Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.99
West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
51.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
WTBA Dividend Income Check
Safety
51.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.2% and trend is rising.
WTBA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$0.99
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout35.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR3.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.9%
1Y Total Return38.6%
5Y Total Return14.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,43610Y ago$19,52620Y ago$24,539
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.
WTBA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
WTBA Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
West Bancorporation, Inc. distributes 51.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 35.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WTBA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 3.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WTBA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 3.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 14.4%, with dividends contributing 18.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,526 today.
WTBA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.98
Avg/Payment$0.2490
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 4.19% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 3.92% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.59% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 5.56% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 5.19% | May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 4.53% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 4.11% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 5.59% | Aug 21, 2024 |
WTBA Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
51.9% payout
Streak
0Y
3.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.9%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st WTBAWest Bancorporation,… | $457M | 3.7% | 51.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 FBIZFirst Business Finan… | $532M | 1.9% | 19.2% | 13 | Sustainable |
 MGYRMagyar Bancorp, Inc. | $115M | 1.6% | 18.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MOFGMidWestOne Financial… | $1.0B | 2.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  ISBAIsabella Bank Corpor… | $294M | 2.7% | 42.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 QCRHQCR Holdings, Inc. | $1.6B | 0.2% | 3.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  SBCFSeacoast Banking Cor… | $3.3B | 2.2% | 46.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CFFIC&F Financial Corpor… | $280M | 2.1% | 22.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
WTBA Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.92 | 52.1% | 1.92x | 5.2% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.42 | 70.4% | 1.42x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.44 | 69.4% | 1.44x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 6.4% | 4 | $2.76 | 36.2% | 2.76x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $0.94 | 11.9% | 4 | $2.95 | 31.9% | 3.14x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $0.84 | 1.2% | 4 | $1.98 | 42.4% | 2.36x | 4.4% |
| 2019 | $0.83 | 6.4% | 4 | $1.74 | 47.7% | 2.10x | 4.3% |
| 2018 | $0.78 | 9.9% | 4 | $1.74 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 4.1% |
| 2017 | $0.71 | 6.0% | 4 | $1.41 | 50.4% | 1.99x | 3.7% |
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WTBA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WTBA stock.
How much dividend does WTBA pay per share?
West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WTBA's next ex-dividend date?
WTBA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WTBA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WTBA's dividend safe?
WTBA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +51.9% and FCF payout ratio of +35.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has WTBA increased its dividend?
WTBA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.5%.
How often does WTBA pay dividends?
West Bancorporation, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WTBA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WTBA five years ago would be worth approximately $11,436 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WTBA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WTBA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.