Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Common Stock
EBCEastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) is a regional bank holding company based in Massachusetts. It was formed through the merger of Eastern Bank and First Trade Union Corp., expanding its presence in the New England banking market. The company offers a range of banking and financial services, including personal and business banking, lending, and wealth management, serving communities with a focus on community development and customer-centric banking.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 |
| September 15, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 |
| June 16, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-06-03 | 2025-06-03 |
| March 14, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-03-03 | 2025-03-03 |
| December 16, 2024 | $0.12 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-03 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Common Stock has rewarded shareholders with 20 dividend payments over the past 4 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held EBC shares during this period received a total of $2.07 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.13/share was paid 39 days ago, on December 15, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: EBC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.52%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2021, the dividend payout has grown by 116.7%, from $0.06 to $0.13.
- Dividend Reliability: EBC has maintained or increased its dividend for 20 consecutive payments.
Company News
HoldCo Asset Management, a Florida-based investment firm managing $2.6 billion in assets, issued a public presentation to Eastern Bankshares' Independent Board of Directors, disclosing its ownership of the company's common stock.
Eastern Bankshares and HarborOne Bancorp have received regulatory approvals to merge, creating a $30 billion locally-based banking organization. The merger is expected to close on November 1, 2025, with full banking system integration planned for February 2026.
Eastern Bankshares and HarborOne Bancorp are proceeding with their merger, with shareholders now able to elect stock, cash, or a combination of both as merger consideration. The merger is anticipated to be completed by October 31, 2025, with the transaction becoming effective on November 1, 2025.
HarborOne Bancorp reported Q2 2025 earnings with diluted EPS of $0.20, exceeding expectations. The bank saw improved net interest margin, increased noninterest income, and is preparing for a merger with Eastern Bankshares, while managing deposit challenges.
EBC earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.
