Citigroup (C) Dividend
Citigroup Inc. · Financial Services · Banks - Diversified · quarterly payer
As of Nov 5, 2026, Citigroup (C) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share, or $2.68 a year, a 2.15% yield at its $119.30 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in February, May, August and November. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.
Forward Yield
2.15%
Annual Dividend
$2.68
Payout Ratio
26%
5-Yr Growth
2.6%
Ex-Date
Nov 2, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about C's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Citigroup Inc. (C) has a forward dividend yield of 2.15%, based on an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and a share price of $119.30.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, C's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (80 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Citigroup Inc. (C) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
- C last cut its regular dividend in 2011.
- C's most recent ex-dividend date was Nov 2, 2026, for a dividend of $0.67 per share.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, C pays out 26% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- C's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.6% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, C's 2.15% yield is 39% below its five-year average yield of 3.51%.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for C is $152.63 per share, 28% above the $119.30 share price, so C screens as undervalued.
- Citigroup Inc. (C) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Citigroup Inc. (C) has raised its regular dividend 34 times and cut it 4 times across the 152 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 11.7% increase to $0.670 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 3, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jan 29, 2009.
- Citigroup (C) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in July in 3 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 11.7%, was declared on Jul 21, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "C Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/C
Is C a good dividend stock?
YesCitigroup Inc. (C) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.15% ($2.68/yr), with 3 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
- Comfortable payout ratio (26%)
- 93% total price return over 5 years
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2011
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 2.15%
- Payout Ratio
- 26%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.68
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 2.6%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Nov 2, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 3
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.15
- Market Cap
- $197.5B
- P/E Ratio
- 11.6
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 93%
- 52-Week Range
- $95.83 – $147.96
- Dividend Safety
- A · 80/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2011)
C dividend raises and cuts
Citigroup Inc. (C) has raised its regular dividend 34 times and cut it 4 times across the 152 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 11.7% increase to $0.670 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 3, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jan 29, 2009.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Raise | $0.600 → $0.670 | +11.7% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Raise | $0.560 → $0.600 | +7.1% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Raise | $0.530 → $0.560 | +5.7% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Raise | $0.510 → $0.530 | +3.9% |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Raise | $0.450 → $0.510 | +13.3% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Raise | $0.320 → $0.450 | +40.6% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | Raise | $0.160 → $0.320 | +100.0% |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.160 | +220.0% |
| May 7, 2015 | Raise | $0.0100 → $0.0500 | +400.0% |
| Jan 29, 2009 | Cut | $1.60 → $0.100 | −93.8% |
| Oct 30, 2008 | Cut | $3.20 → $1.60 | −50.0% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | Cut | $5.40 → $3.20 | −40.7% |
Show all 38 changes since 1989
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2007 | Raise | $4.90 → $5.40 | +10.2% |
| Feb 2, 2006 | Raise | $4.40 → $4.90 | +11.4% |
| Feb 3, 2005 | Raise | $4.00 → $4.40 | +10.0% |
| Jan 29, 2004 | Raise | $3.50 → $4.00 | +14.3% |
| Jul 31, 2003 | Raise | $2.00 → $3.50 | +75.0% |
| Jan 30, 2003 | Raise | $1.80 → $2.00 | +11.1% |
| May 2, 2002 | Raise | $1.60 → $1.80 | +12.5% |
| Aug 2, 2001 | Raise | $1.40 → $1.60 | +14.3% |
| Nov 2, 2000 | Raise | $1.40 → $1.40 | +0.4% |
| Aug 3, 2000 | Raise | $1.20 → $1.40 | +16.3% |
| Feb 3, 2000 | Raise | $1.05 → $1.20 | +14.3% |
| Apr 29, 1999 | Raise | $0.900 → $1.05 | +16.7% |
| Oct 29, 1998 | Raise | $0.625 → $0.900 | +44.0% |
| Feb 5, 1998 | Raise | $0.500 → $0.625 | +25.0% |
| Jan 30, 1997 | Raise | $0.375 → $0.500 | +33.3% |
| Feb 1, 1996 | Raise | $0.333 → $0.375 | +12.5% |
| Nov 2, 1995 | Raise | $0.332 → $0.333 | +0.4% |
| Jan 31, 1995 | Raise | $0.249 → $0.332 | +33.3% |
| May 3, 1994 | Raise | $0.208 → $0.249 | +20.0% |
| Aug 3, 1993 | Raise | $0.199 → $0.208 | +4.4% |
| Feb 2, 1993 | Raise | $0.166 → $0.199 | +20.0% |
| Apr 28, 1992 | Raise | $0.104 → $0.166 | +60.0% |
| Jul 30, 1991 | Raise | $0.0830 → $0.104 | +25.0% |
| Jul 31, 1990 | Raise | $0.0664 → $0.0830 | +25.0% |
| Oct 31, 1989 | Raise | $0.0581 → $0.0664 | +14.3% |
| Jan 31, 1989 | Cut | $0.332 → $0.0581 | −82.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C a good dividend stock?
Yes. Citigroup Inc. (C) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.15% ($2.68/yr), with 3 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 C undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, C's fair value is about $152.63 versus a $119.30 share price — so it looks undervalued (+28% vs. fair value).
Is C's dividend safe?
C has a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2011, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is C's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for C is about $152.63 per share, roughly 28% above the current $119.30 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is C a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data C screens as "yes" and undervalued. Citigroup Inc. (C) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.15% ($2.68/yr), with 3 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 C cut its dividend?
C earns a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2011). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does C pay a dividend?
Yes. Citigroup Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.68 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.15%.
How much dividend does 100 shares of C pay?
At $2.68 per share a year, 100 shares of C pay $268.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $67.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $11,930 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is C's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, C's forward dividend yield is 2.15%, based on a $2.68 annual dividend and a $119.30 share price.
What is C's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, C pays $2.68 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is C's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2026, C's payout ratio is 26% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has C grown its dividend?
As of Nov 5, 2026, C has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
When is the next C ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, C's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Nov 2, 2026, for $0.67 per share.
C Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
+18%
3 Years
+166%
5 Years
+93%
52-Week Range
$95.83 – $147.96
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is C worth?
Undervaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Citigroup Inc. is $152.63 per share, versus a market price of $119.30. That implies 28% of upside — a margin of safety of about 22%.
Fair Value
$152.63
Current Price
$119.30
Upside
+28%
Margin of Safety
22%
How we get there
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
Assumptions: 9.9% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $10.26 EPS, $2.68 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
C Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full C dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | $0.6700 | regular |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $0.6700 | regular |
| May 4, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | $0.6000 | regular |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.6000 | regular |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.6000 | regular |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | $0.6000 | regular |
| May 5, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $0.5600 | regular |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.5600 | regular |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | $0.5600 | regular |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | $0.5600 | regular |
| May 3, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $0.5300 | regular |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | $0.5300 | regular |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | $0.5300 | regular |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | $0.5300 | regular |
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