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Franklin Financial Services Announces First-Quarter 2026 Dividend

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  • Franklin Financial declared a first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.33 per share, up 3.1% from a year earlier.
  • Alongside steady dividend growth, F&M Trust reported strong 2025 performance and an 80% FRAF share price gain versus key benchmarks.
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Franklin Financial Services Announces First-Quarter 2026 Dividend

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Franklin Financial Services ( (FRAF) ) has shared an announcement.

On January 15, 2026, Franklin Financial Services Corporation’s board declared a regular cash dividend of $0.33 per share for the first quarter of 2026, matching the fourth quarter 2025 payout and marking a 3.1% increase over the first quarter of 2025, with payment scheduled for February 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 6, 2026. The announcement came alongside a shareholder presentation highlighting steady dividend growth to $1.31 per share annually in 2025, robust operating metrics at F&M Trust, strong performance at its Linglestown office and wealth management unit, significant community giving, and an 80% share price gain in 2025 that sharply outpaced small-cap and community bank benchmarks, underscoring stronger market positioning and enhanced returns for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (FRAF) stock is a Buy with a $61.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Franklin Financial Services stock, see the FRAF Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FRAF Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FRAF is a Outperform.

Franklin Financial Services shows a stable financial position with strong profitability and low leverage, which is a significant strength. The technical analysis indicates strong bullish momentum, although caution is advised due to potential overbought conditions. The valuation is reasonable but does not suggest significant undervaluation. The consistent dividend policy adds a positive aspect to the stock’s attractiveness.

To see Spark’s full report on FRAF stock, click here.

More about Franklin Financial Services

Franklin Financial Services Corporation is the holding company for F&M Trust, a community-focused banking institution serving south-central Pennsylvania and Washington County, Maryland. Through 23 branches, the bank provides retail and commercial banking, wealth management, residential lending and other financial services, managing $2.297 billion in assets and $1.544 billion in loans as of September 30, 2025, with a customer base of over 83,000 and a growing wealth management arm overseeing more than $1.4 billion in assets under management.

Average Trading Volume: 51,918

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $238.1M

For an in-depth examination of FRAF stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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