FBP Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

FBP has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 0.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.55%
Payout Ratio 28.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 23.45%
Consistency Lifetime 59.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.25%
Payout FCF 26.4%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 71.76%
Ex-Dividend in 21 days: Buy before Feb 26, 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: 17%
Total Return 5y: 179.1%

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 2,572 M 7.68% 32.2%
BNP 120,848 M 9.55% 24.0%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.9%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 31.3%
ACA 66,277 M 6.74% 16.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,364 M 80.3% 45.6%
DBK 75,418 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 M 44.8% 100%
FCNCA 25,362 M 43.4% 97.6%

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

FBP 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
2026-02-26 2026-02-26 2026-03-13 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 2025-12-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.9%
2025-08-28 2025-08-28 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.8%
2025-05-29 2025-05-29 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.89%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-07 Quarterly 0.18 12.5% 0.89%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.76%
2024-08-29 2024-08-29 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.75%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.16 0% 0.91%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% 0.97%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-08 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.94%
2023-08-23 2023-08-24 2023-09-08 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.04%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.14 0% 1.21%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% 0.98%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.79%
2022-08-24 2022-08-25 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.8%
2022-05-24 2022-05-25 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.12 20% 0.88%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-11 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.76%
2021-11-24 2021-11-26 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.1 42.9% 0.69%
2021-08-25 2021-08-26 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.55%
2021-05-25 2021-05-26 2021-06-11 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.55%
2021-02-25 2021-02-26 2021-03-12 Quarterly 0.07 40% 0.63%
2020-11-25 2020-11-27 2020-12-11 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-08-26 2020-08-27 2020-09-11 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-05-27 2020-05-28 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2020-02-27 2020-02-28 2020-03-13 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-13 Quarterly 0.05 66.7% N/A
2019-08-28 2019-08-29 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-05-29 2019-05-30 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-02-27 2019-02-28 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Other 0.03 -57.1% N/A
2009-06-11 2009-06-15 2009-06-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2009-03-11 2009-03-15 2009-03-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2008-12-11 2008-12-15 2008-12-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2008-09-11 2008-09-15 2008-09-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2008-06-11 2008-06-15 2008-06-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2008-03-12 2008-03-15 2008-03-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2007-12-12 2007-12-15 2007-12-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2007-09-12 2007-09-15 2007-09-28 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2007-06-13 2007-06-15 2007-06-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2007-03-13 2007-03-15 2007-03-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2006-12-13 2006-12-15 2006-12-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2006-09-13 2006-09-15 2006-09-29 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2006-06-13 2006-06-15 2006-06-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2006-03-22 2006-03-24 2006-03-31 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2005-12-13 2005-12-15 2005-12-30 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2005-09-13 2005-09-15 2005-09-30 Quarterly 0.07 -50% N/A
2005-06-13 2005-06-15 2005-06-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2005-03-11 2005-03-15 2005-03-31 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% N/A
2004-12-13 2004-12-15 2004-12-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2004-09-13 2004-09-15 2004-09-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

FBP Dividend FAQ

First Bancorp (NYSE:FBP) is the holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, delivering a full suite of banking products to both consumer and commercial clients across six operating segments: Mortgage Banking; Consumer (Retail) Banking; Commercial & Corporate Banking; Treasury & Investments; United States Operations; and Virgin Islands Operations. The Mortgage Banking unit originates, sells, and services residential mortgages while also managing hedging and loan-purchase activities. Consumer Banking offers auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, and deposit accounts, whereas Commercial & Corporate Banking focuses on commercial real-estate, construction financing, and cash-management services. Treasury & Investments runs the fund-management business, and the U.S. and Virgin Islands segments extend checking, savings, CD, and loan products to those markets, complemented by ancillary insurance agency services.

What is the Dividend Yield of FBP?

As of February 2026, FBP`s dividend yield is 3.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.92 USD by the current share price of 22.83.

Does FBP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FBP paid a dividend of 0.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-26 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does FBP pay dividends?

FBP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FBP has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-26.

FBP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FBP for the next 4 payments are between 0.08 (-60.0%) and 0.129 (-35.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will FBP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for First Bancorp (FBP) is 2026-02-26.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FBP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for First Bancorp (FBP) is 2026-02-26.

What is the Dividend Growth of FBP?

FBP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 23.5% per year.
Strong growth: FBP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FBP?

FBP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.3%. If you bought FBP's shares at 8.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FBP?

FBP Payout Consistency is 59.6%. 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 unstable: First Bancorp has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FBP have a good Dividend Yield?

FBP`s 3.55% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FBP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FBP is 28.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of FBP?

FBP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FBP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FBP's Outstanding Shares?

First Bancorp's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.86% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has FBP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 7, 2011 with a ratio of 1:15.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1988 5,706,000
1989 5,706,000
1990 5,706,000
1991 5,706,000
1992 5,706,000
1993 3,940,000 -30.95%
1994 6,015,000 +52.66%
1995 6,212,000 +3.28%
1996 6,048,000 -2.64%
1997 5,971,000 -1.27%
1998 5,917,000 -0.9%
1999 5,714,000 -3.43%
2000 5,964,000 +4.38%
2001 6,872,000 +15.22%
2002 5,327,000 -22.48%
2003 6,814,000 +27.91%
2004 5,362,000 -21.31%
2005 10,775,800 +100.97%
2006 5,517,000 -48.8%
2007 5,431,000 -1.56%
2008 6,167,000 +13.55%
2009 6,167,000
2010 11,432,300 +85.38%
2011 21,303,000 +86.34%
2012 206,220,000 +868.03%
2013 207,235,000 +0.49%
2014 212,037,200 +2.32%
2015 214,092,000 +0.97%
2016 217,396,000 +1.54%
2017 216,069,000 -0.61%
2018 216,952,000 +0.41%
2019 217,379,000 +0.2%
2020 218,071,000 +0.32%
2021 204,705,000 -6.13%
2022 184,847,000 -9.7%
2023 171,351,000 -7.3%
2024 165,543,000 -3.39%
2025 158,365,500 -4.34%

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: 2026-01-30 14:19