Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Increases Quarterly Dividend by 4.9% to $5.35/Share, Extending 61-Year Streak

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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced a 4.9% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $5.35 per share, marking its 61st consecutive year of dividend increases and reinforcing its status as a "Dividend King."

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• Quarterly Dividend Increased

  The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.35 per share, representing a 4.9% increase from the previous $5.10 per share.

• Extends Dividend King Status

  This marks the 61st consecutive year of dividend increases, solidifying the company's position as a "Dividend King" and demonstrating a long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.

• Supported by Strong Financials

  The dividend increase is supported by record net income of $24.1 million for Q1 2026, a 7.6% increase year-over-year, along with robust capital ratios and stable asset quality.

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This dividend increase signals the company's continued strong financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns. As a "Dividend King" with 61 consecutive years of increases, this action reinforces investor confidence in its long-term stability and profitability, especially following robust Q1 2026 results.