CIVISTA BANCSHARES, INC. ANNOUNCES 5.9% INCREASE IN FIRST QUARTER COMMON DIVIDEND

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Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.18 per share, a one-cent (about 5.9%) increase from the prior quarter. Shareholders of record as of Feb 10, 2026 will receive the dividend on Feb 24, 2026.

The dividend represents an approximate $3.7 million payout and, based on a closing price of $22.22 on Dec 31, 2025, an annualized yield of 3.24%. Civista is a $4.3 billion financial holding company operating 44 locations.

Positive

• Dividend increase of 1 cent (approx 5.9%)
• $0.18 per share quarterly dividend declared
• $3.7 million approximate total payout

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• None.

News Market Reaction

+1.26%

11 alerts

+1.26% News Effect

+$6M Valuation Impact

$513M Market Cap

1.1x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, CIVB gained 1.26%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $6M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $513M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

SANDUSKY, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Civista Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CIVB) ("Civista") announces that the Board of Directors has approved and declared a quarterly dividend of 18 cents per common share, representing a 1-cent increase from the prior quarter to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026, payable on February 24, 2026. 

This dividend represents a payout of approximately $3.7 million. Based on the Civista's closing stock price of $22.22 on December 31, 2025, the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 3.24%.

About Civista Bancshares, Inc.:
Civista Bancshares, Inc., is a $4.3 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, was founded in 1884 and provides full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, and wealth management services. Today, Civista Bank operates 44 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. Civista Leasing & Finance, a division of Civista Bank, offers commercial equipment leasing services for businesses nationwide. Civista Bancshares' common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "CIVB". Learn more at www.civb.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the financial performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies of Civista. For these statements, Civista claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this press release should be considered in conjunction with the other information available about Civista, including the information in the filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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FAQ

What dividend did Civista Bancshares (CIVB) declare for the first quarter 2026?

Civista declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share. According to the company, this is a one-cent increase from the prior quarter, payable to shareholders of record Feb 10, 2026, on Feb 24, 2026.

When is the record date and payment date for CIVB's Feb 2026 dividend?

The record date is Feb 10, 2026 and the payment date is Feb 24, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on the record date will receive the declared $0.18 per share dividend on the payment date.

How much is Civista's total payout and how was it calculated for the announced dividend?

The dividend represents an approximate $3.7 million payout. According to the company, that amount reflects the aggregate cash distribution of $0.18 per share to outstanding common shareholders.

What annualized yield does the CIVB dividend produce and what price was used?

The announced quarterly dividend annualizes to a 3.24% yield based on a closing price of $22.22. According to the company, the Dec 31, 2025 closing price was used to calculate the annualized yield.

How does the 1-cent dividend increase affect CIVB shareholders in the short term?

Short-term shareholder impact is increased cash income of $0.01 per share compared with the prior quarter. According to the company, the change is payable Feb 24, 2026 to shareholders of record Feb 10, 2026.