Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Preferred Bank (PFBC) have what it takes?

Preferred Bank (PFBC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the bank demonstrates disciplined expense management with an efficiency ratio of 19.2% in 2026Q1, the combination of stagnant 0.9% net interest margins and rising credit provisioning risks suggests a cautious outlook.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Preferred Bank (PFBC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 22, 2026 | $2.53vs $2.48+2.0% | $70Mvs $70M-0.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | $2.79vs $2.78+0.4% | $78Mvs $75M+4.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | $2.84vs $2.57+10.5% | $75Mvs $75M+0.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | $2.52vs $2.43+3.7% | $71Mvs $73M-2.9% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Preferred Bank (PFBC)
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Preferred Bank (PFBC) have what it takes?

LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Bank (NASDAQ: PFBC), one of the larger independent commercial banks in California, today reported that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share, payable on July 21, 2026 to holders of record on July 7, 2026.

Key metrics vs top competitors for Preferred Bank (PFBC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $105.22 | $1.25B | 10.11 | -4.11% | 26.78% | 17.21% | 2.83% | |
| $32.17 | $957.59M | 12.82 | 3.55% | 18.42% | 10.31% | — | |
| $130.49 | $17.88B | 13.71 | 4.63% | 29.43% | 16.06% | — | |
| $13.35 | $1.71B | 29.02 | -3.23% | 6.82% | 2.96% | — | |
| $26.59 | $450.33M | 14.53 | 2.59% | 16.76% | 7.85% | — | |
| $20.61 | $662.92M | 10.68 | 28.44% | 25.68% | 10.59% | — |
Preferred Bank (PFBC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Preferred Bank (PFBC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Preferred Bank (PFBC) saw revenue decline by 4.1% over the past year.
Yes, Preferred Bank (PFBC) is profitable, generating $134.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (26.8% net margin).
Yes, Preferred Bank (PFBC) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.83%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.2%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.6%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) has an efficiency ratio of 17.0%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.