CWBC
Community West Bancshares
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: CWBC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 8, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.86%
Payout ratio: 22.1%
Community West Bancshares's most recent dividend was on May 8, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.12 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.48 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.9% based on its recent close price.
CWBC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Community West Bancshares Dividend yield
Community West Bancshares's dividend yield of 1.9% is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, Community West Bancshares's dividend yield is 27% lower. The historical 5-year average of CWBC's dividend yield is 2.0%, which is in line with the current one.
CWBC Dividend history
Community West Bancshares has a long dividend history, including the last 14 consecutive years with dividend payouts. CWBC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 39% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 28%.
Community West Bancshares Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $0.12 | 2% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.12 | 1.89% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.12 | 2.27% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.12 | 2.56% |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.12 | 2.67% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.12 | 2.49% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.12 | 1.82% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.12 | 1.24% |
| May 2, 2024 | $0.12 | 0.69% |
Community West Bancshares dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Community West Bancshares's payout ratio of 22.1% is below the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 34%, Community West Bancshares's payout ratio is 35% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CWBC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCBK Trico Bancshares | 2.73% | $1.44 | 36.3% |
| BSRR Sierra Bancorp | 2.52% | $1.02 | 29.7% |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 2.36% | $1.44 | 29.6% |
| EWBC East West Bancorp Inc | 2.14% | $2.8 | 27.8% |
| CWBC Community West Bancshares. | 1.86% | $0.48 | 22.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Community West Bancshares pay a dividend?
Yes, Community West Bancshares has been paying dividends for the last 14 years.
When was CWBC's last dividend?
Community West Bancshares's last dividend ex-date was on May 8, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.12 per share.
How much dividend does Community West Bancshares pay (per share)?
CWBC's annualized dividend per share is $0.48.
What is Community West Bancshares's dividend yield?
Currently Community West Bancshares's dividend yield is 1.9%.
How often does Community West Bancshares pay dividends?
Community West Bancshares has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Community West Bancshares's dividend payout ratio?
Community West Bancshares's dividend payout ratio is 22.1%.
Does Community West Bancshares pay a good dividend?
Community West Bancshares's dividend yield is lower than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.