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BBT

Beacon Financial Corporation

BBT

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$27.50

Fairly valued · +7% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.69%

Annual Dividend

$1.29

Payout Ratio

35%

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 14, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BBT's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) has a forward dividend yield of 4.69%, based on an annual dividend of $1.29 per share and a share price of $27.50.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BBT's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (61 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • BBT last cut its regular dividend in 2021.
  • BBT's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 14, 2026, for a dividend of $0.32 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BBT pays out 35% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BBT's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BBT's 4.69% yield is 78% above its five-year average yield of 2.63%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BBT is $29.55 per share, 7% above the $27.50 share price, so BBT screens as fairly valued.
  • Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) has raised its regular dividend 15 times and cut it 1 time across the 104 payments on record since 2000. Its most recent change was a 79.4% increase to $0.323 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 10, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2020.
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SmarterDividends, "BBT Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BBT

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) yields 4.69% ($1.29 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (61/100).

Is BBT a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.69% ($1.29/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (35%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2021

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.69%
Payout Ratio
35%
Annual Dividend
$1.29
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 14, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E Ratio
7.4
5-Yr Total Return
3%
52-Week Range
$22.81 – $32.83
Dividend Safety
C · 61/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2021)

BBT dividend raises and cuts

Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) has raised its regular dividend 15 times and cut it 1 time across the 104 payments on record since 2000. Its most recent change was a 79.4% increase to $0.323 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 10, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Sep 21, 2020.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 10, 2025Raise$0.180 → $0.323+79.4%
Nov 16, 2022Raise$0.120 → $0.180+50.0%
Sep 21, 2020Cut$0.240 → $0.120−50.0%
Feb 13, 2020Raise$0.230 → $0.240+4.3%
Feb 13, 2019Raise$0.220 → $0.230+4.5%
Feb 14, 2018Raise$0.210 → $0.220+4.8%
Feb 14, 2017Raise$0.200 → $0.210+5.0%
Feb 9, 2016Raise$0.190 → $0.200+5.3%
Feb 10, 2015Raise$0.180 → $0.190+5.6%
Nov 6, 2012Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Nov 8, 2011Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
May 6, 2008Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Show all 16 changes since 2001
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 2, 2007Raise$0.140 → $0.150+7.1%
Aug 4, 2005Raise$0.120 → $0.140+16.7%
Feb 5, 2002Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
May 3, 2001Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Every BBT payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BBT ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BBT dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BBT a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.69% ($1.29/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BBT undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BBT's fair value is about $29.55 versus a $27.50 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+7% vs. fair value).

Is BBT's dividend safe?

BBT has a dividend-safety grade of C (61/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2021, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BBT's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BBT is about $29.55 per share, roughly 7% above the current $27.50 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BBT a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BBT screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Beacon Financial Corporation (BBT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.69% ($1.29/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BBT cut its dividend?

BBT earns a dividend-safety grade of C (61/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2021). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BBT pay a dividend?

Yes. Beacon Financial Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.29 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.69%.

What is BBT's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBT's forward dividend yield is 4.69%, based on a $1.29 annual dividend and a $27.50 share price.

What is BBT's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBT pays $1.29 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BBT's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBT's payout ratio is 35% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BBT grown its dividend?

BBT does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next BBT ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BBT's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 14, 2026, for $0.32 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.29 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$32.25
Annual$129.00
Monthly avg$10.75

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