Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.34
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SFBS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
26.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
SFBS Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
SFBS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$1.34
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout19.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR11.4%
5Y CAGR13.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return7.4%
5Y Total Return38.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,14110Y ago$39,28920Y ago$65,712
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.
SFBS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
SFBS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. distributes 26.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SFBS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.4% and 5-year CAGR of 13.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SFBS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 1.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 38.6%, with dividends contributing 8.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,289 today.
SFBS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.92
Avg/Payment$0.2960
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026Latest | $0.3800 | — | 1.66% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.3800 | — | 1.96% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.3800 | ↑ +13.4% | 1.93% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.3350 | — | 1.67% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.3350 | — | 1.63% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.3350 | — | 1.57% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.3350 | ↑ +11.7% | 1.48% | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 1.55% | Oct 8, 2024 |
SFBS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
26.5% payout
Streak
1Y
13.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFBSServisFirst Bancshar… | $4.7B | 1.5% | 26.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $743M | 2.9% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $5.0B | 2.1% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.8B | 2.8% | 33.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.9B | 1.2% | 19.3% | 24 | Sustainable |
1st  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $3.1B | 3.6% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $8.5B | 1.7% | 25.5% | 21 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $4.0B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CADECadence Bank | $7.8B | 2.3% | 34.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
SFBS Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.14 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $1.34 | 48.9% | 4 | $5.06 | 26.5% | 3.78x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $0.90 | -21.1% | 3 | $4.16 | 21.6% | 4.62x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.14 | 17.5% | 4 | $3.79 | 30.1% | 3.32x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $0.97 | 16.9% | 4 | $4.61 | 21.0% | 4.75x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $0.83 | 14.5% | 4 | $3.82 | 21.7% | 4.60x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $0.72 | 16.0% | 4 | $3.13 | 23.2% | 4.32x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.63 | 30.2% | 4 | $2.76 | 22.6% | 4.42x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.48 | 140.0% | 4 | $2.53 | 19.0% | 5.27x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.72 | 11.6% | 8.60x | 0.5% |
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SFBS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SFBS stock.
How much dividend does SFBS pay per share?
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (SFBS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SFBS's next ex-dividend date?
SFBS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SFBS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SFBS's dividend safe?
SFBS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.5% and FCF payout ratio of +19.7%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SFBS increased its dividend?
SFBS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.1%.
How often does SFBS pay dividends?
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SFBS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SFBS five years ago would be worth approximately $13,141 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SFBS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SFBS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.