Firstrand's dividends per share for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was R2.47. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R4.66. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.60. As of today, Firstrand's Dividend Yield % is 5.11%.
During the past 12 months, Firstrand's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Firstrand was 53.10% per year. The lowest was -25.50% per year. And the median was 11.90% per year.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Firstrand (NAM:FST) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Firstrand's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Firstrand was 0.97. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.57.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Firstrand Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 2.590000
2026-03-31
2026-04-02
2026-04-07
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
ZAR 2.470000
2025-10-06
2025-10-10
2025-10-13
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:ZAR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Firstrand's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is R96.23.
Firstrand's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is R5.06.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Firstrand was 8.25%. The lowest was 1.43%. And the median was 4.77%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Firstrand Dividends per Share Related Terms
Firstrand Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Firstrand's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NAM:FST vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Firstrand's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Firstrand Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Firstrand's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Firstrand's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a Dividends per Share of R4.66 as of Dec. 2025. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Firstrand and its competitors.
Is Firstrand's Dividends per Share too high?
Firstrand's current Dividends per Share is R4.66. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's Dividends per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
Firstrand's Dividends per Share of R4.66 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Banks company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Firstrand and its competitors. Firstrand's current Dividends per Share is R4.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.36, compared to a current price of R96.23 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is R4.66. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current Dividends per Share is R4.66 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R96.23 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.36.
GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:
Dividends per Share: R4.66
GF Value™: R84.36 vs. price of R96.23 (14.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:FST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
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