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TFC

Truist Financial (TFC) Dividend

Truist Financial Corporation · Financial Services · Banks - Regional · quarterly payer

$49.38

Undervalued · +52% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Truist Financial (TFC) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, or $2.08 a year, a 4.21% yield at its $49.38 share price. The next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, paid Dec 1, 2026. It has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

4.21%

Annual Dividend

$2.08

Payout Ratio

54%

5-Yr Growth

2.9%

Ex-Date

Nov 13, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about TFC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) has a forward dividend yield of 4.21%, based on an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and a share price of $49.38.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, TFC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (75 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • TFC last cut its regular dividend in 2018.
  • TFC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026, with payment on Dec 1, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, TFC pays out 54% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • TFC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for TFC is $74.97 per share, 52% above the $49.38 share price, so TFC screens as undervalued.
  • Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) has raised its regular dividend 36 times and cut it 1 time across the 156 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 8.3% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 11, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 8, 2009.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "TFC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/TFC

Is TFC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.21% ($2.08/yr), with 0 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 (54%)

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2018
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.21%
Payout Ratio
54%
Annual Dividend
$2.08
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Nov 13, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.87
Market Cap
$59.2B
P/E Ratio
12.7
5-Yr Total Return
-17%
52-Week Range
$43.13 – $56.20
Dividend Safety
B · 75/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2018)

TFC dividend raises and cuts

Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) has raised its regular dividend 36 times and cut it 1 time across the 156 payments on record since 1987. Its most recent change was a 8.3% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 11, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 8, 2009.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 11, 2022Raise$0.480 → $0.520+8.3%
Aug 12, 2021Raise$0.450 → $0.480+6.7%
Aug 13, 2019Raise$0.405 → $0.450+11.1%
Aug 9, 2018Raise$0.375 → $0.405+8.0%
May 10, 2018Raise$0.330 → $0.375+13.6%
Aug 9, 2017Raise$0.300 → $0.330+10.0%
Aug 10, 2016Raise$0.280 → $0.300+7.1%
May 11, 2016Raise$0.270 → $0.280+3.7%
May 13, 2015Raise$0.240 → $0.270+12.5%
May 14, 2014Raise$0.230 → $0.240+4.3%
Feb 6, 2013Raise$0.200 → $0.230+15.0%
Apr 4, 2012Raise$0.160 → $0.200+25.0%
Show all 37 changes since 1987
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 6, 2011Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
Jul 8, 2009Cut$0.470 → $0.150−68.1%
Jul 9, 2008Raise$0.460 → $0.470+2.2%
Jul 11, 2007Raise$0.420 → $0.460+9.5%
Jul 12, 2006Raise$0.380 → $0.420+10.5%
Jul 13, 2005Raise$0.350 → $0.380+8.6%
Jul 14, 2004Raise$0.320 → $0.350+9.4%
Jul 9, 2003Raise$0.290 → $0.320+10.3%
Jul 10, 2002Raise$0.260 → $0.290+11.5%
Jul 11, 2001Raise$0.230 → $0.260+13.0%
Jul 12, 2000Raise$0.200 → $0.230+15.0%
Jul 14, 1999Raise$0.175 → $0.200+14.3%
Jul 8, 1998Raise$0.155 → $0.175+12.9%
Jul 16, 1997Raise$0.135 → $0.155+14.8%
Jul 10, 1996Raise$0.115 → $0.135+17.4%
Jul 12, 1995Raise$0.100 → $0.115+15.0%
Jul 11, 1994Raise$0.0850 → $0.100+17.6%
Jul 12, 1993Raise$0.0750 → $0.0850+13.3%
Jan 11, 1993Raise$0.0650 → $0.0750+15.4%
Jul 10, 1992Raise$0.0600 → $0.0650+8.3%
Oct 9, 1991Raise$0.0550 → $0.0600+9.1%
Jul 10, 1990Raise$0.0500 → $0.0550+10.0%
Jul 10, 1989Raise$0.0467 → $0.0500+7.1%
Jul 11, 1988Raise$0.0433 → $0.0467+7.7%
Jul 10, 1987Raise$0.0422 → $0.0433+2.6%
Every TFC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
TFC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 13, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →TFC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →TFC dividend calculator100 shares pay $208.00 a year, $52.00 each quarterCalculate →TFC total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TFC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.21% ($2.08/yr), with 0 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 TFC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, TFC's fair value is about $74.97 versus a $49.38 share price — so it looks undervalued (+52% vs. fair value).

Is TFC's dividend safe?

TFC has a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2018, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is TFC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for TFC is about $74.97 per share, roughly 52% above the current $49.38 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is TFC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data TFC screens as "yes" and undervalued. Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.21% ($2.08/yr), with 0 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 TFC cut its dividend?

TFC earns a dividend-safety grade of B (75/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2018). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does TFC pay a dividend?

Yes. Truist Financial Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.08 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.21%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of TFC pay?

At $2.08 per share a year, 100 shares of TFC pay $208.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $52.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $4,938 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

What is TFC's dividend yield?

As of Nov 8, 2026, TFC's forward dividend yield is 4.21%, based on a $2.08 annual dividend and a $49.38 share price.

What is TFC's dividend per share?

As of Nov 8, 2026, TFC pays $2.08 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is TFC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 8, 2026, TFC's payout ratio is 54% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has TFC grown its dividend?

TFC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next TFC ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for TFC is Nov 13, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $2.08 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$52.00
Annual$208.00
Monthly avg$17.33
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