HBT Financial (HBT) Could Be a Great Choice

HBT Financial, a Bloomington-based finance company, offers an attractive dividend yield of 2.79% with a current annualized dividend of $1.00, up 19% year-over-year. The company has increased dividends 4 times over the last 5 years with an average annual increase of 7.62%. With a conservative 33% payout ratio and expected earnings growth of 19.44% for 2026, HBT Financial is rated as a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), making it a compelling investment opportunity for income investors.