Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend to $5.10 Per Share

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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp declared an increased quarterly cash dividend of $5.10 per share, up from $5.05, extending its 61-year streak of dividend increases.

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• Quarterly Dividend Increase

  The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.10 per share, an increase from the previous quarter's $5.05 per share.

• Dividend King Status Reinforced

  This marks the 91st consecutive year of cash dividends and the 61st consecutive year of dividend increases, maintaining the company's position as a 'Dividend King'.

• Payment Details

  The dividend is payable on April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2026.

• Follows Strong Financials

  The dividend increase follows the company's announcement on February 2, 2026, of record annual net income and diluted EPS for 2025.

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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, continuing its long-standing tradition of returning value to shareholders. This marks the 61st consecutive year of dividend increases, solidifying its status as a 'Dividend King.' The increase reinforces positive sentiment following the company's recently reported record financial results for 2025 and comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high, signaling management's confidence in sustained performance.