Capital allocation remains focused on shareholder returns, evidenced by a consistent quarterly dividend payout of approximately $27 million to $28 million, supported by stable earnings generation.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 | Dec'97 | Dec'96 |
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| Cash from Operations | 241.92M | 221.41M | 249.76M | 295.63M | 273.73M | 195.24M | 185.1M | 208.18M | 164.95M | 139.59M | 124.53M | 105.64M | 87.7M | 111.81M | 154.76M | 130.02M | 102.86M | 66.03M | 83.64M | 71.11M | 70.89M | 89.08M | 75.65M | 71.94M | 61.31M | 40.24M | 42.77M | 40.8M | 32.4M | 29.1M | 21.6M |
| Operating CF Growth % | 126.36% | -11.35% | -15.51% | 8% | 40.2% | 5.48% | -11.09% | 26.21% | 18.17% | 12.09% | 17.88% | 20.46% | -21.56% | -27.75% | 19.03% | 26.4% | 55.79% | -21.05% | 17.61% | 0.32% | -20.43% | 17.76% | 5.15% | 17.34% | 52.38% | -5.92% | 4.82% | 25.93% | 11.34% | 34.72% | 18.68% |
| Net Income | 209.2M | 209.3M | 200.72M | 221.44M | 235.43M | 212.52M | 177.16M | 207.83M | 152M | 104.41M | 101.43M | 99.14M | 104.02M | 95.61M | 77.28M | 81.73M | 62.94M | 65.42M | 63.07M | 60.58M | 71.91M | 70.62M | 61.49M | 52.83M | 49.74M | 40.06M | 34.68M | 26M | 24.1M | 20.6M | 13.3M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 14.49M | 14.78M | 15.37M | 18.17M | 13.66M | -6.43M | -1.16M | 22.04M | 8.35M | 2.66M | 5.32M | -1.47M | 832K | 2.45M | 7.53M | 9.65M | 10.55M | 9.88M | 10.82M | 13.24M | 15.1M | 21.63M | 14.3M | 22.02M | 18.28M | -6.23M | 9.87M | 11.2M | 2.5M | 2.4M | 2.1M |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -13.08M | 99K | 4.81M | -585K | -3.54M | 5.94M | 1.53M | -527K | -460K | -3M | -1.2M | 200K | -1M |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 27.69M | 20.51M | 11.77M | 11.2M | 26.54M | -7.9M | 19.79M | -24.1M | -4.22M | -1.3M | 10.61M | 7.39M | -10.18M | -6.43M | 19.45M | 55.46M | 25.68M | 7.98M | 23.09M | 2.36M | -14.33M | -3.25M | 2.52M | -7.94M | -4.54M | 6.36M | 440K | 8M | 7.1M | 5.2M | 8.2M |
| Working Capital Changes | -15.32M | -29.4M | 11.68M | 35.39M | -9.8M | -8.13M | -16.22M | -3.13M | 5.32M | 29.69M | 4.36M | -2.15M | -9.96M | 18.26M | 48.47M | -19.04M | 1.51M | -18.27M | -1.76M | -5.15M | -6.6M | 676K | 883K | -907K | -3.71M | 575K | -1.77M | -1.4M | -100K | 700K | -1M |
| Cash from Investing | -316.96M | -210.31M | 852.75M | 536.28M | -1.18B | -1.73B | -1.27B | 325.32M | 811.08M | 138.85M | -154.02M | -300.75M | -268.52M | -378.46M | -221.09M | -86.66M | 550.43M | 562.45M | -333.94M | -21.13M | -680.65M | -761.37M | -695.37M | -768.57M | -405.19M | -232.43M | -262.01M | -255.6M | -361.4M | -116.5M | -100.4M |
| Purchase of Investments | -601.21M | -596.55M | -454.43M | -62.03M | -1.81B | -3.16B | -1.29B | -557.07M | -123.57M | -363.47M | -809.28M | -694.63M | -805.54M | -920.66M | -942.71M | -816.39M | -1.1B | -793.02M | -450.53M | -263.62M | -1.13B | -872.07M | -131.29M | -104.02M | -761.04M | -487.67M | -399.7M | -329.9M | -539.1M | -217.2M | -139.7M |
| Sale/Maturity of Investments | 598.43M | 572.05M | 901.49M | 450.28M | 663.43M | 928.44M | 798.69M | 638.45M | 1.21B | 578.23M | 829.52M | 576.14M | 425.39M | 594.58M | 643.53M | 464.08M | 1.36B | 1.22B | 381.9M | 534.21M | 481.51M | 560.12M | 120.78M | 222.05M | 530.09M | 400.62M | 242.72M | 196.4M | 258.5M | 144.2M | 87.1M |
