Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.98
Preferred Bank (PFBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
28.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
PFBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.1% and trend is rising.
PFBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$2.98
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR20.4%
5Y CAGR20.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.0%
Total Shareholder Yield11.1%
1Y Total Return21.9%
5Y Total Return59.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,90610Y ago$35,89220Y ago$7,018
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.
PFBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
PFBC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Preferred Bank distributes 28.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PFBC has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 20.4% and 5-year CAGR of 20.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PFBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 8.0% buyback yield, 11.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 59.1%, with dividends contributing 17.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $35,892 today.
PFBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.08
Avg/Payment$0.6040
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026Latest | $0.8000 | — | 3.39% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | $0.8000 | ↑ +6.7% | 3.21% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 3.32% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 3.22% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.7500 | — | 3.85% | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.7500 | ↑ +7.1% | 3.50% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 3.51% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.7000 | — | 3.63% | Jul 19, 2024 |
PFBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
28.6% payout
Streak
5Y
20.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.1%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFBCPreferred Bank | $1.2B | 3.1% | 28.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  HAFCHanmi Financial Corp… | $909M | 3.6% | 42.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
 EWBCEast West Bancorp, I… | $17.2B | 1.9% | 25.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
1st  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RBBRBB Bancorp | $414M | 2.7% | 44.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 BCALSouthern California … | $613M | 0.5% | 5.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BANCBanc of California, … | $3.0B | 2.1% | 27.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SMBCSouthern Missouri Ba… | $769M | 1.3% | 17.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
PFBC Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2025 | $3.00 | 7.1% | 4 | $10.41 | 28.8% | 3.47x | 6.1% |
| 2024 | $2.80 | 27.3% | 4 | $9.65 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 5.7% |
| 2023 | $2.20 | 27.9% | 4 | $10.52 | 20.9% | 4.78x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.72 | 19.4% | 4 | $8.70 | 19.8% | 5.06x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $1.44 | 20.0% | 4 | $6.41 | 22.5% | 4.45x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.65 | 25.8% | 3.88x | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $1.20 | 27.7% | 4 | $5.16 | 23.3% | 4.30x | 2.4% |
| 2018 | $0.94 | 23.7% | 4 | $4.64 | 20.3% | 4.94x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.76 | 26.7% | 4 | $2.96 | 25.7% | 3.89x | 1.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PFBC stock.
How much dividend does PFBC pay per share?
Preferred Bank (PFBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PFBC's next ex-dividend date?
PFBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PFBC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PFBC's dividend safe?
PFBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.6% and FCF payout ratio of +21.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is PFBC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Preferred Bank is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +20.1%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does PFBC pay dividends?
Preferred Bank pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PFBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PFBC five years ago would be worth approximately $15,906 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PFBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PFBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.