Security Federal (OTCMKTS:SFDL) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

Security Federal Co. (OTCMKTS:SFDL)’s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $28.18 and traded as high as $29.70. Security Federal shares last traded at $29.70, with a volume of 100 shares changing hands.

Security Federal Trading Down 0.2 %

The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $29.65 and its 200-day simple moving average is $28.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market cap of $94.89 million, a P/E ratio of 10.76 and a beta of 0.47.

Security Federal (OTCMKTS:SFDL) last announced its earnings results on Friday, January 31st. The bank reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter. Security Federal had a net margin of 11.20% and a return on equity of 10.26%.

Security Federal Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 31st will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.02%. This is an increase from Security Federal’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.14. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 31st. Security Federal’s payout ratio is currently 21.74%.

Security Federal Company Profile

Security Federal Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Security Federal Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers various deposit products, such as savings and checking accounts, money market accounts, fixed interest rate certificates with varying maturities, and individual retirement accounts.