SB Financial Group Offers 2.96% Yield with 9.81% Five-Year Dividend Growth
SB Financial Group’s stock has declined 6.02% year-to-date while offering a $0.16 quarterly dividend for a 2.96% yield versus the Northeast banks’ 2.3% average. Its annualized dividend of $0.62 reflects a 3.3% year-over-year increase and a five-year average growth of 9.81% on a 27% payout ratio.
1. Dividend Yield and Performance
SB Financial Group pays a $0.16 quarterly dividend, yielding 2.96%, above the Northeast banks’ 2.3% average and the S&P 500’s 1.39%, while its share price has fallen 6.02% since the start of the year.
2. Dividend Growth Track Record
The company’s annualized dividend of $0.62 marks a 3.3% year-over-year increase, and SB Financial has raised its distribution five times over the past five years, delivering a 9.81% average annual growth rate.
3. Payout Ratio and Earnings Outlook
With a payout ratio of 27% of trailing EPS, SB Financial retains ample earnings for reinvestment, and analysts project 2026 EPS of $2.47, representing 6.93% year-over-year growth.
4. Investor Considerations
The stock carries a Hold analyst rating and serves as a moderate-yield income option, though its dividend appeal may face headwinds if interest rates continue to rise.