Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Increases Quarterly Dividend by 4.9% to $5.35/Share, Extending 61-Year Streak
FMCB sits 33% above its 52-week low of $985.25.
Summary
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."
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · FMCB
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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.
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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.
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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.
Analysis · FMCB · Finance
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.
At the time of this filing, FMCB was trading at $1,315.00 on OTC in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $910.4M. The 52-week trading range was $985.25 to $1,330.35. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.