Middlefield Banc Declares $0.21 Quarterly Dividend

The bank's dividend yield is 2.4% based on the current stock price.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN), a bank holding company headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend will be paid on February 27th to shareholders of record as of February 17th.

Why it matters

Middlefield Banc's dividend payout is well-covered by its earnings, and the company has raised its dividend annually for the past 1 years, demonstrating its financial stability and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

The details

The $0.21 quarterly dividend represents an annualized dividend of $0.84 and a yield of 2.4% based on Middlefield Banc's current stock price. The bank has a payout ratio of 38.4%, indicating its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Middlefield Banc to earn $2.12 per share next year, which would result in a future payout ratio of 39.6%.

  • The dividend will be paid on Friday, February 27th, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.

The players

Middlefield Banc Corp.

A bank holding company headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, operating through its subsidiary, Middlefield Banking Company. The firm offers deposit products, cash management solutions, and commercial and residential real estate loans, consumer installment loans, and lines of credit.

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The takeaway

Middlefield Banc's consistent dividend increases and well-covered payout ratio demonstrate the bank's financial strength and commitment to shareholder returns, making it an attractive investment option for income-oriented investors.