Today, August 23, 2023, marks an important moment for investors of Colony Bankcorp CBAN. The company will distribute a dividend payout of $0.11 per share, demonstrating an annualized dividend yield of 4.26%. Remember, only shareholders prior to the ex-dividend date on August 08, 2023 are eligible for this payout.
Colony Bankcorp Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-08 | 4 | $0.11 | 4.26% | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-05-09 | 4 | $0.11 | 4.68% | 2023-04-27 | 2023-05-10 | 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-02-08 | 4 | $0.11 | 3.44% | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-23 |
| 2022-11-03 | 4 | $0.11 | 3.11% | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-08-04 | 4 | $0.11 | 2.79% | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-06 | 2022-08-20 |
| 2022-05-05 | 4 | $0.11 | 2.4% | 2022-04-21 | 2022-05-06 | 2022-05-20 |
| 2022-02-03 | 4 | $0.11 | 2.38% | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-18 |
| 2021-11-02 | 4 | $0.1 | 2.22% | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-17 |
| 2021-08-02 | 4 | $0.1 | 2.32% | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-03 | 2021-08-17 |
| 2021-04-30 | 4 | $0.1 | 2.73% | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-17 |
| 2021-01-28 | 4 | $0.1 | 2.88% | 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-31 | 2021-02-12 |
| 2020-10-29 | 4 | $0.1 | 3.27% | 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-13 |
Colony Bankcorp's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Ames National ATLO having the highest annualized dividend yield at 6.03%.
Analyzing Colony Bankcorp Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
From 2019 to 2022, the company's dividend per share showed a positive trend, increasing steadily from $0.30 in 2019 to $0.43 in 2022. This demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders by consistently raising dividends.
YoY Earnings Growth For Colony Bankcorp
From 2019 to 2022, Colony Bankcorp experienced a decrease in earnings per share, dropping from $1.40 to $1.37. This declining earnings trend may be worrisome for income-seeking investors, as it indicates a potential impact on the company's ability to sustain or increase its cash dividend payouts. Further analysis is necessary to understand the underlying reasons for this decrease.
Recap
This article provides an in-depth analysis of Colony Bankcorp's recent dividend distribution and the impact it has on shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $0.11 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 4.26%.
Colony Bankcorp's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Ames National having the highest annualized dividend yield at 6.03%.
With dividend per share increasing and earnings per share decreasing from 2019 to 2022, Colony Bankcorp seems to be emphasizing the distribution of profits to investors despite the decline in profitability.
Investors are encouraged to closely track the company's performance in the upcoming quarters to stay informed of any updates in financials or dividend disbursements.
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