RF Dividend History & Analysis | 4.3% Yield

RF has a dividend yield of 4.3% and paid 1.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.30%
Payout Ratio 44.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.20%
Consistency Lifetime 93.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.83%
Payout FCF 44.7%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 81.17%
Ex-Dividend in 15 days: Buy before Mar 2, 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: 29.1%
Total Return 5y: 79.8%

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 2,592 M 7.68% 31.0%
ACA 64,779 M 6.74% 29.6%
BNP 122,937 M 9.55% 22.0%
GHI 179 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 566 M 2.84% 30.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 358 M 100% 100%
CBK 45,643 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 330 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 70,991 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 520 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield
PLBC
Plumas Bancorp
 3.48% Yield
HBT
Hbt Financial
 4.28% Yield

RF 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
2026-03-02 2026-03-02 2026-04-01 0.265 0% N/A
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.265 0% 1.06%
2025-09-02 2025-09-02 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.265 6% 0.99%
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.18%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.06%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.92%
2024-09-03 2024-09-03 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% 1.08%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.25%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.29%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.41%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.24 20% 1.3%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.15%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.94%
2022-12-07 2022-12-08 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.94%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.2 17.6% 0.93%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.79%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.78%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.76%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.17 9.7% 0.85%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.67%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.75%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.155 10.7% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.14 55.6% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.09 28.6% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.07 7.7% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.065 0% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.065 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.065 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.065 8.3% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.05 66.7% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A

RF Dividend FAQ

Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) is a diversified banking holding company organized into three operating segments: Corporate Bank, which delivers commercial lending, equipment financing, capital-markets and advisory services to middle-market firms and real-estate developers; Consumer Bank, which provides residential mortgages, home-equity products, credit cards and related deposit accounts to households; and Wealth Management, which offers credit, retirement, trust, investment-management and insurance solutions to individuals, institutions and non-profits.

What is the Dividend Yield of RF?

As of February 2026, RF`s dividend yield is 4.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.30 USD by the current share price of 29.74.

Does RF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RF paid a dividend of 1.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-02 and the payout was 0.265 USD.

How often does RF pay dividends?

RF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RF has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-02.

RF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RF for the next 4 payments are between 0.247 (-6.8%) and 0.26 (-1.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will RF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.265 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Regions Financial (RF) is 2026-03-02.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Regions Financial (RF) is 2026-03-02.

What is the Dividend Growth of RF?

RF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.2% per year.
Strong growth: RF's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RF?

RF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.83%. If you bought RF's shares at 16.54 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.83% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RF?

RF Payout Consistency is 93.4%. 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: Regions Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RF have a good Dividend Yield?

RF`s 4.30% 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 RF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RF is 44.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of RF?

RF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 81.17%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RF's Outstanding Shares?

Regions Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.78% 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 RF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2004 with a ratio of 12346:10000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.23 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 68,014,000
1986 71,580,000 +5.24%
1987 71,800,000 +0.31%
1988 72,664,000 +1.2%
1989 72,604,000 -0.08%
1990 70,000,000 -3.59%
1991 71,034,000 +1.48%
1992 72,000,000 +1.36%
1993 73,333,000 +1.85%
1994 85,000,000 +15.91%
1995 91,667,000 +7.84%
1996 123,415,000 +34.63%
1997 137,500,000 +11.41%
1998 223,043,000 +62.21%
1999 222,034,000 -0.45%
2000 220,424,000 -0.73%
2001 227,657,000 +3.28%
2002 221,604,000 -2.66%
2003 222,528,000 +0.42%
2004 465,122,000 +109.02%
2005 456,442,000 -1.87%
2006 726,921,000 +59.26%
2007 712,743,000 -1.95%
2008 693,000,000 -2.77%
2009 1,191,000,000 +71.86%
2010 1,259,000,000 +5.71%
2011 968,000,000 -23.11%
2012 1,423,000,000 +47%
2013 1,395,000,000 -1.97%
2014 1,377,000,000 -1.29%
2015 1,308,000,000 -5.01%
2016 1,234,000,000 -5.66%
2017 1,164,000,000 -5.67%
2018 1,043,000,000 -10.4%
2019 968,000,000 -7.19%
2020 965,000,000 -0.31%
2021 958,000,000 -0.73%
2022 941,000,000 -1.77%
2023 931,000,000 -1.06%
2024 915,000,000 -1.72%
2025 880,000,000 -3.83%

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