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OVBC

Ohio Valley Banc Corp.

OVBC30 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

2.07%

Annual Dividend

$1.00

Payout Ratio

28%

5-Yr Growth

1.8%

Ex-Date

Apr 24, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

OVBC Dividend Safety Score

82/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak10 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2015
Earnings payout coverage28% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is OVBC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($1.00/yr), with 30 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

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 30 consecutive years of growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (28%)
  • 98% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2015

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.07%
Payout Ratio
28%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
Apr 24, 2026
Years of Growth
30
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.01
Market Cap
$227.1M
P/E Ratio
14.7
5-Yr Total Return
98%
52-Week Range
$27.51 – $50.68
Dividend Safety
A · 82/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2015)
OVBC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Apr 24, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.00
Annual$100.00
Monthly avg$8.33