Enterprise Financial Services Corporation (NASDAQ:EFSC) Increases Dividend to $0.36 Per Share

Enterprise Financial Services Corporation (NASDAQ:EFSC) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 21st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.36 per share by the bank on Thursday, December 31st. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15th. This is a 2.9% increase from Enterprise Financial Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35.

Enterprise Financial Services has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 11 consecutive years. Enterprise Financial Services has a dividend payout ratio of 25.6% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Enterprise Financial Services to earn $5.91 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.40 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 23.7%.

Enterprise Financial Services Trading Down 0.2%

EFSC stock traded down $0.11 during trading on Thursday, hitting $60.14. 38,696 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 241,532. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.18 billion, a PE ratio of 11.95 and a beta of 0.82. Enterprise Financial Services has a 1 year low of $51.18 and a 1 year high of $68.73. The company has a 50-day moving average of $61.97 and a 200-day moving average of $62.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 0.85.

Enterprise Financial Services (NASDAQ:EFSC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The bank reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.38 by ($0.21). The company had revenue of $192.53 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $193.09 million. Enterprise Financial Services had a return on equity of 9.70% and a net margin of 18.72%. Analysts predict that Enterprise Financial Services will post 5.27 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Enterprise Financial Services

Here are the key news stories impacting Enterprise Financial Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increased: EFSC declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, up 2.9% from $0.35. The new rate implies $1.44 in annual dividends and an approximately 2.4% yield, signaling continued shareholder-return support. Investors must own shares before the December 15 ex-dividend date.
• Positive Sentiment: Healthy balance-sheet growth: Management cited strong loan and deposit growth during the quarter. Net interest income also continued to increase, demonstrating momentum in the bank’s core business. Enterprise Financial Services Corp Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue was broadly in line: Third-quarter revenue totaled $192.53 million, just below the $193.09 million consensus estimate. Core revenue growth was constructive, but it was not sufficient to offset the earnings shortfall. Enterprise Financial Services Q3 Adjusted Earnings Fall, Core Revenue Rises
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly earnings missed expectations: EFSC reported adjusted earnings of $1.17 per share, below the $1.38 consensus and down from $1.20 a year earlier. The $0.21-per-share miss is likely the primary reason for the stock’s decline. Enterprise Financial Services Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Higher provision expense weighed on profitability: Management said increased provisions offset the benefit from higher net interest income. EFSC’s reported net margin was 18.72% and return on equity was 9.70%, highlighting pressure on earnings quality and profitability.

Enterprise Financial Services Company Profile

Enterprise Financial Services Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Clayton, Missouri. Its principal subsidiary, Enterprise Bank & Trust, provides banking and financial services to businesses, professionals, institutions and individuals.

The company offers commercial and small-business lending, deposit accounts, treasury management, private banking, wealth management, trust and estate services, and other financial solutions. Its commercial banking capabilities include financing for working capital, equipment, real estate and business expansion.

Enterprise Bank & Trust serves customers through banking markets that include St.