First Community Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Community Bank which offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to small-to-medium sized businesses, professional concerns, and individuals. The company operates through Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Investment Advisory and Non-Deposit segments. Its deposit products include checking, NOW, savings, and individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, as well as other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial loans that consist of secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and the purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans, including secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; real estate construction and acquisition loans; and fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. It also provides other banking services, which include online banking, internet banking, cash management, safe deposit boxes, travelers checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, and automatic drafts for various accounts. In addition, the company offers non-deposit investment products and other investment brokerage services; VISA and MasterCard credit card services; investment advisory services; and insurance services. It operates 21 full-service offices located in the Lexington County, Richland County, Newberry County, Kershaw County, Greenville County, Anderson County, Pickens County, and Aiken County, South Carolina; and Richmond County and Columbia County, Georgia. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.
First Community Dividend Announcement
• First Community announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-12. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-29
• First Community annual dividend for 2024 was $0.58
• First Community annual dividend for 2023 was $0.56
• First Community's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.01%
• First Community's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 32.63%
• First Community's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 6.96% year
• First Community's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 9.79% year
First Community Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-11-12 |
2024-07-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-08-13 |
2024-04-29 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2024-05-14 |
2024-02-05 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2024-02-20 |
2023-10-30 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2023-11-14 |
2023-07-31 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2023-08-15 |
2023-05-01 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2023-05-16 |
2023-01-30 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2023-02-14 |
2022-10-31 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2022-11-15 |
2022-08-01 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2022-08-16 |
2022-05-02 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2022-05-17 |
2022-01-31 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2022-02-15 |
2021-11-01 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-11-16 |
2021-08-02 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-08-17 |
2021-05-03 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-05-18 |
2021-02-01 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2021-02-16 |
2020-10-30 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-11-16 |
2020-07-31 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-08-17 |
2020-05-01 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-05-18 |
2020-01-30 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2020-02-14 |
2019-10-30 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-11-15 |
2019-07-26 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-08-12 |
2019-04-29 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-05-15 |
2019-01-30 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2019-02-15 |
2018-10-29 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-11-13 |
2018-07-27 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-08-13 |
2018-04-27 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-05-14 |
2018-01-31 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-02-15 |
2017-10-31 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2017-11-15 |
2017-07-27 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2017-08-14 |
2017-04-27 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2017-05-15 |
2017-01-26 | $0.09 | quarterly | 2017-02-13 |
2016-10-27 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2016-11-14 |
2016-07-28 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2016-08-12 |
2016-04-28 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2016-05-13 |
2016-01-28 | $0.08 | quarterly | 2016-02-12 |
2015-10-29 | $0.07 | quarterly | 2015-11-13 |
2015-07-30 | $0.07 | quarterly | 2015-08-14 |
2015-04-30 | $0.07 | quarterly | 2015-05-15 |
2015-01-29 | $0.07 | quarterly | 2015-02-13 |
2014-10-30 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2014-11-14 |
2014-07-24 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2014-08-08 |
2014-04-28 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2014-05-12 |
2014-01-29 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2014-02-14 |
2013-10-29 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2013-11-15 |
2013-07-29 | $0.06 | quarterly | 2013-08-15 |
2013-04-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2013-05-15 |
2013-01-30 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2013-02-15 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: First Community'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, First Community 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, First Community 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 First Community 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: First Community 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, First Community distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: First Community 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 First Community'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.
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