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FISI

Financial Institutions, Inc.

FISI

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.44%

Annual Dividend

$1.26

Payout Ratio

33%

5-Yr Growth

3.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 12, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

FISI Dividend Safety Score

89/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak16 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2009
Earnings payout coverage33% 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 FISI a good dividend stock?

Yes

Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.44% ($1.26/yr), with 16 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

  • 16 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (33%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2009

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.44%
Payout Ratio
33%
Annual Dividend
$1.26
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 12, 2026
Years of Growth
16
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.67
Market Cap
$720.9M
P/E Ratio
9.5
5-Yr Total Return
23%
52-Week Range
$24.41 – $36.88
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)
FISI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.26 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$31.50
Annual$126.00
Monthly avg$10.50