Banco Macro (BMA) moves ahead with AR $40.6B ninth cash dividend instalment

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MACRO BANK INC., through Banco Macro S.A., announced it will pay instalment No. 9 of its previously approved cash dividend. This instalment totals AR $40,601,848,516.49, equal to AR $63.5008827206 per share and representing 6,350.0882% of the outstanding capital stock of AR $639,390,301. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of 02/25/2026, with funds available starting 02/26/2026. The amount is subject to a 7% withholding under the Income Tax Law, and ADR holders will receive payment via The Bank of New York Mellon under the applicable depositary agreement.

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Banco Macro executes the ninth tranche of a large, pre-approved cash dividend.

Banco Macro S.A. is proceeding with instalment No. 9 of a cash dividend totaling AR $40.6B, or AR $63.5008827206 per share. The filing ties this payment to prior shareholder approval, central bank authorization via Communique “A” 8214, and a board resolution on February 18, 2026.

The dividend is part of 10 equal and consecutive monthly instalments expressed in constant currency, indicating an ongoing large distribution program rather than a one‑off event. The stated percentage of 6,350.0882% relates to an outstanding capital stock of AR $639,390,301, suggesting the nominal capital base is small relative to retained amounts being returned.

Investors receive the instalment net of a 7% withholding under the Income Tax Law as revised in 2019. Local shareholders are paid through Caja de Valores from 02/26/2026, while ADR holders are served via The Bank of New York Mellon according to depositary rules. Actual investor impact will depend on individual tax status and custody arrangements.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

February 18, 2026

Commission File Number: 001-32827

MACRO BANK INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Av. Eduardo Madero 1182

Buenos Aires C1106ACY

Tel: 54 11 5222 6500

(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

Yes o No x

INDEX

Translation of a submission from Banco Macro to the CNV dated on February 18, 2026.

Payment of Cash Dividend

We hereby inform to the Shareholders of Banco Macro S.A. that, pursuant to (i) the resolutions adopted by the General and Special Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 4^th 2025, (ii) Communique “A” 8214 authorizing the financial entities with authorization of the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina to distribute dividends in 10 equal and consecutive monthly instalments expressed in constant currency, (iii) the authorization by the Superintendency of Financial and Exchange Entities of the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina obtained last June 4^th, and (iv) the resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors at the meeting held on February 18th 2026, Banco Macro S.A. shall make available and pay to its shareholders instalment No. 9 of the cash dividend of AR $ 40,601,848,516.49, (i.e., AR $ 63.5008827206 per share representing 6,350.0882% of the outstanding capital stock of AR $639,390,301).

Available as of: 02/26/2026

Record date: 02/25/2026

As to the aggregate amount of dividends Banco Macro S.A. shall distribute, please be advised that such amount is subject to a 7% withholding under section 97 of the Income Tax Law as revised in 2019.

Such cash dividend shall be made available as of the above stated date at Caja de Valores S.A. located in 25 de Mayo 362, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Mondays to Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Shareholders holding American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) shall receive the relevant dividend under the applicable depositary agreement through The Bank of New York Mellon, as depositary agent of such certificates’ underlying Class B Shares as of the relevant date under the rules applicable in the jurisdiction in which such ADRs of the Company are listed.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

Date: February 18, 2026

	MACRO BANK INC.
	By:	/s/ Jorge F. Scarinci
	Name:	Jorge F. Scarinci
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend instalment is Banco Macro S.A. paying in this BMA 6-K?

Banco Macro S.A. is paying instalment No. 9 of its cash dividend. This instalment is part of 10 equal and consecutive monthly payments authorized by shareholders and regulators, continuing an already approved distribution program rather than introducing a new dividend decision.

How much is Banco Macro (BMA) paying in cash dividends per share and in total?

The bank will pay a total cash dividend of AR $40,601,848,516.49, equal to AR $63.5008827206 per share. The filing states this represents 6,350.0882% of the outstanding capital stock of AR $639,390,301, reflecting a large distribution relative to nominal capital.

What are the record date and payment date for Banco Macro’s latest dividend instalment?

The record date for this dividend instalment is February 25, 2026. Shareholders of record then will have funds available starting February 26, 2026, when the cash dividend can be collected through Caja de Valores S.A. during normal business hours in Buenos Aires.

Is Banco Macro’s cash dividend subject to Argentine income tax withholding?

Yes. The aggregate dividend amount is subject to a 7% withholding under section 97 of the Argentine Income Tax Law as revised in 2019. Shareholders receive the dividend net of this withholding, and individual tax consequences depend on each investor’s specific situation and jurisdiction.

How will Banco Macro (BMA) ADR holders receive this dividend instalment?

Holders of Banco Macro American Depositary Receipts will receive the dividend through The Bank of New York Mellon, the depositary. Payments follow the applicable depositary agreement and rules in the jurisdiction where the ADRs are listed, using the underlying Class B shares as of the relevant date.

What regulatory approvals support Banco Macro’s ongoing dividend instalments?

The instalment relies on several approvals: shareholder resolutions from April 4, 2025, Communique “A” 8214 authorizing distributions in constant currency, central bank authorization from June 4, and a board resolution on February 18, 2026. These steps collectively support the continued payment schedule.