SFNC
Simmons First National
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: SFNC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.67%
Payout ratio: 44.2%
Simmons First National's last dividend of $0.215 per share was on Sep 15, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $0.86 per share, the stock yields 3.65%.
SFNC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Simmons First National Dividend yield
Simmons First National's dividend yield of 3.65% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.46%, Simmons First National's dividend yield is 48% higher. Historically SFNC's dividend yield has averaged at 3.9% in the last 5 years, which is above the current yield.
SFNC Dividend history
Simmons First National has a history of paying dividends since 1993. Our records of SFNC show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 1.2% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 30% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 22%.
Simmons First National Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.215 | 3.7% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.215 | 3.89% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.215 | 4.58% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.213 | 4.39% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.213 | 4.24% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.213 | 4.61% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.213 | 4.13% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.21 | 3.53% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.21 | 3.97% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.21 | 5.04% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.21 | 4.48% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.2 | 4.17% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.2 | 4.47% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.2 | 4.33% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.2 | 4.07% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.19 | 3.75% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.19 | 3.24% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.19 | 3.35% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.19 | 2.58% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.42% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.57% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.34% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.18 | 2.11% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.17 | 3.27% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.17 | 4.06% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.17 | 4.03% |
| Mar 13, 2020 | $0.17 | 3.8% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.16 | 2.47% |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.16 | 2.47% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.16 | 2.65% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.16 | 2.4% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.15 | 2.34% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.15 | 1.85% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.15 | 1.74% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.15 | 1.75% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.125 | 1.81% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.125 | 1.83% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.125 | 1.83% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.125 | 1.7% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.48% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.93% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.12 | 2.01% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.12 | 2.08% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.115 | 1.78% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.115 | 1.95% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.115 | 2.02% |
| Mar 12, 2015 | $0.115 | 2.03% |
Simmons First National dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Simmons First National's payout ratio of 44.2% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 31%, Simmons First National's payout ratio is 43% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SFNC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RF Regions Financial Corp | 3.84% | $1.1 | 42.4% |
| SFNC Simmons First National Corp | 3.67% | $0.86 | 44.2% |
| USB U.S. Bancorp. | 3.47% | $2.1 | 40.9% |
| HOMB Home Bancshares Inc | 2.93% | $0.88 | 36.1% |
| CFR Cullen Frost Bankers Inc | 2.57% | $4.06 | 37.8% |
| GSBC Great Southern Bancorp Inc | 2.11% | $1.72 | 29.7% |
| BOKF BOK Financial Corp | 1.94% | $2.52 | 22.8% |
| BANF Bancfirst Corp | 1.65% | $1.95 | 25.5% |
| UMBF Umb Financial Corp | 1.34% | $1.79 | 13.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Simmons First National pay a dividend?
Yes, Simmons First National has been paying dividends for the last 33 years.
When was SFNC's last dividend?
Simmons First National's last regular dividend was on Sep 15, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.215 per share.
How much dividend does Simmons First National pay (per share)?
SFNC's annualized dividend per share is $0.86.
What is Simmons First National's dividend yield?
Simmons First National's current dividend yield is 3.65%.
How often does Simmons First National pay dividends?
Simmons First National pays dividends quarterly.
What is Simmons First National's dividend payout ratio?
Simmons First National's dividend payout ratio is 44.2%.
Does Simmons First National pay a good dividend?
Simmons First National's dividend yield is above the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.