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CIVB

Civista Bancshares, Inc.

CIVB

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$26.85

Undervalued · +34% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.68%

Annual Dividend

$0.72

Payout Ratio

26%

5-Yr Growth

9.1%

Ex-Date

Aug 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CIVB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) has a forward dividend yield of 2.68%, based on an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and a share price of $26.85.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (86 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • CIVB last cut its regular dividend in 2009.
  • CIVB's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 4, 2026, for a dividend of $0.18 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB pays out 26% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • CIVB's dividend has grown at an average rate of 9.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB's 2.68% yield is 12% below its five-year average yield of 3.04%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CIVB is $35.94 per share, 34% above the $26.85 share price, so CIVB screens as undervalued.
  • Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) has raised its regular dividend 21 times and cut it 5 times across the 95 payments on record since 2001. Its most recent change was a 5.9% increase to $0.180 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 10, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 17, 2009.
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SmarterDividends, "CIVB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CIVB

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) yields 2.68% ($0.72 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (86/100) and has 13 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is CIVB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.68% ($0.72/yr), with 13 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 13 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (26%)
  • Strong 9.1% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2009

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.68%
Payout Ratio
26%
Annual Dividend
$0.72
5-Yr Avg Growth
9.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 4, 2026
Years of Growth
13
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.65
Market Cap
$558.3M
P/E Ratio
10.0
5-Yr Total Return
14%
52-Week Range
$20.07 – $29.97
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2009)

CIVB dividend raises and cuts

Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) has raised its regular dividend 21 times and cut it 5 times across the 95 payments on record since 2001. Its most recent change was a 5.9% increase to $0.180 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 10, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Jul 17, 2009.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 10, 2026Raise$0.170 → $0.180+5.9%
Feb 4, 2025Raise$0.160 → $0.170+6.3%
Aug 7, 2023Raise$0.150 → $0.160+6.7%
May 8, 2023Raise$0.140 → $0.150+7.1%
Jul 19, 2021Raise$0.120 → $0.140+16.7%
Jan 15, 2021Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Apr 22, 2019Raise$0.0900 → $0.110+22.2%
Jul 23, 2018Raise$0.0700 → $0.0900+28.6%
Jan 22, 2018Raise$0.0600 → $0.0700+16.7%
Jul 15, 2016Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Apr 11, 2014Raise$0.0400 → $0.0500+25.0%
Apr 12, 2013Raise$0.0300 → $0.0400+33.3%
Show all 26 changes since 2001
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 14, 2011Raise$0.0200 → $0.0300+50.0%
Oct 16, 2009Raise$0.0100 → $0.0200+100.0%
Jul 17, 2009Cut$0.0700 → $0.0100−85.7%
Apr 17, 2009Cut$0.150 → $0.0700−53.3%
Oct 17, 2008Cut$0.200 → $0.150−25.0%
Jul 11, 2008Cut$0.280 → $0.200−28.6%
Jan 11, 2008Raise$0.270 → $0.280+3.7%
Jul 13, 2007Cut$0.290 → $0.270−6.9%
Jan 11, 2007Raise$0.280 → $0.290+3.6%
Jan 13, 2005Raise$0.270 → $0.280+3.7%
Jan 15, 2004Raise$0.260 → $0.270+3.8%
Jan 16, 2003Raise$0.250 → $0.260+4.0%
Apr 12, 2002Raise$0.190 → $0.250+31.6%
Oct 11, 2001Raise$0.180 → $0.190+5.6%
Every CIVB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
CIVB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CIVB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CIVB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.68% ($0.72/yr), with 13 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is CIVB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CIVB's fair value is about $35.94 versus a $26.85 share price — so it looks undervalued (+34% vs. fair value).

Is CIVB's dividend safe?

CIVB has a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 13-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2009, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CIVB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CIVB is about $35.94 per share, roughly 34% above the current $26.85 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CIVB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CIVB screens as "yes" and undervalued. Civista Bancshares, Inc. (CIVB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.68% ($0.72/yr), with 13 years 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 CIVB cut its dividend?

CIVB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (86/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2009). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CIVB pay a dividend?

Yes. Civista Bancshares, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.72 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.68%.

What is CIVB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB's forward dividend yield is 2.68%, based on a $0.72 annual dividend and a $26.85 share price.

What is CIVB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB pays $0.72 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is CIVB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB's payout ratio is 26% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has CIVB grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

When is the next CIVB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CIVB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 4, 2026, for $0.18 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.72 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$18.00
Annual$72.00
Monthly avg$6.00

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