WTBA West Bancorporation dividend history, payout ratio & dates
West Bancorporation's most recent dividend payment of $0.25 per share was made to shareholders on record before Feb 5, 2025. The payout stands at $1 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 5.25%.
Key dates
- WTBA last dividend date: Feb 5, 2025
WTBA dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
WTBA has a dividend yield of 5.25% which is higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 3.25%, West Bancorporation's dividend yield is 62% higher. Historically WTBA's dividend yield has averaged at 4.6% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
West Bancorporation has been paying dividends for the last 25 years. According to our data WTBA has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 14% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 12%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | $0.25 | 4.53% |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.25 | 4.11% |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.59% |
| May 7, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.82% |
| Feb 6, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.68% |
| Nov 7, 2023 | $0.25 | 5.95% |
| Aug 8, 2023 | $0.25 | 5.22% |
| May 9, 2023 | $0.25 | 6.5% |
| Feb 7, 2023 | $0.25 | 4.51% |
| Nov 8, 2022 | $0.25 | 4.53% |
| Aug 9, 2022 | $0.25 | 3.97% |
| May 10, 2022 | $0.25 | 3.99% |
| Feb 8, 2022 | $0.25 | 3.23% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | $0.24 | 2.83% |
| Aug 10, 2021 | $0.24 | 2.96% |
| May 11, 2021 | $0.24 | 3.29% |
| Feb 9, 2021 | $0.22 | 3.79% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.21 | 4.54% |
| Aug 4, 2020 | $0.21 | 5.18% |
| May 5, 2020 | $0.21 | 5.01% |
| Feb 4, 2020 | $0.21 | 3.56% |
| Nov 5, 2019 | $0.21 | 3.44% |
| Aug 6, 2019 | $0.21 | 4.06% |
| May 7, 2019 | $0.21 | 3.84% |
| Feb 5, 2019 | $0.2 | 3.65% |
| Nov 6, 2018 | $0.2 | 3.64% |
| Aug 7, 2018 | $0.2 | 3.13% |
| May 8, 2018 | $0.2 | 3.03% |
| Feb 6, 2018 | $0.18 | 3% |
| Nov 7, 2017 | $0.18 | 2.93% |
| Aug 7, 2017 | $0.18 | 3.13% |
| May 8, 2017 | $0.18 | 2.92% |
| Feb 6, 2017 | $0.17 | 3% |
| Nov 7, 2016 | $0.17 | 3.49% |
| Aug 8, 2016 | $0.17 | 3.47% |
| May 9, 2016 | $0.17 | 3.62% |
| Feb 8, 2016 | $0.16 | 3.77% |
| Nov 6, 2015 | $0.16 | 3.03% |
| Aug 3, 2015 | $0.16 | 3.08% |
| May 4, 2015 | $0.16 | 3% |
| Feb 9, 2015 | $0.14 | 2.91% |
West Bancorporation dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WTBA has a payout ratio of 64.5% which is higher than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, West Bancorporation's payout ratio is 47% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WTBA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARK Landmark Bancorp Inc | 6.75% | $2 | 88.4% |
| ATLO Ames National Corp | 5.59% | $0.94 | 82.5% |
| WTBA West Bancorporation Inc | 5.25% | $1 | 64.5% |
| MOFG MidWestOne Financial Group Inc | 3.43% | $0.97 | N/A |
| GSBC Great Southern Bancorp Inc | 2.92% | $1.6 | 30.3% |
| HWBK Hawthorn Bancshares Inc | 2.52% | $0.76 | 29.1% |
| EFSC Enterprise Financial Services Corp | 2.14% | $1.1 | 22.6% |
| CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc | 1.75% | $1.06 | 27.3% |
| UMBF Umb Financial Corp | 1.65% | $1.58 | 17.5% |
| QCRH Qcr Holdings Inc | 0.37% | $0.24 | 3.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does West Bancorporation pay a dividend?
Yes, West Bancorporation has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. WTBA has been paying dividends since 2000.
When was WTBA's last dividend?
West Bancorporation's last dividend ex-date was on Feb 5, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does West Bancorporation pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WTBA pays $1 per share.
What is West Bancorporation's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of West Bancorporation is 5.25%.
How often does West Bancorporation pay dividends?
West Bancorporation pays dividends quarterly.
What is West Bancorporation's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of West Bancorporation is 64.5%.
Does West Bancorporation pay a good dividend?
West Bancorporation's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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