FutureFuel Corp. Declares First Quarter 2026 Cash Dividend; Extends Share Repurchase Program

FutureFuel (NYSE: FF) declared a first quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 4, 2026.

Rhea-AI Summary

FutureFuel (NYSE: FF) declared a first quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 4, 2026.

FutureFuel also extended its previously authorized share repurchase program of up to $25 million for an additional 24 months, now expiring in March 2028. The actions signal a return of capital through both a quarterly cash payout and continued buyback capacity.

Positive

• Dividend of $0.06 per share declared for Q1 2026
• Dividend record date set for March 4, 2026 and payable March 18, 2026
• Share repurchase program extended by $25 million through March 2028

Negative

• None.

Argus Dec 11 session

+8.81% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – FF

On Dec 11, the first trading day after this news, FF closed 8.81% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 11 session.

Key Figures

Quarterly cash dividend: $0.06 per share Record date: March 4, 2026 Payment date: March 18, 2026 +2 more

Quarterly cash dividend

$0.06 per share

First quarter 2026 normal cash dividend

Record date

March 4, 2026

Shareholders of record for Q1 2026 dividend

Payment date

March 18, 2026

Scheduled payment of Q1 2026 dividend

Repurchase authorization

$25 million

Maximum size of share repurchase program

Program extension

24 months

Share repurchase authorization extended to March 2028

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 08

5 events

1. Dec 08

   Board leadership changes

   24h Move

   -0.9%

   Announced CEO’s appointment as chairman and board expansion to nine members.

2. Nov 10

   Earnings release

   24h Move

   +1.8%

   Reported steep revenue decline and net loss but maintained quarterly dividend level.

3. Oct 21

   Earnings date notice

   24h Move

   +0.7%

   Set timing for release of third quarter 2025 financial results.

4. Oct 15

   Operational update

   24h Move

   +14.1%

   Outlined new specialty chemical startup and potential biodiesel restart under improved conditions.

5. Sep 29

   Director resignation

   24h Move

   +0.5%

   Director chose not to seek re-election, reducing board size to eight members.

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

Key Terms

cash dividend, share repurchase program, biofuels

3 terms

cash dividend financial

"it has declared its first quarter 2026 dividend, normal cash dividend of U.S. $0.06 per share"

A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.

share repurchase program financial

"FutureFuel also extended its previously authorized share repurchase program of up to $25 million"

A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.

biofuels technical

"a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels"

Fuels produced from recently living organic material, such as crops, plant residues, algae, or waste, that can be used as alternatives or blends with conventional petroleum fuels for transportation and energy. They matter to investors because they affect demand for agricultural commodities, energy infrastructure, and clean‑energy subsidies; like swapping one type of gasoline for another, the shift to biofuels changes which companies, technologies, and supply chains capture revenue and face regulatory pressure.

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BATESVILLE, Ark., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE: FF) ("FutureFuel”), a manufacturer of custom and performance chemicals and biofuels, today announced that it has declared its first quarter 2026 dividend, normal cash dividend of U.S. $0.06 per share, payable to shareholders of record on March 4, 2026. The dividend will be paid on March 18, 2026   FutureFuel also extended its previously authorized share repurchase program of up to $25 million for an additional 24 months to expire in March 2028.

About FutureFuel

FutureFuel is a leading manufacturer of diversified chemical products, specialty chemical products, and biofuel products. In its chemicals business, FutureFuel manufactures specialty chemicals for specific customers ("custom chemicals”), as well as multi-customer specialty chemicals ("performance chemicals”). FutureFuel's custom chemicals product portfolio includes proprietary intermediates for major chemical companies and chlorinated polyolefin adhesion promoters and antioxidant precursors for a major chemical company. FutureFuel’s performance chemicals product portfolio includes polymer (nylon) modifiers and several small-volume specialty chemicals for diverse applications. FutureFuel’s biofuels segment primarily produces and sells biodiesel. Please visit www.futurefuelcorporation.com for more information.

COMPANY CONTACT:

FutureFuel Corp.
Roeland Polet
(870) 698-5608
www.futurefuelcorporation.com

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FAQ

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What dividend did FutureFuel (FF) declare for first quarter 2026?

FutureFuel declared a $0.06 per share cash dividend for Q1 2026.

When is the FutureFuel (FF) dividend record date and payment date for Q1 2026?

The record date is March 4, 2026 and the dividend will be paid on March 18, 2026.

How much was FutureFuel's (FF) share repurchase program extended for and until when?

The company extended its repurchase program of up to $25 million for an additional 24 months, expiring in March 2028.

What does the $25 million buyback extension mean for FutureFuel (FF) shareholders?

The extension preserves up to $25 million in repurchase capacity through March 2028 to repurchase shares.

Will FutureFuel (FF) pay the Q1 2026 dividend to all shareholders?

The dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on March 4, 2026.