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BMRC

Bank of Marin Bancorp

BMRC

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$26.41

Fairly valued · +3% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.79%

Annual Dividend

$1.00

Payout Ratio

161%

5-Yr Growth

1.7%

Ex-Date

Aug 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BMRC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) has a forward dividend yield of 3.79%, based on an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and a share price of $26.41.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BMRC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (83 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • BMRC last cut its regular dividend in 2007.
  • BMRC's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 6, 2026, for a dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BMRC pays out 161% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • BMRC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BMRC is $27.18 per share, 3% above the $26.41 share price, so BMRC screens as fairly valued.
  • Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) has raised its regular dividend 22 times and cut it 0 times across the 87 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 4.2% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 4, 2022.
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SmarterDividends, "BMRC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BMRC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) yields 3.79% ($1.00 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (83/100).

Is BMRC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.79% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2007
  • Elevated payout ratio (161%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.79%
Payout Ratio
161%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 6, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.80
Market Cap
$427.7M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-24%
52-Week Range
$22.73 – $30.92
Dividend Safety
A · 83/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2007)

BMRC dividend raises and cuts

Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) has raised its regular dividend 22 times and cut it 0 times across the 87 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 4.2% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 4, 2022.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 4, 2022Raise$0.240 → $0.250+4.2%
Jul 29, 2021Raise$0.230 → $0.240+4.3%
Feb 6, 2020Raise$0.210 → $0.230+9.5%
Aug 1, 2019Raise$0.190 → $0.210+10.5%
Feb 7, 2019Raise$0.175 → $0.190+8.6%
Oct 31, 2018Raise$0.160 → $0.175+9.4%
Aug 2, 2018Raise$0.155 → $0.160+3.2%
May 3, 2018Raise$0.145 → $0.155+6.9%
Aug 2, 2017Raise$0.135 → $0.145+7.4%
Nov 2, 2016Raise$0.125 → $0.135+8.0%
Feb 3, 2016Raise$0.120 → $0.125+4.2%
Oct 28, 2015Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Show all 22 changes since 2006
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 29, 2014Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Jul 30, 2014Raise$0.0950 → $0.100+5.3%
Oct 30, 2013Raise$0.0900 → $0.0950+5.6%
Jul 31, 2012Raise$0.0850 → $0.0900+5.9%
Nov 1, 2011Raise$0.0800 → $0.0850+6.3%
Nov 1, 2010Raise$0.0750 → $0.0800+6.7%
Oct 29, 2009Raise$0.0700 → $0.0750+7.1%
Feb 13, 2008Raise$0.0650 → $0.0700+7.7%
May 17, 2007Raise$0.0600 → $0.0650+8.3%
May 17, 2006Raise$0.0476 → $0.0600+26.0%
Every BMRC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BMRC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BMRC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BMRC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.79% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is BMRC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BMRC's fair value is about $27.18 versus a $26.41 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+3% vs. fair value).

Is BMRC's dividend safe?

BMRC has a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2007, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BMRC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BMRC is about $27.18 per share, roughly 3% above the current $26.41 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BMRC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BMRC screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.79% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BMRC cut its dividend?

BMRC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (83/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2007). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BMRC pay a dividend?

Yes. Bank of Marin Bancorp pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.79%.

What is BMRC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BMRC's forward dividend yield is 3.79%, based on a $1.00 annual dividend and a $26.41 share price.

What is BMRC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BMRC pays $1.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BMRC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BMRC's payout ratio is 161% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has BMRC grown its dividend?

BMRC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next BMRC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BMRC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 6, 2026, for $0.25 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$25.00
Annual$100.00
Monthly avg$8.33

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