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CINF

Cincinnati Financial Corporation

CINF39 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.34%

Annual Dividend

$3.76

Payout Ratio

20%

5-Yr Growth

7.7%

Ex-Date

Jun 23, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CINF Dividend Safety Score

98/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak30 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 1995
Earnings payout coverage20% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage21% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.06
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

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

Is CINF a good dividend stock?

Yes

Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.34% ($3.76/yr), with 39 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

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 39 consecutive years of growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (20%)
  • Strong 7.7% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 41% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 1995

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.34%
Payout Ratio
20%
Annual Dividend
$3.76
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 23, 2026
Years of Growth
39
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.58
Market Cap
$24.9B
P/E Ratio
9.2
5-Yr Total Return
41%
52-Week Range
$143.37 – $174.27
Dividend Safety
A · 98/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (1995)
CINF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $3.76 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$94.00
Annual$376.00
Monthly avg$31.33