Simmons First National Corporation reports developments for a Mid-South financial holding company whose principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, provides commercial and consumer banking across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Recurring updates center on quarterly earnings, net interest margin, loan and deposit growth, credit quality, branch and expense actions, and fee businesses such as wealth management and debit and credit card services.
Company news also covers Simmons Bank product initiatives, private banking and wealth management activity, executive appointments, quarterly cash dividends, and common-stock repurchase authorizations. These items reflect the bank's balance sheet management, capital returns, customer banking services, and regional market operations.
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) is scheduled to release third-quarter 2026 earnings after market close on October 15, 2026.
Management will review the results in a live conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central Time on October 16. A live webcast and recording will be available at simmonsbank.com under Investor Relations; the recording will remain available for at least 60 days after the call.
Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) will host an Investor Day on December 10, 2026, in New York City, starting at approximately 8:25 a.m. ET.
Presentations by the president and CEO, CFO and other executives will cover strategic priorities and future plans. A live webcast and presentation materials will be available via the company’s Investor Relations website, with archived access for at least 60 days. In-person attendance is limited to invited institutional investors and analysts.
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share on its Class A common stock, payable on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026. The rate is up 1% from the same period last year, implying an annualized $0.86 dividend and a 10-year dividend CAGR of 6%. This is Simmons’ 117th consecutive year of cash dividends and the 15th consecutive annual increase, supporting its “Dividend Contender” status highlighted by Dividend Power.
Simmons Bank (NASDAQ: SFNC) announced that executive vice president and chief data officer Lisa Hunter will retire after a 30-year career with the bank. Hunter led major technology and data initiatives, including Simmons’ first corporate website, online banking, treasury management services, e‑statements, and creation of the Data Office.
Simmons First National (NASDAQ: SFNC) reported 2Q26 net income of $66.7 million (diluted EPS $0.46), down slightly from 1Q26’s $68.5 million ($0.47), and up from 2Q25’s $54.8 million ($0.43). Adjusted net income was $72.2 million, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50.
Total revenue was $248.6 million, PPNR $100.8 million, and adjusted PPNR $108.2 million. Net interest income rose to $200.6 million, with net interest margin (FTE) steady at 3.84%, up 78 bps year over year. Noninterest income reached $47.9 million.
Total loans grew to $18.1 billion, while deposits declined to $19.7 billion. The NCO ratio was 0.20%, and the allowance for credit losses to loans was 1.32%. The efficiency ratio was 58.72% (adjusted 54.26%). Simmons repurchased 0.7 million shares during the quarter and declared a cash dividend of $0.215 per share.
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) will release its Q2 2026 earnings after market close on July 16, 2026, followed by a conference call on July 17 at 7:30 a.m. CT. The call will be accessible by phone and webcast with a 60-day replay.
Simmons Bank (NASDAQ: SFNC) appointed veteran banker Jim Recer as executive vice president, commercial regional executive. He will lead commercial and industrial (C&I) strategy in Texas, Nashville, Kansas City and St. Louis, focusing on middle-market expansion and key growth markets.
Recer brings 30+ years of banking leadership at major Texas institutions and experience in risk management, talent development and integrated financial solutions.
Simmons First National (NASDAQ: SFNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share on Class A common stock, payable July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2026.
The dividend is up 1% year over year, equals an annualized $0.86 for 2026, reflects a 10-year 6% CAGR, and extends Simmons’ 117-year streak of cash dividends and 15 consecutive years of dividend increases.
Simmons Bank (NASDAQ:SFNC) was named the 2026 CARE Award recipient by Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas on April 24, 2026, recognizing its community investment in housing affordability and resiliency.
The award notes Simmons Bank was the first FHLB Dallas member in Arkansas to use the FORTIFIED Fund, and FHLB Dallas made a $15,000 donation to a nonprofit chosen by Simmons Bank.
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) reported 1Q26 net income of $68.5 million and diluted EPS of $0.47. Total revenue was $241.4 million and net interest margin rose to 3.84%. Loans increased to $17.9 billion, up 10% annualized, while deposits totaled $20.2 billion.
Return on average assets was 1.13% and return on average common equity was 8.01%. Allowance for credit losses was 1.28% of loans.