SFNC Simmons First National dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Simmons First National's last dividend of $0.21 per share was on Dec 13, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $0.84 per share, the stock yields 3.73%.
Key dates
- SFNC last dividend date: Dec 13, 2024
SFNC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
Simmons First National's dividend yield of 3.73% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.77%, Simmons First National's dividend yield is 35% higher. Historically SFNC's dividend yield has averaged at 3.6% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
Dividend history
Simmons First National has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of SFNC show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 5% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 14% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 8%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 81.6% is above the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 44.2%, Simmons First National's payout ratio is 85% 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 | 4.12% | $0.98 | 55.4% |
| USB Us Bancorp | 4.11% | $1.97 | 60.4% |
| SFNC Simmons First National Corp | 3.73% | $0.84 | 81.6% |
| CFR Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc | 2.81% | $3.74 | 46.4% |
| HOMB Home Bancshares Inc | 2.67% | $0.75 | 38.7% |
| GSBC Great Southern Bancorp Inc | 2.63% | $1.6 | 31.2% |
| BOKF Bok Financial Corp | 2.02% | $2.22 | 30.5% |
| BANF Bancfirst Corp | 1.47% | $1.75 | 27.7% |
| UMBF Umb Financial Corp | 1.37% | $1.57 | 19.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Simmons First National pay a dividend?
Yes, Simmons First National has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was SFNC's last dividend?
Simmons First National's last regular dividend was on Dec 13, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.21 per share.
How much dividend does Simmons First National pay (per share)?
SFNC's annualized dividend per share is $0.84.
What is Simmons First National's dividend yield?
Simmons First National's current dividend yield is 3.73%.
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 81.6%.
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. Data from 
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