Dividend Increase: Farmers & Merchants Bancorp announces a fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.23 per share, representing a 4.0% year-over-year increase, which reflects the company's strong financial performance and optimistic outlook for 2026.
Consistent Returns: The company has increased its annual dividend for 31 consecutive years, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to shareholders and enhancing investor confidence.
Asset Scale: As of September 30, 2025, F&M's total assets reached $3.39 billion, indicating a robust market position and growth potential.
Dividend Payment Schedule: The dividend will be payable on January 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2025, ensuring cash inflow and returns for investors.
FMAO
$27.38+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on FMAO
Wall Street analysts forecast FMAO stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FMAO is 26.50 USD with a low forecast of 26.50 USD and a high forecast of 26.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast FMAO stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FMAO is 26.50 USD with a low forecast of 26.50 USD and a high forecast of 26.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About FMAO
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company. The Company’s primary subsidiary, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank (Bank) is a local independent community bank. The Bank is engaged in the general commercial banking business. Its activities include commercial, agricultural, and residential mortgage as well as consumer lending activities. The Bank also provides checking account services, as well as savings and time deposit services such as certificates of deposits. Its loan portfolio is comprised of loans made to customers in the farming industry for such things as farmland, farm equipment, livestock and operating loans for seed, fertilizer, and feed. The Bank provides on-line banking access for consumer and business customers. In addition, it also provides automated teller machines (ATMs) or interactive teller machines (ITMs) at the branch locations along with other independent locations in the market area.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
