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Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) is the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California, a locally owned and operated community bank founded in 1916. The company trades on the OTCQX under the symbol FMCB and operates in the commercial banking industry with a focus on California markets, including the Central Valley and parts of the San Francisco Bay Area.
This news page aggregates company-issued press releases and other coverage related to FMCB. Readers can follow announcements on quarterly and annual financial results, including net income, earnings per share, returns on assets and equity, loan and deposit trends, and credit quality metrics. The company frequently reports on its capital ratios and notes when they exceed regulatory thresholds for "well-capitalized" banks.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp also uses news releases to communicate decisions by its board of directors, such as changes in dividend policy, declarations of cash dividends, and its long record of consecutive dividend payments and increases. Updates on share repurchase authorizations, special shareholder programs, and other capital management actions are also disclosed through news items.
Because F&M Bank is active in agricultural lending and community banking, news may highlight its role as a significant agricultural lender and its recognition by organizations such as Bank Director’s Magazine, Forbes, S&P Global Market Intelligence, and Newsweek. Investors and observers can use this page to monitor how the company describes its financial performance, risk profile, and community banking activities over time.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.10 per share payable April 1, 2026 to holders of record March 11, 2026, up from $5.05 last quarter.
The company reported record 2025 net income of $93.6 million, diluted EPS of $133.96 (up 10.7% YOY), total assets of $5.7 billion, ROA 1.67% and ROE 15.11%. CET1 ratio was 13.81% and total risk-based capital 15.29%. 2025 cash dividends totaled $19.35 per share, a 6.9% increase versus 2024.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) reported record full-year 2025 results, including net income of $93.6 million and diluted EPS of $133.96. Tangible book value per share rose to $907.24, investments grew to $1.7 billion, and total deposits reached $4.98 billion.
Credit metrics remained strong with a 2.08% allowance for credit losses on loans, ROA of 1.67%, ROE of 15.11%, and a well-capitalized regulatory position (CET1 13.81%, total risk-based capital 15.29%).
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) amended the record date for its fourth quarter dividend, moving it from December 15, 2025 to December 4, 2025. The company confirmed the quarterly cash dividend remains $5.05 per share and the pay date remains January 2, 2026. Year-to-date cash dividends declared total $19.35 per share, an increase of 6.9% versus $18.10 per share in 2024.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) announced a temporary voluntary program allowing shareholders who owned 99 shares or less of FMCB common stock as of November 12, 2025 to sell all their shares without paying fees. Eligible holders will be notified by mail. The program is effective November 19, 2025 through December 23, 2025, unless terminated or extended by the company.
The program will be independently administered by Georgeson LLC, an affiliate of transfer agent Computershare Trust Company, N.A., with Computershare serving as paying agent. Participation is voluntary and the company makes no recommendation about whether shareholders should participate. More information is available at www.oddlotprogram.com/FMCB or by calling 1-800-733-8475.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.05 per share, payable January 2, 2026, to holders of record December 15, 2025. The declaration raises year-to-date cash dividends to $19.35 per share, a 6.9% increase versus 2024.
Through September 30, 2025, trailing twelve‑month net income was $91.6 million and diluted EPS was $130.83 (+10.4% YoY). Q3 2025 net income was $23.7 million or $33.92 per diluted share (+13.2% YoY). Total assets were $5.6 billion and CET1 ratio was 14.26%, with all capital ratios classified as well-capitalized.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) reported record third quarter 2025 net income of $23.7 million and diluted EPS of $33.92, up from $29.96 in Q3 2024. Trailing twelve-month diluted EPS rose to $130.83 (+10.4% YoY). Net interest income was $55.4 million and net interest margin remained strong at ~4.14% (nine months). Tangible book value per share increased 9.8% to $877.13. Capital ratios strengthened with a preliminary total risk-based ratio of 15.76% and CET1 of 14.28%. Liquidity included $172.6 million cash and $1.6 billion investment securities at September 30, 2025.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) has authorized a $45 million increase to its share repurchase program, bringing the total to $57.6 million, with an extension through December 31, 2027. Since January 2021, FMCB has repurchased 97,376 shares, representing approximately 12.3% of outstanding shares.
The company maintains strong capital positions with a tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.18%, CET1 ratio of 13.88%, and total capital ratio of 15.36% as of June 30, 2025. The total allowance for credit losses stands at 2.09%. The expanded program reflects FMCB's robust financial performance and aims to enhance shareholder returns through ownership concentration while providing additional liquidity.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) announced a significant change to its dividend policy, transitioning from semi-annual to quarterly dividend payments. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $5.00 per share, payable on October 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 11, 2025.
The company reported strong financial performance with net income of $90.0 million over the trailing twelve months, up from $87.9 million year-over-year. Q2 2025 results showed net income of $23.1 million, or $32.94 per diluted share, with an impressive 1.65% return on assets and 15.09% return on equity. The bank maintains excellent credit quality with no non-accrual loans and a strong capital position.
FMCB has achieved the remarkable milestone of 90 consecutive years of cash dividends and 60 consecutive years of dividend increases, earning its position as the 17th-ranked "Dividend King" among only 55 companies.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) reported exceptional second quarter 2025 financial results, with record net income of $23.1 million, up 5.9% year-over-year. The bank achieved diluted earnings per share of $32.94, representing a 12.1% increase from Q2 2024.
Key performance metrics include a return on average assets of 1.65%, return on average equity of 15.09%, and an improved efficiency ratio of 44.88%. The bank maintained strong liquidity with $291.8 million in cash and $1.3 billion in investment securities. Total deposits reached $4.8 billion, while maintaining a conservative loan-to-deposit ratio of 76.38%.
The company declared a mid-year cash dividend of $9.30 per share, marking its 90th consecutive year of dividend payments and 60th consecutive year of dividend increases. Credit quality remained exceptional with no non-accrual loans and a minimal delinquency ratio of 0.03%.
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (OTCQX: FMCB) has announced a mid-year cash dividend increase of 5.7% to $9.30 per share, payable on July 1, 2025. The company reported strong financial results with net income of $23.0 million for Q1 2025, or $32.86 per diluted share, up from $22.7 million in Q1 2024. The trailing twelve-month net income reached $88.7 million with diluted EPS of $123.32, marking a 5.97% increase year-over-year.
The bank demonstrated solid credit quality with only $193,000 in non-accrual loans and a 0.01% delinquency ratio. Total assets stood at $5.7 billion, with a common equity tier 1 ratio of 13.75%. This marks FMCB's 60th consecutive year of dividend increases and 90th consecutive year of paying cash dividends, maintaining its status as a "Dividend King" ranked 17th among 55 companies.