Farmers National Banc Corp (FMNB)

Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. recently acquired 78,369 shares of Farmers National Banc Corp. for approximately $1.14 million, increasing institutional ownership to 38.72%. The bank exceeded quarterly earnings expectations with $0.41 EPS and $70.44 million in revenue, leading analysts to maintain a "Hold" rating with a $16 price target. Despite an increased quarterly dividend, company insiders have reported selling shares.

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company has acquired a new stake in Farmers National Banc Corp., purchasing 467,600 shares valued at approximately $6.8 million. Other institutional investors like BlackRock and Dimensional Fund Advisors have also increased their holdings, contributing to institutional ownership of 38.72%. The article also notes recent analyst upgrades to "Buy," strong quarterly earnings exceeding expectations, and an increased quarterly dividend, despite some insider stock sales.

BlackRock Inc. has increased its stake in Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:FMNB) by 13.5% in the second quarter, acquiring 569,057 additional shares and bringing its total ownership to 4.80 million shares, or 8.1% of the company. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings. Farmers National Banc reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations, and increased its quarterly dividend.

Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:FMNB) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 5.9% to $0.18 per share. Shareholders of record on September 11th will receive payment on September 30th, resulting in an annualized yield of approximately 4.6%. The dividend is well-covered with a payout ratio of 43.0%, and analysts expect the company to earn $1.76 per share next year, easily covering the $0.68 annual dividend.

Farmers National Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:FMNB) has announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.18 per share, up 5.6% from the previous quarter. This increase, payable on September 30, 2026, reflects the company's strong financial health and the successful integration of its recent acquisition of Middlefield. Over the past decade, the annual dividend has grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16%.