| Net Investment Activity | -2.79M | -24.5M | 447.06M | 388.24M | -1.14B | -2.23B | -488.93M | 81.38M | 1.08B | 214.76M | 20.24M | -118.49M | -380.15M | -326.07M | -299.18M | -352.3M | 264.93M | 429.66M | -68.62M | 270.58M | -646.29M | -311.95M | -10.5M | 118.03M | -230.96M | -87.05M | -156.98M | -133.5M | -280.6M | -73M | -52.6M |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 329M | 0 | 0 | 0 | -132.92M | 3.06M | -15.72M | 0 | 50.04M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.84M | 0 | 743K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -8.13M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Investing | -309.64M | -181.74M | 410.82M | 152.56M | -358.93M | 508.44M | -775.15M | 249.47M | -134.85M | -72.89M | -145.92M | -180.39M | 63.49M | -49.96M | 82.36M | 267.32M | 292.22M | 121.11M | -260.26M | -285.05M | -25M | -437.54M | -673.49M | -879.67M | -161.72M | -137.73M | -100.83M | -118M | -76.3M | -40.9M | -44.5M |
| Cash from Financing | -1.67M | 160.59M | -1.18B | -754.08M | -625.85M | 1.31B | 2.86B | -511.94M | -956.46M | -255.7M | 45.02M | 195.44M | 191.89M | 262.91M | -180.59M | -102.29M | -352.28M | -620.52M | 256.12M | -106.91M | 626.04M | 718.02M | 592.12M | 629.64M | 365.17M | 154.53M | 241.2M | 158.2M | 315.2M | 87.3M | 93.9M |
| Dividends Paid | -110.16M | -110.99M | -111.83M | -111.69M | -104.44M | -97.73M | -98.47M | -95.35M | -65.97M | -57.05M | -51.63M | -48.86M | -42.3M | -29.94M | -44.55M | -35.8M | -36.1M | -36.5M | -28.32M | -28.48M | -27.88M | -27.96M | -23.82M | -21.64M | -20.8M | -15.59M | -12.39M | -9.8M | -7.9M | -5.3M | -3.1M |
| Share Repurchases | -65.51M | -81.12M | -2.82M | -21.22M | -116.33M | -8.34M | -92.77M | -2.64M | -7.76M | -1.13M | -1.91M | -834K | -5.47M | -559K | -54K | -12.53M | -5.17M | 0 | -650K | -33.92M | 0 | -12.29M | 0 | -7.05M | -2.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock Issued | 508K | 383K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126.06M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Stock Activity | -65M | -80.73M | -2.82M | -21.22M | -116.33M | -8.34M | -92.77M | -2.64M | -7.76M | -1.13M | -1.91M | -834K | -5.47M | -559K | -54K | -12.53M | -5.17M | 126.06M | -650K | -33.92M | 0 | -12.29M | 0 | -7.05M | -2.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | 4M | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K |
| Other Financing | -44.6M | 123.6M | 505.55M | -1.7B | -1.4B | 1.44B | 3.04B | -133.94M | -699.17M | -144.53M | 96.55M | 445.13M | 262.67M | 291.64M | 136.06M | 52.96M | -110.5M | 499.23M | 166.09M | 6.51M | -16.91M | 446.5M | 214.53M | 269.44M | 293.7M | 281.93M | 93.96M | 25.4M | 181.2M | 105.5M | 75.4M |
| Net Change in Cash | -76.7M | 171.69M | -76.59M | 77.82M | -1.53B | -225.61M | 1.77B | 21.57M | 19.57M | 22.74M | 15.54M | 329K | 11.07M | -3.74M | -246.91M | -58.93M | 301.02M | 7.96M | 5.81M | -56.92M | 16.27M | 45.74M | -27.61M | -66.98M | 21.29M | -37.66M | 21.95M | -56.6M | -13.9M | 0 | -111.9M |
| Exchange Rate Effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102.3M | 0 |
| Cash at Beginning | 376.39M | 204.7M | 281.29M | 203.46M | 1.73B | 1.96B | 185.52M | 163.95M | 144.38M | 121.63M | 106.1M | 105.77M | 94.69M | 98.43M | 345.34M | 404.27M | 103.25M | 95.3M | 89.49M | 146.41M | 130.14M | 84.4M | 112.01M | 164.97M | 102.65M | 140.31M | 118.36M | 175M | 188.9M | 188.9M | 111.9M |
| Cash at End | 452.39M | 376.39M | 204.7M | 281.29M | 203.46M | 1.73B | 1.96B | 185.52M | 163.95M | 144.38M | 121.63M | 106.1M | 105.77M | 94.69M | 98.43M | 345.34M | 404.27M | 103.25M | 95.3M | 89.49M | 146.41M | 130.14M | 84.4M | 97.99M | 123.94M | 102.65M | 140.31M | 118.4M | 175M | 188.9M | 221.3M |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Income Taxes Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 237.39M | 217.34M | 244.63M | 291.11M | 268.37M | 190.56M | 180.42M | 202.66M | 160.76M | 134.7M | 111.92M | 103.77M | 85.81M | 109.39M | 150.49M | 128.34M | 96.15M | 62.51M | 78.58M | 63.71M | 61.52M | 77.2M | 64.27M | 65.02M | 56.92M | 32.58M | 38.57M | 36.7M | 27.9M | 26.5M | 18.3M |
