Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. has increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.20 per share, a 33% rise from the previous $0.15 per share. The dividend will be paid on February 6, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 27, 2026.
The hike follows the bank’s third‑quarter 2025 earnings call, where management highlighted eight consecutive quarters of net interest margin expansion to 3.88%, loan growth of $170 million (2.6%), and core deposit growth of $280 million (4.1%). These results provide the financial foundation for the dividend increase.
The dividend change comes as Metropolitan prepares to release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results on January 20. Analysts have given the bank a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $88.00, underscoring confidence in the bank’s earnings trajectory.
Metropolitan has also been returning capital through a $50 million share repurchase program and has exited portions of its banking‑as‑a‑service business, reducing regulatory costs and volatility. The combination of dividend increase, share buybacks, and strategic divestitures positions the bank to sustain shareholder returns while focusing on core deposit and loan growth.
The dividend increase reflects the bank’s robust balance‑sheet performance and margin expansion, reinforcing its ability to reward shareholders without compromising capital adequacy. Investors view the move as a positive sign of financial strength and management’s commitment to value creation.
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