Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.63
Middlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
8 years
MBCN Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
8 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
MBCN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.4%
Trailing DPS$0.63
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak8 years
3Y CAGR1.2%
5Y CAGR7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield2.7%
1Y Total Return12.9%
5Y Total Return59.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,91610Y ago$25,45020Y ago$23,903
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.
MBCN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (27 years of payments)
MBCN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Middlefield Banc Corp. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MBCN has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.2% and 5-year CAGR of 7.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MBCN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.4% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 2.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 59.2%, with dividends contributing 16.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,450 today.
MBCN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.04
Avg/Payment$0.2020
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026Latest | $0.2100 | — | 2.41% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 2.41% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 2.70% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2100 | — | 2.79% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2100 | ↑ +5.0% | 3.02% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.58% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.04% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 4.03% | Jun 14, 2024 |
MBCN Dividend vs Peers
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#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.4%
#4 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
8Y
7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.7%
#4 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBCNMiddlefield Banc Cor… | $335M | 2.4% | — | 8 | Unknown |
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MBCN Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.21 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.84 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.39 | 35.1% | 2.85x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | -5.9% | 4 | $1.92 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $0.85 | 4.9% | 4 | $2.14 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $0.81 | 17.4% | 4 | $2.59 | 31.3% | 3.20x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $0.69 | 15.0% | 4 | $3.00 | 23.0% | 4.35x | 3.1% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 5.3% | 4 | $1.31 | 45.8% | 2.18x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $0.57 | -2.6% | 4 | $1.95 | 29.2% | 3.42x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.59 | 8.3% | 4 | $1.92 | 30.5% | 3.28x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $0.54 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.55 | 34.8% | 2.87x | 2.5% |
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MBCN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MBCN stock.
How much dividend does MBCN pay per share?
Middlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MBCN's next ex-dividend date?
MBCN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MBCN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MBCN's dividend safe?
MBCN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 8-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MBCN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Middlefield Banc Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 8 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MBCN pay dividends?
Middlefield Banc Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MBCN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MBCN five years ago would be worth approximately $15,916 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MBCN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MBCN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.