OVBC Ohio Valley Banc dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Ohio Valley Banc's last dividend payment of $0.22 per share was made to shareholders on record before Oct 25, 2024. The dividend payment stands at $0.88 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 3.55%.
Key dates
- OVBC last dividend date: Oct 25, 2024
OVBC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
OVBC has a dividend yield of 3.55% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average but lower than its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.77%, Ohio Valley Banc's dividend yield is 28% higher. Historically OVBC's dividend yield has averaged at 3.6% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
Dividend history
Ohio Valley Banc has been paying dividends for the last 28 years. According to our records OVBC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks a decrease of 14% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 3.8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 17%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.22 | 3.79% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.22 | 3.79% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $0.22 | 4.38% |
| Jan 25, 2024 | $0.22 | 4.21% |
| Oct 26, 2023 | $0.22 | 4.18% |
| Jul 27, 2023 | $0.22 | 4.17% |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.15 | 4.12% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.22 | 4.1% |
| Jan 26, 2023 | $0.21 | 3.77% |
| Oct 27, 2022 | $0.21 | 3.81% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.21 | 3.37% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.15 | 3.21% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.21 | 2.73% |
| Jan 27, 2022 | $0.21 | 2.79% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.21 | 3.05% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.21 | 3.41% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.21 | 3.65% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | $0.21 | 3.73% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.21 | 3.82% |
| Jul 30, 2020 | $0.21 | 4.15% |
| Apr 23, 2020 | $0.21 | 3.61% |
| Jan 23, 2020 | $0.21 | 2.29% |
| Oct 24, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.35% |
| Jul 25, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.28% |
| Apr 25, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.23% |
| Jan 24, 2019 | $0.21 | 2.31% |
| Oct 25, 2018 | $0.21 | 2.36% |
| Jul 26, 2018 | $0.21 | 1.64% |
| Apr 26, 2018 | $0.21 | 1.87% |
| Jan 25, 2018 | $0.21 | 1.99% |
| Oct 26, 2017 | $0.21 | 2.35% |
| Jul 26, 2017 | $0.21 | 2.33% |
| Apr 26, 2017 | $0.21 | 2.96% |
| Jan 25, 2017 | $0.21 | 3.04% |
| Oct 26, 2016 | $0.21 | 3.5% |
| Jul 27, 2016 | $0.21 | 3.81% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.21 | 4.07% |
| Jan 27, 2016 | $0.21 | 3.91% |
| Oct 28, 2015 | $0.21 | 3.75% |
| Jul 29, 2015 | $0.21 | 3.92% |
| May 21, 2015 | $0.05 | 3.87% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | $0.21 | 3.66% |
| Jan 28, 2015 | $0.21 | 3.43% |
Ohio Valley Banc dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
OVBC has a payout ratio of 35.6% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 44.2%, Ohio Valley Banc's payout ratio is 19% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
OVBC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBCP United Bancorp Inc | 5.45% | $0.68 | 49.5% |
| PEBO Peoples Bancorp Inc | 4.93% | $1.59 | 44.8% |
| FMNB Farmers National Banc Corp | 4.68% | $0.68 | 54.4% |
| WSBC Wesbanco Inc | 4.35% | $1.45 | 69.4% |
| HBAN Huntington Bancshares Inc | 3.8% | $0.62 | 59.6% |
| OVBC Ohio Valley Banc Corp | 3.55% | $0.88 | 35.6% |
| FFBC First Financial Bancorp | 3.44% | $0.94 | 40.2% |
| PRK Park National Corp | 2.73% | $4.74 | 55.7% |
| SBFG Sb Financial Group Inc | 2.68% | $0.56 | 32.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio Valley Banc pay a dividend?
Yes, Ohio Valley Banc has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. OVBC has been paying dividends since 1996.
When was OVBC's last dividend?
Ohio Valley Banc's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 25, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.22 per share.
How much dividend does Ohio Valley Banc pay (per share)?
On an annual basis OVBC pays $0.88 per share.
What is Ohio Valley Banc's dividend yield?
Ohio Valley Banc's current dividend yield is 3.55%.
How often does Ohio Valley Banc pay dividends?
Ohio Valley Banc pays dividends quarterly.
What is Ohio Valley Banc's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Ohio Valley Banc is 35.6%.
Does Ohio Valley Banc pay a good dividend?
Ohio Valley Banc's dividend yield is more than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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