Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.79
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (LARK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
25.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
LARK Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
LARK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$0.79
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR3.7%
5Y CAGR4.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return-0.5%
5Y Total Return61.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,11510Y ago$21,61220Y ago$35,627
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.
LARK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
LARK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. distributes 25.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
LARK has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.7% and 5-year CAGR of 4.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LARK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 61.2%, with dividends contributing 18.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,612 today.
LARK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.77
Avg/Payment$0.1886
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 3.00% | May 28, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 2.91% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.22% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.06% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↓ -4.8% | 2.67% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.2100 | ↑ +10.2% | 3.04% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.1905 | — | 3.63% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.1905 | — | 4.00% | Sep 4, 2024 |
LARK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#4 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
25.9% payout
Streak
2Y
4.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARKLandmark Bancorp, In… | $171M | 2.8% | 25.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $203M | 1.8% | 25.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
1st  KRNYKearny Financial Cor… | $508M | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  NECBNortheast Community … | $339M | 4.0% | 30.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 FBIZFirst Business Finan… | $473M | 2.1% | 19.2% | 13 | Sustainable |
 IROQIF Bancorp, Inc. | $89M | 1.5% | 29.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  CFFNCapitol Federal Fina… | $1.0B | 4.4% | 65.1% | 0 | Watch |
 SBCFSeacoast Banking Cor… | $3.0B | 2.4% | 46.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
 FHNFirst Horizon Corpor… | $11.9B | 2.6% | — | 3 | Unknown |
LARK Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.42 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $0.81 | 6.3% | 4 | $3.07 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.26 | 33.7% | 2.97x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $0.73 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.12 | 34.2% | 2.92x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $0.73 | 10.3% | 4 | $1.71 | 42.4% | 2.36x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $0.66 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.11 | 21.2% | 4.73x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $0.66 | 5.0% | 4 | $3.37 | 19.5% | 5.12x | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $0.63 | 5.0% | 4 | $1.81 | 34.6% | 2.89x | 3.3% |
| 2018 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.78 | 33.5% | 2.98x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 79.6% | 1.26x | 3.1% |
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Start ComparisonLARK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LARK stock.
How much dividend does LARK pay per share?
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (LARK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.79 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LARK's next ex-dividend date?
LARK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LARK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LARK's dividend safe?
LARK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.9% and FCF payout ratio of +22.6%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has LARK increased its dividend?
LARK has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.2%.
How often does LARK pay dividends?
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.79 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LARK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LARK five years ago would be worth approximately $16,115 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LARK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LARK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.