Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
53.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
CVBF Dividend Income Check
Safety
53.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is falling.
CVBF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout53.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout51.0%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR1.3%
5Y CAGR-2.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return12.4%
5Y Total Return13.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,34610Y ago$16,79720Y ago$20,502
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.
CVBF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
CVBF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CVB Financial Corp. distributes 53.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.0%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CVBF has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.3% and 5-year CAGR of -2.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CVBF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 13.5%, with dividends contributing 18.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,797 today.
CVBF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.91
Avg/Payment$0.1955
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 4.10% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 4.17% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 4.28% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.84% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 4.34% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.74% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 4.49% | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 4.50% | Jul 25, 2024 |
CVBF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
53.0% payout
Streak
4Y
-2.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.7B | 3.0% | 37.4% | 7 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.1B | 3.8% | 60.9% | 0 | Watch |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.4B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 EWBCEast West Bancorp, I… | $17.0B | 1.9% | 25.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HAFCHanmi Financial Corp… | $901M | 3.6% | 42.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
CVBF Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | -20.0% | 4 | $1.52 | 52.6% | 1.90x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 66.7% | 5 | $1.44 | 69.4% | 1.44x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | -22.1% | 3 | $1.59 | 37.7% | 2.65x | 3.1% |
| 2022 | $0.77 | 6.9% | 4 | $1.67 | 46.1% | 2.17x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $0.72 | -20.0% | 4 | $1.56 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 3.7% |
| 2020 | $0.90 | 32.4% | 5 | $1.30 | 69.2% | 1.44x | 4.6% |
| 2019 | $0.68 | 21.4% | 4 | $1.48 | 45.9% | 2.18x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $0.56 | 7.7% | 4 | $1.25 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $0.52 | 44.4% | 4 | $0.95 | 54.7% | 1.83x | 2.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CVBF stock.
How much dividend does CVBF pay per share?
CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CVBF's next ex-dividend date?
CVBF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CVBF typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CVBF's dividend safe?
CVBF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +53.0% and FCF payout ratio of +51.0%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CVBF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, CVB Financial Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -2.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CVBF pay dividends?
CVB Financial Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CVBF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CVBF five years ago would be worth approximately $11,346 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CVBF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CVBF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.