Management continues to prioritize shareholder returns, evidenced by a quarterly dividend payout of approximately $976,000 alongside $676,000 in share buybacks during 2026Q1.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Dec'10 | Dec'09 | Dec'08 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 | Dec'02 | Dec'01 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 | Dec'98 | Dec'97 | Dec'96 |
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| Cash from Operations | 14.34M | 24.04M | 9.45M | 13.99M | 25.57M | 17.26M | 23.91M | 18.83M | 13.85M | 9.8M | 14.03M | 8.62M | 5.01M | 13.95M | 7.42M | 14.91M | 16.86M | -7.18M | 9.66M | 5.91M | 4.65M | 4.23M | 5.7M | 5.68M | 15.32M | 8.44M | 13.27M | 14.6M | -6.59M | 4.05M | 8.6M |
| Operating CF Growth % | -590.61% | 154.35% | -32.44% | -45.29% | 48.17% | -27.82% | 26.97% | 35.95% | 41.28% | -30.11% | 62.81% | 72.06% | -64.1% | 88.03% | -50.26% | -11.53% | 334.65% | -174.34% | 63.45% | 27.1% | 10.08% | -25.84% | 0.26% | -62.9% | 81.39% | -36.39% | -9.09% | 321.66% | -262.47% | -52.85% | 7.05% |
| Net Income | 16.11M | 13.97M | 11.47M | 12.1M | 12.52M | 18.28M | 14.94M | 11.97M | 11.64M | 11.06M | 8.78M | 7.62M | 5.26M | 5.21M | 4.81M | 1.66M | -15.61M | 382.49K | 5.22M | 3.26M | 2.76M | 673.09K | 2.73M | 12.31M | -13.41M | 2.25M | 6.09M | 5.2M | 4.28M | 5.52M | 4.85M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 4.46M | 4.22M | 3.55M | 3.57M | 4.01M | 6.22M | 6.75M | 4.01M | 2.93M | 2.71M | 2.86M | 2.18M | 1.89M | 2.48M | 3.2M | 3.26M | 5.29M | 5.33M | 4.39M | 4.74M | 4.29M | 3.46M | 3.06M | 3.49M | 4.38M | 2.07M | 2.1M | 2.1M | 2.07M | 1.57M | 1.56M |
| Deferred Taxes | 0 | -111K | 2.02M | 1.88M | 2.71M | 2.3M | -2.44M | -279K | 324K | -788K | 738K | 1.52M | 661K | 1.73M | 1.86M | 837K | -5.86M | -1.01M | 1.48M | -795.03K | -460K | 384.34K | 3.34M | 3.08M | -1.33M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | -4.26M | 4.57M | -5.92M | -2.71M | 3.08M | -6.13M | 3.56M | -3.98M | -2.65M | -2.38M | 1.68M | -2.83M | 3.58M | 2.87M | -131K | 6.7M | 31.74M | -7.51M | -1.73M | -64.93K | -1.03M | 1.11M | -498.3K | -18.61M | 28.92M | 9.18M | 3.01M | 7.7M | -12.9M | -1.58M | 2M |
| Working Capital Changes | -2.5M | 844K | -2.3M | -1.41M | 2.68M | -3.86M | 716K | 6.68M | 1.33M | -1.11M | -172K | 52K | -6.48M | 1.59M | -2.37M | 2.36M | 1.25M | -4.52M | 175.72K | -1.23M | -903K | -1.4M | -2.95M | 5.42M | -3.32M | -5.06M | 2.07M | -400K | -36.63K | -1.45M | 190.31K |
| Cash from Investing | -75.14M | -68.08M | -28.95M | -17.39M | -165.67M | -71.99M | -57.22M | -67.61M | -87.59M | -49.53M | -90.73M | -54.69M | -36.65M | -8.91M | -10.05M | 3.97M | -18.13M | -9.55M | -646.52K | -12.84M | -20.96M | 28.94M | 1.18M | 60.28M | 94.01M | -47.74M | -75.75M | -107.9M | -50.04M | -47.82M | -19.95M |
| Purchase of Investments | -2.67M | -1.05M | -2.89M | -1.81M | -50.62M | -170.69M | -129.8M | -38.45M | -29.28M | -29.85M | -22.6M | -26.26M | -26.1M | -32.09M | -28.57M | -52.23M | -76.64M | -68.09M | -46.23M | -29.5M | -15.38M | -38.37M | -88.4M | -133.54M | -134.35M | -71.58M | -20.95M | -45.5M | -94.87M | -84.64M | -84.8M |
| Sale/Maturity of Investments | 22.01M | 53.83M | 18.79M | 22.17M | 35.88M | 50.47M | 84.02M | 29.9M | 20.23M | 36.5M | 20.75M | 20.33M | 31M | 37.38M | 41.32M | 73.52M | 47.68M | 68.91M | 85.22M | 40.71M | 52.77M | 22.26M | 85.67M | 140.14M | 135.81M | 57.19M | 17.91M | 41.9M | 24.77M | 28.63M | 65.85M |
| Net Investment Activity | 19.34M | 52.78M | 15.9M | 20.36M | -14.74M | -120.22M | -45.77M | -8.55M | -9.05M | 6.66M | -1.86M | -5.93M | 4.9M | 5.29M | 12.75M | 21.29M | -28.96M | 822.88K | 38.99M | 11.21M | 37.4M | -16.11M | -2.73M | 6.6M | 1.45M | -14.38M | -3.05M | -3.6M | -70.11M | -56.01M | -18.95M |
