Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.61
First Community Corporation (FCCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
24.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
FCCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
FCCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.61
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout52.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR6.0%
5Y CAGR5.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return30.4%
5Y Total Return77.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,70210Y ago$25,99020Y ago$22,155
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FCCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
FCCO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Community Corporation distributes 24.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 52.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FCCO has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FCCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 77.9%, with dividends contributing 14.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,990 today.
FCCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.84
Avg/Payment$0.1420
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026Latest | $0.1600 | — | 2.14% | May 19, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.1600 | — | 2.09% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | $0.1600 | — | 2.33% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | $0.1600 | ↑ +6.7% | 2.47% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.52% | May 20, 2025 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 2.23% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 2.43% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Jul 30, 2024 | $0.1500 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.49% | Aug 13, 2024 |
FCCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
24.7% payout
Streak
4Y
5.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCCOFirst Community Corp… | $251M | 1.9% | 24.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  GSBCGreat Southern Banco… | $844M | 2.1% | 26.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CHMGChemung Financial Co… | $358M | 1.8% | 41.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $225M | 1.6% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 BFSTBusiness First Bancs… | $990M | 1.9% | 19.2% | 7 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBHCNational Bank Holdin… | $1.7B | 2.7% | 42.0% | 10 | Sustainable |
1st  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.6B | 2.9% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 FXNCFirst National Corpo… | $265M | 2.1% | 31.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
FCCO Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $0.62 | 6.9% | 4 | $2.47 | 25.1% | 3.98x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $0.58 | 3.6% | 4 | $1.81 | 32.0% | 3.12x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 7.7% | 4 | $1.55 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 3.4% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.92 | 27.1% | 3.69x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.05 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.35 | 35.6% | 2.81x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $1.45 | 30.3% | 3.30x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.45 | 27.6% | 3.63x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.36 | 12.5% | 4 | $0.83 | 43.4% | 2.31x | 2.2% |
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FCCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FCCO stock.
How much dividend does FCCO pay per share?
First Community Corporation (FCCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FCCO's next ex-dividend date?
FCCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FCCO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FCCO's dividend safe?
FCCO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.7% and FCF payout ratio of +52.8%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FCCO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, First Community Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does FCCO pay dividends?
First Community Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.61 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FCCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FCCO five years ago would be worth approximately $17,702 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FCCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FCCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.