All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric tha ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________ to ___________ . 15985 East High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062-0035 Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code 440-632-1666 Re ...

Wall Street has remained volatile since the beginning of this year, with multiple factors denting investors’ sentiment. An unexpected surge in inflation, uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s future rate cuts, and fears of a trade war owing to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum exports have been rattling stocks.Given this uncertainty, cautious investors looking for a steady income and ways to protect their capital may want to hold or buy dividend-paying stocks. Three such stocks are ...

Core Viewpoint - Middlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) shows a significantly improving earnings outlook, making it a solid investment choice as analysts continue to raise earnings estimates for the company [1][2]. Estimate Revisions - The upward trend in earnings estimate revisions indicates growing analyst optimism regarding Middlefield Banc's earnings prospects, which is expected to positively impact its stock price [2]. - For the current quarter, the earnings estimate is $0.48 per share, reflecting a decrease of 5.88% from the previous year, but the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased by 11.63% over the last 30 days with two upward revisions [4]. - For the full year, the earnings estimate stands at $1.96 per share, representing a 2.08% increase from the previous year, with a 5.11% boost in the consensus estimate over the past month [5]. Zacks Rank - Middlefield Banc currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates, which historically correlates with significant stock outperformance [3][6]. - Stocks with Zacks Rank 1 and 2 have shown to significantly outperform the S&P 500, reinforcing the potential for Middlefield Banc's stock [6]. Stock Performance - Over the past four weeks, Middlefield Banc shares have increased by 6.3%, suggesting investor confidence in the company's earnings growth prospects [7].

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, representing a 5% increase from the 2024 fourth quarter dividend. The 2025 first-quarter dividend is payable on March 14, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 28, 2025. Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The 5% increase in Middlefield's dividend payment demonstrates our ...

Middlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) reported $17.47 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.9%. EPS of $0.60 for the same period compares to $0.44 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.05 million, representing a surprise of +2.46%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +27.66%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.47.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and ea ...

Middlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.60 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 27.66%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.47 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.29, delivering a surprise of -38.30%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ:MBCN) today reported financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. 2024 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights: Earnings increased 36.4% year-over-year to $0.60 per diluted shareReturn on average assets (annualized) increased 26 basis points year-over-year to 1.04%Asset quality remained stable compared to the 2024 third quarter with nonperforming assets to total assets of 1.62% 2024 Full Year Financial Highli ...

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today reported financial results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. 2024 Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights: Earnings increased 36.4% year-over-year to $0.60 per diluted shareReturn on average assets (annualized) increased 26 basis points year-over-year to 1.04%Asset quality remained stable compared to the 2024 third quarter with nonperforming assets to total assets of 1.62% 2024 Full Year Financial Highl ...

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The fourth-quarter dividend is payable on December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2024. About Middlefield Banc Corp. Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the Bank holding Company of The Middlefield Banking Company, with total assets of $1.86 billion at September 30, 2 ...