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PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) announced Monday that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share on its Class A common stock, representing a 1 percent increase from the same period last year. The bank holding company, currently trading at $18.11 with a market capitalization of $2.62 billion, offers investors an attractive 4.75% dividend yield according to InvestingPro data.
The dividend will be payable on January 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025, according to a company press release.
With this announcement, Simmons marks its 116th consecutive year of paying cash dividends, a milestone achieved by only 25 U.S. publicly traded companies, based on research cited by the company. The financial holding company has now increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.
The annualized cash dividend rate for 2025 stands at $0.85 per share, reflecting a ten-year compound annual growth rate of 6 percent.
Simmons First National Corporation operates primarily through its subsidiary, Simmons Bank, which has more than 220 branches across six states: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. The bank was founded in 1903 and offers financial solutions with what it describes as a client-centric approach.
The company’s consistent dividend history has earned it the designation as a "Dividend Contender" from Dividend Power, a title reserved for companies that have increased their dividends for 10 to 24 consecutive years.
In other recent news, Simmons First National Corporation reported its Q3 2025 earnings, which fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations. The company announced an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.46, missing the projected $0.47. Additionally, Simmons First National’s revenue came in at $232.5 million, below the forecasted $234.13 million. These earnings results have been a key focus for investors. In related developments, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Simmons First National with an Equalweight rating, setting a price target of $22.00. The investment firm highlighted the company’s positive progress in profitability, efficiency, and organic growth capabilities. These recent developments provide insights into the financial health and future outlook of Simmons First National.
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