Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. Price & Performance (LBAI)

Lakeland Financial shareholders have approved a 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, authorizing up to 1.1 million shares for employee incentives. The move, supported during the annual meeting, aligns executive interests with shareholders and follows continued board support. Despite a 22% year-to-date stock drop, analysts see potential upside and ongoing dividend strength.12

Lakeland Financial’s stock has hit the lower end of its 52-week range, recently trading at $51.69. Despite earnings concerns and regulatory scrutiny, the company maintains a strong dividend record. Analysts project a potential 31.94% upside, citing a forward P/E of 13.13 and a resilient business model.32

Lakeland Financial has declared a $0.50 per share dividend payable May 5 and extended its $30 million stock repurchase program through April 2027. The company’s consistent 31-year dividend history and recent buyback extension reflect a strategy to reward shareholders, even as shares hover near their 52-week low.45