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Home Federal Bancorp (NASDAQ: HFBL) lifts dividend for 13th straight year

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Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.15 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 27, 2026.

This represents the Company’s 13th consecutive annual increase in its dividend rate and its 85th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. Based on diluted earnings per share for the trailing four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026, the new dividend level reflects a payout ratio of approximately 31.3%. The Company operates through Home Federal Bank, which has ten full-service offices and a home office in northwest Louisiana.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly cash dividend $0.15 per share Declared on July 16, 2026, on the Company’s common stock
Dividend payment date August 10, 2026 Payable date for the $0.15 per share quarterly dividend
Dividend record date July 27, 2026 Shareholders of record at close of business are entitled to the dividend
Dividend payout ratio Approximately 31.3% Based on diluted EPS for trailing four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026
Consecutive annual dividend increases 13 Thirteenth consecutive year of increasing the dividend rate
Consecutive quarterly dividends 85 Eighty-fifth consecutive quarterly cash dividend declared
Banking offices 10 full-service offices Home Federal Bank locations in northwest Louisiana, plus a home office
quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
payout ratio financial
"the increase reflects a payout ratio of approximately 31.3%"
The payout ratio measures what portion of a company’s profit is returned to shareholders, usually as cash dividends and sometimes including share buybacks. Investors use it like checking how big a slice of a cake the company gives away versus how much it keeps to fund growth or build a cushion; a very high ratio can signal limited room to sustain payouts, while a very low ratio may mean more reinvestment or potential for higher future payments.
shareholders of record financial
"to the shareholders of record at the close of business on July 27, 2026"
Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

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FAQ

What dividend did Home Federal Bancorp (HFBL) declare on July 16, 2026?
Home Federal Bancorp (HFBL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on its common stock. The Board approved the increase on July 16, 2026, marking the 13th consecutive annual increase in the Company’s dividend rate and 85th straight quarterly dividend.

When will HFBL’s new $0.15 dividend be paid and what is the record date?
The $0.15 per share dividend from HFBL will be paid on August 10, 2026. Shareholders must be on record at the close of business on July 27, 2026 to receive this quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock.

How long has Home Federal Bancorp (HFBL) been increasing its dividend?
HFBL’s Board has increased the quarterly dividend rate for the 13th consecutive year. The Company also highlighted that this payment will be its 85th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, underscoring a long-standing pattern of returning cash to shareholders.

What payout ratio does HFBL’s $0.15 dividend represent?
Based on diluted earnings per share for the trailing four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026, HFBL stated the new dividend reflects a payout ratio of approximately 31.3%. This links the dividend level directly to the Company’s recent earnings performance.

What business footprint does Home Federal Bancorp (HFBL) report in this disclosure?
HFBL reports that Home Federal Bank conducts business from ten full-service banking offices plus its home office in northwest Louisiana. This regional footprint provides the operating base that supports the Company’s ongoing dividend payments and financial performance.

Does HFBL’s dividend announcement include any forward-looking statements?
Yes. HFBL notes that some statements are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements often use terms like “believe,” “expect,” or “anticipate,” and the Company states it undertakes no obligation to update them.
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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)
July 16, 2026
 
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Louisiana
001-35019
02-0815311
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
624 Market Street, Shreveport, Louisiana
  
71101
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(318) 222-1145
 
Not Applicable
(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 $.01 per share)
HFBL
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).
 
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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 7.01        Regulation FD Disclosure
 
            On July 16, 2026, Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors declared an increase in the quarterly cash dividend for the thirteenth consecutive year to $0.15 per share on July 16, 2026.  The dividend is payable on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 27, 2026.
 
             For additional information, reference is made to the Company's press release dated July 16, 2026, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.  The press release attached hereto is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for any purpose except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing in other filings of the Company into which may be incorporated.
 
Item 9.01        Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(a)        Not applicable.
 
(b)        Not applicable.
 
(c)        Not applicable.
 
(d)        Exhibits.
 
The following exhibit is included with this Report
 
Exhibit Number
  
Description
99.1
  
Press release dated July 16, 2026
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA
     
     
     
Date: July 16, 2026
By:
 /s/ James R. Barlow
    James R. Barlow
    Chairman of the Board, President and
      Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

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For Release: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:30 pm (Eastern)

 

HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC. OF LOUISIANA INCREASES

QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND FOR 13TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

 

SHREVEPORT, La — July 16, 2026 — Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that on July 16, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 10, 2026, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on July 27, 2026.

 

James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “This thirteenth consecutive annual increase in our dividend rate, and 85th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, reflects our continued commitment to creating value for our shareholders and confidence in the financial strength and long-term prospects for our Company. Based on our diluted earnings per share for the trailing four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026, the increase reflects a payout ratio of approximately 31.3%.”

 

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank.

 

Statements contained in this news release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or “may.” We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

 

  Contact:

  Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana

  James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

  (318) 222-1145

 

 

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