CFR Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

CFR has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 4.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.07%
Payout Ratio 39.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.66%
Consistency Lifetime 81.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.84%
Payout FCF 216.4%
Streak Years 33
Dividend Rating 68.29%
Ex-Dividend in 18 days: Buy before Feb 27, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 7.2%
Total Return 5y: 73.1%

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 2,560 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 120,308 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,786 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,157 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 75,081 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 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

CFR 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
2026-02-27 2026-02-27 2026-03-13 Quarterly 1 0% N/A
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-15 Quarterly 1 0% 0.81%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 1 0% 0.77%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 1 5.3% 0.78%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.7%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.67%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.95 3.3% 0.85%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.92 0% 0.91%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.92 0% 0.85%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.92 0% 0.94%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.92 5.7% 0.96%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.83%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.66%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.87 0% 0.6%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.87 16% 0.66%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.61%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.56%
2021-11-29 2021-11-30 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.57%
2021-08-30 2021-08-31 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.75 4.2% 0.65%
2021-05-27 2021-05-28 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.6%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.72 0% 0.66%
2020-11-27 2020-11-30 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.72 1.4% N/A
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2020-05-28 2020-05-29 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.71 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.71 6% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.67 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.67 17.5% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-11-29 2017-11-30 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-08-29 2017-08-31 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2017-05-26 2017-05-31 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.57 5.6% N/A
2017-02-24 2017-02-28 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2016-11-28 2016-11-30 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2016-08-29 2016-08-31 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2016-05-26 2016-05-31 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.54 1.9% N/A
2016-02-25 2016-02-29 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-30 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2015-08-27 2015-08-31 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.53 0% N/A
2015-05-27 2015-05-29 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.53 3.9% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.51 0% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.51 2% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A

CFR Dividend FAQ

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE:CFR) is the holding company for Frost Bank, a Texas-based institution that delivers a full suite of commercial and consumer banking services. Its commercial portfolio includes financing for industrial and commercial real-estate projects, equipment, inventory, accounts-receivable, and acquisitions, plus treasury-management solutions. On the consumer side, the bank offers checking and savings accounts, a network of ATMs, overdraft protection, mortgage and home-equity products, as well as brokerage and safe-deposit services.

What is the Dividend Yield of CFR?

As of February 2026, CFR`s dividend yield is 3.07%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.95 USD by the current share price of 146.69.

Does CFR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CFR paid a dividend of 4.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-27 and the payout was 1 USD.

How often does CFR pay dividends?

CFR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CFR has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-27.

CFR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CFR for the next 4 payments are between 1.001 (+0.1%) and 1.029 (+2.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CFR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-27. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) is 2026-02-27.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CFR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) is 2026-02-27.

What is the Dividend Growth of CFR?

CFR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.66% per year.
Strong growth: CFR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CFR?

CFR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.84%. If you bought CFR's shares at 84.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.84% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CFR?

CFR Payout Consistency is 81.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Cullen/Frost Bankers has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CFR have a good Dividend Yield?

CFR`s 3.07% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CFR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CFR is 39.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CFR?

CFR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.29%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CFR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CFR's Outstanding Shares?

Cullen/Frost Bankers'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 CFR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 23, 1999 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
2011 61,000,000
2012 62,000,000 +1.64%
2013 61,000,000 -1.61%
2014 63,000,000 +3.28%
2015 63,000,000
2016 63,000,000
2017 65,000,000 +3.17%
2018 65,000,000
2019 63,000,000 -3.08%
2020 63,000,000
2021 64,000,000 +1.59%
2022 65,000,000 +1.56%
2023 64,000,000 -1.54%
2024 64,000,000
2025 64,000,000

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: 2026-02-08 02:18