Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.45
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (CBAN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
28.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
8 years
CBAN Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
CBAN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$0.45
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout96.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR2.3%
5Y CAGR2.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.6%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return32.1%
5Y Total Return35.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,52110Y ago$24,50420Y ago$12,797
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CBAN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
CBAN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. distributes 28.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 96.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CBAN has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.3% and 5-year CAGR of 2.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CBAN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 0.6% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 35.2%, with dividends contributing 13.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,504 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
CBAN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.23
Avg/Payment$0.1113
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 2.37% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.1200 | ↑ +4.3% | 2.26% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 2.83% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 2.86% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.1150 | — | 2.95% | May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | $0.1150 | ↑ +2.2% | 2.70% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.1125 | — | 2.57% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.1125 | — | 3.42% | Aug 21, 2024 |
CBAN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
28.5% payout
Streak
8Y
2.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBANColony Bankcorp, Inc… | $371M | 2.3% | 28.5% | 8 | Sustainable |
 SBCFSeacoast Banking Cor… | $3.0B | 2.4% | 46.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
2nd  HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.3B | 2.8% | 37.3% | 21 | Sustainable |
 HBCPHome Bancorp, Inc. | $512M | 0.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $203M | 1.8% | 25.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  GABCGerman American Banc… | $1.7B | 2.7% | 38.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
CBAN Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $0.46 | 2.2% | 4 | $1.59 | 28.9% | 3.46x | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $0.45 | 2.3% | 4 | $1.36 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | 2.3% | 4 | $1.24 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.43 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.14 | 37.7% | 2.65x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $0.41 | 2.5% | 4 | $1.66 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.24 | 32.3% | 3.10x | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 50.0% | 4 | $1.12 | 26.8% | 3.73x | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 100.0% | 4 | $1.40 | 14.3% | 7.00x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $0.10 | — | 4 | $0.87 | 11.5% | 8.70x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonCBAN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CBAN stock.
How much dividend does CBAN pay per share?
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (CBAN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CBAN's next ex-dividend date?
CBAN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CBAN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CBAN's dividend safe?
CBAN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.5% and FCF payout ratio of +96.0%. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CBAN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Colony Bankcorp, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CBAN pay dividends?
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CBAN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CBAN five years ago would be worth approximately $13,521 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CBAN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CBAN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.