ESQ Dividend History & Analysis | 0.8% Yield
ESQ has a dividend yield of 0.8% and paid 0.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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ESQ Dividend History: Last 15 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.175 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-02 | Quarterly | 0.175 | 0% | 0.18% |
| 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-02 | Quarterly | 0.175 | 0% | 0.19% |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-14 | 2025-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.175 | 16.7% | 0.2% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-12-02 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.21% |
| 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-09-03 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-06-03 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-15 | 2024-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 20% | 0.3% |
| 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 2023-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 0% | 0.25% |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.125 | 25% | 0.31% |
| 2023-02-14 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 0.22% |
| 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 11.1% | 0.23% |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.24% |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-16 | 2022-06-01 | Quarterly | 0.09 | 0% | 0.25% |
ESQ Dividend FAQ
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) is the holding company for Esquire Bank, NA, which focuses on commercial banking services for law firms, small-business clients, and retail customers across the United States. Its product suite includes checking, savings, money-market and time-deposit accounts, a broad array of commercial and consumer loans (including inventory financing, structured-settlement lending, and real-estate financing), and ancillary services such as cash-management, ACH processing, and merchant-services solutions.
What is the Dividend Yield of ESQ?
As of February 2026, ESQ`s dividend yield is 0.76%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 115.37.Does ESQ pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, ESQ paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.175 USD.How often does ESQ pay dividends?
ESQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ESQ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.ESQ dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESQ for the next 4 payments are between 0.185 (+5.7%) and 0.202 (+15.4%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will ESQ pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.175 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Esquire Financial (ESQ) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESQ?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Esquire Financial (ESQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of ESQ?
ESQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 35.7% per year.
Strong growth: ESQ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of ESQ?
ESQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.14%. If you bought ESQ's shares at 22.29 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.14% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of ESQ?
ESQ Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Esquire Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does ESQ have a good Dividend Yield?
ESQ`s 0.76% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ESQ?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESQ is 12.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.What is the Dividend Rating of ESQ?
ESQ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.43%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38