Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.61
Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
21.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
OVLY Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
OVLY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$0.61
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR26.0%
5Y CAGR16.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.7%
1Y Total Return35.1%
5Y Total Return103.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,39510Y ago$40,31920Y ago$26,586
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.
OVLY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
OVLY Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Oak Valley Bancorp distributes 21.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OVLY has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 26.0% and 5-year CAGR of 16.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OVLY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 1.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 103.9%, with dividends contributing 12.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,319 today.
OVLY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.51
Avg/Payment$0.1757
Latest Change+25.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026Latest | $0.3750 | ↑ +25.0% | 2.09% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 2.18% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.3000 | ↑ +33.3% | 2.06% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.2250 | — | 1.66% | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | $0.2250 | ↑ +40.6% | 1.40% | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.1600 | — | 1.17% | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | $0.1600 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.25% | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | 1.67% | Aug 12, 2022 |
OVLY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
21.0% payout
Streak
12Y
16.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.7%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OVLYOak Valley Bancorp | $294M | 1.7% | 21.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.9B | 3.8% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WAFDWaFd, Inc. | $2.9B | 2.8% | 37.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  BANRBanner Corporation | $2.3B | 2.9% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SRCE1st Source Corporati… | $1.9B | 2.0% | 24.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
2nd  HAFCHanmi Financial Corp… | $949M | 3.4% | 42.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.8B | 2.2% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $8.2B | 1.8% | 25.5% | 21 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.3B | 1.3% | 19.3% | 24 | Sustainable |
OVLY Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 33.3% | 2 | $2.88 | 20.8% | 4.80x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $0.45 | 40.6% | 2 | $3.02 | 14.9% | 6.71x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | 6.7% | 2 | $3.75 | 8.5% | 11.72x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $0.30 | 3.4% | 2 | $2.79 | 10.8% | 9.30x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.29 | 3.6% | 2 | $2.00 | 14.5% | 6.90x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | 3.7% | 2 | $1.68 | 16.7% | 6.00x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $0.27 | 3.8% | 2 | $1.54 | 17.5% | 5.70x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.26 | 4.0% | 2 | $1.42 | 18.3% | 5.46x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.25 | 4.2% | 2 | $1.13 | 22.1% | 4.52x | 1.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OVLY stock.
How much dividend does OVLY pay per share?
Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is OVLY's next ex-dividend date?
OVLY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OVLY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is OVLY's dividend safe?
OVLY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.0% and FCF payout ratio of +20.6%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is OVLY a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Oak Valley Bancorp is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does OVLY pay dividends?
Oak Valley Bancorp pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.61 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OVLY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OVLY five years ago would be worth approximately $20,395 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OVLY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OVLY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.