Middlefield Banc Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, a 6.7% increase from Q1 2020. This dividend is payable on March 15, 2021, to shareholders on record as of March 4, 2021. This increase marks the fourth rise in the past five years, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder value.

As of December 31, 2020, Middlefield Banc Corp. held total assets of $1.39 billion and operates 16 banking centers across several locations.

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) reported a 34.3% decline in net income to $8.3 million for 2020, attributed to a $9.0 million increase in loan loss provisions due to COVID-19 impacts. Despite this, net interest income rose by 4.8% to $43.4 million, and total loans increased 12.2% to $1.10 billion. Noninterest income also improved 23.7% to $6.0 million. The company's book value reached a record $22.54 per share, while total assets surged 17.7% to $1.39 billion. The allowance for loan losses rose 98.9%, indicating a stronger focus on asset quality amidst the pandemic.

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) has announced the resumption and increase of its stock repurchase program, originally suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board authorized an increase of 157,032 shares, bringing the total repurchase authorization to 300,000 shares, approximately 4.7% of its outstanding shares. President Thomas G. Caldwell indicated confidence in the company’s valuation and financial strength, emphasizing that the program aims to enhance shareholder value. The program allows repurchases at management's discretion without additional board approval.

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share, payable on December 15, 2020, to shareholders of record by December 4, 2020. With total assets of $1.36 billion as of September 30, 2020, Middlefield operates 16 banking centers across various locations in Ohio and maintains a Loan Production Office in Mentor. This dividend payment reinforces the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) reported financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2020. Net interest income rose by 3.3% to $32.1 million, with a substantial 7.4% growth in Q3 alone. However, net income decreased to $5.9 million year-to-date due to a $7.3 million rise in loan loss provisions related to COVID-19, impacting profitability. Despite challenges, total assets grew 6.6% to approximately $1.36 billion, and total deposits increased 15.4% to $1.19 billion. Earnings per share for Q3 were $0.29, down from $0.50 year-over-year.

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) reported its 2020 first half results, highlighting a 1.3% increase in net interest income to $20.8 million and a 5.7% rise in noninterest income to $2.6 million. Net income for the period totaled $4.0 million, reflecting a $3.4 million increase in loan loss provisions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total loans grew 11.2% to $1.11 billion. Equity to assets increased slightly to 10.5%, with book value per share rising 6.7% to a record $22.09. The bank approved 1,343 PPP applications for $142.7 million, protecting over 12,000 jobs.

The Middlefield Banking Company (NASDAQ: MBCN) has appointed Gary C. Kern as its new Chief Information Officer as of June 30, 2020. Mr. Kern will be responsible for managing the bank's IT strategy to enhance customer engagement through digital platforms. President and CEO Thomas G. Caldwell emphasized the importance of executing the IT strategy for the bank's growth initiatives. Kern has a robust background in IT, having served as CIO at MutualBank, and has received recognition as a notable IT leader.

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) announced securing $138 million for 1,259 small business applicants through the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). In just under 60 days, these efforts helped preserve over 12,000 jobs in Ohio. Notably, 47% of applicants were new clients. The bank's demand deposit accounts grew by 25%, with core deposits up by 19%. Middlefield Bank began funding loans rapidly, just 10 days after the PPP opened on April 13, indicating strong community support during COVID-19.

Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) will join the Russell 3000 Index effective June 29, 2020. This milestone underscores the success of its strategic plan, with $100 invested in MBCN yielding a total return of $277 since 2009, outperforming the Nasdaq Bank Index. The Russell 3000 includes the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks, enhancing visibility among investors and aiding long-term value creation. Russell indexes serve as benchmarks for $9 trillion in assets, and MBCN's inclusion signifies important recognition in the investment community.