Isabella Bank (Nasdaq: ISBA) sets $0.28 Q1 2026 dividend

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Isabella Bank Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.28 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026.

Based on Isabella Bank’s closing stock price of $49.92 per share on February 25, 2026, the announcement notes an annualized cash dividend yield of 2.24%, highlighting the income component shareholders can expect if the dividend rate were maintained over a full year.

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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): February 26, 2026

ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan

000-18415

38-2830092

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

401 North Main Street

Mt. Pleasant

Michigan

48858-1649

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (989) 772-9471

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:

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

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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, no par value per share			ISBA			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. ☐

Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 26, 2026, Isabella Bank Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a twenty-eight cent ($0.28) per common share first quarter cash dividend, payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026.

A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 8.01 of Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits:

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release issued February 26, 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 hereunto duly authorized.

ISABELLA BANK CORPORATION

Dated:

February 26, 2026

By:

/s/ Gerald J. Ritzert

Gerald J. Ritzert, CFO

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release issued February 26, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1

Isabella Bank Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Dividend

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, February 26, 2026 - Isabella Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: ISBA) today announced its Board of Directors declared a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.28 per common share at its regular meeting on February 25, 2026. The dividend will be payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026. Based on ISBA’s closing stock price of $49.92 per share as of February 25, 2026, the annualized cash dividend yield is 2.24%.

About Isabella Bank Corporation

Isabella Bank Corporation (Nasdaq: ISBA) is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state-chartered community bank headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving its customers' and communities' local banking needs for over 120 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services through Isabella Wealth. The Bank has 31 locations throughout eight Mid-Michigan counties: Bay, Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, and Saginaw.

For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the Investor Relations link at www.isabellabank.com.

Contact

Lori Peterson, Director of Marketing

Phone: 989-779-6333 Fax: 989-775-5501

Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder. We intend such forward looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are included in this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements generally relate to losses, impact of events, financial condition, plans, objectives, outlook for earnings, revenues, expenses, capital and liquidity levels and ratios, asset levels, asset quality, financial position, and other matters regarding or affecting the Company and its future business and operations. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “will likely result", “expect”, “plan”, “believe”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “strategy”, “trend”, “forecast”, “outlook”, “project”, “intend”, “assume”, “outcome”, “continue”, “remain”, “potential”, “opportunity”, “comfortable”, “current”, “position”, “maintain”, “sustain”, “seek”, “achieve” and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as will, would, should, could or may. Although we believe the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions could be incorrect. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and trends to differ materially from those made, projected, or implied in or by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of uncertainties or other factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, or included in any subsequent filing by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions using information available at the time the statements are made. The Company cautions you not to unduly rely on forward-looking statements because the assumptions, beliefs, expectations, and projections about future events may, and often do, differ materially from actual results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as to the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made.

FAQ

What dividend did Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA) declare for Q1 2026?

Isabella Bank Corporation declared a first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.28 per common share. This dividend reflects the Board’s decision at its February 25, 2026 meeting and provides direct cash returns to shareholders holding common stock on the record date.

When will Isabella Bank’s $0.28 Q1 2026 dividend be paid?

The $0.28 per share first-quarter 2026 dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026. Shareholders who are on Isabella Bank Corporation’s records as of March 27, 2026, will be eligible to receive this cash dividend payment.

What is the dividend yield on Isabella Bank (ISBA) based on the new dividend?

The annualized cash dividend yield is reported as 2.24% based on ISBA’s closing stock price of $49.92 on February 25, 2026. This yield assumes the $0.28 quarterly dividend is maintained for a full year.

What are the key record and payment dates for Isabella Bank’s Q1 2026 dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by March 27, 2026 to receive the Q1 2026 dividend. The $0.28 per share cash dividend will then be paid on March 31, 2026 to those eligible shareholders of Isabella Bank Corporation.

How often does Isabella Bank Corporation pay dividends based on this announcement?

This announcement refers to a first-quarter cash dividend, indicating dividends are paid on a quarterly basis. The Board declared a $0.28 per share dividend for Q1 2026, consistent with a recurring quarterly payout structure for common shareholders.

What stock exchange is Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA) listed on?

Isabella Bank Corporation’s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol ISBA. Investors can buy and sell ISBA shares on Nasdaq and receive declared dividends if they hold shares on applicable record dates.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

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