ESQUIRE FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND FOR COMMON STOCKHOLDERS BY 14%

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Esquire Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: ESQ) raised its regular quarterly dividend by 14% to $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2026 to holders of record on February 13, 2026. This is the fifth consecutive dividend increase since dividends began in 2022, which management said reflects balance sheet strength and confidence in the company’s long-term outlook.

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• Quarterly dividend increased by 14% to $0.20 per share
• Dividend payable on March 2, 2026; record date Feb 13, 2026
• Fifth consecutive dividend increase since 2022

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• None.

News Market Reaction – ESQ

+5.79%

5 alerts

+5.79% News Effect

+$55M Valuation Impact

$999M Market Cap

0.7x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, ESQ gained 5.79%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $55M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $999M at that time.

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JERICHO, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the "Company"), the financial holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association ("Esquire Bank" or the "Bank"), today announced an increase to its regular quarterly dividend by 14% to $0.20 per share of common stock, payable on March 2, 2026, to each stockholder of record on February 13, 2026.

"Our dividend increase reflects the strength of our balance sheet and confidence in Esquire's long-term outlook," said Andrew C. Sagliocca, Vice Chairman, CEO, and President. "This marks our fifth consecutive dividend increase since initiating dividends in 2022 and underscores our commitment to delivering consistent value to our stockholders."

About Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Jericho, New York. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Esquire Bank, is a full-service commercial bank, with branch offices in Jericho, New York and Los Angeles, California, as well as an administrative office in Boca Raton, Florida. The Bank is dedicated to serving the financial needs of the litigation industry and small businesses nationally, as well as commercial and retail customers in the New York metropolitan area. The Bank offers tailored financial and payment processing solutions to the litigation community and their clients as well as dynamic and flexible payment processing solutions to small business owners. For more information, visit www.esquirebank.com. 

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SOURCE Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What dividend did Esquire Financial Holdings (ESQ) announce on February 2, 2026?

Esquire announced a regular quarterly dividend increase to $0.20 per share. According to the company, this represents a 14% raise and is the fifth consecutive dividend increase since dividends began in 2022, signaling management confidence.

When will ESQ shareholders receive the $0.20 dividend and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on March 2, 2026 to stockholders of record as of February 13, 2026. According to the company, holders on the record date will be eligible for the March 2, 2026 payment.

How significant is the ESQ dividend history after the February 2026 increase?

This February 2026 increase marks Esquire's fifth consecutive dividend raise since 2022. According to the company, the sequence of increases reflects sustained capital strength and a commitment to returning value to stockholders.

What did Esquire management say about the reason for the ESQ dividend increase?

Management said the dividend increase reflects the strength of the company's balance sheet and confidence in its long-term outlook. According to the company, the raise is intended to underscore commitment to delivering consistent value to stockholders.