| Acquisitions | 0 | -3.01M | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.1M | 16.26M | -2.6M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -14.78M | -266.56K | -11.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Investing | -92.58M | -114.45M | -43.62M | -36.79M | -149.03M | 51.76M | -25.72M | -54.42M | -76.53M | -52.47M | -87.23M | -41.56M | -39.64M | -13.05M | -21.96M | -16.64M | 13.04M | -6.96M | -16.81M | -20.48M | -40.8M | 48.02M | 7.56M | 56.53M | 99.47M | -30.5M | -71.04M | -102.6M | 24.56M | 9.34M | 713.37K |
| Cash from Financing | 81.95M | 89.66M | 22.46M | -1.45M | 18.41M | 63.55M | 146.94M | 27.49M | 95.48M | 49.33M | 73.25M | 38.34M | 46.7M | -11.04M | 6.93M | -34.45M | 6.86M | 13.5M | 1.86M | 1.63M | 26.14M | -31.13M | -20.43M | -92.81M | -83.65M | 46.21M | 62.32M | 86.4M | 59.92M | 31.96M | 17M |
| Dividends Paid | -3.88M | -3.85M | -3.77M | -3.58M | -3.42M | -3.14M | -3.07M | -3.28M | -3.06M | -2.34M | -2.15M | -1.94M | -783K | -586K | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.75M | -1.68M | -1.3M | -1.06M | -914.01K | 0 | 0 | -1.78M | -2.1M | -1.82M | -1.7M | -1.66M | -1.23M | -1.31M |
| Share Repurchases | -5.65M | -5.69M | -4.77M | -3.47M | -5.9M | -9.52M | -7.17M | -5.05M | -109K | -1.78M | -1.17M | -2K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -156.29K | -1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6.68M | -170.63K |
| Stock Issued | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139K | 27.91M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.59K | 29.52K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.93K | 0 | 0 |
| Net Stock Activity | -5.65M | -5.69M | -4.77M | -3.47M | -5.9M | -9.52M | -7.17M | -4.91M | 27.8M | -1.78M | -1.17M | -2K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -156.29K | -1M | 0 | 0 | 36.59K | 29.52K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.93K | -6.68M | -170.63K |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | -2M | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | 0 | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -233.57K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K |
| Other Financing | 99.06M | 100.2M | 79.6M | -18M | -26.78M | 78.71M | 165.17M | 35.68M | 73.25M | 61.45M | 85.08M | 35.28M | 30.73M | -4.35M | -210K | -23.92M | 18.18M | 15.64M | -8.19M | -8.52M | 29.72M | -23.3M | -37.85M | -87.85M | -66.61M | 44.54M | 47.02M | 68.6M | 21.36M | 7.53M | -1.49M |
| Net Change in Cash | 21.15M | 45.62M | 2.96M | -4.85M | -121.69M | 8.82M | 113.63M | -21.3M | 21.75M | 9.6M | -3.45M | -7.74M | 15.06M | -6.01M | 4.3M | -15.57M | 5.59M | -3.23M | 10.88M | -5.3M | 9.83M | 2.03M | -13.56M | -26.84M | 25.68M | 6.91M | -150.99K | -6.9M | 3.29M | -11.8M | 5.65M |
| Exchange Rate Effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1K | 1K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash at Beginning | 71.54M | 25.93M | 22.96M | 27.82M | 149.51M | 140.69M | 27.06M | 48.36M | 26.62M | 17.01M | 20.46M | 28.2M | 13.14M | 19.14M | 14.85M | 30.42M | 24.82M | 28.06M | 17.18M | 22.48M | 12.65M | 10.62M | 24.18M | 51.02M | 25.34M | 18.43M | 18.58M | 25.5M | 22.22M | 34.03M | 28.38M |
| Cash at End | 126.29M | 71.54M | 25.93M | 22.96M | 27.82M | 149.51M | 140.69M | 27.06M | 48.36M | 26.62M | 17.01M | 20.46M | 28.2M | 13.14M | 19.14M | 14.85M | 30.42M | 24.82M | 28.06M | 17.18M | 22.48M | 12.65M | 10.62M | 24.18M | 51.02M | 25.34M | 18.43M | 18.6M | 25.51M | 22.22M | 34.03M |
