Lakeland Financial (NASDAQ: LKFN) sets $0.52 dividend for Q1 2026

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Lakeland Financial Corporation reported that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share on its common stock for the first quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on February 5, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of January 25, 2026. This continues the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividend payments, providing investors with ongoing income tied directly to the number of shares they own.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 13, 2026  

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 

Indiana

0-11487

35-1559596

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

202 East Center Street,
Warsaw			,			Indiana			46580
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (574) 267-6144

(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:

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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

LKFN

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 (s230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (s240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use 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

Lakeland Financial Corporation issued a news release announcing that on January 13, 2026, the board of directors of Lakeland Financial Corporation (“Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share of Company common stock for the first quarter of 2026, payable on February 5, 2026, to the shareholders of record on January 25, 2026. The news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release issued by Lakeland Financial Corporation on January 13, 2026

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.

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Dated: January 13, 2026			By:			/s/ Lisa M. O'Neill
						Lisa M. O’Neill
						Executive Vice President
						and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did Lakeland Financial (LKFN) declare for Q1 2026?

Lakeland Financial declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share on its common stock for the first quarter of 2026.

When will Lakeland Financial’s $0.52 dividend be paid?

The $0.52 per share dividend is scheduled to be paid on February 5, 2026.

What is the record date for Lakeland Financial’s Q1 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of record on January 25, 2026 will be entitled to receive the Q1 2026 dividend.

Which shares are eligible for Lakeland Financial’s declared dividend?

The dividend applies to common stock of Lakeland Financial Corporation.

Who announced the Lakeland Financial dividend decision?

The board of directors of Lakeland Financial Corporation declared the quarterly cash dividend.

Where can investors find more details about Lakeland Financial’s dividend announcement?

Additional details are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report.