First Financial Bankshares is highlighted as a compelling dividend stock, currently paying a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share for a yield of 2.52%, which exceeds the Banks - Southwest industry average of 1.6% and the S&P 500's 1.33%. The company's annualized dividend of $0.88 represents a 17.3% increase from last year, and it has raised its dividend four times over the past five years for an average annual increase of 7.93%. With a payout ratio of 47% and a Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of $2.04 per share, implying 15.25% year-over-year growth, the stock carries a Zacks Rank of 2, or Buy.
First Financial Bankshares IncHighlights dividend yield, growth, and Buy rating, positive for the stock.