| Interest Paid | 25.82M | 25.58M | 24.52M | 17.2M | 4.7M | 4.34M | 7.28M | 9.29M | 5.89M | 3.91M | 3.05M | 2.58M | 3.85M | 3.53M | 8.21M | 5.82M | 9.14M | 12.05M | 15.71M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Income Taxes Paid | 2.05M | 2.05M | 417K | 0 | 0 | 4.23M | 5.18M | 3.08M | 1.87M | 3.1M | 3.97M | 2.06M | 1.72M | 550K | 120K | 687.83K | 1.05M | 71K | 1.21M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 12.43M | 21.44M | 8.22M | 13.03M | 23.67M | 14.83M | 21.93M | 16.79M | 11.85M | 6.09M | 12.39M | 1.42M | 3.1M | 12.79M | 6.58M | 14.23M | 14.65M | -10.59M | 1.62M | 2.61M | -1.51M | 1.25M | 2.05M | 2.83M | 8.41M | 5.59M | 11.62M | 12.9M | -11.09M | 2.9M | 6.88M |
| FCF Growth % | -10.26% | 160.73% | -36.9% | -44.95% | 59.63% | -32.37% | 30.63% | 41.64% | 94.63% | -50.86% | 775% | -54.31% | -75.78% | 94.32% | -53.74% | -2.82% | 238.31% | -754.89% | -38.07% | 272.81% | -220.9% | -38.9% | -27.75% | -66.32% | 50.45% | -51.91% | -9.94% | 216.33% | -481.8% | -57.79% | -11.3% |
Regional agricultural credit concentration
Based on reported financial statements, SBFG maintains a consistent dividend payout policy while retaining the majority of its quarterly net income, which averaged approximately $3.4 million over the last ten quarters, providing a necessary cushion for regulatory capital requirements amidst its ongoing regional expansion efforts.
The bank's ability to generate organic capital is evidenced by its steady net income, which serves as the primary engine for supporting its loan production office expansion. Investors should monitor whether the current pace of capital retention remains sufficient to offset potential credit volatility in the agricultural portfolio.
According to recent SEC filings, SBFG has utilized its investment securities portfolio as a primary source of liquidity, with periodic sales—such as the $36.2 million divestment in 2025Q1—frequently offsetting the volatility observed in operating cash flows during periods of higher loan origination activity.
The recurring nature of these securities sales suggests a strategy of active portfolio management to manage liquidity needs rather than a passive hold-to-maturity approach. This reliance on investment liquidation warrants further investigation into the duration and yield profile of the remaining securities held on the balance sheet.
As reported in financial statements, SBFG has maintained a disciplined capital return program, consistently paying out roughly $950,000 in quarterly dividends while simultaneously executing share buybacks, which totaled $676,000 in 2026Q1, reflecting management's commitment to returning value despite the capital-intensive nature of its regional growth strategy.
The stability of the dividend payout suggests management's confidence in the bank's long-term earnings power. However, the concurrent use of buybacks may indicate a lack of immediate, high-return internal investment opportunities, necessitating a close watch on whether this capital could be better deployed toward digital infrastructure.
Based on SBFG's reported figures, the provision for credit losses has shown significant quarterly variance, peaking at $597,000 in 2025Q2, which suggests that the bank is actively adjusting its reserve levels to account for the inherent cyclicality of its specialized agricultural and commercial lending segments.
The fluctuation in provisions appears to be a proactive response to the evolving credit environment rather than a reflection of realized losses. Analysts should monitor whether these reserve builds are sufficient to cover potential deterioration in the agricultural belt, particularly if commodity prices face sustained downward pressure.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SBFG stock.
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SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG) generated $21.4M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG) spent $3.4M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
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