Press Releases July 16, 2026 04:15 PM

South Plains Financial, Inc. Announces 6% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend

South Plains Financial Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 6%

By Jordan Park
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South Plains Financial, Inc., the parent company of City Bank, announced a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.18 per share, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend is payable August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 27, 2026.

South Plains Financial, Inc. Announces 6% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend
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Key Points

  • Board of Directors declared a 6% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share.
  • South Plains Financial operates City Bank, a major independent bank in West Texas and other Texas markets, as well as Ruidoso, New Mexico.
  • The company offers commercial and consumer financial services, including banking, investment, trust, and mortgage services, serving small and medium-sized businesses and individuals.

LUBBOCK, Texas, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPFI) (“South Plains”), the parent company of City Bank, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share of common stock, a 6% increase from the most recent quarterly cash dividend declared in April 2026. The dividend is payable on August 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 27, 2026.

About South Plains Financial, Inc.
South Plains is the bank holding company for City Bank, a Texas state-chartered bank headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. City Bank is one of the largest independent banks in West Texas and has additional banking operations in the Dallas, El Paso, Greater Houston, the Permian Basin, and College Station, Texas markets, and the Ruidoso, New Mexico market. South Plains provides a wide range of commercial and consumer financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in its market areas. Its principal business activities include commercial and retail banking, along with investment, trust and mortgage services. Please visit https://www.spfi.bank for more information.

Contact
Mikella Newsom, Chief Risk Officer and Secretary
(866) 771-3347
investors@city.bank

Source: South Plains Financial, Inc.


Risks

  • Dividend increases depend on sustained profitability and regulatory approvals, which could be affected by economic downturns.
  • Local economic conditions in Texas and New Mexico could impact the bank’s performance, especially in sectors served like commercial and retail banking.
  • Interest rate fluctuations and credit risk inherent in banking operations might pose challenges to future earnings and dividend stability.

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