Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Announces Approval of Stock Repurchase Program

Rhea-AI Summary

Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL) announced on October 15, 2025 a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share, payable on November 10, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 27, 2025.

The board also approved the company's fourteenth stock repurchase program authorizing repurchase of up to 100,000 shares (approximately 3.0% of outstanding common stock) over four calendar quarters (up to 25,000 shares per quarter), in open-market or privately negotiated transactions; the program has no expiration date.

Home Federal Bancorp is the holding company for Home Federal Bank, which operates ten full-service banking offices and a home office in northwest Louisiana.

Positive

• Declared quarterly dividend of $0.135 per share
• Dividend payable on Nov 10, 2025 to holders of record on Oct 27, 2025
• Board approved repurchase of up to 100,000 shares (~3.0% outstanding)
• Repurchase schedule capped at 25,000 shares per quarter

Negative

• Repurchase size is modest at ~3.0% of outstanding stock
• Repurchase follows prior program only after its completion (timing uncertain)

Insights

Banking Strategist

Board declared a quarterly cash dividend and approved a 100,000-share repurchase program, signaling capital return to shareholders.

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on Nov 10, 2025 to holders of record on Oct 27, 2025. The Board also approved a four‑quarter repurchase plan to buy up to 100,000 shares (about 3.0% of outstanding stock), with purchases limited to 25,000 shares per quarter and no expiration date.

The dividend and buyback operate as direct capital returns: the dividend provides predictable cash yield, while the repurchase can reduce share count when executed. Key dependencies include the company’s cash flow, capital requirements, and the unwinding status of the prior repurchase program; the announcement gives no cash balance, capital ratios, or repurchase timing details, so the extent of ongoing capital flexibility is unknown.

Watch for three concrete near-term items: actual payment on Nov 10, 2025, filings or disclosures showing repurchase activity and pace (quarterly), and any statements updating capital ratios or completion of the thirteenth program within the next four calendar quarters. These items will clarify how aggressively the company returns capital versus retains reserves.

SHREVEPORT, La., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on October 15, 2025, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on November 10, 2025, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on October 27, 2025.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors on October 15, 2025, approved the Company’s fourteenth stock repurchase program. The new repurchase program provides for the repurchase of up to 100,000 shares, or approximately 3.0% of the Company’s outstanding common stock over four calendar quarters, 25,000 shares per quarter, in open market or privately negotiated transactions after completion of the Company’s thirteenth stock repurchase program. The stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank.

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Contact:

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (318) 222-1145

FAQ

What dividend did Home Federal Bancorp (HFBL) declare on October 15, 2025?

The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share on October 15, 2025.

When is the HFBL dividend payable and who is the record date?

The dividend is payable on November 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 27, 2025.

What are the terms of Home Federal Bancorp's October 15, 2025 stock repurchase program (HFBL)?

The board approved repurchase of up to 100,000 shares (about 3.0% outstanding), up to 25,000 shares per quarter, with no expiration date.

How many bank locations does Home Federal Bank operate under Home Federal Bancorp (HFBL)?

Home Federal Bank operates from ten full-service banking offices plus a home office in northwest Louisiana.

Does the HFBL repurchase program have an expiration date?

No. The approved repurchase program does not have an expiration date.