8% 0.68%
2023-12-18 2023-12-19 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.73%
2023-09-15 2023-09-18 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.7%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.76%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.75 8.7% 0.71%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.66%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.69%
2022-06-16 2022-06-17 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.69 0% 0.6%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.69 9.5% 0.53%
2021-12-15 2021-12-16 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.54%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.54%
2021-06-16 2021-06-17 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.53%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.63 5% 0.59%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-06-16 2020-06-17 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2020-03-17 2020-03-18 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.6 7.1% N/A
2019-12-18 2019-12-19 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2019-09-17 2019-09-18 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2019-06-18 2019-06-19 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2019-03-19 2019-03-20 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.56 5.7% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2018-09-18 2018-09-19 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2018-06-19 2018-06-20 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2018-03-20 2018-03-21 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.53 6% N/A
2017-12-19 2017-12-20 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Other 0.5 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-06-19 2017-06-21 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-03-20 2017-03-22 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.5 4.2% N/A
2016-12-19 2016-12-21 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2016-09-19 2016-09-21 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2016-06-20 2016-06-22 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2016-03-21 2016-03-23 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.48 4.3% N/A
2015-12-14 2015-12-16 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2015-12-01 2015-12-03 2015-12-15 Other 0.46 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2015-06-15 2015-06-17 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% N/A
2015-03-16 2015-03-18 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% N/A
2014-12-15 2014-12-17 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2014-09-15 2014-09-17 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2014-06-16 2014-06-18 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2014-03-17 2014-03-19 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A

CINF Dividend FAQ

Cincinnati Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:CINF) is a U.S.-based property-casualty insurer that operates through five distinct segments: Commercial Lines (covering commercial property, casualty, auto, workers’ comp, bonds and liability products), Personal Lines (auto, homeowners, umbrella, inland marine and watercraft), Excess & Surplus Lines (high-limit commercial liability and property coverages), Life Insurance (term, universal, whole life, worksite policies and annuities), and Investments (fixed-income, preferred equity and common equity holdings). The firm also provides commercial leasing, financing, and brokerage services from its headquarters in Fairfield, Ohio.

What is the Dividend Yield of CINF?

As of February 2026, CINF`s dividend yield is 2.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.48 USD by the current share price of 172.65.

Does CINF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CINF paid a dividend of 3.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.87 USD.

How often does CINF pay dividends?

CINF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CINF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

CINF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CINF for the next 4 payments are between 0.711 (-18.3%) and 0.774 (-11.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CINF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.87 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cincinnati Financial (CINF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CINF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cincinnati Financial (CINF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CINF?

CINF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.40% per year.
Strong growth: CINF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CINF?

CINF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.49%. If you bought CINF's shares at 77.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.49% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CINF?

CINF Payout Consistency is 96.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Cincinnati Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CINF have a good Dividend Yield?

CINF`s 2.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CINF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CINF is 76.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of CINF?

CINF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CINF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CINF's Outstanding Shares?

Cincinnati Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 0.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CINF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 4, 2005 with a ratio of 105:100.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.05 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 164,505,000
1986 171,023,900 +3.96%
1987 168,265,400 -1.61%
1988 171,637,000 +2%
1989 171,025,000 -0.36%
1990 169,798,000 -0.72%
1991 174,218,100 +2.6%
1992 180,219,000 +3.44%
1993 136,210,800 -24.42%
1994 188,469,900 +38.37%
1995 182,058,400 -3.4%
1996 185,568,800 +1.93%
1997 182,166,300 -1.83%
1998 182,482,300 +0.17%
1999 177,976,600 -2.47%
2000 177,901,900 -0.04%
2001 178,605,000 +0.4%
2002 178,566,800 -0.02%
2003 176,400,000 -1.21%
2004 175,000,000 -0.79%
2005 174,626,900 -0.21%
2006 175,260,100 +0.36%
2007 172,399,500 -1.63%
2008 164,242,200 -4.73%
2009 162,901,400 -0.82%
2010 163,175,700 +0.17%
2011 162,679,300 -0.3%
2012 164,160,000 +0.91%
2013 165,748,000 +0.97%
2014 165,300,000 -0.27%
2015 165,700,000 +0.24%
2016 166,500,000 +0.48%
2017 165,600,000 -0.54%
2018 162,800,000 -1.69%
2019 165,300,000 +1.54%
2020 162,100,000 -1.94%
2021 162,500,000 +0.25%
2022 158,200,000 -2.65%
2023 157,800,000 -0.25%
2024 157,700,000 -0.06%
2025 157,800,000 +0.06%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:39