SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC. 8-K

What Happened
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (the parent of Southern Bank) filed an 8-K to announce preliminary second quarter of fiscal 2026 results and to declare its 127th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026. On January 21, 2026 the company also announced it will repurchase up to an additional 550,000 shares (about 5% of ~11.1 million outstanding shares); repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock. The company hosted a conference call on January 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. CT to discuss the release; the press release is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Dividend: $0.25 per common share, payable Feb 27, 2026; record date Feb 13, 2026; marks the 127th consecutive quarterly dividend.
• Share repurchase: Authorization to buy up to 550,000 additional shares (~5% of 11.1M outstanding), via open-market or negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions.
• Prior repurchases: As of Jan 21, 2026, the company has repurchased 408,585 shares (about 92% of the 445,000-share program announced May 20, 2021) at an average cost of $48.28 per share.
• Conference call: Held Jan 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. CT (toll-free U.S. 1-833-470-1428, participant code 915129); playback available through Jan 27, 2026.

Why It Matters
The filing signals continued shareholder returns through a maintained quarterly dividend and an increase in share repurchase authorization. For retail investors, the dividend provides near-term cash yield, while the expanded buyback program could reduce shares outstanding over time and potentially support per-share metrics. The preliminary Q2 results and the company’s conference call are the primary sources for details on operating performance and outlook; investors should review the attached press release and listen to the call for full financial figures and management commentary.