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Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

S&P 500
CFG|Financial Services|Banks - Regional|$63.73|P/E 15.1|MCap 27.0B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

86/ 100Very Safe

CFG's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 41.7% earnings payout ratio & 29.5% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.7% return on equity & 2.0% 5-year dividend cagr. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 41.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 29.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: -1.1%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.

Risks

  • Return on Equity: 7.7%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 2.0%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
41.7%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
29.5%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-1.1%Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
7.7%Warning
Operating Margin
32.0%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.0%Warning
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Citizens Financial Group is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1828. The company provides comprehensive retail and commercial banking services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, and institutions across its network. Its Consumer Banking segment offers traditional deposit products, mortgage and home equity lending, credit cards, small business loans, education loans, point-of-sale financing, and wealth management services. The Commercial Banking segment serves larger corporate clients with specialized financial solutions. Citizens Financial Group operates through multiple reportable segments, with consumer banking generating a majority of its revenue. The company serves as a significant regional financial institution, providing tailored banking advice and solutions designed to help customers achieve their financial objectives.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.82%

Annual Dividend

$1.80

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

41.71%

FCF Payout Ratio

29.51%

Stock Price

$63.73

52-Week Range

$38.44 $68.79

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CFG annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CFG earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

April 30, 2026

Next Payment Date

May 14, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.02%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

1.97%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

15.70%

3-Year Total Growth

6.17%

5-Year Total Growth

10.26%

10-Year Total Growth

330.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$6,373.00

Annual Income

$180.00

Quarterly Income

$45.00

Monthly Income

$15.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CFG's current dividend yield?
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (CFG) currently has a dividend yield of 2.82%, based on a stock price of $63.73 and an annual dividend of $1.80.
When is CFG's next dividend payment date?
CFG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-30 and the next payment date is 2026-05-14. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CFG pay in dividends per year?
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. paid $1.72 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CFG been increasing its dividend?
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 1.97% and a 10-year CAGR of 15.70%.
Is CFG's dividend safe?
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. has a payout ratio of 41.71%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 29.51%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is CFG's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Citizens Financial Group, 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 financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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