FS Bancorp (FSBW) lifts dividend to $0.29 and issues Q4 release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FS Bancorp, Inc. reported that it issued an earnings press release covering its results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with the full release furnished as an exhibit. At the same time, the company announced that its Board of Directors increased the regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock from $0.28 per share to $0.29 per share. The dividend is payable on February 19, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 5, 2026, signaling a modest uptick in cash returned to shareholders.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2026

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FS BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Washington	001-35589	45-4585178
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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6920 220th Street SW Mountlake Terrace, Washington	​98043
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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(425) 771-5299

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions.

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☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

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Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share		FSBW		The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company 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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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On January 21, 2026, FS Bancorp, Inc. (the Company), the parent corporation of 1st Security Bank of Washington, issued its earnings release for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.  A copy of the press release is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 8.01 Other Events

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On January 21, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock, increasing it from $0.28 per share to $0.29 per share.  The dividend is payable on February 19, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 5, 2026.

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Item 9.01 Exhibits

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(d) Exhibits

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	99.1	Press release of FS Bancorp, Inc. dated January 21, 2026
	104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

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Date: January 21, 2026	FS BANCORP, INC.
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​	/s/Phillip D. Whittington
​	Phillip D. Whittington
​	Chief Financial Officer
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FAQ

What did FSB Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW) announce in this 8-K filing?

FS Bancorp, Inc. disclosed that it issued an earnings press release for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, and that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock.

How much is FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW) increasing its quarterly dividend?

The company increased its regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock from $0.28 per share to $0.29 per share.

When will FSB Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW) pay the new dividend?

The increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share is payable on February 19, 2026 to stockholders of record.

What is the record date for FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW)'s latest dividend?

Stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 5, 2026 will be entitled to receive the quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share.

What period does FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW)'s latest earnings release cover?

The earnings release issued by FS Bancorp, Inc. covers the company’s results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Where can investors find the full FS Bancorp, Inc. (FSBW) earnings details?

The full earnings information is provided in the company’s press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.