Citizens Financial Group (CFG) Dividend History & Yield
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and currently yields 2.86%. The most recent dividend was $0.4600/share on May 14, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
2.86%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.80
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
42.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
2
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
2.38%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
1.97%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
15.70%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
4.8%
FCF payout ratio
9.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.0x
Interest coverage
0.68x
ROIC (TTM)
13.0%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 42.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($4.72) covers dividend/share ($1.80).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 2 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 9.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -0.0x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (2.0%) exceeds EPS growth (-4.6%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Apr 30, 2026
- Payment date
- May 14, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Feb 4, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Oct 29, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 12, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4600
Ex-date Jul 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Apr 30, 2025
- Payment date
- May 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Jan 31, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 14, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Oct 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 13, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Jul 31, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Apr 30, 2024
- Payment date
- May 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Jan 30, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 14, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Oct 31, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
Ex-date Aug 1, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 16, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.4200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4200
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | $0.4600 | $0.4600 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $0.4200 | $0.4200 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Citizens Financial Group has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 2 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.7200 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.6800 | $1.7200 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $1.6800 | $1.6800 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.6200 | $1.6800 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $1.5600 | $1.6200 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $1.3600 | $1.5600 | +14.7% |
| 2019 | $0.9800 | $1.3600 | +38.8% |
| 2018 | $0.6400 | $0.9800 | +53.1% |
| 2017 | $0.4600 | $0.6400 | +39.1% |
| 2016 | $0.4000 | $0.4600 | +15.0% |
| 2015 | — | $0.4000 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Citizens Financial Group (CFG) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$767.00M
YoY change
-1.8%
5Y CAGR
+2.4%
Peak year (2013)
$1.19B
Latest annual
$755.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Citizens Financial Group (CFG)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Citizens Financial Group (CFG)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $755.00M | -1.8% | -$14.00M | ||
| 2024 | $769.00M | -4.8% | -$39.00M | ||
| 2023 | $808.00M | +3.7% | +$29.00M | ||
| 2022 | $779.00M | +16.3% | +$109.00M | ||
| 2021 | $670.00M | -0.3% | -$2.00M | ||
| 2020 | $672.00M | +8.9% | +$55.00M | ||
| 2019 | $617.00M | +31.0% | +$146.00M | ||
| 2018 | $471.00M | +46.3% | +$149.00M | ||
| 2017 | $322.00M | +33.6% | +$81.00M | ||
| 2016 | $241.00M | +12.6% | +$27.00M | ||
| 2015 | $214.00M | -73.4% | -$592.00M | ||
| 2014 | $806.00M | -32.0% | -$379.00M | ||
| 2013 | $1.19B | +690.0% | +$1.03B | ||
| 2012 | $150.00M | — | +$150.00M | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | — |
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $755.00M (2025) – edged down 1.8% year-over-year.
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +2.4%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid plunged from $1.19B in 2013 to $755.00M in 2025, a 36.3% drawdown.
2013 marks the peak dividends paid at $1.19B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 2011.
Within Financial Services, Citizens Financial Group (CFG) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
Citizens Financial Group Dividends Paid 2025: $755.00M
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid in 2025 was $755.00M, edged down 1.8% below 2024.
Citizens Financial Group Dividends Paid 2024: $769.00M
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid in 2024 was $769.00M, edged down 4.8% below 2023.
Citizens Financial Group Dividends Paid 2023: $808.00M
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid in 2023 was $808.00M, edged up 3.7% from 2022.
Citizens Financial Group Dividends Paid 2022: $779.00M
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid in 2022 was $779.00M, grew 16.3% from 2021.
Citizens Financial Group Dividends Paid 2021: $670.00M
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid in 2021 was $670.00M.
See more financial history for Citizens Financial Group (CFG).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Citizens Financial Group, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Citizens Financial Group pay dividends?
Yes, Citizens Financial Group (CFG) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.80 per share annually, yielding 2.86%.
What is Citizens Financial Group's dividend yield?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) has a current dividend yield of 2.86%.
Is Citizens Financial Group's dividend safe?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Citizens Financial Group increased its dividend?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Citizens Financial Group's dividend payout ratio?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) has a dividend payout ratio of 42.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Citizens Financial Group's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Citizens Financial Group (CFG) is $767.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Citizens Financial Group dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) dividends paid changed -1.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Citizens Financial Group dividends paid?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +2.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Citizens Financial Group dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Citizens Financial Group dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.19B in 2013.
What was Citizens Financial Group dividends paid in 2024?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) dividends paid in 2024 was $769.00M.
What was Citizens Financial Group dividends paid in 2025?
Citizens Financial Group (CFG) dividends paid in 2025 was $755.00M.
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