STIPA.PFD (SunTrust Banks) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Sep. 2019)


What is SunTrust Banks Dividend Payout Ratio?

SunTrust Banks STIPA.PFD Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2019. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Sep. 2019 was 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


STIpA.PFD's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.32
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of SunTrust Banks is 4.13%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SunTrust Banks was 4.13%. The lowest was 0.77%. And the median was 1.58%.

SunTrust Banks's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Sep. 2019 was $0.00.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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.

SunTrust Banks (NYSE:STIpA.PFD) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

SunTrust Banks Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SunTrust Banks Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

SunTrust Banks Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

SunTrust Banks Annual Data
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SunTrust Banks Quarterly Data
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SunTrust Banks Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

SunTrust Banks Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


SunTrust Banks Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2018 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2018 )
=0/ 0
=N/A

SunTrust Banks's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Sep. 2019 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Sep. 2019 )
=0/ 0
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
SunTrust Banks (STIPA.PFD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 2019. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SunTrust Banks and its competitors.
Is SunTrust Banks' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SunTrust Banks' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00.
How does SunTrust Banks' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
SunTrust Banks' Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,168 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SunTrust Banks and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunTrust Banks's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SunTrust Banks stock overvalued right now?
SunTrust Banks (STIPA.PFD) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunTrust Banks (STIPA.PFD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 2019. 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.

SunTrust Banks Business Description

Address 303 Peachtree Street, North East, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308
SunTrust Banks Inc headquartered in Atlanta, comprises commercial, corporate, and retail banking operations. SunTrust's corporate and investment banking arm is under the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey brand. The vast majority of SunTrust's deposits are in seven Southeastern U.S. states and the District of Columbia.