Kingstone declares $0.06 quarterly cash dividend
The current payout is the second quarterly dividend at $0.06 per share after a 20% increase approved in July 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026. It is the sixth consecutive quarterly dividend since the company reinstated its dividend in July 2025.
Positive
- Minor pointA 20% dividend increase was approved in July 2026.
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- None.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Quarterly cash dividend: $0.06 per share
Dividend payment date: November 25, 2026
Record date: November 11, 2026
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6 metrics
Quarterly cash dividend
$0.06 per share
Declared October 23, 2026
Dividend payment date
November 25, 2026
Declared quarterly cash dividend
Record date
November 11, 2026
Stockholders of record at close of business
Dividend increase
20%
Approved by the board in July 2026
Consecutive quarterly dividends
6
Since the dividend was reinstated in July 2025
Quarterly dividends at current rate
2
At $0.06 per share following the July 2026 increase
Key Terms
admitted basis, non-admitted basis, stockholders of record
3 terms
admitted basis regulatory
"writing in Connecticut on an admitted basis"
non-admitted basis regulatory
"California on a non-admitted basis"
An insurance policy issued on a non-admitted basis means the insurer is not licensed or regulated in the state where the policyholder is located, so the coverage is arranged through surplus lines or out-of-state carriers that fill gaps regular insurers won’t. For investors, this matters because such policies can offer access to specialty or hard-to-find coverage but carry different regulatory protections, pricing rules, and limited access to state guaranty funds—similar to buying from an out-of-state vendor who’s not subject to the same local consumer safeguards.
stockholders of record financial
"stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026"
Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.
FAQ
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How much is KINS's quarterly dividend?
Kingstone declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. It is payable November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026.
When is the KINS dividend payable, and who qualifies?
The dividend is payable November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report October 23, 2026
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (845 ) 802-7900
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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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. □
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Item 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On October 23, 2026, Kingstone Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share payable on November 25, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026. A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The information in the Press Release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to this Item 7.01. Accordingly, the information in the Press Release will not be subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor will it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any filing under the Exchange Act, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the Press Release is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company that the information in this Report with respect to the Press Release is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of the Company.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press release, dated October 23, 2026, issued by Kingstone Companies, Inc.
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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.
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KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC.
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Dated: October 23, 2026
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Randy Patten
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Chief Financial Officer
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Kingstone Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.06 Per Share
KINGSTON, N.Y., October 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: KINS) ("Kingstone" or the "Company"), a regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2026.
This is the Company’s sixth consecutive quarterly dividend since the dividend was reinstated in July 2025, and the second at the $0.06 per share rate following the 20% increase approved by the Board in July 2026.
About Kingstone Companies, Inc.
Kingstone is a regional property and casualty insurance holding company whose principal operating subsidiaries write business through retail and wholesale agents and brokers. Kingstone delivers tailored homeowners insurance solutions through its sophisticated product suite, Select, supported by a scalable and efficient operating platform that enables the Company to pursue significant market opportunities and strategic expansion. Kingstone was the 11th largest writer of homeowners insurance in New York in 2025 and is diversifying its geographic footprint by writing in Connecticut on an admitted basis and California on a non-admitted basis.
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