FMAO

I track dividend increases across 1,200+ stocks. This week, I'm highlighting 7 dividend increases and two special dividend declarations. ACN stands out as the highest-quality stock this week, with a 7.21 Quality Score, AA- S&P rating, and 37.97% upside to fair value. Dividend increases signal confidence: ACN raised its payout by 4.91%, below its 13.11% 5-year DGR, while CHCO, DAC, and AFG posted double-digit hikes.

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.

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.

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.