SB Financial Group, Inc. (SBFG), based in Defiance, is an income-focused investment option, currently offering a $0.14 per share dividend with a yield of 3.01%. The company has demonstrated consistent dividend growth, increasing its annualized dividend to $0.58, up 3.6% from last year, and has a payout ratio of 34%. With a strong Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) and projected earnings growth of 16.96% for 2025, SBFG presents an attractive opportunity for income investors, especially amid rising interest rates.