LKFN — Lakeland Financial Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | LKFN | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 10.76% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 50.4% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | -4.5% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
4.17%
3-Year Growth
7.72%
5-Year Growth
10.76%
10-Year Growth
7.79%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jan 23, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 5, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.5200 | +4.00% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.5000 | +4.17% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Apr 24, 2024 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Jan 24, 2024 | $0.4800 | +4.35% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Jul 24, 2023 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Apr 24, 2023 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Jan 24, 2023 | $0.4600 | +15.00% |
| Oct 24, 2022 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 22, 2022 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 22, 2022 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Jan 24, 2022 | $0.4000 | +17.65% |
| Oct 22, 2021 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Jul 22, 2021 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | $0.3400 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
50.4%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
50.3%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.78 | $27.14M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.05 | $14.05M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.03 | $31.06M |
| Q4 2025 | $1.16 | $31.52M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lakeland Financial Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes, Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 3.66%.
What is LKFN's dividend yield?
LKFN's current dividend yield is 3.66%. The annual dividend is $2.02.
When is LKFN's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for LKFN has not been announced yet.
How many years has Lakeland Financial Corporation increased its dividend?
Lakeland Financial Corporation has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 23, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.