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NASDAQ: FBMS
First Bancshares Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

FBMS dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.2500
Forward Dividend yield
4.15%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

FBMS dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
3.72%
Industry
3.81%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

FBMS dividend payout ratio

First Bancshares Inc paid out 39% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
61%
Payout ratio
39%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

FBMS vs Bank Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
FBMS3.72%Yes0+39.00%
BFC1.59%No1+15.80%
CTBI4.20%Yes0+41.30%
AMTB1.58%0+37.10%
FMBH2.90%No4+29.00%

FBMS dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Feb 23, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Feb 6, 2024

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First Bancshares Dividends FAQ

Does First Bancshares pay a dividend?

Yes, FBMS has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is First Bancshares's Dividend Payment Date?

First Bancshares's last dividend payment date was on 2024-02-23, when First Bancshares shareholders who owned FBMS shares before 2024-02-06 received a dividend payment of $0.2500 per share. First Bancshares's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add FBMS to your watchlist to be reminded of FBMS's next dividend payment.

Is First Bancshares's dividend stable?

Yes, FBMS's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does First Bancshares have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, FBMS's past year earnings per share was $2.41, and their annual dividend per share is $0.94. FBMS's dividend payout ratio is 39%, which is sustainable.

How much is First Bancshares's dividend?

FBMS pays a dividend of $0.94 per share. FBMS's annual dividend yield is 3.72%. First Bancshares's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 3.81%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.14%.

What is First Bancshares's Ex-Dividend Date?

First Bancshares's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-02-06. First Bancshares shareholders who own FBMS stock before this date received First Bancshares's last dividend payment of $0.2500 per share on 2024-02-23. First Bancshares's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add FBMS to your watchlist to be reminded before FBMS's ex-dividend date.

Is First Bancshares's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, FBMS's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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