First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (FGBI) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share of common stock. The dividend was declared in an 8-K filed March 17, 2026, is payable to shareholders of record as of March 27, 2026, and is expected to be paid on March 31, 2026. This marks the 131st consecutive quarterly dividend paid to common shareholders. The filing was signed by Eric J. Dosch, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.01 per share (quarterly cash dividend)
• Record date: March 27, 2026; Expected payment date: March 31, 2026
• This is the 131st consecutive quarterly dividend to common shareholders
• Form 8-K filed March 17, 2026; signed by CFO Eric J. Dosch

Why It Matters
A declared dividend provides a direct cash return to common shareholders and the long streak (131 quarters) signals a history of consistent payouts. The per-share amount is modest, so investors should consider the dividend relative to FGBI’s current share price (i.e., dividend yield) and review the company’s recent financial results to assess sustainability.