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SFNC

Simmons First National Corporation

SFNC

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$22.07

Fairly valued · -11% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.90%

Annual Dividend

$0.86

Payout Ratio

67%

5-Yr Growth

4.6%

Ex-Date

Sep 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SFNC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) has a forward dividend yield of 3.90%, based on an annual dividend of $0.86 per share and a share price of $22.07.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SFNC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (96 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • SFNC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • SFNC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 15, 2026, for a dividend of $0.22 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SFNC pays out 67% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SFNC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SFNC is $19.70 per share, 11% below the $22.07 share price, so SFNC screens as fairly valued.
  • Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) has raised its regular dividend 42 times and cut it 0 times across the 161 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 0.9% increase to $0.215 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SFNC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SFNC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) yields 3.90% ($0.86 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (96/100) and has 14 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is SFNC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.90% ($0.86/yr), with 14 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

  • 14 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.90%
Payout Ratio
67%
Annual Dividend
$0.86
5-Yr Avg Growth
4.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 15, 2026
Years of Growth
14
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
$3.2B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-24%
52-Week Range
$17.00 – $24.32
Dividend Safety
A · 96/100
Ever Cut?
No

SFNC dividend raises and cuts

Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) has raised its regular dividend 42 times and cut it 0 times across the 161 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 0.9% increase to $0.215 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 13, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 13, 2026Raise$0.213 → $0.215+0.9%
Mar 14, 2025Raise$0.210 → $0.213+1.4%
Mar 14, 2024Raise$0.200 → $0.210+5.0%
Mar 14, 2023Raise$0.190 → $0.200+5.3%
Mar 14, 2022Raise$0.180 → $0.190+5.6%
Mar 12, 2021Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Mar 13, 2020Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Mar 14, 2019Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Mar 14, 2018Raise$0.125 → $0.150+20.0%
Mar 13, 2017Raise$0.120 → $0.125+4.2%
Mar 11, 2016Raise$0.115 → $0.120+4.3%
Mar 12, 2015Raise$0.110 → $0.115+4.5%
Show all 42 changes since 1991
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 12, 2014Raise$0.105 → $0.110+4.8%
Mar 13, 2013Raise$0.100 → $0.105+5.0%
Mar 13, 2012Raise$0.0950 → $0.100+5.3%
Dec 13, 2007Raise$0.0900 → $0.0950+5.6%
Dec 13, 2006Raise$0.0850 → $0.0900+5.9%
Jun 13, 2006Raise$0.0800 → $0.0850+6.3%
Dec 13, 2005Raise$0.0750 → $0.0800+6.7%
Dec 13, 2004Raise$0.0700 → $0.0750+7.1%
Dec 11, 2003Raise$0.0650 → $0.0700+7.7%
Jun 12, 2003Raise$0.0625 → $0.0650+4.0%
Dec 12, 2002Raise$0.0600 → $0.0625+4.2%
Jun 12, 2002Raise$0.0575 → $0.0600+4.3%
Dec 12, 2001Raise$0.0550 → $0.0575+4.5%
Jun 13, 2001Raise$0.0525 → $0.0550+4.8%
Dec 19, 2000Raise$0.0500 → $0.0525+5.0%
Jun 13, 2000Raise$0.0475 → $0.0500+5.3%
Dec 13, 1999Raise$0.0450 → $0.0475+5.6%
Jun 11, 1999Raise$0.0425 → $0.0450+5.9%
Dec 14, 1998Raise$0.0400 → $0.0425+6.3%
Jun 17, 1998Raise$0.0375 → $0.0400+6.7%
Dec 11, 1997Raise$0.0350 → $0.0375+7.1%
Jun 12, 1997Raise$0.0325 → $0.0350+7.7%
Mar 13, 1997Raise$0.0300 → $0.0325+8.3%
Jun 13, 1996Raise$0.0267 → $0.0300+12.5%
Dec 13, 1995Raise$0.0250 → $0.0267+6.7%
Jun 13, 1995Raise$0.0217 → $0.0250+15.4%
Dec 14, 1994Raise$0.0200 → $0.0217+8.3%
Jun 10, 1994Raise$0.0167 → $0.0200+20.0%
Mar 16, 1992Raise$0.0142 → $0.0167+17.6%
Dec 12, 1991Raise$0.0100 → $0.0142+41.7%
Every SFNC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
SFNC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SFNC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SFNC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.90% ($0.86/yr), with 14 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is SFNC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SFNC's fair value is about $19.70 versus a $22.07 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-11% vs. fair value).

Is SFNC's dividend safe?

SFNC has a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 14-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SFNC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SFNC is about $19.70 per share, about 11% below the current $22.07 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SFNC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SFNC screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.90% ($0.86/yr), with 14 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. 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 SFNC cut its dividend?

SFNC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (96/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SFNC pay a dividend?

Yes. Simmons First National Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.86 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.90%.

What is SFNC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SFNC's forward dividend yield is 3.90%, based on a $0.86 annual dividend and a $22.07 share price.

What is SFNC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SFNC pays $0.86 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SFNC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SFNC's payout ratio is 67% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has SFNC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SFNC has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

When is the next SFNC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, SFNC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 15, 2026, for $0.22 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.86 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$21.50
Annual$86.00
Monthly avg$7.17

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