FMAO
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: FMAO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 2, 2026
Dividend yield: 3.26%
Payout ratio: 34.7%
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's latest dividend was on Apr 2, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.23 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.91 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.35% based on its recent close price.
FMAO dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Dividend yield
FMAO has a dividend yield of 3.35% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.74%, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's dividend yield is 22% higher. Historically FMAO's dividend yield has averaged at 3.3% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
FMAO Dividend history
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has been paying dividends since 2006. FMAO has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 2.8% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 11%.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.23 | 3.51% |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.23 | 3.6% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.228 | 3.82% |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.221 | 3.38% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.221 | 3.93% |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.221 | 3.09% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | $0.221 | 3.38% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.22 | 4.09% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.22 | 3.82% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.22 | 3.19% |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.21 | 4.75% |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.21 | 3.94% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.21 | 3.36% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.21 | 2.89% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.21 | 2.92% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $0.19 | 2.27% |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.19 | 2.02% |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $0.19 | 2.21% |
| Sep 27, 2021 | $0.18 | 3.06% |
| Jun 25, 2021 | $0.17 | 3.13% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.17 | 2.66% |
| Dec 28, 2020 | $0.17 | 2.85% |
| Sep 28, 2020 | $0.17 | 3.22% |
| Jun 26, 2020 | $0.16 | 3.18% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.16 | 2.48% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.16 | 2.03% |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.15 | 2.85% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | $0.15 | 2.1% |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.15 | 2.05% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.15 | 1.47% |
| Oct 1, 2018 | $0.14 | 1.28% |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.14 | 1.13% |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.13 | 1.28% |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.89% |
| Sep 25, 2017 | $0.13 | 0.72% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | $0.125 | 0.49% |
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
FMAO has a payout ratio of 34.7% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. But in comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 33.7%, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's payout ratio is only 3% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FMAO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWBI Northwest Bancshares Inc | 5.65% | $0.8 | 84.2% |
| FMAO Farmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc | 3.26% | $0.91 | 34.7% |
| FITB Fifth Third Bancorp | 3.03% | $1.57 | 52.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Farmers & Merchants Bancorp pay a dividend?
Yes, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has been paying dividends for the last 20 years.
When was FMAO's last dividend?
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's last regular dividend was on Apr 2, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.23 per share.
How much dividend does Farmers & Merchants Bancorp pay (per share)?
On an annual basis FMAO pays $0.91 per share.
What is Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is 3.35%.
How often does Farmers & Merchants Bancorp pay dividends?
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp pays dividends quarterly.
What is Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's dividend payout ratio?
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's dividend payout ratio is 34.7%.
Does Farmers & Merchants Bancorp pay a good dividend?
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.