Fidelity Bank PLC(FIDELITYBK) Dividend History & Yield

Is FIDELITYBK a good dividend stock?

TL;DR: Yes, the current dividend yield for FIDELITYBK is 11.05% at a live market price of ₦19.00. The annual payout is ₦2.10 per share.

TL;DR: Fidelity Bank has officially entered the elite dividend conversation. Driven by surging profitability, the bank drastically increased its total annual payout to ₦2.10, generating an impressive live yield of 11.05% at its current price.

Current Price

₦19.00

Dividend Yield

11.05%

Annual Payout

₦2.10

Next Expected

Late Apr - Mid May (Est)

Analyst Projection

The pending final payout is estimated at ₦1.50 - ₦1.80 (Est.) per share, pending regulatory clearance.

FIDELITYBK Dividend Growth Intelligence

Growth Trend
Increasing Rapidly
Payment Consistency
18 Years
Avg Growth Rate
Very High
Investor Profile
Income & Growth investors

Dividend Growth

Historical cash distribution trend for FIDELITYBK

Interim

Final

Gross cash dividends before 10% withholding tax

FIDELITYBK Historical Dividend Payout Details

Fidelity Bank recorded massive growth in Profit Before Tax for FY2024 and paid a total dividend of ₦2.10 (₦0.85 Interim + ₦1.25 Final). Based on historical payout ratios and a tight 7-year payment window, the pending FY2025 Final Dividend is projected to land between ₦1.50 and ₦1.80, paid between late April and mid-May, pending CBN clearance.

Year	Type	Amount	Qualification	Payment
2024	Final	₦1.25	April 16, 2025	April 29, 2025
2024	Interim	₦0.85	October 18, 2024	October 25, 2024
2023	Final	₦0.60	April 29, 2024	May 16, 2024
2023	Interim	₦0.25	September 18, 2023	September 22, 2023
2022	Final	₦0.40	May 15, 2023	May 23, 2023
2022	Interim	₦0.10	September 13, 2022	September 20, 2022
2021	Final	₦0.35	April 25, 2022	May 5, 2022
2020	Final	₦0.22	April 19, 2021	April 30, 2021
2019	Final	₦0.20	April 20, 2020	April 30, 2020
2018	Final	₦0.11	April 15, 2019	April 26, 2019
2017	Final	₦0.11	May 14, 2018	May 25, 2018
2016	Final	₦0.14	April 18, 2017	May 4, 2017
2015	Final	₦0.16	April 18, 2016	May 5, 2016
2014	Final	₦0.18	April 20, 2015	May 7, 2015
2013	Final	₦0.14	April 14, 2014	May 2, 2014

Data verified via Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX)

What is Fidelity Bank PLC?

Fidelity Bank PLC is a rapidly growing commercial bank in Nigeria. Under recent leadership, the bank has successfully raised fresh capital and is aggressively expanding its market share, firmly positioning itself on the path to becoming a Tier-1 financial institution.

Dividend Analysis: Fidelity Bank has maintained a consistent dividend policy for nearly two decades. Recently, the bank shifted from a steady, low-payout model to an aggressive high-yield model, drastically increasing its dividend payments alongside record-breaking profit margins.

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When does FIDELITYBK report earnings?

FIDELITYBK operates on a Quarterly reporting cycle.

Key Reporting Months

February
April
July
October

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fidelity Bank a good dividend stock?

Yes, Fidelity Bank currently offers one of the highest yields in the banking sector (over 11%). Following a record-breaking financial year, the bank has aggressively increased its payout to shareholders, making it a favorite for income investors.

How often does Fidelity Bank pay dividends?

Fidelity Bank pays dividends twice a year. They typically declare an interim dividend in September/October and a final dividend in April/May.

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