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FFC

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc.

FFC

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$14.44

Undervalued · +169% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

8.18%

Annual Dividend

$1.18

Payout Ratio

68%

5-Yr Growth

-4.1%

Ex-Date

Oct 23, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about FFC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) has a forward dividend yield of 8.18%, based on an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and a share price of $14.44.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FFC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (61 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Oct 15, 2026.
  • FFC last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • FFC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 23, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FFC pays out 68% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • FFC's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 4.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, FFC's 8.18% yield is 12% above its five-year average yield of 7.31%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for FFC is $38.90 per share, 169% above the $14.44 share price, so FFC screens as undervalued.
  • Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "FFC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/FFC

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) yields 8.18% ($1.18 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (61/100) and has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is FFC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.18% ($1.18/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2023
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    8.18%
    Payout Ratio
    68%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.18
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -4.1%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 23, 2026
    Years of Growth
    2
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.78
    Market Cap
    $695.7M
    P/E Ratio
    8.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    -34%
    52-Week Range
    $14.54 – $16.95
    Dividend Safety
    C · 61/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2023)
    FFC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 23, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →FFC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is FFC a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.18% ($1.18/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is FFC undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, FFC's fair value is about $38.90 versus a $14.44 share price — so it looks undervalued (+169% vs. fair value).

    Is FFC's dividend safe?

    FFC has a dividend-safety grade of C (61/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is FFC's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for FFC is about $38.90 per share, roughly 169% above the current $14.44 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is FFC a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data FFC screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. (FFC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 8.18% ($1.18/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will FFC cut its dividend?

    FFC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (61/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does FFC pay a dividend?

    Yes. Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $1.18 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 8.18%.

    What is FFC's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, FFC's forward dividend yield is 8.18%, based on a $1.18 annual dividend and a $14.44 share price.

    What is FFC's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, FFC pays $1.18 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is FFC's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, FFC's payout ratio is 68% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has FFC grown its dividend?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, FFC has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

    When is the next FFC ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for FFC is Oct 23, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.18 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$9.80
    Annual$117.60
    Monthly avg$9.80

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