Camden National (NASDAQ: CAC) sets $0.42 dividend and 3.57% yield
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Camden National Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share for its common stock. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2026.
The company notes this payout represents an annualized dividend yield of 3.57%, based on a March 30, 2026 closing share price of $47.03. Camden National is described as Northern New England's largest publicly traded bank holding company, with $7.0 billion in assets and 72 banking centers in Maine and New Hampshire.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly dividend: $0.42 per share
Annualized dividend yield: 3.57%
Reference share price: $47.03 per share
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Quarterly dividend
$0.42 per share
Declared for first quarter 2026 common stock dividend
Annualized dividend yield
3.57%
Based on March 30, 2026 closing price
Reference share price
$47.03 per share
Common stock closing price on March 30, 2026
Dividend payment date
April 30, 2026
Payable date for declared quarterly dividend
Record date
April 15, 2026
Shareholders of record eligible for dividend
Total assets
$7.0 billion
Company asset size as described in overview
Banking centers
72 locations
Camden National Bank locations in Maine and New Hampshire
Key Terms
quarterly dividend, annualized dividend yield, shareholders of record, bank holding company, +1 more
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quarterly dividend financial
"declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
annualized dividend yield financial
"This quarterly payout results in an annualized dividend yield of 3.57%"
bank holding company financial
"is Northern New England's largest publicly traded bank holding company, with $7.0 billion in assets"
A bank holding company is a parent corporation that owns one or more banks and other financial businesses, like a household that controls several shops under the same roof. Investors care because this structure determines how the business is regulated, how it raises capital, pays dividends, and absorbs losses; it can make a banking group safer or riskier and affects the value and liquidity of the company’s shares.
community bank financial
"is a full-service community bank offering the latest digital banking"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 31, 2026
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. | ||||
Camden National Corporation issued a press release on March 31, 2026, declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share payable on April 30, 2026 to its shareholders of record on April 15, 2026.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||
(d) The following exhibits are filed with this Report:
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||
99.1 | Press Release Dated March 31, 2026 | ||||
| 101 | Cover Page Interactive Data - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - Included in Exhibit 101. | ||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 31, 2026
| CAMDEN NATIONAL CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||||||||
| By: | /s/ MICHAEL R. ARCHER | |||||||
| Michael R. Archer Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial & Accounting Officer | ||||||||
CONTACT:
Michael Archer
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Camden National Corporation
(800) 860-8821
marcher@CamdenNational.bank
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Camden National Corporation Announces its First Quarter 2026 Dividend
CAMDEN, Maine, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer of Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC; the "Company"), announced today that the board of directors of the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share. This quarterly payout results in an annualized dividend yield of 3.57% based on the March 30, 2026 closing price of the Company's common stock at $47.03 per share as reported by NASDAQ. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2026.
About Camden National Corporation
Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC) is Northern New England's largest publicly traded bank holding company, with $7.0 billion in assets. Founded in 1875, Camden National Bank has 72 banking centers in Maine and New Hampshire and is a full-service community bank offering the latest digital banking, complemented by award-winning, personalized service. Additional information is available at CamdenNational.bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Comprehensive wealth management, investment, and financial planning services are delivered by Camden National Wealth Management.
FAQ
What dividend did Camden National Corporation (CAC) declare for Q1 2026?
Camden National Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share. The cash dividend applies to its common stock and reflects the company’s ongoing return of capital to shareholders through regular quarterly payouts.
When is Camden National Corporation’s $0.42 dividend payable and what is the record date?
The $0.42 per share dividend is payable on April 30, 2026. Shareholders must be on record at the close of business on April 15, 2026 to receive this distribution on Camden National Corporation’s common stock.
What dividend yield does Camden National’s $0.42 quarterly dividend represent for CAC?
The $0.42 quarterly dividend equates to an annualized dividend yield of 3.57%. This yield is calculated using the March 30, 2026 closing price of Camden National’s common stock at $47.03 per share as reported by NASDAQ.
How is the 3.57% dividend yield for Camden National (CAC) calculated?
The 3.57% annualized dividend yield is based on the $0.42 quarterly dividend and a $47.03 share price. Using the March 30, 2026 NASDAQ closing price, the annualized payout relative to that price produces the stated 3.57% yield.
What type of company is Camden National Corporation (CAC)?
Camden National Corporation is Northern New England’s largest publicly traded bank holding company. It has $7.0 billion in assets and operates 72 banking centers in Maine and New Hampshire through Camden National Bank, offering full-service community banking.
Where does Camden National Corporation operate its banking network?
Camden National Corporation operates through Camden National Bank, which has 72 banking centers in Maine and New Hampshire. The company combines full-service community banking with digital banking capabilities and provides wealth management and financial planning services.