Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.28
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
37.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
WNEB Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
WNEB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.28
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout32.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR5.3%
5Y CAGR7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return53.5%
5Y Total Return85.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,49810Y ago$21,13420Y ago$27,373
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.
WNEB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (25 years of payments)
WNEB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. distributes 37.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 32.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WNEB has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.3% and 5-year CAGR of 7.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WNEB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.1% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 85.0%, with dividends contributing 15.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,134 today.
WNEB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.32
Avg/Payment$0.0660
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026Latest | $0.0700 | — | 1.99% | May 27, 2026 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.0700 | — | 2.01% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 2.37% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 2.52% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 2.99% | May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $0.0700 | — | 2.93% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 3.19% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.0700 | — | 3.72% | Aug 21, 2024 |
WNEB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
37.4% payout
Streak
4Y
7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WNEBWestern New England … | $285M | 2.0% | 37.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 FUNCFirst United Corpora… | $248M | 2.2% | 26.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
1st  NECBNortheast Community … | $339M | 4.0% | 30.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CFFIC&F Financial Corpor… | $252M | 2.4% | 22.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  CTBICommunity Trust Banc… | $1.2B | 2.8% | 40.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
 FXNCFirst National Corpo… | $253M | 2.2% | 31.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SRCE1st Source Corporati… | $1.8B | 2.1% | 24.3% | 30 | Sustainable |
WNEB Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.14 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 37.3% | 2.68x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.56 | 50.0% | 2.00x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $0.28 | 16.7% | 4 | $0.70 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $0.24 | 20.0% | 4 | $1.18 | 20.3% | 4.92x | 3.5% |
| 2021 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.02 | 19.6% | 5.10x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.45 | 44.4% | 2.25x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $0.20 | 25.0% | 4 | $0.51 | 39.2% | 2.55x | 2.9% |
| 2018 | $0.16 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.57 | 28.1% | 3.56x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.12 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.41 | 29.3% | 3.42x | 1.8% |
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Start ComparisonWNEB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WNEB stock.
How much dividend does WNEB pay per share?
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WNEB's next ex-dividend date?
WNEB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WNEB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WNEB's dividend safe?
WNEB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.4% and FCF payout ratio of +32.4%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WNEB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Western New England Bancorp, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does WNEB pay dividends?
Western New England Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WNEB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WNEB five years ago would be worth approximately $18,498 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WNEB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WNEB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.