FMCB Dividend History & Yield
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp · OTC Markets OTCQX
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $5.60 | $560.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 20, 2027 (in 146 days) | Apr 3, 2027 | $5.60 | $560.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 23, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 7, 2027 | $5.60 | $560.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Sep 26, 2027 (in 336 days) | Oct 10, 2027 | $5.60 | $560.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FMCB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $22.40 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 20 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much FMCB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 54 | $78,161 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 268 | $390,804 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 536 | $781,607 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.54%. $10,000 in FMCB would currently pay about $154 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FMCB dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | — | $5.60 | +4.7% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | — | $5.35 | +4.9% |
| Mar 11, 2026 | — | $5.10 | +1.0% |
| Dec 4, 2025 | — | $5.05 | +1.0% |
| Sep 11, 2025 | — | $5.00 | -46.2% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | — | $9.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 4, 2024 | — | $9.30 | +5.7% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | — | $8.80 | +0.0% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | — | $8.80 | +6.0% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | — | $8.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | — | $8.30 | +5.7% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | — | $7.85 | +0.6% |
| Dec 8, 2021 | — | $7.80 | +4.0% |
| Jun 10, 2021 | — | $7.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 8, 2020 | — | $7.50 | +3.4% |
| Jun 11, 2020 | — | $7.25 | +1.4% |
| Dec 5, 2019 | — | $7.15 | +1.4% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | — | $7.05 | +0.7% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | — | $7.00 | +1.4% |
| Jun 7, 2018 | — | $6.90 | — |
FMCB dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Cut 46.2% | $9.30 | $5.00 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
FMCB scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Farmers & Merchants Bancorp
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California that provides various banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States. The company provides deposit products, including checking, savings, money market, time certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Regional. First dividend on our records: Jun 7, 2018. 20 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FMCB dividend FAQ
When is FMCB's next ex-dividend date?
FMCB's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $5.60 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FMCB pay dividends?
FMCB pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $5.60 per share with an ex-date of Sep 11, 2026.
What is FMCB's dividend yield?
FMCB's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.45%, based on $21.10 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $1,459.00. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $22.40 per share, is 1.54%.
How much does FMCB pay per share?
FMCB pays about $5.60 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $22.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $2,240.00 a year.
Has FMCB grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 7.1% a year (-10.6% over the last year). FMCB did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of FMCB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.54%, you would need about 54 shares of FMCB (roughly $78,161 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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