PINE BLUFF, Ark., May 28, 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 July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 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 117th 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. 2026 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. 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, 2025, the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, 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 National (SFNC) declare on May 28, 2026?
Simmons First National declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.215 per share on its Class A common stock. According to Simmons, the dividend is payable July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026.
How does the 2026 SFNC dividend compare to last year’s dividend?
The 2026 quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share represents a 1% increase over the dividend for the same period last year. According to Simmons, this continues its long-term pattern of gradually raising shareholder payouts.
What is the annualized dividend rate for Simmons First National (SFNC) in 2026?
For 2026, Simmons First National’s annualized cash dividend rate is $0.86 per share. According to Simmons, this rate reflects a 10-year compound annual growth rate of 6%, highlighting consistent dividend growth over the past decade.
How long has Simmons First National (SFNC) paid uninterrupted dividends?
Simmons First National has paid cash dividends for 117 consecutive years. According to Simmons and Dividend Power research, the company is among only 27 U.S. publicly traded firms with more than 100 years of uninterrupted dividend payments.
Why is Simmons First National (SFNC) classified as a Dividend Contender?
Simmons First National is a Dividend Contender because it has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years. According to Dividend Power, this title is reserved for companies with 10 to 24 straight years of dividend increases.
How rare is Simmons First National’s dividend growth track record among NYSE and NASDAQ companies?
Dividend Power research notes that Simmons is one of only 322 companies out of nearly 6,000 NYSE and NASDAQ listings to qualify as a Dividend Contender. According to Simmons, this underscores its consistent, long-term dividend growth record.
