Renasant Community Foundation Announces 85 Grants For Giving Tuesday
Rhea-AI Summary
Renasant Community Foundation (RNST) announced 85 community grants awarded for Giving Tuesday on December 2, 2025.
The grants support nonprofit organizations across the Southeast in areas including education, human services, arts and culture, and community development. Recipients span regional charities, children's advocacy centers, housing and recovery services, food banks, and arts institutions.
Contact for media: Liz McIntyre, Vice President Director of Social Media & PR, (662) 415-4038.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RNST declined 1.08%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Peers showed mixed, mostly modest moves, with examples including FULT up 0.81%, INDB up 0.80%, and EBC down 0.40%, suggesting today’s move in RNST is more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Community grants | Positive | -1.1% | Announcement of <b>85</b> community grants for Giving Tuesday across the Southeast. |
| Oct 28 | Dividend increase | Positive | +0.1% | Board approved higher quarterly dividend of <b>$0.23</b> per share. |
| Oct 28 | Earnings release | Positive | +0.1% | Q3 2025 results with <b>$59.8M</b> net income and new <b>$150M</b> buyback. |
| Oct 09 | Earnings call info | Neutral | -0.8% | Announcement of webcast and conference call schedule for Q3 2025 results. |
| Aug 18 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -0.5% | Board declared quarterly dividend of <b>$0.22</b> per share. |
Recent news-driven moves have been modest, with generally small reactions to earnings and dividend announcements and occasional negative reactions to otherwise positive or neutral headlines.
Over the last several months, Renasant’s news flow has centered on core financial performance and shareholder returns. On Oct 28, 2025, Q3 results highlighted net income of $59.8M, adjusted diluted EPS of $0.77, loan growth, and a new $150M repurchase program. Dividend actions on Aug 18 and Oct 28, 2025 included an increase to $0.23 per share. Against this backdrop, today’s Giving Tuesday grants emphasize community engagement rather than financial metrics.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Renasant’s community focus through 85 grants to nonprofits across the Southeast, emphasizing education, human services, and community development. In recent months, the company also reported Q3 2025 net income of $59.8M, adjusted diluted EPS of $0.77, a new $150M repurchase program, and a dividend increase to $0.23 per share. Investors may watch how ongoing financial performance and capital returns balance with its broader community strategy.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
TUPELO, Miss., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Renasant Community Foundation today announced the gifting of 85 community grants to nonprofit organizations across the Southeast in recognition of Giving Tuesday, a day that celebrates generosity and encourages people to give back on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. These grants reflect Renasant’s continued commitment to strengthening the communities it serves by supporting organizations working in education, human services, arts and culture, community development, and more.
“Giving Tuesday reminds us of the power of collective generosity,” said Kevin Chapman, Renasant President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are honored to partner with these organizations and help expand their mission-driven work in communities across our footprint.”
The 2025 Renasant Community Foundation Grantees include Alabama Coastal Foundation, American National Red Cross, Bastion Community of Resilience, Battered Women's Shelter, Inc., Best Life Golden Years, Inc, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Gulf Coast, Inc., Bikes for Kids Louisiana, Bloom Our Youth, Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast, Inc., BRIDGE HOUSE CORPORATION, BRSTEM Institute, CASA of Hancock County, CASA of Madison County, Cherished Hearts, Inc., Child Advocacy Center of Mobile, Inc., Children's Advocacy Center of Jackson County, Inc., Children's Advocacy Center of SW Alabama, Christian Services, Inc., Coastal Family Health Center, Inc., Community Care Network, Community Stepping Stones, Daughters of Charity Services of New Orleans, Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Druid City Pride, Eastern Shore Art Center, Eastern Shore Chamber Foundation, Ecumenical Ministries, Inc., Extra Mile Recovery, Family Counseling Center of Mobile, Family Promise of Coastal Alabama, Family Resource Center of North Mississippi, Feeding the Gulf Coast, First Light, Inc., Flint River Baptist Church, Franklin County Children's Advocacy Center, Inc., Friends of the Mobile Public Library, Gateway Rescue Mission, Girl Scouts of Mississippi, Girls on the Run South Mississippi, Good Samaritan Center, Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Inc., Gulf Coast Christian Womens Job Corps/Magdalene & Grace House, Gulf Coast Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Alabama, Habitat for Humanity Tupelo, Home of Grace, Hope Haven, Inc., Hope House of Hospitality, Inc., Jackson Community Response Group, Laurel-Jones County Library, Lifeline Children’s Services, Inc., Light of the Village, Mercy House, Mississippi Children's Museum, MS Gulf Coast YMCA, New Orleans Mission, New Pathways for Goodness, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy, Penelope House, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources, Reclaimed Project, Salvation Army – Coastal Alabama, Salvation Army – Jackson County, Salvation Army – Laurel, Salvation Army – Tupelo, Sara’s House, Shepherd's Fold, Inc., South Mississippi AIDS Task Force, Southeast MS Rural Health Initiative, The Hardin House Ministries, Inc., The Lighthouse Foundation, Inc., The Shepherd Center, The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, United Christian Outreach Inc. dba Our Daily Bread, United Way of Southwest Alabama, Victory Health Partners, Volunteers of America Southeast, Youth For Christ of East Mississippi, Youth Leadership Council.
| For Media: |
| Liz McIntyre Vice President Director of Social Media & PR (662) 415-4038 |
FAQ
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