Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.49
Meridian Corporation (MRBK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
26.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
MRBK Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is rising.
MRBK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$0.49
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout110.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-17.8%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.2%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return57.5%
5Y Total Return70.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)21.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,06810Y ago$25,79720Y ago$25,797
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.
MRBK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
MRBK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Meridian Corporation distributes 26.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 110.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
MRBK does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -17.8% and 5-year CAGR of 32.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MRBK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 0.2% buyback yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 70.7%, with dividends contributing 21.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,797 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MRBK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.84
Avg/Payment$0.1421
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 2.95% | May 11, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.1400 | ↑ +12.0% | 2.52% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.40% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.51% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.54% | May 19, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 2.96% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 3.61% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 4.90% | Aug 19, 2024 |
MRBK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
26.0% payout
Streak
0Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd  MRBKMeridian Corporation | $237M | 2.5% | 26.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.5B | 3.0% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 FXNCFirst National Corpo… | $273M | 2.0% | 31.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $207M | 1.7% | 25.0% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ACNBACNB Corporation | $595M | 2.4% | 38.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $4.0B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.7B | 2.1% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.5B | 3.3% | 36.1% | 5 | Sustainable |
MRBK Annual Dividend History (2014–2026)
13 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.89 | 26.5% | 3.78x | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.45 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $0.50 | -44.4% | 4 | $1.16 | 43.1% | 2.32x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $0.90 | 14.3% | 4 | $1.79 | 50.3% | 1.99x | 8.9% |
| 2021 | $0.79 | 530.0% | 5 | $2.87 | 27.4% | 3.64x | 7.8% |
| 2020 | $0.13 | — | 2 | $2.14 | 5.8% | 17.12x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.82 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.64 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.25 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MRBK stock.
How much dividend does MRBK pay per share?
Meridian Corporation (MRBK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MRBK's next ex-dividend date?
MRBK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MRBK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MRBK's dividend safe?
MRBK's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.0% and FCF payout ratio of +110.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MRBK increased its dividend?
MRBK has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%.
How often does MRBK pay dividends?
Meridian Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MRBK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MRBK five years ago would be worth approximately $17,068 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MRBK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MRBK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.