Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 9/3/14, First Connecticut Bancorp Inc. (FBNK) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.05, payable on 9/15/14. As a percentage of FBNK's recent stock price of $15.40, this dividend works out to approximately 0.32%.
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Below is a dividend history chart for FBNK, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent $0.05 declared by First Connecticut Bancorp Inc. :
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but looking at the history above can help in judging whether the most recent dividend from FBNK is likely to continue, and whether the current estimated yield of 1.30% on annualized basis is a reasonable expectation of annual yield going forward.The chart below shows the one year performance of FBNK shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, FBNK's low point in its 52 week range is $13.72 per share, with $17.00 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $15.40.
In Tuesday trading, First Connecticut Bancorp Inc. shares are currently up about 0.7% on the day.