| FCF Growth % | 13.85% | -11.15% | -15.97% | 8.47% | 40.83% | 5.62% | -10.97% | 26.06% | 19.35% | 20.36% | 7.85% | 20.93% | -21.56% | -27.31% | 17.26% | 33.48% | 53.82% | -20.45% | 23.34% | 3.56% | -20.31% | 20.12% | -1.15% | 14.23% | 74.72% | -15.52% | 5.08% | 31.54% | 5.28% | 44.81% | 60.53% |
CRE Concentration and Funding
Based on reported quarterly figures, CVBF consistently generates positive net income, with 2025Q4 earnings of $55.0 million, providing a stable foundation for capital retention that allows the bank to maintain its dividend policy while absorbing potential credit volatility without needing external capital market access.
The bank's ability to generate steady net income suggests a resilient core business model that effectively funds its own growth. Investors should monitor whether the current pace of earnings retention remains sufficient to support regulatory capital buffers as the bank navigates potential shifts in the regional economic landscape.
As indicated by the cash flow statements, CVBF has actively managed its investment securities portfolio, with significant divestment activity such as the $353.2 million in sales during 2024Q3, suggesting a strategic effort to recycle capital into higher-yielding assets or to manage duration risk in a volatile rate environment.
The frequent turnover in the investment portfolio appears to be a tactical response to interest rate fluctuations rather than a passive holding strategy. This activity warrants further investigation to determine if the realized gains or losses from these sales are masking underlying volatility in the bank's core net interest margin.
According to recent financial disclosures, CVBF maintains a consistent dividend payout of approximately $27 million to $28 million per quarter, which appears sustainable given the bank's historical earnings power and the relatively modest, opportunistic use of share buybacks to manage total equity levels.
The stability of the dividend suggests that management prioritizes shareholder returns as a core component of its capital allocation strategy. However, the intermittent nature of share repurchases indicates that management remains disciplined, choosing to deploy excess capital only when market conditions align with their internal valuation targets.
Based on the provided cash flow data, the bank's provision for loan losses has remained negligible, including a $2.5 million reversal in 2025Q4, which suggests that the institution has not yet faced significant credit deterioration within its concentrated California commercial real estate and agricultural loan portfolios.
The lack of substantial cash outflows for credit losses may indicate a conservative underwriting culture that has historically shielded the bank from regional downturns. Analysts should monitor whether this trend persists, as any sudden shift toward higher provisioning could signal an inflection point in the credit cycle.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CVBF stock.
CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) generated $221.4M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) generated $217.3M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) spent $4.1M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) returned $111.0M to shareholders via cash dividends and spent $81.1M on share repurchases. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.