$0.14 cash dividend set by Stellar Bancorp (NYSE: STEL)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stellar Bancorp, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock on August 27, 2025. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2025. The company issued a press release with these details, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporates cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 8-K

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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 27, 2025

Stellar Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Texas			001-38280			20-8339782
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110  

Houston, Texas 77046

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(713) 210-7600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(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)
☐			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, par value $0.01 per share

STEL

New York Stock Exchange

NYSE Texas

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.

Declaration of Dividend

On August 28, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that on August 27, 2025, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.14 per share of common stock payable on September 30, 2025, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, including the cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits. The following are furnished as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number			Description of Exhibit
99.1			Dividend Declaration Press Release
104			Cover Page Interactive Data 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 hereunto duly authorized.

			STELLAR BANCORP, INC.
Date: August 28, 2025			By:			/s/ Paul P. Egge
						Paul P. Egge
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did Stellar Bancorp (STEL) declare in this 8-K?

The Board of Directors of Stellar Bancorp, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock.

What is the record date for Stellar Bancorp's $0.14 dividend?

The record date for the $0.14 per share dividend is September 15, 2025, based on shareholders of record at the close of business that day.

When will Stellar Bancorp (STEL) pay the declared dividend?

Stellar Bancorp plans to pay the quarterly cash dividend on September 30, 2025.

When did Stellar Bancorp's board approve this dividend?

The Board of Directors declared the dividend on August 27, 2025.

What exhibits are included with this Stellar Bancorp 8-K filing?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a Dividend Declaration Press Release, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded in the Inline XBRL document.

Who signed this Stellar Bancorp (STEL) 8-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Stellar Bancorp, Inc. by Paul P. Egge, the company’s Chief Financial Officer.