FBP
First Bancorp
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: FBP
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 28, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.9%
Payout ratio: 33.6%
First Bancorp's last dividend was on May 28, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.2 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.76 per share, the stock yields 2.9%.
FBP dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
First Bancorp Dividend yield
FBP has a dividend yield of 2.9% which is higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.57%, First Bancorp's dividend yield is 13% higher. The current dividend yield is lower than the historical average of 3.2% of the last 5 years.
FBP Dividend history
First Bancorp has a long dividend history, including the last eight consecutive years with dividend payouts. FBP has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 12% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 13%.
First Bancorp Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | $0.2 | 3.17% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.2 | 3.33% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.18 | 3.64% |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $0.18 | 3.16% |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.18 | 3.39% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.18 | 3.4% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.16 | 3.09% |
| Aug 29, 2024 | $0.16 | 2.93% |
| May 30, 2024 | $0.16 | 3.41% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | $0.16 | 3.51% |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.14 | 3.73% |
| Aug 23, 2023 | $0.14 | 3.96% |
| May 23, 2023 | $0.14 | 4.47% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | $0.14 | 3.49% |
| Nov 23, 2022 | $0.12 | 3.02% |
| Aug 24, 2022 | $0.12 | 2.94% |
| May 24, 2022 | $0.12 | 2.83% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | $0.1 | 2.48% |
| Nov 24, 2021 | $0.1 | 2.11% |
| Aug 25, 2021 | $0.07 | 2.04% |
| May 25, 2021 | $0.07 | 1.94% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.07 | 2.06% |
| Nov 25, 2020 | $0.05 | 2.39% |
| Aug 26, 2020 | $0.05 | 3.5% |
| May 27, 2020 | $0.05 | 3.02% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.05 | 1.97% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.05 | 1.34% |
| Aug 28, 2019 | $0.03 | 1.28% |
| May 29, 2019 | $0.03 | 0.88% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | $0.03 | 0.53% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.03 | 0.33% |
First Bancorp dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
FBP has a payout ratio of 33.6% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. But in comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 34%, First Bancorp's payout ratio is only 1.2% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FBP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWBI Northwest Bancshares Inc | 5.38% | $0.8 | 84.2% |
| FBP First Bancorp | 2.9% | $0.76 | 33.6% |
| OFG Ofg Bancorp | 2.6% | $1.25 | 25.8% |
| BPOP Popular Inc | 1.82% | $3 | 22.1% |
| FCNCA First Citizens Bancshares Inc | 0.39% | $8.25 | 4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does First Bancorp pay a dividend?
Yes, First Bancorp has been paying dividends for the last eight years.
When was FBP's last dividend?
First Bancorp's last regular dividend was on May 28, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.2 per share.
How much dividend does First Bancorp pay (per share)?
FBP's annualized dividend per share is $0.76.
What is First Bancorp's dividend yield?
Currently First Bancorp's dividend yield is 2.9%.
How often does First Bancorp pay dividends?
First Bancorp pays four dividends per year.
What is First Bancorp's dividend payout ratio?
First Bancorp's dividend payout ratio is 33.6%.
Does First Bancorp pay a good dividend?
First Bancorp's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.