Hilltop Holdings declares dividend and new buyback

Hilltop Holdings Inc. reported that it has released its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, via a press release attached as an exhibit.

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Hilltop Holdings Inc. reported that it has released its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, via a press release attached as an exhibit.

The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026. The Board also authorized a new stock repurchase program through January 2027, allowing the company to buy back up to $125.0 million of its common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions, funded from available cash balances and executed at management’s discretion based on market and corporate conditions.

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Hilltop pairs steady dividend with a sizable, flexible buyback authorization.

Hilltop Holdings is maintaining shareholder returns through a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, reinforcing an ongoing capital return policy. The dividend has a defined timeline, with a record date of February 13, 2026 and payment on February 27, 2026.

The Board also approved a new stock repurchase program of up to $125.0 million running through January 2027. Repurchases may occur in the open market or via privately negotiated transactions under Rule 10b-18, and will be funded from available cash balances. Actual repurchase activity will depend on market conditions and management’s assessment of other corporate needs.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 8.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

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What did Hilltop Holdings (HTH) disclose in its latest 8-K filing?

Hilltop Holdings disclosed that it issued a press release with financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, declared a $0.20 per share quarterly dividend, and authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $125.0 million through January 2027.

What is the new quarterly dividend announced by Hilltop Holdings (HTH)?

Hilltop Holdings declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend will be paid on February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2026, continuing the company’s practice of returning capital to shareholders.

When will Hilltop Holdings (HTH) pay its recently declared dividend?

The $0.20 per share quarterly dividend from Hilltop Holdings will be payable on February 27, 2026. Shareholders must be on record as of February 13, 2026, to receive this payment, aligning the distribution with the company’s announced schedule and standard record-date process.

How large is Hilltop Holdings’ new stock repurchase program?

Hilltop Holdings’ Board authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $125.0 million of its outstanding common stock. Repurchases may occur in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions under Rule 10b-18 and will be funded from the company’s available cash balances.

How long will Hilltop Holdings’ new share repurchase authorization remain in effect?

The new Hilltop Holdings stock repurchase program is authorized through January 2027. During this period, management may repurchase up to $125.0 million of common stock, with the timing and extent of repurchases dependent on market conditions and other corporate considerations.

Where can investors find Hilltop Holdings’ Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results?

Hilltop Holdings’ financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, are presented in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K. That exhibit, incorporated by reference, contains detailed figures on operations and financial condition for the reported periods.

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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 29, 2026

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Hilltop Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland	​	1-31987	​	84-1477939
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	​	(Commission File Number)	​	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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6565 Hillcrest Avenue	​	​
Dallas, Texas	​	75205
(Address of principal executive offices)	​	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 855-2177

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

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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

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

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

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☐ 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	​	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	​	HTH	​	New York Stock Exchange NYSE Texas

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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 or Rule 12b–2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Emerging growth company ☐

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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. ☐

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Section 2 – Financial Information

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

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On January 29, 2026, Hilltop Holdings Inc., or the Company, issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. The text of the release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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The information in this Item (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth in such filing.

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Section 8 – Other Events

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Item 8.01  Other Events.

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On January 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2026.

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Additionally, on January 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a new stock repurchase program through January 2027. Under the program, the Company is authorized to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to $125.0 million of its outstanding common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions as permitted under Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations, as determined by the Company’s management team. The purchases will be funded from available cash balances.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as required by law, the Company does not assume any duty to update forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Company’s plans, objectives, strategies, expectations, intentions and other statements that are not statements of historical fact, and may be identified by words such as “aim,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “building,” “continue,” “could,” “drive,” “estimates,” “expects,” “extent,” “focus,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “plan,” “position,” “probable,” “progressing,” “projects,” “prudent,” “seeks,” “should,” “steady,” “target,” “view,” “will,” “working” or “would” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. For a list of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, see the risk factors described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.

Not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information.

Not applicable.

(c) Shell company transactions.

Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

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The following exhibit(s) are filed or furnished, depending on the relevant item requiring such exhibit, in accordance with the provisions of Item 601 of Regulation S-K and Instruction B.2 to this form.

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Exhibit Number	​	Description of Exhibit
​ 99.1	​	​ Press Release issued January 29, 2026 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
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104	​	Cover Page Interactive File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

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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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​	​	Hilltop Holdings Inc.,
​	​	a Maryland corporation
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Date:	January 29, 2026	By:	/s/ COREY PRESTIDGE
​	​	Name:	Corey G. Prestidge
​	​	Title:	Executive Vice President,
​	​	​	General Counsel & Secretary

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