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WNEB

Western New England Bancorp, Inc.

WNEB

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$13.57

Fairly valued · +4% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.07%

Annual Dividend

$0.28

Payout Ratio

34%

5-Yr Growth

7.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 12, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about WNEB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) has a forward dividend yield of 2.07%, based on an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and a share price of $13.57.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WNEB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (82 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • WNEB last cut its regular dividend in 2015.
  • WNEB's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 12, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0700 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WNEB pays out 34% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • WNEB's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, WNEB's 2.07% yield is 31% below its five-year average yield of 2.99%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for WNEB is $14.11 per share, 4% above the $13.57 share price, so WNEB screens as fairly valued.
  • Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 1 time across the 97 payments on record since 2002. Its most recent change was a 16.7% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 7, 2023. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 7, 2014.
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SmarterDividends, "WNEB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WNEB

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) yields 2.07% ($0.28 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (82/100).

Is WNEB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($0.28/yr), with 0 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

  • Comfortable payout ratio (34%)
  • Strong 7.0% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 54% 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
34%
Annual Dividend
$0.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 12, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.77
Market Cap
$272.0M
P/E Ratio
16.3
5-Yr Total Return
54%
52-Week Range
$10.90 – $15.01
Dividend Safety
A · 82/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2015)

WNEB dividend raises and cuts

Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 1 time across the 97 payments on record since 2002. Its most recent change was a 16.7% increase to $0.0700 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 7, 2023. The last cut went ex-dividend on Nov 7, 2014.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 7, 2023Raise$0.0600 → $0.0700+16.7%
Feb 8, 2022Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Feb 12, 2019Raise$0.0400 → $0.0500+25.0%
Feb 13, 2018Raise$0.0300 → $0.0400+33.3%
Nov 7, 2014Cut$0.0600 → $0.0300−50.0%
Aug 2, 2010Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Feb 6, 2007Raise$0.0457 → $0.0500+9.4%
Feb 7, 2006Raise$0.0305 → $0.0457+50.0%
Aug 6, 2004Raise$0.0152 → $0.0305+100.0%
WNEB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →WNEB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WNEB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($0.28/yr), with 0 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 WNEB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, WNEB's fair value is about $14.11 versus a $13.57 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+4% vs. fair value).

Is WNEB's dividend safe?

WNEB has a dividend-safety grade of A (82/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2015, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is WNEB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for WNEB is about $14.11 per share, roughly 4% above the current $13.57 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is WNEB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WNEB screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Western New England Bancorp, Inc. (WNEB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.07% ($0.28/yr), with 0 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 WNEB cut its dividend?

WNEB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (82/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2015). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does WNEB pay a dividend?

Yes. Western New England Bancorp, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.07%.

What is WNEB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNEB's forward dividend yield is 2.07%, based on a $0.28 annual dividend and a $13.57 share price.

What is WNEB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNEB pays $0.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is WNEB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNEB's payout ratio is 34% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has WNEB grown its dividend?

WNEB does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next WNEB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, WNEB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 12, 2026, for $0.0700 per share.