CFR
Cullen Frost Bankers
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: CFR
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 29, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.41%
Payout ratio: 38.1%
Cullen Frost Bankers's latest cash dividend of $1.03 per share was issued to shareholders on record before May 29, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $4.03 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 2.42%. The latest CFR dividend of $1.03 is an increase from the previous $1 payout, representing a growth of 3%.
CFR dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Cullen Frost Bankers Dividend yield
CFR has a dividend yield of 2.42% which is above the Financial Services sector and its peers average but below the industry average. But compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.4%, Cullen Frost Bankers's dividend yield is only 0.8% higher. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 2.9% of the last 5 years.
CFR Dividend history
Cullen Frost Bankers has been paying dividends for the last 33 years. Our records show that CFR has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 4.7% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock up by 34% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 22%.
Cullen Frost Bankers Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $1.03 | 2.97% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $1 | 2.89% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $1 | 3.19% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1 | 3.02% |
| May 30, 2025 | $1 | 3.03% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.95 | 2.75% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.95 | 2.66% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.95 | 3.31% |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.92 | 3.62% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.92 | 3.4% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.92 | 3.64% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.92 | 3.72% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.87 | 3.34% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.87 | 2.55% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.87 | 2.23% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.87 | 2.39% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.75 | 2.39% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.75 | 2.12% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.75 | 2.26% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.75 | 2.57% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.72 | 2.38% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.72 | 2.68% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.72 | 3.27% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.71 | 4% |
| May 28, 2020 | $0.71 | 3.71% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.71 | 3.43% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.71 | 2.99% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.71 | 3.36% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.71 | 2.92% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.67 | 2.58% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.67 | 2.6% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.67 | 2.22% |
| May 30, 2018 | $0.67 | 2.06% |
| Feb 27, 2018 | $0.57 | 2.16% |
| Nov 29, 2017 | $0.57 | 2.23% |
| Aug 29, 2017 | $0.57 | 2.66% |
| May 26, 2017 | $0.57 | 2.37% |
| Feb 24, 2017 | $0.54 | 2.33% |
| Nov 28, 2016 | $0.54 | 2.66% |
| Aug 29, 2016 | $0.54 | 2.96% |
| May 26, 2016 | $0.54 | 3.22% |
| Feb 25, 2016 | $0.53 | 4.39% |
| Nov 25, 2015 | $0.53 | 3.01% |
| Aug 27, 2015 | $0.53 | 3.27% |
| May 27, 2015 | $0.53 | 2.78% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.51 | 2.97% |
Cullen Frost Bankers dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
CFR has a payout ratio of 39.2% which is higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 32.9%, Cullen Frost Bankers's payout ratio is 19% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CFR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBSI Southside Bancshares Inc | 4.4% | $1.44 | 56.5% |
| PB Prosperity Bancshares Inc | 3.17% | $2.38 | 43.1% |
| CFR Cullen Frost Bankers Inc | 2.41% | $4.03 | 38.1% |
| FFIN First Financial Bankshares Inc | 2.23% | $0.79 | 42.7% |
| IBOC International Bancshares Corp | 1.87% | $1.43 | 21.3% |
| BOKF BOK Financial Corp | 1.73% | $2.46 | 24.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cullen Frost Bankers pay a dividend?
Yes, Cullen Frost Bankers has been paying dividends for the last 33 years.
When was CFR's last dividend?
Cullen Frost Bankers's last regular dividend was on May 29, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.03 per share.
How much dividend does Cullen Frost Bankers pay (per share)?
CFR's annualized dividend per share is $4.03.
What is Cullen Frost Bankers's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Cullen Frost Bankers is 2.42%.
How often does Cullen Frost Bankers pay dividends?
Cullen Frost Bankers pays four dividends per year.
What is Cullen Frost Bankers's dividend payout ratio?
Cullen Frost Bankers's dividend payout ratio is 39.2%.
Does Cullen Frost Bankers pay a good dividend?
Cullen Frost Bankers's dividend yield is similar to the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.