Bar Harbor Bankshares dividend maintained as income investors eye yield
Regional bank sustains $1.24 annual payout, offers ~3.8% yield on $34.52 share price
Bar Harbor Bankshares is maintaining its dividend at $1.24 per share annually, yielding about 3.78% at current prices, as the Maine-based regional bank continues to serve clients across Maine and New Hampshire. The shares, listed on NYSE MKT under the ticker BHB, were last trading around $34.52, with the stock up roughly 0.99% recently according to market data.
The bank has a market capitalization of approximately $539 million and trades at a price-to-book ratio of about 1.03 times, a typical range for community banks seeking to balance growth with asset quality. A trailing price-to-earnings ratio of roughly 13.98 indicates moderate valuation relative to earnings according to market data. Analysts maintain coverage on the stock, with one firm rating it a strong buy and another holding, reflecting a generally constructive view on the bank’s prospects according to market data.
Bar Harbor Bankshares operates through its subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, offering commercial and retail banking alongside wealth management services. The bank’s emphasis on community relationships and regional focus underpins its strategy in New England’s competitive financial landscape according to market data. Approximately 56.5% of shares are held by institutional investors, signaling steady interest from professional money managers according to market data.
From a performance perspective, the 52-week trading range shows a low of about $25.62 and a high of $33.92, placing the current price near the top of that band according to market data. Technical indicators include a 50-day moving average around $31.10 and a 200-day moving average near $30.42, suggesting the stock has been in an uptrend in recent months according to market data. A beta of roughly 0.65 indicates the stock is somewhat less volatile than the broader market, appealing to more risk-averse investors according to market data.
Looking ahead, investors will focus on the bank’s ability to maintain net interest margins and deposit costs amid changing rate conditions, as well as loan growth and credit quality metrics. Wealth management assets under administration (AUM/AUA) and fee-based income are also expected to influence performance. The continued dividend, with an ex-dividend date in late November 2025 and the next payout anticipated in December 2025, reinforces its income profile for shareholders according to market data.
Risks include sensitivity to interest rate movements, credit cycle dynamics, and competitive pressures in regional banking. Opportunities include targeted loan growth, efficiency gains, and expanding wealth management and commercial banking relationships in its core markets.