Meridian Corporation

NasdaqGS:MRBK Stock Report

Market Cap: US$238.2m

Meridian Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Chris Annas

Chief executive officer

US$1.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage37.07%
CEO tenure22.4yrs
CEO ownership3.3%
Management average tenureno data
Board average tenure21.9yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 18

Meridian's Asset And Credit Quality Are Worsening

Summary Meridian Corporation remains rated "Hold" due to deteriorating asset and credit quality, despite attractive valuation metrics. MRBK's non-performing assets and loans have risen sharply, with asset quality metrics far exceeding preferred thresholds. Profitability has declined, with annualized ROA dropping to 0.32% and ROE to 4.02%, both below peer averages. While MRBK trades near book value and below peers, worsening credit trends and subdued earnings limit upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 03

Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

The board of Meridian Corporation ( NASDAQ:MRBK ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.14 on the...
Analysis Article • Oct 28

Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.125

The board of Meridian Corporation ( NASDAQ:MRBK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 17th of November...
Analysis Article • Jul 31

Meridian's (NASDAQ:MRBK) Dividend Will Be $0.125

The board of Meridian Corporation ( NASDAQ:MRBK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on the...
Analysis Article • Apr 28

Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.125

Meridian Corporation ( NASDAQ:MRBK ) will pay a dividend of $0.125 on the 19th of May. This means the dividend yield...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 26

The Case For Meridian Corporation

Summary Meridian Bank, founded in 2004, has grown significantly within the Delaware Valley, focusing on business, industrial, retail, and commercial lending. Headquartered in Malvern, PA, the bank employs a lean growth model, strategically placing branches to minimize overhead costs. Meridian emphasizes customer satisfaction and client relationships, driving growth through referrals and maintaining a consumer-friendly outlook. Despite being small by regional standards, Meridian boasts a strong balance sheet, healthy cash flows, and is positioned for future growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 20

Meridian Corporation: Earnings To Surge Thanks To Margin, Loan Growth

Summary Due to changes in my interest rate outlook, I have reduced my mortgage banking income estimate but raised my net interest margin estimate. I’m now expecting an EPS of $1.67, down from my previous estimate of $1.69. I’m expecting earnings to grow by 15% this year, thanks to expected net interest margin expansion and loan growth. The year-end target price suggests there is still room for price upside. Further, MRBK is offering a moderate dividend yield of 3.6%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 31

Meridian Corporation: Downgrading Out Of An Abundance Of Caution

Summary After a recent 18% rise in shares, I am downgrading Meridian Corporation from “Buy” to “Hold” due to mixed asset quality and higher relative earnings valuation. Meridian's deposits grew to $1.98 billion, but 26% are brokered, making them costlier. The loan portfolio increased to $1.99 billion, with significant commercial mortgage exposure. Net interest income declined due to lower net interest margins, while non-interest income improved, driven by mortgage banking income and favorable loan fair value changes. Given the mixed results and economic risks, I prefer caution. Declining interest rates could further impact net interest income, prompting my downgrade to “Hold”. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Oct 29

Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.125

Meridian Corporation ( NASDAQ:MRBK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on the 19th of...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 17

Meridian Corporation: Rate Cuts To Boost Mortgage Banking Income

Summary The biggest earnings catalyst is interest rate cuts, which will provide a much-needed boost to MRBK’s mortgage banking business. The net interest income will also grow because rate cuts and a conducive economic environment will drive loan growth. The December 2025 target price suggests a moderate upside from the October 15 closing price. Additionally, MRBK is offering a dividend yield of 3.9%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 16

Meridian Corporation: Patience Is Required

Summary Patience is key for investors, as some investments take time to play out and can result in pain before the eventual upside is achieved. Meridian Corporation is a small regional bank with growing deposits and loans, but struggling with declining net interest income and non-interest income. Despite weaknesses from the perspective of its income statement and its asset quality, Meridian Corporation's cheap valuation makes it a modestly bullish investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 08

Meridian: High Dividend Yield With A Positive Earnings Outlook (Rating Upgrade)

Summary The interest-rate down cycle will lift the mortgage banking income, net interest margin, and loan portfolio size. I’m estimating earnings to grow by 14% year-over-year in 2024. MRBK is currently offering an attractive dividend yield of 5.4%. The December 2024 target price suggests a very high price upside. Hence, I’m upgrading MRBK to a Buy rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Chris Annas's remuneration changed compared to Meridian's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

US$21m

Dec 31 2025US$2mUS$622k

US$22m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

US$20m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

US$18m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

US$16m

Dec 31 2024US$1mUS$568k

US$16m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$11m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$11m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$12m

Dec 31 2023US$1mUS$537k

US$13m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$17m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$19m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$20m

Dec 31 2022US$1mUS$516k

US$22m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$25m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$29m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$31m

Dec 31 2021US$2mUS$489k

US$36m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

US$37m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$37m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$34m

Dec 31 2020US$1mUS$465k

US$26m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

US$21m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

US$15m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

US$11m

Dec 31 2019US$938kUS$450k

US$10m

Compensation vs Market: Chris's total compensation ($USD1.68M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.62M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Chris's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.

CEO

Chris Annas (70 yo)

22.4yrs
Tenure
US$1,677,997
Compensation

Mr. Christopher J. Annas, also known as Chris, served as Member of Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia since March 2022 until March 2025 and has been...

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Christopher Annas
Founder22.4yrsUS$1.68m3.31%
$ 7.9m
Denise Lindsay
Executive VP17.4yrsUS$900.45k0.79%
$ 1.9m
Robert Casciato
Independent Director22.4yrsUS$68.00k1.82%
$ 4.3m
Anthony Imbesi
Independent Director21.4yrsUS$78.50k3.25%
$ 7.7m
Edward Hollin
Independent Director22.4yrsUS$72.00k0.43%
$ 1.0m
Robert Holland
Lead Independent Director22.4yrsUS$100.00k0.75%
$ 1.8m
Christine Helmig
Independent Director3.7yrsUS$64.00k0.027%
$ 65.4k
Ken Warriner
Directorless than a yearno data0.017%
$ 40.1k
21.9yrs
Average Tenure
70yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: MRBK's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 21.9 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/30 01:35
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Meridian Corporation is covered by 4 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullD.A. Davidson & Co.
Peter WinterD.A. Davidson & Co.
Mark FitzgibbonPiper Sandler Companies