South Plains Financial (NASDAQ: SPFI) declares $0.17 per share quarterly dividend

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South Plains Financial, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on its outstanding common stock. The board approved this dividend on January 22, 2026. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2026. The company furnished a press release with these details as an exhibit to the report.

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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):  January 22, 2026

South Plains Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas	001-38895	75-2453320
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5219 City Bank Parkway Lubbock, Texas		79407
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(806) 792-7101

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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, par value $1.00 per share	SPFI	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. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On January 22, 2026, South Plains Financial, Inc. issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on its outstanding common stock.  The dividend will be paid on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 2, 2026.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)	Exhibits.
99.1	Press release, dated January 22, 2026, announcing South Plains Financial, Inc. quarterly cash dividend.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

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.

	SOUTH PLAINS FINANCIAL, INC.
Date:  January 22, 2026	By:	/s/ Steven B. Crockett
		Steven B. Crockett
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What dividend did South Plains Financial (SPFI) declare in this 8-K?

South Plains Financial, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on its outstanding common stock.

What is the record date for South Plains Financial (SPFI) $0.17 dividend?

The record date for the $0.17 per share quarterly dividend is February 2, 2026, measured as of the close of business on that day.

When will South Plains Financial (SPFI) pay the $0.17 quarterly dividend?

The $0.17 per share quarterly cash dividend is scheduled to be paid on February 17, 2026.

What type of filing disclosed the South Plains Financial (SPFI) dividend?

The dividend declaration was disclosed in a Form 8-K filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Did South Plains Financial (SPFI) provide a press release about the dividend?

Yes, the company attached a press release dated January 22, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the quarterly cash dividend.

Which class of securities receives the South Plains Financial (SPFI) dividend?

The $0.17 per share quarterly cash dividend applies to the company’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share.