Capital One Financial (COF) Dividend History & Yield
Capital One Financial (COF) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and currently yields 1.92%. The most recent dividend was $0.8000/share on Mar 2, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.92%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.60
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
126.3%
Consecutive Growth Years
2
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
8.33%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
21.06%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
5.65%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
23.0%
FCF payout ratio
1.9%
Net debt / EBITDA
-3.4x
Interest coverage
0.20x
ROIC (TTM)
10.8%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 126.3%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($48.34) covers dividend/share ($3.60).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
2 dividend cut(s) 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 1.9%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -3.4x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (21.1%) exceeds EPS growth (-15.7%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 19, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 1, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8000
Ex-date Feb 19, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8000
Ex-date Nov 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8000
Ex-date Aug 15, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 2, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date May 23, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 5, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date Feb 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 3, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date Nov 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 22, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date Aug 12, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date May 10, 2024
- Payment date
- May 24, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date Feb 9, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 23, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date Nov 10, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 24, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
Ex-date Aug 4, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 18, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| May 23, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| May 10, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | $0.6000 | $0.6000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Capital One Financial 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 | $2.6000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $2.4000 | $2.6000 | +8.3% |
| 2024 | $2.4000 | $2.4000 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $2.4000 | $2.4000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $2.6000 | $2.4000 | -7.7% |
| 2021 | $1.0000 | $2.6000 | +160.0% |
| 2020 | $1.6000 | $1.0000 | -37.5% |
| 2019 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1.5000 | $1.6000 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | $1.2000 | $1.5000 | +25.0% |
| 2014 | $0.9500 | $1.2000 | +26.3% |
| 2013 | $0.2000 | $0.9500 | +375.0% |
| 2012 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $0.5250 | $0.2000 | -61.9% |
| 2009 | $1.5000 | $0.5250 | -65.0% |
| 2008 | $0.1067 | $1.5000 | +1306.2% |
| 2007 | $0.1067 | $0.1067 | -0.0% |
| 2006 | $0.1067 | $0.1067 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | $0.1120 | $0.1067 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | $0.1080 | $0.1120 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | $0.1080 | $0.1080 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | $0.1067 | $0.1080 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | $0.1067 | $0.1067 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | $0.1080 | $0.1067 | -1.2% |
| 1999 | $0.1067 | $0.1080 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | $0.1067 | $0.1067 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $0.1067 | $0.1067 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | — | $0.1067 | — |
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 Capital One Financial (COF) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$2.28B
YoY change
+89.7%
5Y CAGR
+30.9%
Peak year (2025)
$1.77B
Latest annual
$1.77B
Cash dividends paid over time for Capital One Financial (COF)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Capital One Financial (COF)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.77B | +89.7% | +$836.00M | ||
| 2024 | $932.00M | +0.1% | +$1.00M | ||
| 2023 | $931.00M | -2.0% | -$19.00M | ||
| 2022 | $950.00M | -17.2% | -$198.00M | ||
| 2021 | $1.15B | +149.6% | +$688.00M | ||
| 2020 | $460.00M | -38.9% | -$293.00M | ||
| 2019 | $753.00M | -2.6% | -$20.00M | ||
| 2018 | $773.00M | -0.9% | -$7.00M | ||
| 2017 | $780.00M | -3.9% | -$32.00M | ||
| 2016 | $812.00M | -0.5% | -$4.00M | ||
| 2015 | $816.00M | +20.2% | +$137.00M | ||
| 2014 | $679.00M | +22.3% | +$124.00M | ||
| 2013 | $555.00M | +400.0% | +$444.00M | ||
| 2012 | $111.00M | +22.0% | +$20.00M | ||
| 2011 | $91.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $91.00M | -57.4% | -$122.67M | ||
| 2009 | $213.67M | -62.4% | -$354.59M | ||
| 2008 | $568.25M | +1251.2% | +$526.20M | ||
| 2007 | $42.05M | +30.1% | +$9.73M | ||
| 2006 | $32.32M | +17.5% | +$4.82M | ||
| 2005 | $27.50M | +7.4% | +$1.89M | ||
| 2004 | $25.62M | +5.5% | +$1.34M | ||
| 2003 | $24.28M | +3.5% | +$825,000 | ||
| 2002 | $23.46M | +5.1% | +$1.15M | ||
| 2001 | $22.31M | +7.1% | +$1.49M | ||
| 2000 | $20.82M | +0.6% | +$124,000 | ||
| 1999 | $20.70M | +1.0% | +$200,000 | ||
| 1998 | $20.50M | -0.5% | -$100,000 | ||
| 1997 | $20.60M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $20.60M | +29.6% | +$4.70M | ||
| 1995 | $15.90M | — | +$15.90M | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Capital One Financial (COF) reported dividends paid of $1.77B – surged 89.7% year-over-year.
Capital One Financial dividends paid has grown for 2 consecutive years, with a +30.9% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $1.77B (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1994.
Within Financial Services, Capital One Financial (COF) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
Capital One Financial Dividends Paid 2025: $1.77B
Capital One Financial dividends paid in 2025 was $1.77B, surged 89.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Capital One Financial Dividends Paid 2024: $932.00M
Capital One Financial dividends paid in 2024 was $932.00M, edged up 0.1% from 2023.
Capital One Financial Dividends Paid 2023: $931.00M
Capital One Financial dividends paid in 2023 was $931.00M, edged down 2.0% below 2022.
Capital One Financial Dividends Paid 2022: $950.00M
Capital One Financial dividends paid in 2022 was $950.00M, declined 17.2% below 2021.
Capital One Financial Dividends Paid 2021: $1.15B
Capital One Financial dividends paid in 2021 was $1.15B.
See more financial history for Capital One Financial (COF).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Capital One Financial, 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 Capital One Financial pay dividends?
Yes, Capital One Financial (COF) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.60 per share annually, yielding 1.92%.
What is Capital One Financial's dividend yield?
Capital One Financial (COF) has a current dividend yield of 1.92%.
Is Capital One Financial's dividend safe?
Capital One Financial (COF) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Capital One Financial increased its dividend?
Capital One Financial (COF) has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Capital One Financial's dividend payout ratio?
Capital One Financial (COF) has a dividend payout ratio of 126.3%. 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 Capital One Financial's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Capital One Financial (COF) is $2.28B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Capital One Financial dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Capital One Financial (COF) dividends paid changed +89.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Capital One Financial dividends paid?
Capital One Financial (COF) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +30.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Capital One Financial dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Capital One Financial dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.77B in 2025.
What was Capital One Financial dividends paid in 2024?
Capital One Financial (COF) dividends paid in 2024 was $932.00M.
What was Capital One Financial dividends paid in 2025?
Capital One Financial (COF) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.77B.
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