Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.
FMAOFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (FMAO) is a banking holding company that provides a range of financial services through its subsidiary, Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach. Founded in 1910, the bank offers personal and business banking, loan, mortgage, and trust services primarily in Southern California. It focuses on community banking, emphasizing personalized service and local decision-making.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | $0.23 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-29 |
| October 20, 2025 | $0.23 | 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-10 |
| July 20, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-07 |
| April 20, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-04-04 | 2025-04-04 |
| January 20, 2025 | $0.22 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-27 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 87 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FMAO shares during this period received a total of $17.96 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.23/share was paid 3 days ago, on January 20, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: FMAO currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.43%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2005, the dividend payout has decreased by 58.2%, from $0.55 to $0.23.
- Dividend Reliability: FMAO has maintained or increased its dividend for 16 consecutive payments.
Company News
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, representing a 4% year-over-year increase. The dividend will be payable on January 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2025.
F&M Bank successfully hosted two charity golf events in Ohio and Indiana, raising $48,500 for local organizations supporting family health, veterans, disability services, and child advocacy.
F&M Bank is transitioning board leadership, with Andrew Briggs stepping down as Chairman and Kevin J. Sauder being named his successor, effective immediately. Sauder, a long-time board member, will work closely with Briggs to ensure a smooth transition.
F&M Bank has appointed Ahmed Alomari, founder of Cybernoor and former Executive VP at Buchanan Technologies, to its Board of Directors, bringing extensive technical expertise in enterprise systems and database performance.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (FMAO) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22125 per share, payable on July 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 7, 2025. The company has a long-standing commitment to returning capital to shareholders, having increased its annual dividend for 30 consecutive years.
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