CAPITOL FEDERAL FINANCIAL, INC.® ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AND STOCK BUYBACK UPDATE

Rhea-AI Summary

Capitol Federal Financial (NASDAQ: CFFN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share, payable May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. Between Jan 1 and Apr 22, 2026, the company repurchased 3,083,445 shares at an average cost of $7.27 per share. As of Apr 22, 2026, total shares outstanding were 126,760,727. The Company will release results for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 on Apr 29, 2026.

Positive

• Quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share declared
• Repurchased 3,083,445 shares at an average cost of $7.27

Negative

• Potential pre-1988 bad debt recapture could affect ability to pay dividends

Market Context

This announcement highlights continued capital returns via a $0.085 quarterly dividend and repurchas...

Analysis

This announcement highlights continued capital returns via a $0.085 quarterly dividend and repurchase of over 3.0M shares at $7.27. It follows a prior special dividend and buybacks that coincided with a 1.27% move, suggesting a pattern of shareholder-focused actions. Investors may watch the upcoming Apr 29, 2026 earnings release, dividend sustainability, and the scale of future repurchases relative to earnings and capital levels.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.085 per share Shares repurchased: 3,083,445 shares Average repurchase price: $7.27 per share +4 more

7 metrics

Quarterly dividend $0.085 per share Cash dividend declared on CFFN common stock

Shares repurchased 3,083,445 shares Repurchases between Jan 1, 2026 and Apr 22, 2026

Average repurchase price $7.27 per share Average cost for 2026 YTD buybacks

Shares outstanding 126,760,727 shares Total common shares outstanding as of Apr 22, 2026

Branch locations 46 branches Bank branches in Kansas and Missouri

Dividend pay date May 15, 2026 Payment date for the $0.085 quarterly dividend

Dividend record date May 1, 2026 Record date for the $0.085 quarterly dividend

Previous Buybacks,dividends Reports

1 past event · Latest: Dec 17 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 1 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 17	Dividend & buyback	Positive	+1.3%	Special dividend and active share repurchases under capital return strategy.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Prior buyback/dividend updates were followed by a positive price reaction, indicating investors have historically responded favorably to capital return announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, Capitol Federal Financial has repeatedly highlighted capital returns. A prior buybacks,dividends update on Dec 17, 2025 combined a special $0.04 dividend with repurchases of 1,577,853 shares at $6.72, leading to a 1.27% gain. Today’s update continues that pattern with a regular dividend and additional buybacks, reinforcing the company’s focus on returning capital alongside its regional banking footprint.

Key Terms

stock buyback, forward-looking statements

2 terms

stock buyback financial

"ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AND STOCK BUYBACK UPDATE"

A stock buyback is when a company uses cash to repurchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to outside investors. This can raise the profit attributable to each remaining share and often supports the share price, like dividing the same pie into fewer slices. It can also mean the company sees fewer attractive investment opportunities for that cash, so the context of the announcement matters.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Except for the historical information contained in this press release, the matters discussed herein may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements""

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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TOPEKA, Kan., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share on outstanding CFFN common stock. 

The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 1, 2026.

Between January 1, 2026 and April 22, 2026, the Company has also repurchased 3,083,445 shares of common stock at an average cost of $7.27 per share.  As of April 22, 2026, total shares outstanding were 126,760,727.  The Company will release financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on April 29, 2026.

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. is the holding company for Capitol Federal Savings Bank (the "Bank").  The Bank has 46 branch locations in Kansas and Missouri, and is one of the largest residential lenders in the State of Kansas.  News and other information about the Company can be found at the Bank's website, http://www.capfed.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained in this press release, the matters discussed herein may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include statements about our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions.  The words "may," "could," "should," "would," "will," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including: changes in policies or the application or interpretation of laws and regulations by regulatory agencies and tax authorities; other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; fluctuations in interest rates and the effects of inflation or a potential recession, whether caused by Federal Reserve action or otherwise; changes to existing trade policies that could affect economic activity or specific industry sectors; the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative press about the banking industry in general on investor or depositor sentiment; demand for loans in the Company's market areas; the future earnings and capital levels of the Bank and the impact of potential pre-1988 bad debt recapture, which could affect the ability of the Company to pay dividends in accordance with its dividend policies; competition; and other risks detailed from time to time in documents filed or furnished by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Actual results may differ materially from those currently expected.  These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release.  The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

When is Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN) paying the declared dividend and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. According to Capitol Federal Financial, holders on the record date will receive the $0.085 per share cash payment.

How many shares did CFFN repurchase in 2026 and at what average price?

Capitol Federal repurchased 3,083,445 shares at an average cost of $7.27 per share. According to Capitol Federal Financial, these repurchases occurred between January 1 and April 22, 2026.

How many CFFN shares were outstanding after the repurchases reported on April 22, 2026?

As of April 22, 2026, total shares outstanding were 126,760,727. According to Capitol Federal Financial, this figure reflects the outstanding common stock following the repurchase period.

When will Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN) release quarterly financial results for Q1 2026?

The company will release results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on April 29, 2026. According to Capitol Federal Financial, investors can review the quarter's financials after that release date.