Independent Bank Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Independent Bank is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.26% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
3.3%
Dividend yield
1.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 3.3% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 31% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
IBCP: Future Upside Will Rely On Buybacks And Stable Earnings Profile
Analysts have raised their price target on Independent Bank, with recent Street research pointing to a combined increase of $5. They attribute this change to updated assumptions on valuation multiples rather than changes in fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, or future P/E inputs.IBCP: Fairly Valued Outlook Will Depend On Buybacks And Long Term Profitability
Analysts have nudged their price target on Independent Bank slightly higher to $37.60, citing updated assumptions around long term profitability and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, following recent $3 and $2 target increases from the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent price target moves around Independent Bank give you a window into how the Street is thinking about the risk and reward here.IBCP: Fairly Valued Outlook Will Rely On Buybacks And Modest Earnings Execution
Analysts have nudged their price target on Independent Bank slightly higher to about $37.50, citing updated assumptions for modestly positive revenue growth, a small adjustment in the discount rate, and a similar forward P/E outlook that together support a refined view of fair value. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a slightly more constructive stance on Independent Bank, with modest increases in published price targets and fine tuning of valuation inputs, including discount rate assumptions and forward P/E expectations.IBCP: Fairly Valued Outlook Will Rely On Buybacks And Earnings Consistency
Analysts recently raised their price target on Independent Bank by $2 to $37.40, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, margins, and forward P/E that they see reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the new US$37.40 price target as better aligned with their updated fair value work, which incorporates recent changes in revenue growth assumptions and margin expectations.Independent Bank: A Solid Bank But Not Cheap Enough
Summary Independent Bank Corporation had a stellar 2024 with a 36% price return, but 2025 looks more challenging with moderate loan growth. Deposits increased to $4.70 billion, with a reduced cost of funds, while the loan portfolio is expected to grow by 5-6% in 2025. Despite strong fundamentals and low non-performing loans, IBCP stock's current price lacks a sufficient margin of safety, trading 25% above its 10-year average Price/TBV per share. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIndependent Bank's (NASDAQ:IBCP) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.26
Independent Bank Corporation ( NASDAQ:IBCP ) will increase its dividend on the 14th of February to $0.26, which is 8.3...Independent Bank: Fairly Valued With A Stable Earnings Outlook
Summary Independent Bank’s efforts to boost loan growth will likely compensate for a sub-optimal operating environment in Michigan. The net interest margin could slip further because of interest rate cuts. I’ve slightly raised my earnings estimate for 2024, as most income statement line items have slightly outperformed my expectations. The December 2025 target price is close to the current market price. Further, IBCP is offering a moderate dividend yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIndependent Bank's (NASDAQ:IBCP) Dividend Will Be $0.24
Independent Bank Corporation's ( NASDAQ:IBCP ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.24 per share on 15th of...
Volatile Loan Growth And Unsustainable Interest Margin Expansion Threaten Bank's Profitability
Reliance on net interest margin expansion in fluctuating interest rate situations may threaten future profitability and net interest income.Independent Bank's (NASDAQ:IBCP) Dividend Will Be $0.24
The board of Independent Bank Corporation ( NASDAQ:IBCP ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 13th of May...Independent Bank: Earnings Outlook Is Positive But I'm Downgrading To Hold
Summary Independent Bank Corporation management’s initiatives will likely continue to drive loan growth this year. The anticipated interest rate cuts will likely restrict the margin’s expansion in the year ahead. The December 2023 target price suggests a very small upside from the current market price. Independent Bank is offering a good dividend yield of 4.0%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIndependent Bank's (NASDAQ:IBCP) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Independent Bank Corporation ( NASDAQ:IBCP ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.23 on...Independent Bank (NASDAQ:IBCP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.23
The board of Independent Bank Corporation ( NASDAQ:IBCP ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 4.5...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: IBCP's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: IBCP's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Independent Bank Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (IBCP) | 3.3% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Banks) | 2.3% |
| Analyst forecast (IBCP) (up to 3 years) | 3.3% |
Notable Dividend: IBCP's dividend (3.26%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: IBCP's dividend (3.26%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.29%).
Current Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (31.4%), IBCP's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Future Payout to Shareholders
Future Dividend Coverage: Insufficient data to determine if a dividend will be paid in 3 years or that it will be covered by earnings.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/18 11:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Independent Bank Corporation is covered by 6 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Peter Winter | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Brendan Nosal | Hovde Group, LLC |