Simmons First National Corporation Declares $0.215 Per Share Dividend

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Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share, payable April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record March 13, 2026. The rate is up 1% from last year and annualizes to $0.86 for 2026.

This dividend marks the 117th consecutive year Simmons has paid cash dividends and the 15th consecutive year it increased the payout. Dividend Power research notes Simmons is among a small group of firms with 100+ uninterrupted years of dividends. Simmons Bank operates more than 220 branches across six states.

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• 117 consecutive years of dividend payments
• 15 consecutive years of dividend increases
• Annualized dividend of $0.86 for 2026

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• Quarterly dividend increase of only 1% versus prior year

2026 marks the 117th consecutive year Simmons has paid a cash dividend to shareholders

PINE BLUFF, Ark., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons or Company) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Simmons' Class A common stock of $0.215 per share, which is payable on April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026. The cash dividend rate represents an increase of 1 percent from the dividend paid for the same time period last year.

The annualized cash dividend rate of $0.86 for 2026 represents a ten-year compound annual growth rate of 6 percent and marks the 117^th consecutive year that Simmons has paid cash dividends. According to research by Dividend Power, Simmons is one of only 27 U.S. publicly traded companies that have paid dividends for 100+ uninterrupted years. This marks the 15th consecutive year that Simmons has increased its dividend, earning it Dividend Power's designation as a "Dividend Contender," a title exclusively for companies that have increased their dividend for 10 to 24 consecutive years. As of December 21, 2025, Dividend Power research noted that Simmons is one of only 322 companies out of nearly 6,000 companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ to achieve this distinction.

Simmons First National Corporation
Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) is a Mid-South based financial holding company that has paid cash dividends to its shareholders for 117 consecutive years. Its principal subsidiary, Simmons Bank, operates more than 220 branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions delivered with a client-centric approach. Recently, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026 and by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Companies 2026. In 2025, Simmons Bank was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 in Arkansas and one of America's Best Regional Banks 2025, and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For in the South. Additional information about Simmons Bank can be found on our website at simmonsbank.com, by following @Simmons_Bank on X or by visiting our newsroom.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements related to dividends that are not based on historical facts and constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. By nature, such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions and involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Among other risks, there can be no guarantee that the board of directors of Simmons will approve a quarterly dividend in future quarters, and the timing, payment, and amount of future dividends (if any) may differ significantly from past dividends. Additional information on other risk factors that could affect the forward-looking statements is included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and other reports that the Company has filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), all of which are available from the SEC on its website, www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and Simmons undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this press release.

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FAQ

What dividend did Simmons First (NASDAQ: SFNC) declare on February 24, 2026?

Simmons declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share. According to the company, the dividend is payable April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026.

When will the SFNC dividend be paid and who is eligible for the April 1, 2026 payment?

The dividend is payable on April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026. According to the company, eligible holders on the record date will receive the $0.215 per share payment.

How significant is Simmons First's 2026 dividend increase for shareholders of SFNC?

The increase is modest at 1% year-over-year, indicating steady but slow growth. According to the company, this continues a multi-year pattern of raises, marking the 15th consecutive annual increase.

What does it mean that Simmons (SFNC) has paid dividends for 117 consecutive years?

It indicates a long dividend history and payout consistency stretching back to 1909. According to the company, this makes Simmons one of just a few U.S. firms with 100+ uninterrupted years of dividends.

How large is Simmons Bank's branch network referenced in the SFNC dividend announcement?

Simmons Bank operates more than 220 branches across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. According to the company, this regional footprint supports its deposit base and client services.