Five Star Bancorp Declares Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend

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Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on February 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026. The dividend reflects an increase of $0.05 per share, the first raise since April 2023, and is described as reflecting the company’s financial strength and execution of organic growth strategies.

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• Dividend increased by $0.05 to $0.25 per share
• Payment date set for February 9, 2026
• Record date is February 2, 2026
• First dividend increase since April 2023, signaling payout policy change

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RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company’s voting common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on February 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026. This dividend represents an increase of $0.05 per share, the first increase of the dividend since April 2023. This increase is emblematic of the continued strength of the Company’s financial performance, the execution of a successful organic growth strategy, and a steadfast commitment to serving clients, community partners, and employees.

About Five Star Bancorp
Five Star is a bank holding company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Five Star operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The Bank has nine branches in Northern California. For more information, visit https://www.fivestarbank.com.

Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections, and statements of the Company’s beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the Company’s control. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions (some of which may be beyond the Company’s control) and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which change over time, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company. If one or more of the factors affecting the Company’s forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking information and statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2025, in each case under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

The Company disclaims any duty to revise or update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements, except as specifically required by law.

Investor Contact:
Heather C. Luck, Chief Financial Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 626-5008
hluck@fivestarbank.com

Media Contact:
Shelley R. Wetton, Chief Marketing Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 284-7827
swetton@fivestarbank.com

FAQ

What cash dividend did Five Star Bancorp (FSBC) declare on January 16, 2026?

Five Star declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share.

When will the FSBC dividend be paid and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on February 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026.

How much did Five Star increase its dividend for FSBC and when was the last increase?

The dividend was increased by $0.05 per share, the first increase since April 2023.

Does the FSBC dividend announcement indicate anything about the company's performance?

The company said the increase reflects continued financial strength and execution of its organic growth strategy.

How will the FSBC dividend timing affect shareholders who buy the stock now?

To receive the February 9, 2026 payment, investors must be on the register by the February 2, 2026 record date.