Eastern Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Eastern Bank that provides banking products and services primarily to retail, commercial, and small business customers. It operates in two segments, Banking Business and Insurance Agency Business. The company provides interest-bearing and non interest-bearing checking deposits, money market deposits, savings deposits, and time certificates of deposits, as well as debit and credit cards. It also offers commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate and construction loans, small business loans, residential real estate loans, home equity, and lines of credit, as well as other consumer loans comprising unsecured personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, automobile loans, home improvement loans, airplane loans, and other personal loans. In addition, the company provides cash reserves, cash management, merchant, escrow express, government banking, international banking, interest on lawyers trust accounts, retirement planning, and business telephone banking services, as well as products and services for not-for-profit and healthcare. Further, it offers trust and investment products and services; community development and asset-based lending services; financial planning, portfolio management, wealth management, private banking, and fiduciary products; online, mobile, and telephone banking services; and automated lock box collection and account reconciliation services, as well as various insurance products. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 105 branch offices in eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire; and 23 non-branch offices in eastern Massachusetts, one office in New Hampshire, and one office in Rhode Island. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1818 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Eastern Bankshares Dividend Announcement
• Eastern Bankshares announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-16. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-03
• Eastern Bankshares annual dividend for 2024 was $0.45
• Eastern Bankshares annual dividend for 2023 was $0.41
• Eastern Bankshares's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.51%
• Eastern Bankshares's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 20.21%
Eastern Bankshares Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-03 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2024-12-16 |
2024-09-03 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2024-09-16 |
2024-06-03 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2024-06-14 |
2024-02-29 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2024-03-15 |
2023-11-30 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2023-12-15 |
2023-08-31 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2023-09-15 |
2023-06-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2023-06-15 |
2023-03-02 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2023-03-15 |
2022-12-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2022-12-15 |
2022-09-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2022-09-15 |
2022-06-02 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2022-06-15 |
2022-03-02 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2022-03-15 |
2021-12-02 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2021-12-15 |
2021-09-02 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2021-09-15 |
2021-06-02 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2021-06-15 |
2021-03-02 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2021-03-15 |
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Eastern Bankshares current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.51%. Interested in purchasing Eastern Bankshares stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: Eastern Bankshares's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Eastern Bankshares publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Eastern Bankshares distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Eastern Bankshares are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Eastern Bankshares sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Eastern Bankshares distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Eastern Bankshares declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Eastern Bankshares's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Eastern Bankshares's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.