3 Bank Stocks With Recent Dividend Increases Worth Considering

Dividend hikes from Unity Bancorp, Stock Yards Bancorp and Chemung Financial highlight their profitability, capital strength and income appeal.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 24, 2026

Chemung Financial Corporation Announces Dividend Increase

ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend increase of $0.02 per share, raising its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share, payable on October 1, 2026, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 19, 2026

All You Need to Know About Chemung Financial (CHMG) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy

Chemung Financial (CHMG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 14th

WDC, CECO, CHMG, CZFS and AMP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 14, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Why Chemung Financial (CHMG) Might be Well Poised for a Surge

Chemung Financial (CHMG) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 28, 2026

Chemung Financial Corporation: Turnaround Confirmed

Chemung Financial Corporation is rated Buy due to strong commercial loan growth and balance sheet restructuring, driving a 54% share price increase over the past year. CHMG's net interest margin reached a six-year high at 3.67%, with 67% of interest-bearing assets now in higher-yielding commercial loans, supported by Western NY tech buildout. The stock trades at an 8% discount to the sector median and a 14% discount to close peers, despite projected EPS growth 11% above the sector median.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 27, 2026

Chemung Financial: Completely Flying Under The Radar, But Attractive

Chemung Financial (CHMG) delivered robust Q2 results, with net interest income up 18.6% and EPS of $1.82, reversing last year's loss. CHMG's dividend payout ratio remains below 20%, supporting strong balance sheet growth and a well-covered yield. The loan book is heavily weighted to commercial real estate, but delinquencies are minimal and most loans are well-collateralized.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 27, 2026

Chemung Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Net Income of $8.8 million, or $1.82 per share

ELMIRA, N.Y., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) (Nasdaq: CHMG), the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $8.8 million, or $1.82 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $9.2 million, or $1.91 per share, for the first quarter of 2026, and a net loss of $6.5 million, or $1.35 per share, for the second quarter of 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 22, 2026

Chemung Financial (CHMG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Chemung Financial (CHMG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.82 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.31 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

Chemung Financial Corporation (CHMG) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Chemung Financial Corporation (CHMG) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2026