C raises its quarterly dividend 11.67% to $0.67 per share

Citigroup Inc. (C) has announced an increase in its quarterly dividend, raising the payout by 11.67% to $0.67 per share. The new dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date, which is set for August 3, 2026. This marks the latest in a series of quarterly payments that have been steadily climbing.

The numbers

The new quarterly dividend of $0.67 per share represents a significant jump from the previous $0.60 per share. This increase follows a pattern of gradual raises: recent payments include $0.56 in May 2025, then $0.60 for the next four quarters (August 2025 through May 2026), and now $0.67. At the current stock price of $133.57, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) yield stands at 1.85%, with TTM dividend per share of $2.47. Over the past five years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%, and the company has now increased its dividend for three consecutive years.

What it means for income investors

For income-focused investors, the new annualized dividend rate of $2.68 per share (based on the $0.67 quarterly payment) implies that holding 100 shares would generate $268 in annual dividend income. This raise continues the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Investors can track C's dividend history and future payments using our dividend calculator and dividend history tools.

Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.