City Holding (NASDAQ: CHCO) lifts quarterly dividend to $0.87 per share

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

City Holding Company disclosed that its board has declared an 87 cents per common share cash dividend for shareholders of record as of October 15, 2025, payable on October 31, 2025. This quarterly dividend is a 10% increase from the 79 cents per share cash dividend paid for the second quarter of 2025, signaling a higher cash return to common shareholders.

Positive

• 10% dividend increase to 87 cents per share from 79 cents, indicating management’s confidence in earnings and capital capacity.

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• None.

Insights

Bank equity and dividend analyst

City Holding raises its quarterly cash dividend by 10%, signaling confidence in ongoing earnings and capital strength.

City Holding Company increased its quarterly cash dividend to 87 cents per common share, up from 79 cents paid for the second quarter of 2025. A 10% step-up in the regular dividend typically reflects management’s view that earnings and capital levels can support a higher ongoing payout, rather than a one-time distribution.

Because this is a recurring dividend, the higher rate, effective for shareholders of record on October 15, 2025 and payable on October 31, 2025, raises the expected annual cash return to equity holders. The sustainability of this higher dividend will depend on future profitability, credit quality, and regulatory capital metrics discussed in subsequent periodic reports.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C., 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 24, 2025

CITY HOLDING COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Commission File Number: 0-11733

West Virginia			55-0619957
(State or Other Jurisdiction of			(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)			Identification No.)

25 Gatewater Road, Cross Lanes, West Virginia 25313

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

304-769-1100

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock $2.50 Par Value

CHCO

NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 24, 2025, City Holding Company (“the Company”) issued a news release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the declaration of an 87 cents per common share cash dividend for shareholders of record as of October 15, 2025, payable on October 31, 2025. The dividend represents a 10% increase from the 79 cents per share cash dividend paid for the second quarter of 2025. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the news release issued by the Company announcing its increase in dividends payable to common shareholders.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1 News Release issued September 24, 2025

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the Undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: September 24, 2025			City Holding Company
By:			/s/ David L. Bumgarner
			David L. Bumgarner
			Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What dividend did City Holding Company (CHCO) just declare?

City Holding Company declared an 87 cents per common share cash dividend for its shareholders.

When is the record date and payment date for CHCO’s new dividend?

Shareholders of record on October 15, 2025 will receive the dividend, which is payable on October 31, 2025.

How much did City Holding Company increase its dividend by?

The dividend was raised by 10%, from 79 cents per share for the second quarter of 2025 to 87 cents per share.

What type of event did City Holding Company report in this 8-K filing?

The company reported under Item 8.01 Other Events that it increased its cash dividend payable to common shareholders.

Who announced the dividend change for City Holding Company (CHCO)?

The dividend increase was announced by City Holding Company in a news release dated September 24, 2025, signed by the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.