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First Bancshares Board Declares $0.50 Annual Dividend Per Share

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First Bancshares declares $0.50 annual dividend per share, payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record April 1, reflecting commitment to shareholder returns.

First Bancshares Board Declares $0.50 Annual Dividend Per Share
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First Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FBSI), the parent company of Stockmens Bank, has announced a $0.50 per share annual cash dividend on its outstanding common stock, according to a declaration by its Board of Directors. The distribution reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining operational flexibility.

Shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026 will receive the dividend payment on April 15, 2026. The timing of the distribution allows the company to align its capital return strategy with its fiscal calendar while providing shareholders with advance notice for tax planning purposes.

The dividend announcement underscores First Bancshares' financial position and ability to sustain regular distributions to investors in its common equity.

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Source: Benzinga

Back to newsPublished Feb 13

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