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MRBK

Meridian Corporation

MRBK

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$18.51

Undervalued · +65% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.03%

Annual Dividend

$0.56

Payout Ratio

29%

5-Yr Growth

14.9%

Ex-Date

Aug 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MRBK's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Meridian Corporation (MRBK) has a forward dividend yield of 3.03%, based on an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and a share price of $18.51.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MRBK's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (79 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • MRBK has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • MRBK's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.14 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MRBK pays out 29% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MRBK's dividend has grown at an average rate of 14.9% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, MRBK's 3.03% yield is 34% below its five-year average yield of 4.61%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MRBK is $30.50 per share, 65% above the $18.51 share price, so MRBK screens as undervalued.
  • Meridian Corporation (MRBK) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Meridian Corporation (MRBK) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 26 payments on record since 2020. Its most recent change was a 12.0% increase to $0.140 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 9, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "MRBK Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MRBK

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Meridian Corporation (MRBK) yields 3.03% ($0.56 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (79/100).

Is MRBK a good dividend stock?

Yes

Meridian Corporation (MRBK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.03% ($0.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (29%)
  • Strong 14.9% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.03%
Payout Ratio
29%
Annual Dividend
$0.56
5-Yr Avg Growth
14.9%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 10, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.64
Market Cap
$220.8M
P/E Ratio
10.1
5-Yr Total Return
10%
52-Week Range
$13.92 – $21.67
Dividend Safety
B · 79/100
Ever Cut?
No

MRBK dividend raises and cuts

Meridian Corporation (MRBK) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 0 times across the 26 payments on record since 2020. Its most recent change was a 12.0% increase to $0.140 per share, going ex-dividend on Feb 9, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Feb 9, 2026Raise$0.125 → $0.140+12.0%
Feb 13, 2023Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
Nov 12, 2021Raise$0.0625 → $0.100+60.0%
Every MRBK payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
MRBK ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MRBK dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MRBK a good dividend stock?

Yes. Meridian Corporation (MRBK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.03% ($0.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is MRBK undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MRBK's fair value is about $30.50 versus a $18.51 share price — so it looks undervalued (+65% vs. fair value).

Is MRBK's dividend safe?

MRBK has a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MRBK's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MRBK is about $30.50 per share, roughly 65% above the current $18.51 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MRBK a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MRBK screens as "yes" and undervalued. Meridian Corporation (MRBK) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.03% ($0.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. 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 MRBK cut its dividend?

MRBK earns a dividend-safety grade of B (79/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MRBK pay a dividend?

Yes. Meridian Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.56 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.03%.

What is MRBK's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MRBK's forward dividend yield is 3.03%, based on a $0.56 annual dividend and a $18.51 share price.

What is MRBK's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MRBK pays $0.56 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MRBK's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MRBK's payout ratio is 29% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has MRBK grown its dividend?

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

When is the next MRBK ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, MRBK's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 10, 2026, for $0.14 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.56 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$14.00
Annual$56.00
Monthly avg$4.67

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