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Stewart Information (NYSE: STC) marks seventh dividend hike in under six years

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Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the company’s annual cash dividend from $2.10 to $2.20 per share, effective with the third quarterly payment of 2026. This corresponds to a third-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.55 per share, payable on September 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record on September 15, 2026. CEO Fred Eppinger stated this is the company’s seventh dividend increase in just under six years and described it as consistent with Stewart’s goal of returning capital to shareholders through both operational performance and its annual dividend.

Positive

  • Annual dividend increased from $2.10 to $2.20 per share, with a $0.55 third-quarter 2026 dividend declared, marking the seventh dividend increase in just under six years and reinforcing the company’s stated commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

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  • None.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Previous annual cash dividend $2.10 per share Annual cash dividend before the 2026 increase approved by the Board
New annual cash dividend $2.20 per share Annual cash dividend beginning with the third quarterly payment of 2026
Third quarter 2026 dividend $0.55 per share Cash dividend declared for the third quarter 2026
Dividend payment date September 30, 2026 Payment date for the third quarter 2026 dividend
Dividend record date September 15, 2026 Record date for common stockholders entitled to the Q3 2026 dividend
Dividend increases 7 Number of dividend increases in just under six years, per CEO statement
annual cash dividend financial
"approved an increase in the Company’s annual cash dividend from $2.10 to $2.20"
record date financial
"payable September 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record on September 15, 2026"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
real estate services company financial
"Stewart Information Services Corporation () is a global real estate services company"
title insurance financial
"From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services"
Title insurance is a one-time policy that protects a property buyer or lender against losses from undisclosed problems with ownership, such as unknown heirs, forged signatures, or unpaid liens that could threaten legal right to the property. Think of it as a warranty that covers surprise claims on who actually owns a house or land; for investors it reduces the risk of losing an asset or facing costly legal fights and can make financing and resale smoother.
Stewart Trusted Providers™ financial
"offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™"

FAQ

What dividend change did STC announce for 2026?
Stewart Information Services Corporation increased its annual cash dividend from $2.10 to $2.20 per share, beginning with the third quarterly payment of 2026. The third-quarter 2026 dividend will be $0.55 per share.

What is the record date and payment date for STC’s Q3 2026 dividend?
For the third quarter 2026, STC declared a $0.55 per share dividend payable on September 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record on September 15, 2026.

How many times has STC increased its dividend recently?
CEO Fred Eppinger stated that this is STC’s seventh dividend increase in just under six years, highlighting a pattern of raising its annual dividend over that period.

What type of company is STC according to the 8-K filing?
Stewart Information Services Corporation is described as a global real estate services company, providing residential and commercial title insurance, closing and settlement services, and specialized offerings for the mortgage industry through its operations and Stewart Trusted Providers™ network.

On which exchange is STC common stock listed?
STC’s common stock, par value $1 per share, trades under the symbol STC on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as stated in the filing.

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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): August 31, 2026

 

STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

 

Delaware   001-02658   74-1677330
(STATE OR OTHER
JURISDICTION)		   (COMMISSION FILE NO.)   (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION NO.)

 

1360 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77056

(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (713) 625-8100

 

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)
  ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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, $1 par value STC New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

 

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 August 31, 2026, Stewart Information Services Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s annual cash dividend, from $2.10 to $2.20 per share, payable to common stockholders beginning with the third quarterly payment of 2026. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.55 per share of the Company’s common stock for the third quarter 2026, payable September 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record on September 15, 2026‎. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information in this Item 8.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are not deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.

 

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

 

(d) EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
99.1 Press release of Stewart Information Services Corporation dated August 31, 2026, announcing an increase in its annual dividend and declaring a dividend for the third quarter 2026.
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Date File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

  STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION
(Registrant)
   
  By: /s/ David C. Hisey
  (David C. Hisey, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer)

 

Date: August 31, 2026

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS From:

 

  STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION
  P.O. Box 2029, Houston, Texas 77252-2029
  www.stewart.com
  Contact: David Hisey, CFO, (713) 625-8043
  Kathryn Bass, Investor Relations, (713) 625-8633

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION
ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND INCREASE AND DECLARES THIRD QUARTER DIVIDEND

 

HOUSTON (August 31, 2026) - Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) today announced a dividend increase that reflects the company’s continuing commitment to return capital to its shareholders.

 

The Stewart Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s annual cash dividend from $2.10 to $2.20 per share, beginning with the third quarterly payment of 2026 of $0.55 per share, payable September 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record on September 15, 2026.

 

“I am pleased to announce another dividend increase for our shareholders, making this our seventh dividend increase in just under six years,” said Fred Eppinger, CEO. “This action reiterates our goal of delivering a consistent return on capital to shareholders both through our operational performance and our annual dividend.”

  

About Stewart

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. Learn more at stewart.com. ST-IR

 

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