Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.08
Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.1%
Payout Ratio
50.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
TFC Dividend Income Check
Safety
50.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is rising.
TFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.1%
Trailing DPS$2.08
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout50.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout45.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR1.3%
5Y CAGR2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.9%
Total Shareholder Yield8.0%
1Y Total Return17.3%
5Y Total Return12.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,85110Y ago$19,65820Y ago$19,179
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.
TFC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
TFC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Truist Financial Corporation distributes 50.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 45.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TFC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.3% and 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 3.9% buyback yield, 8.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 12.3%, with dividends contributing 18.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,658 today.
TFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.24
Avg/Payment$0.5120
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.5200 | — | 4.24% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.5200 | — | 4.01% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 4.64% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 4.83% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 5.33% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.5200 | — | 4.44% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 4.60% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5200 | — | 5.00% | Sep 3, 2024 |
TFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.1%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
50.3% payout
Streak
0Y
2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.0%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd TFCTruist Financial Cor… | $63.4B | 4.1% | 50.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 USBU.S. Bancorp | $97.9B | 3.2% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 PNCThe PNC Financial Se… | $101.7B | 2.6% | 38.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  RFRegions Financial Co… | $26.0B | 3.4% | 42.3% | 13 | Sustainable |
 CFGCitizens Financial G… | $30.5B | 2.4% | 41.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $36.3B | 3.4% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  KEYKeyCorp | $25.4B | 4.1% | 57.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MTBM&T Bank Corporation | $35.1B | 2.4% | 31.5% | 9 | Sustainable |
 JPMJPMorgan Chase & Co. | $904.9B | 1.8% | 29.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
TFC Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.04 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.82 | 54.5% | 1.84x | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.36 | 61.9% | 1.62x | 4.4% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 4.0% | 4 | $-1.09 | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $2.00 | 7.5% | 4 | $4.43 | 45.1% | 2.21x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $1.86 | 3.3% | 4 | $4.47 | 41.6% | 2.40x | 3.9% |
| 2020 | $1.80 | 5.3% | 4 | $3.08 | 58.4% | 1.71x | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.71 | 9.6% | 4 | $3.71 | 46.1% | 2.17x | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $1.56 | 23.8% | 5 | $3.91 | 39.9% | 2.51x | 3.3% |
| 2017 | $1.26 | 9.6% | 4 | $2.74 | 46.0% | 2.17x | 2.7% |
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TFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TFC stock.
How much dividend does TFC pay per share?
Truist Financial Corporation (TFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TFC's next ex-dividend date?
TFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TFC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TFC's dividend safe?
TFC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +50.3% and FCF payout ratio of +45.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has TFC increased its dividend?
TFC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.9%.
How often does TFC pay dividends?
Truist Financial Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TFC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,851 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.