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FCCO

First Community Corporation

FCCO

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.08%

Annual Dividend

$0.64

Payout Ratio

25%

5-Yr Growth

5.3%

Ex-Date

May 5, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

FCCO Dividend Safety Score

87/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak15 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2010
Earnings payout coverage25% of earnings paid out
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 FCCO a good dividend stock?

Yes

First Community Corporation (FCCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.08% ($0.64/yr), with 15 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

  • 15 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (25%)
  • Strong 5.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 54% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.08%
Payout Ratio
25%
Annual Dividend
$0.64
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 5, 2026
Years of Growth
15
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.36
Market Cap
$289.5M
P/E Ratio
12.1
5-Yr Total Return
54%
52-Week Range
$21.80 – $31.51
Dividend Safety
A · 87/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)
FCCO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.64 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$16.00
Annual$64.00
Monthly avg$5.33