Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.91
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
27.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
OVBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
27.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.9% and trend is rising.
OVBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.91
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout27.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout25.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR-2.8%
5Y CAGR1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return68.5%
5Y Total Return125.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,55910Y ago$26,06820Y ago$25,860
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.
OVBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
OVBC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. distributes 27.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 25.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
OVBC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -2.8% and 5-year CAGR of 1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OVBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 125.6%, with dividends contributing 20.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,068 today.
OVBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.28
Avg/Payment$0.2140
Latest Change+8.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | ↑ +8.7% | 2.06% | May 10, 2026 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $0.2300 | — | 2.28% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 2.60% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $0.2300 | — | 2.63% | Aug 10, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.2300 | ↑ +4.5% | 2.39% | May 10, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 3.98% | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 3.79% | Nov 10, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 3.79% | Aug 10, 2024 |
OVBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
27.5% payout
Streak
3Y
1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVBCOhio Valley Banc Cor… | $227M | 1.9% | 27.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 FXNCFirst National Corpo… | $265M | 2.1% | 31.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $205M | 1.7% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 BSVNBank7 Corp. | $438M | 2.1% | 21.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
2nd  MVBFMVB Financial Corp. | $355M | 2.4% | 32.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CHMGChemung Financial Co… | $341M | 1.9% | 41.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  HONEHarborOne Bancorp, I… | $522M | 2.6% | 47.8% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  CFFIC&F Financial Corpor… | $255M | 2.3% | 22.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 FBIZFirst Business Finan… | $503M | 2.0% | 19.2% | 13 | Sustainable |
OVBC Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $0.91 | 3.4% | 4 | $3.31 | 27.5% | 3.64x | 3.9% |
| 2024 | $0.88 | -13.7% | 4 | $2.33 | 37.8% | 2.65x | 3.7% |
| 2023 | $1.02 | 3.0% | 5 | $2.65 | 38.5% | 2.60x | 4.3% |
| 2022 | $0.99 | 17.9% | 5 | $2.80 | 35.4% | 2.83x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.45 | 34.3% | 2.92x | 3.6% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.14 | 39.3% | 2.55x | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.08 | 40.4% | 2.48x | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.53 | 33.2% | 3.01x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $0.84 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.60 | 52.5% | 1.90x | 3.6% |
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OVBC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OVBC stock.
How much dividend does OVBC pay per share?
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.91 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is OVBC's next ex-dividend date?
OVBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OVBC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is OVBC's dividend safe?
OVBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +27.5% and FCF payout ratio of +25.2%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is OVBC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does OVBC pay dividends?
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.91 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OVBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OVBC five years ago would be worth approximately $22,559 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OVBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OVBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.9% 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.