Landmark Bancorp, Inc. Earns National Recognition as a Top-Performing Small-Cap Bank
Rhea-AI Summary
Landmark Bancorp (NASDAQ: LARK) was named to Piper Sandler’s SM-All Stars Class of 2025 on January 5, 2026. Landmark is one of 24 U.S. small-cap banks on the list and one of 6 new additions for 2025. Piper Sandler selects banks using metrics including growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. The company credited its team and community-focused strategy for the recognition.
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News Market Reaction – LARK
On the day this news was published, LARK declined 2.57%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers show mixed moves: BCBP +1.38%, CBFV -0.96%, CFBK +0.53%, CZWI +0.97%, HNVR flat. With LARK at -0.84% and no peers in the momentum scanner, today’s action appears stock-specific rather than a coordinated sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | Earnings & dividends | Positive | -0.0% | Strong Q3 2025 earnings growth with cash and 5% stock dividends declared. |
| Oct 17 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +1.6% | Announcement of Q3 2025 earnings release timing and conference call details. |
| Jul 24 | Earnings & dividend | Positive | +0.3% | Q2 2025 earnings with higher net income, loan growth and $0.21 dividend. |
| Jul 11 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -0.9% | Scheduling of Q2 2025 earnings release and related investor conference call. |
Recent fundamental updates and dividends have generally seen modest, directionally aligned price reactions, with one minor divergence on strong Q3 earnings.
Over the last few quarters, Landmark Bancorp has highlighted sustained earnings growth and shareholder returns. Q2 and Q3 2025 results showed rising net earnings, EPS and net interest income, alongside recurring $0.21 per-share cash dividends and a 5% stock dividend declared in late 2025. Conference-call announcements in July and October 2025 framed these earnings releases. Price reactions around these events were generally modest, with mostly small aligned moves, suggesting the market has treated operational strength as steady rather than transformational. Today’s national performance recognition fits into this narrative of consistent execution.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Landmark’s inclusion among only 24 small-cap banks in Piper Sandler’s SM-All Stars Class of 2025, underscoring earlier filings that showed growing earnings, solid credit metrics and consistent cash dividends. Investors may view the recognition alongside recent 10-Q data on rising net interest income and capital levels. Key factors to monitor include future profitability trends, credit quality metrics, and any changes in insider activity relative to the Form 4 sales reported in December 2025.
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Landmark Named to Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2025
Manhattan, Kansas, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LARK), the parent company of Landmark National Bank, has been named to Piper Sandler’s SM-All Stars Class of 2025. Landmark is one of only 24 banks in the U.S. to be named to the annual list of top-performing small-cap institutions.
Piper Sandler, a leading investment bank and research firm, annually recognizes institutions based on metrics like growth, profitability, credit quality and capital strength. Landmark was one of 6 new banks to be recognized in this year’s class, joining 18 returning alumni banks.
“We are honored to be named to Piper Sandler’s Sm-All Stars Class of 2025,” said Abby Wendel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Landmark Bancorp, Inc. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our associates and the steadfast support of our Board of Directors. At Landmark, we believe that true success comes from building highly personalized relationships and connecting our clients with the resources they need to thrive. As a community bank, our focus has always been on strengthening the communities we serve, and this achievement underscores the strength, stability, and growth that our team works tirelessly to deliver.”
About Landmark
Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 29 locations in 23 communities across Kansas: Manhattan, Auburn, Dodge City, Fort Scott, Garden City, Great Bend, Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, LaCrosse, Lawrence, Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Prairie Village, Topeka, Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.
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| Investor Contact | Media Contact |
| Shelley Reed, EVP Strategy and Development | Becky Tourtillott, VP Marketing |
| 913.563.5672 | 620.768.2321 |
| sreed@banklandmark.com | btourtillott@banklandmark.com |
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