Ohio Valley Banc Declares 25-Cent Cash Dividend Payable August 10
📣 The Announcement
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (Nasdaq: OVBC) is sending a little cash to its shareholders. 💵
The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per common share, payable on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 24, 2026.
👉 In plain terms: if you own OVBC shares by July 24, you'll receive 25 cents for each one on August 10.
🏢 Company Context
👉 In simple terms, Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is the parent company of a community bank based in Gallipolis, Ohio.
It owns The Ohio Valley Bank Company, which runs 19 offices across Ohio and West Virginia, plus Loan Central, Inc., a consumer-finance business with six offices in Ohio.
Community banks like this focus on local deposits, loans, and relationships rather than the flashy trading businesses of Wall Street giants — the company describes its approach as a "Community First" mission.
💥 Why It Matters
A dividend is a slice of a company's profits paid out to the people who own its stock. Many banks pay them regularly, so a steady dividend is a signal that management is confident in the bank's earnings and stability.
👉 For income-focused investors, dependable dividends are a big part of why they hold shares like OVBC — the payout is real cash returned on top of any change in the stock price.
Declaring the dividend on schedule is a quiet vote of confidence in the bank's ongoing health.
📊 By The Numbers & Key Dates
The essentials to remember. 🗓️
- $0.25 per share — the cash dividend amount.
- July 24, 2026 — the record date: you must own shares by the close of business this day to qualify.
- August 10, 2026 — the payment date, when the cash actually lands.
- 19 + 6 — bank offices (19) plus Loan Central consumer-finance offices (6).
🚀 Strategic Angle
Alongside the numbers, CEO Larry Miller tied the announcement to America's 250th anniversary of independence, invoking the "remarkable courage and conviction" of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence and the bank's community-focused values.
👉 The takeaway for readers: this is classic community-bank messaging — pairing a routine shareholder payout with a reminder of local roots and mission, reinforcing the brand rather than announcing any change in strategy.
🧠 The Analogy
Think of owning OVBC stock like owning a stake in a well-run local shop. Every so often the owners hand each part-owner a small share of the till — here, 25 cents per share. It's not a jackpot, but it's a steady, reliable sign the business is doing fine.
🧩 Final Takeaway
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. will pay a $0.25-per-share cash dividend on August 10, 2026, to shareholders on record by July 24, 2026. It's a routine but reassuring payout from a community bank staying true to its "Community First" identity.
Contact: Scott Shockey or Bryna Butler, 740-446-2631, 1-800-468-6682. Learn more at www.ovbc.com.
Original release
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on Aug. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 24, 2026.
"As America marks 250 years of independence, we are reminded that extraordinary achievements are possible when people come together in pursuit of a shared vision. The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence demonstrated remarkable courage and conviction, pledging their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to secure a brighter future for generations to come. Today, we are blessed to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities made possible by their sacrifice. Inspired by that same spirit of dedication, our team of community bankers is committed to our Community First mission—working every day to strengthen the communities we call home and make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of those we serve," OVB Chief Executive Officer Larry Miller said.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. is based in Gallipolis, Ohio. The company owns The Ohio Valley Bank Company, with 19 offices in Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, Inc., with six consumer finance offices in Ohio. Learn more about Ohio Valley Banc Corp. at www.ovbc.com.
Contact: Scott Shockey or Bryna Butler, 740-446-2631, 1-800-468-6682
SOURCE Ohio Valley Banc Corp.