SFNC Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield

SFNC has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 0.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.37%
Payout Ratio 50.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.30%
Consistency Lifetime 91.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.91%
Payout FCF 29.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 66.86%

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: 0.2%
Total Return 5y: 0%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VLK 2,566 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 123,074 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 572 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,927 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 365 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,259 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 70,614 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 542 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

NECB
Northeast Community
 4.59% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
SPFI
South Plains Financial
 2.10% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield

SFNC 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
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.213 0% 1.09%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% 1.05%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.213 0% 1.14%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.213 1.4% 1.05%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.89%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% 1.02%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% 1.3%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.21 5% 1.13%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.05%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.15%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.08%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% 0.95%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.93%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.83%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-05 Quarterly 0.19 0% 0.86%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-04 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% 0.66%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.61%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-04 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.64%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-06 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.6%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-05 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 0.55%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-05 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-06 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2020-01-06 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-10-04 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-06-14 2019-06-17 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.16 6.7% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-05 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-05 Quarterly 0.15 -40% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A

SFNC Dividend FAQ

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) is the holding company for Simmons Bank, a full-service regional bank offering a wide range of products-including checking, savings, time deposits, corporate deposits, consumer and commercial loans, agricultural finance, SBA lending, trust services, credit cards, investment and treasury solutions, as well as insurance and ATM services. Its footprint spans Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, and the firm traces its origins to 1903 with headquarters in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

What is the Dividend Yield of SFNC?

As of February 2026, SFNC`s dividend yield is 4.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.85 USD by the current share price of 21.81.

Does SFNC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SFNC paid a dividend of 0.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.213 USD.

How often does SFNC pay dividends?

SFNC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SFNC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

SFNC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SFNC for the next 4 payments are between 0.191 (-10.3%) and 0.224 (+5.2%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SFNC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.213 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Simmons First National (SFNC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SFNC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Simmons First National (SFNC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SFNC?

SFNC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.30% per year.
Strong growth: SFNC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SFNC?

SFNC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.91%. If you bought SFNC's shares at 21.81 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.91% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SFNC?

SFNC Payout Consistency is 91.4%. 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: Simmons First National has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SFNC have a good Dividend Yield?

SFNC`s 4.37% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SFNC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SFNC is 50.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SFNC?

SFNC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SFNC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SFNC's Outstanding Shares?

Simmons First National's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has SFNC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 9, 2018 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 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
1988 16,688,500
1989 16,774,500 +0.52%
1990 16,461,500 -1.87%
1991 16,984,000 +3.17%
1992 17,242,000 +1.52%
1993 21,328,500 +23.7%
1994 22,102,500 +3.63%
1995 22,810,500 +3.2%
1996 24,098,000 +5.64%
1997 27,695,000 +14.93%
1998 29,564,000 +6.75%
1999 29,379,500 -0.62%
2000 29,448,000 +0.23%
2001 28,631,500 -2.77%
2002 28,805,500 +0.61%
2003 29,042,500 +0.82%
2004 29,498,000 +1.57%
2005 29,292,000 -0.7%
2006 29,076,000 -0.74%
2007 28,234,500 -2.89%
2008 28,198,000 -0.13%
2009 31,555,000 +11.91%
2010 34,593,000 +9.63%
2011 34,533,000 -0.17%
2012 33,817,800 -2.07%
2013 32,421,000 -4.13%
2014 36,063,300 +11.23%
2015 60,602,400 +68.04%
2016 63,185,400 +4.26%
2017 87,036,000 +37.75%
2018 92,897,000 +6.73%
2019 108,473,000 +16.77%
2020 108,888,000 +0.38%
2021 114,788,000 +5.42%
2022 127,506,000 +11.08%
2023 125,826,000 -1.32%
2024 126,232,000 +0.32%
2025 145,210,200 +15.03%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21