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FB Financial (NYSE:FBK) announced a dividend payout of $0.17 per share with an annualized yield of 1.73%, going ex-dividend on February 12, 2024. The company has shown a positive trend in dividend growth from 2020 to 2023, increasing from $0.36 to $0.60 per share, alongside a slight increase in earnings per share from $3.07 to $3.09. This suggests a strong financial health and a commitment to rewarding shareholders. FB Financial's dividend yield is in the middle range compared to its industry peers, with Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) having the highest yield at 6.99%.
February 27, 2024 | 3:05 pm
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FB Financial has announced a dividend payout of $0.17 per share, indicating a positive financial trend with an increase in dividends from $0.36 to $0.60 per share from 2020 to 2023 and a slight increase in earnings per share.
The increase in dividend per share and earnings per share from 2020 to 2023 indicates a strong financial health and a commitment to rewarding shareholders, which is likely to positively impact investor sentiment and potentially the stock price in the short term.
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Northwest Bancshares has the highest annualized dividend yield among its peers at 6.99%, compared to FB Financial's 1.73%.
While the article mentions Northwest Bancshares' higher dividend yield, it does not provide specific financial data or trends for NWBI that would directly impact its stock price in the short term. The mention is more comparative and lacks direct financial implications for NWBI.
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