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BANR

Banner Corporation

BANR

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$67.57

Undervalued · +25% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.02%

Annual Dividend

$2.04

Payout Ratio

33%

5-Yr Growth

3.4%

Ex-Date

Aug 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BANR's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Banner Corporation (BANR) has a forward dividend yield of 3.02%, based on an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and a share price of $67.57.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BANR's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (88 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • BANR last cut its regular dividend in 2011.
  • BANR's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 4, 2026, for a dividend of $0.52 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BANR pays out 33% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BANR's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BANR is $84.39 per share, 25% above the $67.57 share price, so BANR screens as undervalued.
  • Banner Corporation (BANR) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Banner Corporation (BANR) has raised its regular dividend 26 times and cut it 3 times across the 123 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 4.0% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on May 5, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 7, 2011.
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SmarterDividends, "BANR Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BANR

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Banner Corporation (BANR) yields 3.02% ($2.04 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (88/100).

Is BANR a good dividend stock?

Yes

Banner Corporation (BANR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.02% ($2.04/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (33%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2011

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.02%
Payout Ratio
33%
Annual Dividend
$2.04
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 4, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.82
Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E Ratio
11.2
5-Yr Total Return
18%
52-Week Range
$57.05 – $74.84
Dividend Safety
A · 88/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2011)

BANR dividend raises and cuts

Banner Corporation (BANR) has raised its regular dividend 26 times and cut it 3 times across the 123 payments on record since 1996. Its most recent change was a 4.0% increase to $0.520 per share, going ex-dividend on May 5, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 7, 2011.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 5, 2026Raise$0.500 → $0.520+4.0%
Nov 4, 2025Raise$0.480 → $0.500+4.2%
Feb 1, 2023Raise$0.440 → $0.480+9.1%
Feb 2, 2022Raise$0.410 → $0.440+7.3%
Apr 8, 2019Raise$0.380 → $0.410+7.9%
Oct 9, 2018Raise$0.350 → $0.380+8.6%
Apr 9, 2018Raise$0.250 → $0.350+40.0%
Apr 6, 2017Raise$0.230 → $0.250+8.7%
Oct 5, 2016Raise$0.210 → $0.230+9.5%
Apr 7, 2016Raise$0.180 → $0.210+16.7%
Apr 3, 2014Raise$0.150 → $0.180+20.0%
Oct 3, 2013Raise$0.120 → $0.150+25.0%
Show all 29 changes since 1997
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Apr 3, 2013Raise$0.0100 → $0.120+1100.0%
Jul 7, 2011Cut$0.0700 → $0.0100−85.7%
Apr 1, 2009Cut$0.350 → $0.0700−80.0%
Oct 2, 2008Cut$1.40 → $0.350−75.0%
Dec 27, 2007Raise$1.33 → $1.40+5.3%
Dec 27, 2006Raise$1.26 → $1.33+5.6%
Dec 28, 2005Raise$1.19 → $1.26+5.9%
Dec 29, 2004Raise$1.12 → $1.19+6.2%
Dec 29, 2003Raise$1.05 → $1.12+6.7%
Mar 26, 2002Raise$0.980 → $1.05+7.1%
Dec 27, 2000Raise$0.891 → $0.980+10.0%
Mar 29, 2000Raise$0.764 → $0.891+16.7%
Mar 29, 1999Raise$0.573 → $0.764+33.3%
Dec 29, 1998Raise$0.522 → $0.573+9.8%
Aug 6, 1998Raise$0.521 → $0.522+0.2%
Mar 27, 1998Raise$0.405 → $0.521+28.6%
Mar 26, 1997Raise$0.289 → $0.405+40.0%
BANR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BANR dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BANR a good dividend stock?

Yes. Banner Corporation (BANR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.02% ($2.04/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BANR undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BANR's fair value is about $84.39 versus a $67.57 share price — so it looks undervalued (+25% vs. fair value).

Is BANR's dividend safe?

BANR has a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2011, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BANR's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BANR is about $84.39 per share, roughly 25% above the current $67.57 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BANR a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BANR screens as "yes" and undervalued. Banner Corporation (BANR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.02% ($2.04/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BANR cut its dividend?

BANR earns a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2011). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BANR pay a dividend?

Yes. Banner Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.04 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.02%.

What is BANR's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BANR's forward dividend yield is 3.02%, based on a $2.04 annual dividend and a $67.57 share price.

What is BANR's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BANR pays $2.04 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BANR's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BANR's payout ratio is 33% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BANR grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BANR has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next BANR ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BANR's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 4, 2026, for $0.52 per share.