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SBCF

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida

SBCF

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$32.54

Fairly valued · -12% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.34%

Annual Dividend

$0.76

Payout Ratio

48%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SBCF's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) has a forward dividend yield of 2.34%, based on an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and a share price of $32.54.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBCF's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (78 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • SBCF last cut its regular dividend in 2008.
  • SBCF's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.19 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBCF pays out 48% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SBCF is $28.59 per share, 12% below the $32.54 share price, so SBCF screens as fairly valued.
  • Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) has raised its regular dividend 21 times and cut it 1 time across the 111 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 5.6% increase to $0.190 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 15, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Sep 17, 2008.
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SmarterDividends, "SBCF Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SBCF

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) yields 2.34% ($0.76 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (78/100) and has 5 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is SBCF a good dividend stock?

Yes

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.34% ($0.76/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (48%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2008
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.34%
Payout Ratio
48%
Annual Dividend
$0.76
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 15, 2026
Years of Growth
5
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.91
Market Cap
$3.2B
P/E Ratio
21.0
5-Yr Total Return
-4%
52-Week Range
$28.69 – $36.27
Dividend Safety
B · 78/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2008)

SBCF dividend raises and cuts

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) has raised its regular dividend 21 times and cut it 1 time across the 111 payments on record since 1986. Its most recent change was a 5.6% increase to $0.190 per share, going ex-dividend on Dec 15, 2025. The last cut went ex-dividend on Sep 17, 2008.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Dec 15, 2025Raise$0.180 → $0.190+5.6%
Jun 14, 2023Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Jun 14, 2022Raise$0.130 → $0.170+30.8%
Sep 17, 2008Cut$0.800 → $0.0500−93.8%
Dec 19, 2006Raise$0.750 → $0.800+6.7%
Sep 14, 2005Raise$0.700 → $0.750+7.1%
Sep 15, 2004Raise$0.650 → $0.700+7.7%
Sep 12, 2003Raise$0.500 → $0.650+30.0%
Dec 17, 2002Raise$0.455 → $0.500+10.0%
Dec 18, 2001Raise$0.424 → $0.455+7.1%
Dec 19, 2000Raise$0.394 → $0.424+7.7%
Dec 14, 1999Raise$0.364 → $0.394+8.3%
Show all 22 changes since 1987
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 12, 1999Raise$0.333 → $0.364+9.1%
Dec 16, 1997Raise$0.303 → $0.333+10.0%
Dec 17, 1996Raise$0.227 → $0.303+33.3%
Dec 15, 1995Raise$0.197 → $0.227+15.4%
Dec 9, 1994Raise$0.182 → $0.197+8.3%
Dec 10, 1993Raise$0.167 → $0.182+9.1%
Dec 11, 1992Raise$0.152 → $0.167+10.0%
Dec 8, 1989Raise$0.136 → $0.152+11.1%
Dec 5, 1988Raise$0.121 → $0.136+12.5%
Dec 8, 1987Raise$0.111 → $0.121+9.1%
SBCF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SBCF dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SBCF a good dividend stock?

Yes. Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.34% ($0.76/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is SBCF undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SBCF's fair value is about $28.59 versus a $32.54 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-12% vs. fair value).

Is SBCF's dividend safe?

SBCF has a dividend-safety grade of B (78/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 5-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2008, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SBCF's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SBCF is about $28.59 per share, about 12% below the current $32.54 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SBCF a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SBCF screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.34% ($0.76/yr), with 5 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SBCF cut its dividend?

SBCF earns a dividend-safety grade of B (78/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2008). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SBCF pay a dividend?

Yes. Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.76 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.34%.

What is SBCF's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBCF's forward dividend yield is 2.34%, based on a $0.76 annual dividend and a $32.54 share price.

What is SBCF's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBCF pays $0.76 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SBCF's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBCF's payout ratio is 48% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has SBCF grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBCF has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

When is the next SBCF ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SBCF's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.19 per share.