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FCNCB

First Citizens BancShares, Inc.

FCNCB25 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

0.48%

Annual Dividend

$8.40

Payout Ratio

5%

5-Yr Growth

37.3%

Ex-Date

May 29, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

FCNCB Dividend Safety Score

91/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak24 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage5% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.3× its 5-yr average — elevated

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 FCNCB a good dividend stock?

Yes

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.48% ($8.40/yr), with 25 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 — 25 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (5%)
  • Strong 37.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 146% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.48%
Payout Ratio
5%
Annual Dividend
$8.40
5-Yr Avg Growth
37.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 29, 2026
Years of Growth
25
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.62
Market Cap
$20.3B
P/E Ratio
10.1
5-Yr Total Return
146%
52-Week Range
$1,439.75 – $1,848.00
Dividend Safety
A · 91/100
Ever Cut?
No
FCNCB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $8.40 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$210.00
Annual$840.00
Monthly avg$70.00