Cullen/Frost Bankers Shares Up 8.61% YTD with 2.91% Dividend Yield
Cullen/Frost Bankers has delivered an 8.61% year-to-date share gain while offering a 2.91% dividend yield with a $1.00 quarterly payout and a 40% payout ratio. Its annual dividend of $4.00 rose 1.3% year-over-year and EPS is projected at $10.20 for fiscal 2026.
1. YTD Performance and Dividend Yield
Cullen/Frost Bankers has gained 8.61% year-to-date and offers a 2.91% dividend yield based on its $1.00 quarterly payout, compared with the 1.7% industry yield and 1.36% S&P 500 yield.
2. Historical Dividend Growth
The bank has increased its annual dividend five times over the past five years, averaging a 7.98% annual raise, with its current annualized dividend at $4.00 reflecting a 1.3% year-over-year increase.
3. Earnings Projection
Analyst consensus projects EPS of $10.20 for fiscal 2026, representing a 2.72% year-over-year gain and suggesting further capacity for dividend growth given the company’s 40% payout ratio.
4. Risks and Considerations
Investors should weigh potential interest rate pressures on dividend stocks and monitor earnings growth relative to the payout ratio to assess future dividend sustainability.