Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.52
Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2005 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
66.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
HTBK Dividend Income Check
Safety
66.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.9% and trend is flat.
HTBK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$0.52
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout66.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout52.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return51.7%
5Y Total Return46.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)23.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,61710Y ago$17,62520Y ago$8,787
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.
HTBK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
HTBK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Heritage Commerce Corp distributes 66.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 52.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HTBK does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HTBK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 46.2%, with dividends contributing 23.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,625 today.
HTBK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.60
Avg/Payment$0.1300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026Latest | $0.1300 | — | 4.20% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | 3.88% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 4.97% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 5.58% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 5.59% | May 22, 2025 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 5.09% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 5.00% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 5.48% | Aug 22, 2024 |
HTBK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#2 of 9
Safety
Watch
66.7% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd HTBKHeritage Commerce Co… | $828M | 3.8% | 66.7% | 0 | Watch |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.8B | 2.9% | 37.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
1st  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 3.9% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.3B | 3.7% | 60.9% | 5 | Watch |
 HAFCHanmi Financial Corp… | $933M | 3.5% | 42.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BSVNBank7 Corp. | $438M | 2.1% | 21.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 EWBCEast West Bancorp, I… | $17.5B | 1.9% | 25.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
 PFBCPreferred Bank | $1.2B | 3.0% | 28.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
HTBK Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.78 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 5.9% |
| 2024 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.66 | 78.8% | 1.27x | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.05 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 5.9% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.09 | 47.7% | 2.10x | 5.9% |
| 2021 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.79 | 65.8% | 1.52x | 5.9% |
| 2020 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $0.59 | 88.1% | 1.13x | 5.9% |
| 2019 | $0.48 | 9.1% | 4 | $0.84 | 57.1% | 1.75x | 5.5% |
| 2018 | $0.44 | 10.0% | 4 | $0.84 | 52.4% | 1.91x | 5.0% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $0.62 | 64.5% | 1.55x | 4.5% |
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HTBK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HTBK stock.
How much dividend does HTBK pay per share?
Heritage Commerce Corp (HTBK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HTBK's next ex-dividend date?
HTBK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HTBK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HTBK's dividend safe?
HTBK's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +66.7% and FCF payout ratio of +52.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HTBK increased its dividend?
HTBK has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does HTBK pay dividends?
Heritage Commerce Corp pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2005 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HTBK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HTBK five years ago would be worth approximately $14,617 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HTBK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HTBK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.