As the day concludes, Union Bankshares UNB is preparing to distribute a dividend payout of $0.36 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 6.52%. This payout is exclusive to investors who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on July 27, 2023.
Union Bankshares Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-27 | 4 | $0.36 | 6.52% | 2023-07-19 | 2023-07-29 | 2023-08-03 |
| 2023-04-27 | 4 | $0.36 | 6.55% | 2023-04-19 | 2023-04-29 | 2023-05-04 |
| 2023-01-26 | 4 | $0.36 | 5.8% | 2023-01-18 | 2023-01-28 | 2023-02-02 |
| 2022-10-27 | 4 | $0.35 | 6.03% | 2022-10-19 | 2022-10-29 | 2022-11-03 |
| 2022-07-28 | 4 | $0.35 | 5.45% | 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-30 | 2022-08-04 |
| 2022-04-28 | 4 | $0.35 | 4.46% | 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-30 | 2022-05-05 |
| 2022-01-27 | 4 | $0.35 | 4.41% | 2022-01-19 | 2022-01-29 | 2022-02-03 |
| 2021-10-28 | 4 | $0.33 | 4.05% | 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-30 | 2021-11-04 |
| 2021-07-29 | 4 | $0.33 | 4.08% | 2021-07-21 | 2021-07-31 | 2021-08-05 |
| 2021-04-29 | 4 | $0.33 | 4.18% | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-01 | 2021-05-06 |
| 2021-01-29 | 4 | $0.33 | 5.14% | 2021-01-20 | 2021-02-01 | 2021-02-05 |
| 2020-10-29 | 4 | $0.32 | 5.25% | 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-31 | 2020-11-06 |
Union Bankshares's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Territorial Bancorp TBNK having the highest annualized dividend yield at 8.24%.
Analyzing Union Bankshares 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
Investors witnessed an upward trajectory in the company's dividend per share between 2019 and 2022. The dividend per share rose from $1.24 to $1.40, indicating the company's dedication to enhancing shareholder value through increased dividends.
YoY Earnings Growth For Union Bankshares
The earnings chart illustrates an increase in Union Bankshares's earnings per share, from $2.62 in 2019 to $2.80 in 2022. This positive earnings growth provides income-seeking investors with optimism, as it suggests potential for higher cash dividend payouts in the future.
Recap
This article delves into the recent dividend payout of Union Bankshares and its implications for shareholders. Presently, the company is distributing a dividend of $0.36 per share, leading to an annualized dividend yield of 6.52%.
Union Bankshares's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Territorial Bancorp having the highest annualized dividend yield at 8.24%.
The increase in both dividend per share and earnings per share from 2019 to 2022 for Union Bankshares indicates a positive financial trend, suggesting their capacity to continue distributing profits to shareholders.
It is advisable for investors to monitor the company's performance in the coming quarters to stay in the loop about any adjustments in financials or dividend disbursements.
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