QCR Holdings, Inc. Announces Increased Cash Dividend of $0.10 Per Share

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QCR Holdings (NASDAQ: QCRH) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, declared by the Board on February 18, 2026, payable April 3, 2026, to stockholders of record on March 19, 2026.

The dividend increases from the prior quarterly payout of $0.06 per share, reflecting the Board's stated confidence in the company's financial performance and capital management.

Positive

• Dividend raised to $0.10 per share
• $0.04 per share increase versus prior quarter
• Payable April 3, 2026 to holders of record March 19, 2026
• Board cites strong financial performance and capital discipline

Negative

• Higher near-term cash outflow: dividend increased by $0.04 per share

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MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) (the “Company”) today announced that on February 18, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable on April 3, 2026, to stockholders of record on March 19, 2026.

This dividend represents an increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share and reflects the Company’s strong financial performance, disciplined approach to capital management, and the Board’s confidence in the Company’s long-term outlook.

“Returning capital to shareholders remains an important component of our value-creation strategy,” said Todd A. Gipple, President and CEO.  “This increase demonstrates the durability of our business model and our commitment to delivering consistent, long-term value to our shareholders."

About Us
QCR Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Moline, Illinois, is a relationship-driven, multi-bank holding company serving the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Valley, Des Moines/Ankeny and Springfield communities through its wholly owned subsidiary banks. The banks provide full-service commercial and consumer banking and trust and wealth management services. Quad City Bank & Trust Company, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, commenced operations in 1994, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, commenced operations in 2001, Community State Bank, based in Ankeny, Iowa, was acquired by the Company in 2016, and Guaranty Bank, based in Springfield, Missouri, was acquired by the Company in 2018. Additionally, the Company serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company. The Company has 36 locations in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $9.6 billion in assets, $7.2 billion in loans and $7.4 billion in deposits. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.qcrh.com.

Contact:
Nick W. Anderson
Chief Financial Officer
(309) 743-7707
nanderson@qcrh.com

FAQ

What dividend did QCR Holdings (QCRH) declare on February 18, 2026?

QCR Holdings declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share, an increase from $0.06. According to the company, the Board approved the dividend on February 18, 2026, reflecting confidence in financial performance and capital management.

When is the QCRH dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on April 3, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 19, 2026. According to the company, those dates govern who will receive the $0.10 per share cash payment.

How much did QCRH increase its quarterly dividend by in February 2026?

QCRH increased its quarterly dividend by $0.04 per share, from $0.06 to $0.10. According to the company, this change reflects stronger financial results and the Board's confidence in the long-term outlook.

What does the $0.10 dividend mean for QCRH shareholders in April 2026?

Shareholders of record on March 19, 2026, will receive $0.10 per share on April 3, 2026. According to the company, the larger dividend signals capital return priority and Board confidence in sustained financial strength.

Did QCR Holdings (QCRH) explain why it raised the dividend on February 18, 2026?

Yes. The company said the increase reflects strong financial performance, disciplined capital management, and Board confidence in the long-term outlook. According to the company, returning capital to shareholders remains a key value-creation strategy.