John Marshall Bancorp raises dividend by 20%

Published 23/04/2025, 14:26
John Marshall Bancorp raises dividend by 20%

RESTON, Va. - John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMSB), a Virginia-based bank holding company, has announced an increase in its annual cash dividend, signaling confidence in its financial health. The company’s board of directors has approved a $0.30 per share dividend, which is a 20% hike from the previous year’s distribution. Shareholders on record by the close of business on June 27, 2025, will be eligible for the dividend scheduled to be paid on July 7, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, this marks the company’s third consecutive year of dividend increases, with the current dividend yield standing at 1.68%.

This decision will result in an estimated total payout of approximately $4.3 million to shareholders in the third quarter of 2025. The increase marks the third consecutive year of dividend growth for the company. Chris Bergstrom, President and CEO of John Marshall Bancorp, attributed the rise to the firm’s "strong capital, pristine asset quality, and sound liquidity positions" maintained through 2024 and into the first quarter of 2025. Bergstrom expressed the company’s commitment to providing shareholder value. InvestingPro analysis supports this outlook, showing the company maintains healthy financial metrics with a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35 and has remained profitable over the last twelve months with earnings per share of $1.20.

John Marshall Bancorp operates through John Marshall Bank, which serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with a range of banking products and personalized services. The bank caters to local businesses and professionals, offering expertise in various niche industries such as government contracting, health services, and property management, among others. The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth of 38.39% over the last twelve months, though InvestingPro data indicates the stock has experienced a significant decline of about 31% over the past six months, potentially presenting an opportunity for value investors.

The press release also included forward-looking statements, cautioning that these are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect future results. Factors mentioned include economic conditions in the D.C. area, government spending levels, asset quality, interest rates, and regulatory changes, among others. The company acknowledged these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual outcomes could differ materially from those discussed. With a beta of 0.49, the stock has historically shown lower volatility compared to the broader market, and currently trades at a price-to-book ratio of 0.86.

This dividend announcement is based on a press release statement from John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. and reflects the company’s financial strategies and expectations as of the date of the release. Investors are reminded to consider the inherent uncertainties of forward-looking statements and the company’s reliance on maintaining favorable economic and market conditions.

In other recent news, John Marshall Bank, a subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, Inc., has announced the appointment of Devin Perry as Vice President, Commercial Lender for its Loudoun Region. Perry brings over 15 years of banking experience to the role, having previously worked at Sandy Spring Bank in Reston, Virginia. His appointment is expected to bolster the Bank’s commercial team and support organic growth in the local business community, particularly in the federal government and trade contracting sectors. Peter Nadanyi, SVP, Regional Executive of the Loudoun region, expressed confidence in Perry’s skills and local market knowledge. Perry is also noted for his community involvement, serving on the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce’s Public Policy Committee and the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Abused Women Shelter. John Marshall Bank, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, operates eight full-service branches across the Washington D.C. Metro area. This staffing update reflects the Bank’s ongoing efforts to enhance its services and foster growth within the communities it serves.

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