Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.48
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
24.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CWBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
24.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is rising.
CWBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout24.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR1.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return40.9%
5Y Total Return117.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,73710Y ago$40,49320Y ago$20,381
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.
CWBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
CWBC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Community West Bancshares distributes 24.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CWBC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CWBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 117.4%, with dividends contributing 18.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,493 today.
CWBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.40
Avg/Payment$0.1200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 2.00% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 1.89% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 2.27% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 2.56% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 2.67% | May 16, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 2.49% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 2.43% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.1200 | — | 3.73% | Aug 16, 2024 |
CWBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
24.0% payout
Streak
0Y
1.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CWBCCommunity West Bancs… | $494M | 1.9% | 24.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.9B | 3.8% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.9B | 2.8% | 37.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.3B | 2.9% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.5B | 3.6% | 60.9% | 5 | Watch |
 PFBCPreferred Bank | $1.2B | 2.9% | 28.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
 SMBCSouthern Missouri Ba… | $804M | 1.3% | 17.8% | 14 | Sustainable |
3rd  HAFCHanmi Financial Corp… | $949M | 3.4% | 42.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.5B | 3.0% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
CWBC Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.24 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.00 | 24.0% | 4.17x | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.45 | 106.7% | 0.94x | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $0.48 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.17 | 22.1% | 4.52x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $0.48 | 2.1% | 4 | $2.27 | 21.1% | 4.73x | 5.4% |
| 2021 | $0.47 | 6.8% | 4 | $2.31 | 20.3% | 4.91x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $0.44 | 2.3% | 4 | $1.62 | 27.2% | 3.68x | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $0.43 | 38.7% | 4 | $1.59 | 27.0% | 3.70x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $0.31 | 44.2% | 4 | $1.54 | 20.1% | 4.97x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $0.21 | -42.7% | 4 | $1.10 | 19.5% | 5.12x | 2.4% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CWBC stock.
How much dividend does CWBC pay per share?
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CWBC's next ex-dividend date?
CWBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CWBC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CWBC's dividend safe?
CWBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +24.0% and FCF payout ratio of +21.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CWBC increased its dividend?
CWBC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.8%.
How often does CWBC pay dividends?
Community West Bancshares pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CWBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CWBC five years ago would be worth approximately $21,737 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CWBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CWBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.