Preferred Bank Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Preferred Bank (PFBC). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

21 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014200920082007200620052004200320022001
Dividends per share (FY)$3.00$2.80$2.20$1.72$1.44$1.20$1.20$0.94$0.76$0.60$0.46$0.10$0.08$0.47$0.68$0.80$0.64$0.60$0.24$0.38$0.38
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A3.25%3.02%2.31%2.01%2.38%2.02%2.39%1.31%1.16%1.42%0.36%2.79%7.81%2.64%1.33%1.42%2.73%1.33%2.58%N/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A28.70%20.76%19.51%22.50%25.79%23.34%22.01%25.43%23.20%21.19%5.48%-1.08%-91.52%26.79%23.28%24.43%29.75%47.45%46.58%N/A

Dividend Payout History

66 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-10-21October 07, 252025-10-07$0.75
2025-07-22July 08, 252025-07-08$0.75
2025-04-21April 07, 252025-04-07$0.75
2025-01-23January 10, 252025-01-09$0.75
2024-10-21October 07, 242024-10-07$0.70
2024-07-19July 05, 242024-07-05$0.70
2024-04-19April 04, 242024-04-05$0.70
2024-01-22January 05, 242024-01-08$0.70
2023-10-20October 05, 232023-10-06$0.55
2023-07-21July 06, 232023-07-07$0.55
2023-04-21April 05, 232023-04-07$0.55
2023-01-20January 05, 232023-01-06$0.55
2022-10-21October 06, 222022-10-07$0.43
2022-07-21July 06, 222022-07-07$0.43
2022-04-21April 06, 222022-04-07$0.43
2022-01-21January 06, 222022-01-07$0.43
2021-10-21October 06, 212021-10-07$0.38
2021-07-21July 06, 212021-07-07$0.38
2021-04-21April 06, 212021-04-07$0.38
2021-01-21January 06, 212021-01-07$0.30
2020-10-21October 06, 202020-10-07$0.30
2020-07-21July 06, 202020-07-07$0.30
2020-04-21April 06, 202020-04-07$0.30
2020-01-21January 06, 202020-01-07$0.30
2019-10-21October 04, 192019-10-07$0.30
2019-07-22July 05, 192019-07-08$0.30
2019-04-22April 05, 192019-04-08$0.30
2019-01-22January 07, 192019-01-08$0.30
2018-10-19October 04, 182018-10-05$0.25
2018-07-20July 05, 182018-07-06$0.25
2018-04-23April 06, 182018-04-09$0.22
2018-01-22January 05, 182018-01-08$0.22
2017-10-20October 05, 172017-10-06$0.20
2017-07-21July 05, 172017-07-07$0.20
2017-04-21April 05, 172017-04-07$0.18
2017-01-20January 04, 172017-01-06$0.18
2016-10-21October 05, 162016-10-07$0.15
2016-07-21July 05, 162016-07-07$0.15
2016-04-21April 05, 162016-04-07$0.15
2016-01-21January 05, 162016-01-07$0.15
2015-10-20October 02, 152015-10-06$0.12
2015-07-21July 02, 152015-07-07$0.12
2015-04-21April 02, 152015-04-07$0.12
2015-01-20January 02, 152015-01-06$0.10
2014-10-20October 02, 142014-10-06$0.10
2009-02-26February 10, 092009-02-12$0.08
2008-11-25November 06, 082008-11-11$0.10
2008-08-19August 01, 082008-08-05$0.10
2008-05-20May 02, 082008-05-06$0.10
2008-02-19February 01, 082008-02-05$0.17
2007-11-20November 02, 072007-11-06$0.17
2007-08-21August 03, 072007-08-07$0.17
2007-05-22May 04, 072007-05-08$0.17
2007-03-07February 16, 072007-02-21$0.17
2006-11-21November 03, 062006-11-07$0.20
2006-08-21August 03, 062006-08-07$0.20
2006-05-22May 04, 062006-05-08$0.20
2006-02-24February 08, 062006-02-10$0.20
2005-11-16October 31, 052005-11-02$0.17
2005-08-15July 28, 052005-08-01$0.17
2005-05-10April 25, 052005-04-26$0.15
N/AJanuary 28, 05N/A$0.15
2004-05-01April 28, 042004-04-30$0.60
N/AApril 29, 03N/A$0.24
N/AApril 26, 02N/A$0.38
N/AMay 23, 01N/A$0.38

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preferred Bank's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Preferred Bank returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Preferred Bank's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Preferred Bank, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Preferred Bank a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Preferred Bank's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Preferred Bank maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Preferred Bank's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Preferred Bank dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Preferred Bank dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.