Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates for First Bancorp, National Bank Holdings, and Ellington Financial
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: On 11/28/25, First Bancorp (FBP), National Bank Holdings Corp (NBHC), and Ellington Financial Inc (EFC) will trade ex-dividend, with respective dividends of $0.18, $0.31, and $0.13 scheduled for payment on 12/12/25, 12/15/25, and 12/31/25.
Expected Price Adjustments: Following the ex-dividend date, shares of FBP, NBHC, and EFC are anticipated to open lower by approximately 0.90%, 0.82%, and 0.94%, respectively, based on their recent stock prices.
Dividend Yield Estimates: The estimated annualized yields for the upcoming dividends are 3.60% for First Bancorp, 3.26% for National Bank Holdings Corp, and 11.24% for Ellington Financial Inc, reflecting their historical dividend stability.
Current Stock Performance: As of the latest trading session, shares of First Bancorp, National Bank Holdings Corp, and Ellington Financial Inc have seen increases of about 1.5%, 2.8%, and 1.5%, respectively.
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National Bank Holdings Corporation Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
- Profit Growth: National Bank Holdings Corporation reported a net income of $22.7 million for Q4 2025, translating to earnings of $0.60 per share, demonstrating robust profitability post-Vista Bank acquisition, with a projected 10% loan growth for 2026.
- Capital Adequacy Improvement: The CET1 capital ratio increased to 14.89%, enhancing the company's competitive position through prudent capital management and profitability, laying a solid foundation for future expansion.
- Record Loan Production: The total loans originated in Q4 reached $591 million, with commercial loans hitting a new record of $429 million, indicating strong performance in the commercial loan market that is expected to drive future revenue growth.
- Outlook Projection: Management anticipates maintaining a net interest margin around 4% in 2026 and aims for earnings exceeding $1 per share in Q4 2026, setting the stage for a target of over $4 per share in full-year earnings for 2027.

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- Acquisition Progress: National Bank completed the acquisition of Vista Bank earlier this month, and despite a “noisy” fourth quarter due to one-time acquisition costs and problem loan clean-up, the company aims to enter 2026 with a “clean slate” focused on profitable growth.
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