Waterstone Financial declares $0.17 dividend

Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share on September 22, 2026.

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Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF) announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share on September 22, 2026. The dividend is payable on November 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 8, 2026.

Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank, which operates 14 branches across southeastern Wisconsin and owns WaterStone Mortgage Corporation, a national lender licensed in 48 states.

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quarterly cash dividend per share: $0.17 per common share Dividend record date: October 8, 2026 Dividend payment date: November 2, 2026 +3 more

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Quarterly cash dividend per share $0.17 per common share Regular quarterly cash dividend declared September 22, 2026

Dividend record date October 8, 2026 Shareholders of record at the close of business on this date receive the dividend

Dividend payment date November 2, 2026 Payment date for the $0.17 per share quarterly cash dividend

Branch locations 14 branches WaterStone Bank branch locations across southeastern Wisconsin

Mortgage licensing footprint Licensed in 48 states WaterStone Mortgage Corporation national lending coverage

Year established 1921 Founding year of WaterStone Bank

Key Terms

regular quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, savings and loan holding company, community-focused financial institution, +1 more

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"declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share"

A regular quarterly cash dividend is a set amount of money that a company pays to its shareholders four times a year, usually every three months. It provides investors with a steady income stream and signals that the company is generating consistent profits. For investors, receiving these payments can be a reliable way to earn returns and assess the company's financial stability.

shareholders of record financial

"to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8, 2026"

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savings and loan holding company financial

"Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank"

community-focused financial institution financial

"WaterStone Bank, a community-focused financial institution established in 1921"

national lender financial

"WaterStone Mortgage Corporation, a national lender licensed in 48 states"

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What dividend did Waterstone Financial (WSBF) declare on September 22, 2026?

Waterstone Financial, Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share on September 22, 2026, payable to holders of its common stock.

When is the WSBF dividend record date for the $0.17 quarterly dividend?

The record date for Waterstone Financial’s $0.17 per share quarterly cash dividend is October 8, 2026, for shareholders of record at the close of business on that date.

When will Waterstone Financial (WSBF) pay the declared $0.17 dividend?

Waterstone Financial will pay the $0.17 per common share regular quarterly cash dividend on November 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 8, 2026.

What type of company is Waterstone Financial, Inc. (WSBF)?

Waterstone Financial, Inc. is a savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank, a community-focused financial institution founded in 1921 with 14 branches in southeastern Wisconsin and a mortgage subsidiary licensed in 48 states.

How many branch locations does WaterStone Bank, part of WSBF, operate?

WaterStone Bank, the banking subsidiary of Waterstone Financial, Inc., operates 14 branch locations across southeastern Wisconsin, offering personal and business banking products.

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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): September 22, 2026

Waterstone Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	001-36271	90-1026709
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

11200 W Plank Ct, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226

(Address of principal executive offices)

414-761-1000

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value		WSBF		The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

☐ 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 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On September 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (the "Company") declared a regular quarterly dividend on the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. The news release containing this information is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release of Waterstone Financial, Inc. issued September 22, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

		Waterstone Financial, Inc.
Date: September 22, 2026		/s/ William F. Bruss
		Name:    William F. Bruss
		Title:    Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release of Waterstone Financial, Inc. issued September 22, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

Exhibit 99.1

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL, INC.

WATERSTONE BANK

11200 W. PLANK CT.

WAUWATOSA, WI 53226

Contact:

Mark R. Gerke

Chief Financial Officer

414.459.4012

markgerke@wsbonline.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

Wauwatosa, Wis. — 9/22/2026  —  On September 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share.  The dividend is payable on November 2, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 8, 2026.

About Waterstone Financial, Inc:

Waterstone Financial, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for WaterStone Bank, a community-focused financial institution established in 1921. WaterStone Bank offers a comprehensive suite of personal and business banking products and operates 14 branch locations across southeastern Wisconsin. WaterStone Bank is also the parent company of WaterStone Mortgage Corporation, a national lender licensed in 48 states.

With a long-standing commitment to innovation, integrity, and community service, Waterstone Financial, Inc. supports the financial and homeownership goals of customers nationwide.

For more information about WaterStone Bank, visit wsbonline.com.

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

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