Simmons First National (SFNC) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $0.86
- Forward yield
- 3.85%
- Payout ratio
- 41.8%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Simmons First National pays a quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share. The most recent ex-date was September 15, 2026, for payment on October 1, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, the company distributed $0.8575 per share, representing a dividend yield of 3.81% at a share price of $22.52.
The company holds a 5-year dividend growth streak. It follows a consistent annual rhythm, implementing dividend increases on its first payment of each calendar year with a March ex-date and April pay date. From 2020 through 2024, Simmons First National raised its quarterly payout by $0.01 per share each year, moving from $0.17 to $0.21. In 2025 and 2026, annual raises moderated to $0.0025 per share, lifting the payout to $0.2125 and then to $0.215.
Full-year totals based on ex-dates expanded steadily over this period, totaling $0.68 per share in 2020, $0.72 in 2021, $0.76 in 2022, $0.80 in 2023, $0.84 in 2024, and $0.85 in 2025. Following this cadence, the next quarterly payment would fall in December 2026, completing four payments at the current $0.215 rate.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.22 |
| May 13, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | $0.22 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | $0.21 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | $0.21 |
| May 7, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 2, 2025 | $0.21 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | $0.21 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $0.21 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | $0.21 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | $0.20 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $0.20 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | $0.20 |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 | $0.20 |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | $0.19 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $0.19 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jul 5, 2022 | $0.19 |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 | $0.19 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $0.18 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Simmons First National (SFNC) pay a dividend?
Yes. Simmons First National pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.22 per share.
What is SFNC's dividend yield?
Simmons First National paid $0.86 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.85% at the last price of $22.26. Click here to learn more
When is SFNC's most recent ex-dividend date?
Simmons First National's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026, payable on Oct 1, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has SFNC been raising its dividend?
Yes — Simmons First National has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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