HBT Financial (HBT) boosts quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share

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HBT Financial, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026. This new rate is $0.02 higher than the previous quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share.

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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): January 27, 2026

HBT FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-39085			37-1117216
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification Number)
401 North Hershey Rd Bloomington, Illinois						61704
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(309) 662-4444

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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, par value $0.01 per share			HBT			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 27, 2026, the Board of Directors of HBT Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on the Company’s common stock (the “Dividend”). The Dividend is payable on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026. This represents an increase of $0.02 from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share.

SIGNATURES

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.

			HBT FINANCIAL, INC.
			By:			/s/ Peter R. Chapman
						Name: Peter R. Chapman
						Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 28, 2026

FAQ

What dividend did HBT (HBT Financial, Inc.) declare in this 8-K?

HBT Financial, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on its common stock. This dividend applies to all outstanding common shares and reflects the latest decision by the company’s Board of Directors regarding shareholder cash distributions.

How does HBT’s new dividend compare to its previous quarterly dividend?

The new HBT quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share is an increase of $0.02 from the prior dividend of $0.21 per share. This change directly increases the cash amount shareholders receive each quarter for each share they own.

What are the record date and payment date for HBT’s $0.23 dividend?

The record date for HBT’s $0.23 per share dividend is February 9, 2026, and the payment date is February 17, 2026. Only shareholders listed as of the record date will receive the dividend on the payment date.

Which HBT shareholders are eligible to receive the February 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of HBT Financial, Inc. who are shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026 are eligible to receive the $0.23 per share cash dividend. Ownership must be recorded by that date to qualify for the February 17, 2026 payment.

Who authorized the new HBT Financial quarterly dividend?

The Board of Directors of HBT Financial, Inc. authorized the quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share on the company’s common stock. This decision was formalized on January 27, 2026 and reported with the company’s chief financial officer signing the report.