HFWA Dividend History & Analysis | 5% Yield

HFWA has a dividend yield of 5% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.00%
Payout Ratio 43.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.34%
Consistency Lifetime 87.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.06%
Payout FCF 47.6%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 62.19%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BPE 28,096 M 13.66% 41.14%
UCG 124,465 M 4.85% 40.01%
ACA 59,321 M 6.74% 25.23%
BNP 112,053 M 12.47% 13.25%
MB 19,361 M 9.44% 18.43%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
UCG 124,465 M 121.81% 77.9%
BPE 28,096 M 104.53% 80.7%
CBK 45,813 M 80.28% 45.6%
DBK 59,838 M 50.37% 78.7%
FCNCA 22,344 M 43.40% 97.6%
Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks EWBC East West Bancorp
3.22% Yield AMAL Amalgamated Bank
2.32% Yield FSBC Five Star Bancorp
3.18% Yield CTBI Community Trust Bancorp
3.65% Yield BPOP Popular
2.50% Yield AROW Arrow Financial
4.75% Yield
HFWA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 2026-05-20 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.88%
2026-01-28 2026-01-28 2026-02-11 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.93%
2025-11-05 2025-11-05 2025-11-19 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.08%
2025-08-06 2025-08-06 2025-08-20 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.06%
2025-05-07 2025-05-07 2025-05-21 Quarterly 0.24 0% 1.03%
2025-02-06 2025-02-06 2025-02-20 Quarterly 0.24 +4.3% 0.94%
2024-11-06 2024-11-06 2024-11-20 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.93%
2024-08-07 2024-08-07 2024-08-21 Quarterly 0.23 0% 1.09%
2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-22 Quarterly 0.23 0% 1.22%
2024-02-07 2024-02-08 2024-02-22 Quarterly 0.23 +4.5% 1.25%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% 1.35%
2023-08-01 2023-08-02 2023-08-16 Quarterly 0.22 0% 1.2%
2023-05-03 2023-05-04 2023-05-18 Quarterly 0.22 0% 1.35%
2023-02-07 2023-02-08 2023-02-22 Quarterly 0.22 +4.8% 0.76%
2022-11-01 2022-11-02 2022-11-16 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.62%
2022-08-02 2022-08-03 2022-08-17 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.8%
2022-05-03 2022-05-04 2022-05-18 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.86%
2022-02-08 2022-02-09 2022-02-23 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.83%
2021-11-02 2021-11-03 2021-11-17 Quarterly 0.21 +5% 0.83%
2021-08-03 2021-08-04 2021-08-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.84%
2021-05-04 2021-05-05 2021-05-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2021-02-09 2021-02-10 2021-02-24 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-11-03 2020-11-04 2020-11-18 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-08-04 2020-08-05 2020-08-19 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-05-12 2020-05-13 2020-05-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-02-05 2020-02-06 2020-02-20 Quarterly 0.2 +5.3% N/A
2019-11-06 2019-11-07 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2019-08-07 2019-08-08 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.19 +5.6% N/A
2019-05-07 2019-05-08 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2019-02-06 2019-02-07 2019-02-21 Quarterly 0.18 -33.3% N/A
2018-11-06 2018-11-07 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.27 +80% N/A
2018-08-08 2018-08-09 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-02-06 2018-02-07 2018-02-21 Quarterly 0.15 -34.8% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.23 +76.9% N/A
2017-08-08 2017-08-10 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.13 +8.3% N/A
2017-02-07 2017-02-09 2017-02-23 Quarterly 0.12 -67.6% N/A
2016-11-04 2016-11-08 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.37 +208.3% N/A
2016-08-02 2016-08-04 2016-08-18 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2016-05-03 2016-05-05 2016-05-19 Quarterly 0.12 +9.1% N/A
2016-02-08 2016-02-10 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.11 -47.6% N/A
2015-11-02 2015-11-04 2015-11-18 Quarterly 0.21 +90.9% N/A
2015-08-04 2015-08-06 2015-08-20 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2015-05-05 2015-05-07 2015-05-21 Quarterly 0.11 +10% N/A
2015-02-06 2015-02-10 2015-02-24 Quarterly 0.1 -37.5% N/A
2014-11-28 2014-12-02 2014-12-12 Other 0.16 +77.8% N/A
2014-11-04 2014-11-06 2014-11-20 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2014-08-05 2014-08-07 2014-08-21 Quarterly 0.09 +12.5% N/A
2014-04-04 2014-04-08 2014-04-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A

HFWA Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of HFWA?

As of May 2026, HFWA's dividend yield is 5.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 27.14.

Does HFWA pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, HFWA paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-06 and the payout was 0.24 USD.

How often does HFWA pay dividends?

HFWA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HFWA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-06.

HFWA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HFWA for the next payments are between 0.229 (-4.6%) and 0.262 (+9.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.64%.

Will HFWA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.24 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Heritage Financial (HFWA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HFWA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Heritage Financial (HFWA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HFWA?

HFWA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.34% per year. Strong growth: HFWA's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HFWA?

HFWA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.06%. If you bought HFWA's shares at 23.62 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.06% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HFWA?

HFWA Payout Consistency is 87.5%. 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. Moderately consistent: Heritage Financial has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HFWA have a good Dividend Yield?

HFWA's 5.00% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HFWA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HFWA is 43.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of HFWA?

HFWA's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HFWA Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in HFWA's Outstanding Shares?

Heritage Financial's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.94% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -51.1%). Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has HFWA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 28, 2005 with a ratio of 21:20. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.05 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
1997 2,005,000 0%
1998 11,590,000 +478.05%
1999 11,035,500 -4.78%
2000 9,218,000 -16.47%
2001 8,453,000 -8.3%
2002 7,751,000 -8.3%
2003 6,864,500 -11.44%
2004 6,664,000 -2.92%
2005 6,386,500 -4.16%
2006 6,655,000 +4.2%
2007 6,655,000 0%
2008 6,628,500 -0.4%
2009 7,451,500 +12.42%
2010 11,121,000 +49.25%
2011 15,504,000 +39.41%
2012 14,965,000 -3.48%
2013 16,017,000 +7.03%
2014 30,056,300 +87.65%
2015 29,729,400 -1.09%
2016 29,703,000 -0.09%
2017 29,894,000 +0.64%
2018 36,999,000 +23.77%
2019 36,824,000 -0.47%
2020 36,189,000 -1.72%
2021 35,440,000 -2.07%
2022 35,480,800 +0.12%
2023 35,085,000 -1.12%
2024 34,553,000 -1.52%
2025 34,405,800 -0.43%
2026 39,104,600 +13.66%

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: 2026-05-16 02:37 UTC