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FMAO raises Q3 dividend and issues special payout to honor anniversary

Sep 29, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Dividend growth and a special payout improve income appeal and signal solid capital strength; small-cap banks with similar moves have seen modest near-term upside especially around ex-date.

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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.24 and declared a $0.01 special dividend, bringing Q3 total to $0.25 per share. The move underscores a strong capital position and a 32-year dividend growth streak, potentially boosting the stock's appeal to income investors ahead of the Oct 9 record date and Oct 20 payment.

Q3 dividend up to $0.24, plus $0.01 special dividend.
Total Q3 payout $0.25 per share; record date Oct 9.
32-year consecutive dividend increase; 10-year growth ~109%.
Assets $3.50B as of 6/30/2026.
Dividend history supports income-focused investors.

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