Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.22
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
55.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
22 years
BHB Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.6% and trend is rising.
BHB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$1.22
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout60.3%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR7.3%
5Y CAGR7.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return32.3%
5Y Total Return60.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,06610Y ago$19,77320Y ago$40,676
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BHB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
BHB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bar Harbor Bankshares distributes 55.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 60.3%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BHB has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.3% and 5-year CAGR of 7.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BHB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.7%, with dividends contributing 21.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,773 today.
BHB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.70
Avg/Payment$0.2850
Latest Change+6.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | ↑ +6.3% | 3.74% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.3200 | — | 3.68% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 4.36% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 3.94% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +6.7% | 3.91% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.62% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 3.31% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 4.02% | Sep 13, 2024 |
BHB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
55.3% payout
Streak
22Y
7.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHBBar Harbor Bankshare… | $654M | 3.1% | 55.3% | 22 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.6B | 2.9% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 CNOBConnectOne Bancorp, … | $1.7B | 1.9% | 39.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
 FUNCFirst United Corpora… | $293M | 2.0% | 24.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
3rd  NECBNortheast Community … | $384M | 3.5% | 30.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CFFIC&F Financial Corpor… | $280M | 2.1% | 22.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MNSBMainStreet Bancshare… | $179M | 1.6% | 19.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.3% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  FISFidelity National In… | $19.9B | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
BHB Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.66 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2025 | $1.26 | 6.8% | 4 | $2.30 | 54.8% | 1.83x | 5.6% |
| 2024 | $1.18 | 7.3% | 4 | $2.84 | 41.5% | 2.41x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $1.10 | 7.8% | 4 | $2.95 | 37.3% | 2.68x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $1.02 | 8.5% | 4 | $2.88 | 35.4% | 2.82x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $0.94 | 6.8% | 4 | $2.61 | 36.0% | 2.78x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $0.88 | 2.3% | 4 | $2.18 | 40.4% | 2.48x | 3.9% |
| 2019 | $0.86 | 9.3% | 4 | $1.45 | 59.3% | 1.69x | 3.8% |
| 2018 | $0.79 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.12 | 37.1% | 2.69x | 3.5% |
| 2017 | $0.75 | 2.8% | 4 | $1.70 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 3.3% |
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BHB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BHB stock.
How much dividend does BHB pay per share?
Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.22 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BHB's next ex-dividend date?
BHB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BHB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BHB's dividend safe?
BHB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.3% and FCF payout ratio of +60.3%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is BHB a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Bar Harbor Bankshares is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does BHB pay dividends?
Bar Harbor Bankshares pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.22 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BHB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BHB five years ago would be worth approximately $16,066 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BHB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BHB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.