West Coast Community Bancorp raises dividend to $0.29
The $0.29-per-share payment is for shareholders of record November 2, 2026, and is payable on or about November 6, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
West Coast Community Bancorp declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, an increase of $0.04 per share over the previous quarterly dividend. It is payable on or about November 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026.
Positive
- Minor pointQuarterly dividend increased $0.04 per share over the previous quarterly dividend.
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- None.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend: $0.29 per share
Dividend increase: $0.04 per share
Record date: November 2, 2026
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4 metrics
Quarterly cash dividend
$0.29 per share
Regular quarterly dividend
Dividend increase
$0.04 per share
Increase over the previous quarterly dividend
Record date
November 2, 2026
Shareholders of record are eligible for the dividend
Payment date
On or about November 6, 2026
Dividend payable date
Key Terms
regular quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, bank holding company
3 terms
regular quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a regular quarterly cash dividend"
A regular quarterly cash dividend is a set amount of money that a company pays to its shareholders four times a year, usually every three months. It provides investors with a steady income stream and signals that the company is generating consistent profits. For investors, receiving these payments can be a reliable way to earn returns and assess the company's financial stability.
bank holding company financial
"is the bank holding company of West Coast Community Bank"
A bank holding company is a parent corporation that owns one or more banks and other financial businesses, like a household that controls several shops under the same roof. Investors care because this structure determines how the business is regulated, how it raises capital, pays dividends, and absorbs losses; it can make a banking group safer or riskier and affects the value and liquidity of the company’s shares.
FAQ
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What dividend did WCCB declare?
WCCB declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, an increase of $0.04 per share over the previous quarterly dividend.
When will WCCB pay its dividend?
The dividend is payable on or about November 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 19, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-43470
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 19, 2026, West Coast Community Bancorp (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026, payable on or about November 6, 2026. A copy of the October 19, 2026 press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
This information (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished under Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 19, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: October 19, 2026 | ||||||||
| West Coast Community Bancorp | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ Krista Snelling | |||||||
| Name: | Krista Snelling | |||||||
| Title: | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||
West Coast Community Bancorp Declares Third Quarter Cash Dividend
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of West Coast Community Bancorp (Nasdaq: WCCB), the parent company of West Coast Community Bank, has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock, payable on or about November 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026. This dividend reflects an increase of $0.04 per share over the previous quarterly dividend.
ABOUT WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANCORP AND WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANK
West Coast Community Bancorp is the bank holding company of West Coast Community Bank. Founded in 2004, the Bank is a top-rated, locally operated and full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif. with branches in Aptos, Capitola, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. West Coast Community Bank is distinguished from "big banks" by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus and direct access to decision makers. The Bank also is an SBA Preferred Lending Partner. As a full-service bank, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals; including business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, mobile and online banking, bill payment and treasury management. True to its community roots, West Coast Community Bank supports regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations. Visit www.wccb.com for more information.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Krista Snelling, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cecilia Situ, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
investorrelations@wccb.com
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