ACNB Corp Hikes Dividend 10.1% to $1.52 Yielding 2.88%
ACNB Corp’s dividend rose 10.1% to an annualized $1.52 per share, yielding 2.88% compared with the Banks-Southwest industry yield of 1.44%. The company’s five-year average dividend growth rate is 7.02% and its current payout ratio is 31%, supported by 1.77% earnings growth to a $5.18 consensus estimate for 2026.
1. Dividend Increase Details
ACNB Corp raised its quarterly dividend by 10.1% to $0.38 per share, translating to an annualized distribution of $1.52 and delivering a 2.88% yield versus the Banks-Southwest average of 1.44%.
2. Historical Growth Trends
Over the past five years, the company has increased its dividend on four occasions, achieving an average annual growth rate of 7.02%, underscoring a pattern of consistent payout expansion.
3. Earnings Outlook and Payout Capacity
Analysts project 2026 earnings of $5.18 per share, a 1.77% increase year-over-year, which underpins the current 31% payout ratio and signals capacity for sustained dividend growth.