First United

FUNC

Market cap $237M

Spotlight on upcoming dividend increases for October 12, 2025, highlighting companies with strong dividend growth histories and financial stability. First United Corporation stands out with an 18.18% dividend increase and a stellar 462% total return, surpassing SCHD's benchmark performance. My dividend growth strategy focuses on companies with consistent annual increases, aiming for both income and capital appreciation over time.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First United (FUNC) have what it takes?

OAKLAND, Md. , Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First United Corporation (NASDAQ: FUNC) announces that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.26 per share that will be payable on November 3, 2025, to holders of record of the Corporation's common stock as of the close of business on October 17, 2025.

First United (FUNC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First United (FUNC) have what it takes?

First United remains a 'buy' due to strong asset quality, attractive returns, and shares trading cheaply relative to earnings despite higher price-to-book ratios. Deposit growth is supported by brokered deposits, but uninsured deposit exposure is low, reducing risk in a downturn. Net interest income, non-interest income, and net profits have all shown solid year-over-year growth, with improving margins and lower debt.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First United (FUNC) have what it takes?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First United (FUNC) have what it takes?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First United (FUNC) have what it takes?

First United Corporation (FUNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.84 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.75 per share a year ago.