Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.98
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.2%
Payout Ratio
25.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
FMBH Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is rising.
FMBH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.2%
Trailing DPS$0.98
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR3.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.3%
1Y Total Return24.7%
5Y Total Return10.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,01510Y ago$20,73220Y ago$21,141
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.
FMBH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
FMBH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. distributes 25.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FMBH has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FMBH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.2% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 2.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 10.2%, with dividends contributing 10.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,732 today.
FMBH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.68
Avg/Payment$0.2340
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 2.30% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 2.31% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.63% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | ↑ +4.2% | 2.58% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.57% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.46% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 2.26% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.2400 | ↑ +4.3% | 2.44% | Aug 30, 2024 |
FMBH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.2%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
25.5% payout
Streak
15Y
3.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.3%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMBHFirst Mid Bancshares… | $1.2B | 2.2% | 25.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  MBWMMercantile Bank Corp… | $898M | 2.8% | 27.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 MGEEMGE Energy, Inc. | $2.7B | 2.5% | 49.7% | 30 | Sustainable |
 QCRHQCR Holdings, Inc. | $1.5B | 0.3% | 3.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MVBFMVB Financial Corp. | $339M | 2.5% | 32.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 BANFBancFirst Corporatio… | $3.8B | 1.5% | 26.7% | 11 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.1B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
FMBH Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $0.98 | 4.3% | 4 | $3.83 | 25.6% | 3.91x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $0.94 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.30 | 28.5% | 3.51x | 2.8% |
| 2023 | $0.92 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.15 | 29.2% | 3.42x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.90 | 5.9% | 4 | $3.60 | 25.0% | 4.00x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $0.85 | 4.9% | 4 | $2.87 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.81 | 6.6% | 2 | $2.70 | 30.0% | 3.33x | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $0.76 | 8.6% | 2 | $2.87 | 26.5% | 3.78x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $0.70 | 6.1% | 3 | $2.52 | 27.8% | 3.60x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.66 | 6.5% | 2 | $2.13 | 31.0% | 3.23x | 1.9% |
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Start ComparisonFMBH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FMBH stock.
How much dividend does FMBH pay per share?
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (FMBH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.98 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FMBH's next ex-dividend date?
FMBH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FMBH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FMBH's dividend safe?
FMBH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.5% and FCF payout ratio of +20.9%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is FMBH a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FMBH pay dividends?
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.98 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FMBH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FMBH five years ago would be worth approximately $11,015 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FMBH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FMBH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.