HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORP /WA/ 8-K

What Happened Heritage Financial Corporation filed an 8-K on January 16, 2026 announcing a regular cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. The dividend will be paid on February 11, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 28, 2026. The press release announcing the dividend is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.24 per common share.
• Record date: Close of business on January 28, 2026.
• Payment date: February 11, 2026.
• Filing date: Form 8-K filed January 16, 2026 (press release included as Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters A declared cash dividend provides income to shareholders and is a direct return of capital. For income-focused investors, the announced $0.24 payout and the specified record/payment dates are the actionable items to determine eligibility and timing. Investors may also note dividend dates when evaluating expected cash flow and potential short-term share price movement around the record/ex-dividend timing.