NASDAQ:FMAO Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMAO) Stock Price, News & Analysis $25.82 +0.18 (+0.70%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$25.34▼$25.9850-Day Range$21.25▼$28.2152-Week Range$16.90▼$28.75Volume15,443 shsAverage Volume27,574 shsMarket Capitalization$353.27 millionP/E Ratio16.24Dividend Yield3.41%Price Target$24.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Farmers & Merchants Bancorp alerts: Email Address Farmers & Merchants Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.0% Downside$24.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish1.89% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.01%From $1.57 to $1.79 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.97 out of 5 starsFinance Sector688th out of 863 stocksFederal Savings Institutions Industry25th out of 29 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFarmers & Merchants Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFarmers & Merchants Bancorp has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.89% of the outstanding shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFarmers & Merchants Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Farmers & Merchants Bancorp has recently increased by 1.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFarmers & Merchants Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 3.47%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFarmers & Merchants Bancorp has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is 55.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.16% next year. This indicates that Farmers & Merchants Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FMAO. Previous Next 0.6 News and Social Media Coverage MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Farmers & Merchants Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Farmers & Merchants Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.76% of the stock of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 23.96% of the stock of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is held by institutions.Read more about Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Farmers & Merchants Bancorp are expected to grow by 14.01% in the coming year, from $1.57 to $1.79 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is 16.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.90.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp is 16.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 48.91.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFarmers & Merchants Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's valuation and earnings. 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The company offers checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; certificates of deposit; and custodial services for individual retirement and health savings accounts. It also provides commercial, agricultural, and residential mortgage, as well as consumer lending products; loans for farmland, farm equipment, and livestock; operating loans for seeds, fertilizers, and feeds; home improvement loans; and loans for autos, trucks, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles. In addition, the company offers commercial real estate loans, such as lines of credit and machinery purchase loans. Further, it provides automated teller machine or interactive teller machine services; and online and mobile banking, bill-pay, on-line statement opportunities, and remote deposit capture or electronic deposit processing. Additionally, the company offers electronic transaction origination, such as wire and automated clearing house file transmittal services. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Archbold, Ohio.Read More FMAO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FMAO Stock News HeadlinesAugust 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2024 Second-Quarter and Year-to-Date Financial ResultsJuly 30, 2024 | morningstar.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp IncAugust 22, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)This technology could swing the electionHidden in America's forgotten towns, a groundbreaking energy discovery is taking shape. And it's happening right in our own backyard - in the heart of Appalachia.July 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB) Reports Second Quarter 2024 EarningsJune 25, 2024 | globenewswire.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Declares 2024 Second-Quarter Cash DividendJune 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comF&M Bank Employees Team up with Habitat for Humanity to Build Playhouses for Deserving, Northwest Ohio FamiliesMay 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp Celebrates Retirement of Board Chairman Jack JohnsonMay 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp Celebrates Retirement of Board Chairman Jack JohnsonAugust 22, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)This technology could swing the electionHidden in America's forgotten towns, a groundbreaking energy discovery is taking shape. And it's happening right in our own backyard - in the heart of Appalachia.May 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comAndrew Briggs Appointed Chairman of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and F&M BankMay 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2024 First-Quarter Financial ResultsApril 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comMark Hutchinson Joins F&M Bank as TreasurerApril 7, 2024 | benzinga.comFarmers & Merchants Stock (NASDAQ:FMAO), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsMarch 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Declares 2024 First-Quarter Cash DividendMarch 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comF&M Bank Announces Promotion of Kevin Becker to Chief Credit OfficerFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2023 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial ResultsFebruary 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp Inc (FMAO) Reports Mixed Results Amid Challenging EnvironmentFebruary 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. Reports 2023 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial ResultsSee More Headlines Receive FMAO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Farmers & Merchants Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/20 Dividend7/05/2024Dividend Payable7/20/2024Last Earnings8/01/2024Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Federal savings institutions Sub-IndustryBanking Current SymbolNASDAQ:FMAO CUSIPN/A CIK792966 Webwww.fm.bank Phone(419) 446-2501FaxN/AEmployees430Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$24.00 High Stock Price Target$26.00 Low Stock Price Target$22.00 Potential Upside/Downside-7.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.59 Trailing P/E Ratio16.24 Forward P/E Ratio16.45 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$22.79 million Net Margins12.59% Pretax Margin16.67% Return on Equity6.84% Return on Assets0.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.81 Current Ratio1.00 Quick Ratio1.00 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$93.69 million Price / Sales3.77 Cash Flow$1.96 per share Price / Cash Flow13.15 Book Value$23.16 per share Price / Book1.11Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares13,682,000Free Float12,620,000Market Cap$353.27 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.64 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Lars B. Eller (Age 57)President, CEO & Director Comp: $562.55kMs. Barbara J. Britenriker (Age 62)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $307.52kMs. Katrina L. DeGroffSenior VP & Chief Accounting OfficerMs. Shalini Singhal (Age 48)Senior VP & Chief Information Officer Mr. Tim CarseySenior VP & Chief Administrative OfficerMs. Marilyn K. JohnsonVP and Compliance & CRA ManagerDeborah L. ShinaberyVP of Sales & Retail Skills Development ManagerMs. Amy L. CoverSenior VP & Chief Marketing OfficerMs. Alexis E. SmithSenior VP & Chief People OfficerMr. Phillip P. LucasSenior VP & Regional PresidentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNorthrim BanCorpNASDAQ:NRIMWaterstone FinancialNASDAQ:WSBFPonce Financial GroupNASDAQ:PDLBBCB BancorpNASDAQ:BCBPNorthfield Bancorp, Inc. (Staten Island, NY)NASDAQ:NFBKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Sold 1,309 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 2.332%Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBought 12,223 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 0.864%Perritt Capital Management IncBought 2,000 shares on 8/8/2024Ownership: 0.051%Bank of New York Mellon CorpBought 4,765 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.399%Ian D BoyceBought 250 shares on 3/21/2024Total: $5,282.50 ($21.13/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FMAO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FMAO shares performed this year? Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's stock was trading at $24.80 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FMAO shares have increased by 4.1% and is now trading at $25.82. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's earnings last quarter? Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FMAO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 1st. The financial services provider reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.05. The financial services provider had revenue of $44.83 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.39 million. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp had a net margin of 12.59% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.84%. When did Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's stock split? Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's stock split before market open on Thursday, September 21st 2017. The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, August 18th 2017. The newly created shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, September 20th 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. Who are Farmers & Merchants Bancorp's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp include The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (2.33%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.86%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.40%) and Perritt Capital Management Inc (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include David P Vernon, Jo Ellen Hornish, Steven J Planson, Eugene N Burkholder and Ian D Boyce. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp? Shares of FMAO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Farmers & Merchants Bancorp investors own include Marathon Petroleum (MPC), McDonald's (MCD), Columbia Banking System (COLB), Invesco (IVZ), International Business Machines (IBM), ONEOK (OKE) and Verizon Communications (VZ). This page (NASDAQ:FMAO) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... And it could hand you a payment fo...Angel Publishing | SponsoredAir Force quietly working with sub $10 stock on new techThere is a little-known energy technology stock that has made an incredible breakthrough… Which could becom...DTI | SponsoredGrab this ETF paying a huge 22% dividendImagine a world where you don't have to stress about inflation eroding your savings... 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