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Empire Bancshares's dividends per share for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.46. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.46. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21. As of today, Empire Bancshares's Dividend Yield % is 1.11%.
During the past 12 months, Empire Bancshares's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Empire Bancshares was 6.30% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 2.00% per year.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Empire Bancshares was 0.41. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.26.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Empire Bancshares Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.230000
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
2026-07-13
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.230000
2025-12-31
2025-12-31
2026-01-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Empire Bancshares's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $41.627.
Empire Bancshares's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.46.
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Empire Bancshares was 2.54%. The lowest was 1.03%. And the median was 2.25%.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Empire Bancshares Dividends per Share Related Terms
Empire Bancshares Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empire Bancshares's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EBSH vs GWBK, MNBO, GTPS: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Empire Bancshares's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Empire Bancshares Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Empire Bancshares's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empire Bancshares's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Empire Bancshares (EBSH) has a Dividends per Share of $0.46 as of Dec. 2025. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Empire Bancshares' Dividends per Share too high?
Empire Bancshares' current Dividends per Share is $0.46. Overall, Empire Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Bancshares' Dividends per Share compare to GWBK and MNBO?
Empire Bancshares' Dividends per Share of $0.46 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Banks company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors. Empire Bancshares's current Dividends per Share is $0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares (EBSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.52, compared to a current price of $41.63 — trading 77% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $0.46. Empire Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Bancshares (EBSH), the current Dividends per Share is $0.46 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Empire Bancshares (EBSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.63 is trading 77% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.52.
GuruFocus considers Empire Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EBSH:
Dividends per Share: $0.46
GF Value™: $23.52 vs. price of $41.63 (77% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EBSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Empire Bancshares Inc, through its subsidiary, is engaged in providing banking products and services. The Bank's principal services include accepting deposits and making loans. Loan and deposit customers are mainly located in northwestern Ohio and northeastern Indiana, and include a wide range of individuals, businesses, and other organizations. A portion of loans is secured by various forms of collateral, including real estate, business assets, consumer property, and other items, although borrower cash flow is generally the primary source of repayment.
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