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Century Communities, Inc.

S&P 500

CCS/Real Estate · Real Estate - Development/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.95%

$1.22 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$69.52P/E14.2MCap1.8BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

73/ 100Safe

CCS's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 26.8% earnings payout ratio & 32.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 5.2% return on equity & 4.3% operating margin. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 26.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 32.8%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Current Ratio: 5.7xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Risks

  • Return on Equity: 5.2%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Operating Margin: 4.3%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
  • Gross Margin: 18.9%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
5.7xVery Safe
60.3Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
5.2%Warning
4.3%Warning
18.9%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

About Century Communities, Inc.

Century Communities, Inc. is a U.S.-based homebuilder that develops, designs, constructs, markets, and sells single-family attached and detached homes. The company focuses on providing residential housing across diverse price points and buyer profiles, from first-time purchasers to move-up buyers. Century Communities operates through regional homebuilding segments in the West, Mountain, Texas, and Southeast, along with its Century Complete brand, which offers homes across a broad geographic footprint. In addition to homebuilding, the company provides integrated financial services, including mortgage, title, insurance brokerage, and escrow solutions, supporting buyers through its affiliated platforms. Century Communities serves a wide range of U.S. housing markets, with operations spanning multiple states and metropolitan areas, and distributes its homes through in-house sales teams and independent real estate brokers. Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Century Communities plays a significant role in the residential real estate and development sector by combining land acquisition, community development, and end-to-end transaction services within a single operating platform.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.95%

Annual Dividend

$1.22

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

26.80%

FCF Payout Ratio

32.77%

52-Week Range

$47.27 - $76.00

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CCS annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CCS earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 27, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 10, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

13.19%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

45.00%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$6,952.00

Annual Income

$122.00

Quarterly Income

$30.50

Monthly Income

$10.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CCS's current dividend yield?
Century Communities, Inc. (CCS) currently has a dividend yield of 1.95%, based on a stock price of $69.52 and an annual dividend of $1.22.
When is CCS's next dividend payment date?
CCS's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-27 and the next payment date is 2026-06-10. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CCS pay in dividends per year?
Century Communities, Inc. paid $1.16 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CCS been increasing its dividend?
Century Communities, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is CCS's dividend safe?
Century Communities, Inc. has a payout ratio of 26.80%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 32.77%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CCS's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Century Communities, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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