CWBC Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

CWBC has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 0.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.97%
Payout Ratio 23.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -10.26%
Consistency Lifetime 73.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.52%
Payout FCF 20.1%
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 27.32%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 34.2%
Total Return 5y: 86.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VLK 2,560 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 120,308 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,786 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,157 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 75,081 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

NECB
Northeast Community
 4.59% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
SPFI
South Plains Financial
 2.10% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield

CWBC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-06 2026-02-06 2026-02-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.47%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.57%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.63%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.68%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.62%
2024-11-08 2024-11-08 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.61%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-08-16 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.63%
2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-05-17 Quarterly 0.12 50% 0.69%
2024-02-08 2024-02-09 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.08 -33.3% 0.47%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-16 Quarterly 0.12 50% 0.63%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.08 -33.3% 0.51%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-17 Quarterly 0.12 50% 0.77%
2023-08-11 2023-08-12 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.08 -33.3% 0.49%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.12 50% 0.73%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.08 -33.3% 0.6%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-19 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.9%
2023-02-09 2023-02-10 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.12 60% 0.47%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.075 -37.5% 0.38%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.12 60% 0.65%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.075 -37.5% 0.42%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-08-20 Quarterly 0.12 60% 0.73%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.075 -37.5% 0.42%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-20 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.63%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.12 71.4% 0.52%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.07 -41.7% 0.32%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.12 71.4% 0.56%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.07 -41.7% 0.3%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-08-20 Quarterly 0.12 71.4% 0.54%
2021-05-07 2021-05-10 2021-05-31 Quarterly 0.07 -41.7% 0.37%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% 0.62%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.11 83.3% 0.68%
2021-02-08 2021-02-09 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.06 -45.5% 0.35%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.11 144.4% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.045 -59.1% N/A
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.11 144.4% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.045 -59.1% N/A
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.11 100% N/A
2020-02-10 2020-02-11 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.055 -50% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.11 100% N/A
2019-11-13 2019-11-14 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.055 -50% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.11 100% N/A
2019-08-12 2019-08-13 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.055 -50% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.11 100% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.055 -50% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.11 120% N/A
2019-02-08 2019-02-11 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.05 -50% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.1 100% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.05 -44.4% N/A
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.09 80% N/A
2018-08-13 2018-08-14 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

CWBC Dividend FAQ

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) is the holding company for Central Valley Community Bank, a regional lender focused on small- and middle-market commercial and consumer banking in California’s Central Valley. Its product suite includes demand, savings and time deposits, certificates of deposit, and a range of loan products-from commercial and industrial financing to agricultural, real-estate, multifamily, and consumer credit. The bank also offers standard cash-management services such as wire transfers, bill pay, and account transfers. The firm, originally Central Valley Community Bancorp, rebranded to Community West Bancshares in April 2024 and has been operating out of Fresno since its 1979 founding.

What is the Dividend Yield of CWBC?

As of February 2026, CWBC`s dividend yield is 2.97%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.48 USD by the current share price of 25.41.

Does CWBC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CWBC paid a dividend of 0.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-06 and the payout was 0.12 USD.

How often does CWBC pay dividends?

CWBC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CWBC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-06.

CWBC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CWBC for the next 4 payments are between 0.125 (+4.2%) and 0.129 (+7.5%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will CWBC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.12 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Community West Bancshares (CWBC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CWBC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Community West Bancshares (CWBC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CWBC?

CWBC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -10.3% per year.
Negative growth: CWBC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CWBC?

CWBC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.52%. If you bought CWBC's shares at 13.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CWBC?

CWBC Payout Consistency is 73.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Community West Bancshares has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CWBC have a good Dividend Yield?

CWBC`s 2.97% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CWBC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CWBC is 23.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CWBC?

CWBC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 27.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CWBC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CWBC's Outstanding Shares?

Community West Bancshares's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 27.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has CWBC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 1, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 2,946,000
1997 3,081,000 +4.58%
1998 5,500,000 +78.51%
1999 6,084,100 +10.62%
2000 6,667,500 +9.59%
2001 5,582,400 -16.27%
2002 5,800,000 +3.9%
2003 5,827,000 +0.47%
2004 5,753,000 -1.27%
2005 5,767,000 +0.24%
2006 5,824,000 +0.99%
2007 6,022,000 +3.4%
2008 5,915,000 -1.78%
2009 5,915,000
2010 9,361,700 +58.27%
2011 5,990,000 -36.02%
2012 9,629,300 +60.76%
2013 10,980,000 +14.03%
2014 11,000,100 +0.18%
2015 8,604,800 -21.78%
2016 8,375,000 -2.67%
2017 8,980,000 +7.22%
2018 13,834,700 +54.06%
2019 8,496,900 -38.58%
2020 8,474,200 -0.27%
2021 8,769,700 +3.49%
2022 11,709,000 +33.52%
2023 11,774,100 +0.56%
2024 18,982,000 +61.22%
2025 19,117,800 +0.72%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-07 03:24