CFG
Citizens Financial Group
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: CFG
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 30, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.54%
Payout ratio: 42.2%
Citizens Financial Group's last cash dividend of $0.46 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Apr 30, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $1.8 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 2.54%.
CFG dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Citizens Financial Group Dividend yield
Citizens Financial Group's dividend yield of 2.54% is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Financial Services sector average of 2.55%, Citizens Financial Group's dividend yield is only 0.4% lower. Historically CFG's dividend yield has averaged at 4.1% in the last 5 years, which is more than the current one.
CFG Dividend history
Citizens Financial Group has been paying dividends for the last 12 years. According to our records CFG has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 7% for the last twelve months. However with the stock price up by 49% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 28%.
Citizens Financial Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.46 | 2.77% |
| Feb 4, 2026 | $0.46 | 2.64% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $0.46 | 3.41% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.42 | 3.52% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.42 | 4.55% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.42 | 3.53% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $0.42 | 3.93% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.42 | 3.94% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.42 | 4.93% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.42 | 4.9% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.42 | 7.17% |
| Aug 1, 2023 | $0.42 | 5.4% |
| May 2, 2023 | $0.42 | 6.24% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | $0.42 | 3.9% |
| Nov 1, 2022 | $0.42 | 4.01% |
| Aug 1, 2022 | $0.42 | 4.23% |
| May 2, 2022 | $0.39 | 3.96% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $0.39 | 3.02% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.39 | 3.26% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.39 | 3.64% |
| Apr 28, 2021 | $0.39 | 3.38% |
| Feb 2, 2021 | $0.39 | 4.1% |
| Oct 27, 2020 | $0.39 | 5.85% |
| Jul 28, 2020 | $0.39 | 6.33% |
| Apr 28, 2020 | $0.39 | 6.73% |
| Jan 28, 2020 | $0.39 | 3.76% |
| Oct 29, 2019 | $0.36 | 3.81% |
| Jul 30, 2019 | $0.36 | 3.37% |
| Apr 30, 2019 | $0.32 | 3.26% |
| Jan 30, 2019 | $0.32 | 3.12% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | $0.27 | 2.7% |
| Jul 31, 2018 | $0.27 | 2.24% |
| May 1, 2018 | $0.22 | 1.95% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | $0.22 | 1.57% |
| Oct 31, 2017 | $0.18 | 1.68% |
| Jul 31, 2017 | $0.18 | 1.65% |
| May 1, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.4% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.38% |
| Oct 31, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.75% |
| Aug 1, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.98% |
| May 2, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.82% |
| Feb 2, 2016 | $0.1 | 1.98% |
| Nov 3, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.64% |
| Jul 30, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.51% |
| May 1, 2015 | $0.1 | 1.15% |
| Feb 3, 2015 | $0.1 | 0.82% |
Citizens Financial Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Citizens Financial Group's payout ratio of 42.2% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 33.9%, Citizens Financial Group's payout ratio is 24% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CFG dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PB Prosperity Bancshares Inc | 3.36% | $2.38 | 43.1% |
| CFG Citizens Financial Group Inc | 2.54% | $1.8 | 42.2% |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 2.31% | $1.44 | 29.6% |
| IBOC International Bancshares Corp | 1.88% | $1.43 | 21.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Citizens Financial Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Citizens Financial Group has been paying dividends for the last 12 years.
When was CFG's last dividend?
Citizens Financial Group's last regular dividend was on Apr 30, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.46 per share.
How much dividend does Citizens Financial Group pay (per share)?
CFG's annualized dividend per share is $1.8.
What is Citizens Financial Group's dividend yield?
Currently Citizens Financial Group's dividend yield is 2.54%.
How often does Citizens Financial Group pay dividends?
Citizens Financial Group pays dividends quarterly.
What is Citizens Financial Group's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Citizens Financial Group is 42.2%.
Does Citizens Financial Group pay a good dividend?
Citizens Financial Group's dividend yield is in line with the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.