Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of October 18
A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies that changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies that changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is rated Buy, trading at a 44% discount to its recent valuation peak and a 5% discount to the sector median. FMAO's forward ROE is 3x the sector median, with 14% expected ROE growth and a 20% EPS CAGR, supporting a compelling valuation case. Net interest margin reached 3.48% (+26 bps YoY), with 42% of loans set to reprice in the next year, positioning NIM for further upside.
Three dividend payers on this week's calendar all share one deadline: an ex-dividend date of October 9, 2026. That makes Thursday, October 8, the last trading day to buy shares and still collect the next payment.
Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in Farmers and Merchants Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: FMAO) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 14,346 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $439,000. Bank
A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp have finally woken up, returning around 50% since my previous update last November. Cheaper funding and fixed-asset repricing have contributed to FMCB's recent margin expansion. While the former will fade now that rates are rising again, the latter still has room to run. Credit quality remains excellent, with net charge-offs and non-performing assets at trivial levels relative to total loans.
Regular quarterly dividend increased 5.5% year-over-year, to $0.24 per share Board declares additional $0.01 per share special dividend, bringing total third-quarter payment to $0.25 per share ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO) the holding company of F&M Bank, with total assets of $3.50 billion at June 30, 2026, today announced that it has approved the Company's quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share.
Wayfair leads five stocks screened for above-industry efficiency ratios, with strong earnings surprise records adding to their growth potential.
BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Farmers and Merchants Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: FMAO) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 1,087,009 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $33,241,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 7.89% of Farmers
TXO, FMAO and GS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on September 1, 2026.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), today announced a planned transition on its Board of Directors as Andrew J. Briggs concludes seven years of dedicated service and Gregory R.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), recently hosted its 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, August 14, at Eagle Rock Golf Club in Defiance, Ohio. The event raised $47,000, with proceeds divided equally among four local organizations serving communities across F&M's footprint.
CTXAY, RS and FMAO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 4th, 2026.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) today reported financial results for the 2026 second quarter and year-to-date ended June 30, 2026, on a consolidated basis.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: FMAO), the holding company of F&M Bank, with total assets of $3.49 billion at March 31, 2026, today announced that it has approved the Company's quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, a 4.0% year-over-year increase, reflecting the Bank's continued strong momentum, solid financial performance, and commitment to creating long-term value to shareholders. The second-quarter dividend is payable on July 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 10, 2026.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank today announced several executive leadership appointments designed to strengthen operational execution, enhance legal and compliance capabilities, advance its people strategy, and position the organization for continued growth.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank ("F&M"), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers and Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), is bringing back one of summer's most anticipated community adventures: The Great Briefcase Hunt. Beginning June 15, the community across the F&M footprint will once again have the chance to follow weekly clues in search of a hidden briefcase worth $10,000 - with $5,000 awarded to the winner and $5,000 donated to a local charity from an approved F&M charity list.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), is bringing back one of summer's most anticipated community adventures: The Great Briefcase Hunt. Beginning June 15, the community across the F&M footprint will once again have the chance to follow weekly clues in search of a hidden briefcase worth $10,000 – with $5,000 awarded to the winner and $5,000 donated to a local charity from an approved F&M charity list.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) today reported financial results for the 2026 first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on a consolidated basis.
ARCHBOLD, Ohio, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), announces the appointment of Shalini Singhal to Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO). The move reflects her leadership and supports the Bank's focus on advancing enterprise technology and innovation.