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BKSC

Bank of South Carolina Corporation

BKSC

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$18.75

Undervalued · +32% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.33%

Annual Dividend

$1.00

Payout Ratio

76%

5-Yr Growth

5.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BKSC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) has a forward dividend yield of 5.33%, based on an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and a share price of $18.75.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BKSC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (86 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • BKSC last cut its regular dividend in 2010.
  • BKSC's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 6, 2026, for a dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BKSC pays out 76% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BKSC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 5.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BKSC is $24.69 per share, 32% above the $18.75 share price, so BKSC screens as undervalued.
  • Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) has raised its regular dividend 31 times and cut it 2 times across the 148 payments on record since 1989. Its most recent change was a 8.7% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 7, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Apr 7, 2010.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BKSC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BKSC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) yields 5.33% ($1.00 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (86/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is BKSC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.33% ($1.00/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Strong 5.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.33%
Payout Ratio
76%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 6, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.28
Market Cap
$100.9M
P/E Ratio
12.9
5-Yr Total Return
-7%
52-Week Range
$15.10 – $19.30
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)

BKSC dividend raises and cuts

Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) has raised its regular dividend 31 times and cut it 2 times across the 148 payments on record since 1989. Its most recent change was a 8.7% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 7, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Apr 7, 2010.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 7, 2026Raise$0.230 → $0.250+8.7%
Oct 7, 2025Raise$0.210 → $0.230+9.5%
Jul 8, 2025Raise$0.190 → $0.210+10.5%
Oct 8, 2024Raise$0.170 → $0.190+11.8%
Oct 2, 2020Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Apr 5, 2019Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Jul 6, 2018Raise$0.136 → $0.150+10.0%
Oct 6, 2017Raise$0.127 → $0.136+7.1%
Sep 29, 2016Raise$0.118 → $0.127+7.7%
Oct 3, 2013Raise$0.109 → $0.118+8.3%
Nov 28, 2012Raise$0.100 → $0.109+9.1%
Oct 7, 2011Raise$0.0909 → $0.100+10.0%
Show all 33 changes since 1990
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 6, 2010Raise$0.0826 → $0.0909+10.0%
Apr 7, 2010Cut$0.132 → $0.0826−37.5%
Jun 28, 2007Raise$0.116 → $0.132+14.3%
Jun 28, 2006Raise$0.0992 → $0.116+16.7%
Dec 28, 2005Raise$0.0793 → $0.0992+25.0%
Jun 28, 2005Raise$0.0721 → $0.0793+10.0%
Mar 29, 2005Raise$0.0661 → $0.0721+9.1%
Jun 26, 2003Raise$0.0601 → $0.0661+10.0%
Jun 28, 2000Raise$0.0492 → $0.0601+22.2%
Jun 28, 1999Raise$0.0382 → $0.0492+28.6%
Sep 28, 1998Raise$0.0301 → $0.0382+27.3%
Jun 26, 1998Raise$0.0298 → $0.0301+0.8%
Jun 26, 1997Raise$0.0248 → $0.0298+20.0%
Jun 26, 1996Raise$0.0226 → $0.0248+10.0%
Mar 27, 1996Raise$0.0181 → $0.0226+25.0%
Jun 28, 1995Cut$0.0271 → $0.0181−33.3%
Sep 26, 1994Raise$0.0226 → $0.0271+20.0%
Sep 24, 1993Raise$0.0203 → $0.0226+11.1%
Dec 24, 1992Raise$0.0181 → $0.0203+12.5%
Jun 24, 1991Raise$0.0136 → $0.0181+33.3%
Mar 26, 1990Raise$0.0113 → $0.0136+20.0%
Every BKSC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BKSC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BKSC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BKSC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.33% ($1.00/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BKSC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BKSC's fair value is about $24.69 versus a $18.75 share price — so it looks undervalued (+32% vs. fair value).

Is BKSC's dividend safe?

BKSC has a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2010, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BKSC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BKSC is about $24.69 per share, roughly 32% above the current $18.75 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BKSC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BKSC screens as "yes" and undervalued. Bank of South Carolina Corporation (BKSC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.33% ($1.00/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BKSC cut its dividend?

BKSC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2010). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BKSC pay a dividend?

Yes. Bank of South Carolina Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.33%.

What is BKSC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKSC's forward dividend yield is 5.33%, based on a $1.00 annual dividend and a $18.75 share price.

What is BKSC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKSC pays $1.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BKSC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKSC's payout ratio is 76% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has BKSC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKSC has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next BKSC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BKSC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 6, 2026, for $0.25 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.00
Annual$100.00
Monthly avg$8.33

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