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FFWM First Foundation dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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First Foundation's latest quarterly dividend was on May 5, 2023 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.02 per share. At an annualized rate of $0.35 per share, the stock yields 8.25%. The latest dividend has a decrease of $0.09, or 82% from the prior distribution.

Key dates

  • FFWM last dividend date: May 5, 2023
  • FFWM next dividend date: Not announced
Peer dividends: UBFO BWFG BHB
FFWM dividend stats
DPS
$0.35
Dividend yield
8.25%
Payout ratio
22.4%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
3.81%
Payout ratio
32.1%

Dividend yield

What is First Foundation current dividend yield

First Foundation's dividend yield of 8.25% is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.81%, First Foundation's dividend yield is 117% higher.

Dividend history

What is FFWM dividend payout history and dates

First Foundation has been paying dividends since 2019. FFWM has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has a decrease of 13% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock down by 81% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 364%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
May 5, 2023 May 19, 2023 Apr 27, 2023 $0.02 normal
Feb 3, 2023 Feb 16, 2023 Jan 26, 2023 $0.11 normal
Nov 4, 2022 Nov 17, 2022 Oct 25, 2022 $0.11 normal
Aug 4, 2022 Aug 16, 2022 Jul 26, 2022 $0.11 normal
May 5, 2022 May 16, 2022 $0.11 normal
Feb 9, 2022 Feb 17, 2022 $0.11 normal
Nov 4, 2021 Nov 15, 2021 $0.09 normal
Aug 6, 2021 Aug 20, 2021 Jul 27, 2021 $0.09 normal
May 6, 2021 May 17, 2021 Apr 27, 2021 $0.09 normal
Feb 4, 2021 Feb 15, 2021 Jan 26, 2021 $0.09 normal
Nov 6, 2020 Nov 17, 2020 Oct 27, 2020 $0.07 normal
Jul 23, 2020 Aug 7, 2020 Jul 21, 2020 $0.07 normal
May 29, 2020 Jun 15, 2020 Apr 28, 2020 $0.07 normal
Mar 4, 2020 Mar 16, 2020 Jan 28, 2020 $0.07 normal
Nov 29, 2019 Dec 16, 2019 Oct 29, 2019 $0.05 normal
Aug 30, 2019 Sep 16, 2019 Jul 30, 2019 $0.05 normal
May 31, 2019 Jun 17, 2019 Apr 30, 2019 $0.05 normal
Feb 28, 2019 Mar 15, 2019 Jan 29, 2019 $0.05 normal

First Foundation dividend payout ratio

What is First Foundation dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

First Foundation's payout ratio of 22.4% is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 32.1%, First Foundation's payout ratio is 30% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

FFWM dividend vs peer dividends

How does FFWM dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
FFWM First Foundation Inc 8.25% $0.35 22.4%
UBFO United Security Bancshares 6.78% $0.44 38.9%
BHB Bar Harbor Bankshares 4.39% $1.06 33.7%
BWFG Bankwell Financial Group Inc 3.45% $0.8 15.6%

Frequently asked questions

Does First Foundation pay a dividend?

Yes, First Foundation has been paying dividends for the last four years.

When is First Foundation's next dividend?

FFWM hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, but if we take into consideration its recent dividend history, it is likely that its next dividend will be in August 2023.

When was FFWM's last dividend?

First Foundation's last regular dividend was on May 5, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.02 per share.

How much dividend does First Foundation pay (per share)?

FFWM's annualized dividend per share is $0.35.

What is First Foundation's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield of First Foundation is 8.25%.

How often does First Foundation pay dividends?

First Foundation has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is First Foundation's dividend payout ratio?

First Foundation's dividend payout ratio is 22.4%.

Does First Foundation pay a good dividend?

First Foundation's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.