HBT Financial, Inc. HBT

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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does HBT Financial (HBT) have what it takes? Let's find out.

The deal, set to close in the first quarter of 2027, would boost HBT’s footprint to more than 100 branches and its assets past $8 billion.

HBT Financial, Inc. recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher net interest income of US$69.06 million and net income of US$27.84 million, alongside a quarterly dividend increase to US$0.25 per share payable on August 18, 2026. The combination of stronger quarterly profitability, a higher cash dividend, and ongoing share repurchases underlines management’s willingness to return more capital to shareholders. Next, we will examine how the stronger second-quarter earnings...

HBT Financial (HBT) just paired a higher quarterly dividend with stronger second quarter results, giving investors fresh income and earnings data to weigh after the company reported an earnings and revenue beat. See our latest analysis for HBT Financial. The stronger second quarter and the higher dividend come on top of a strong run in HBT Financial’s stock, with a 1 month share price return of 13.89% and year to date share price return of 40.65%. Over a longer horizon, total shareholder...

HBT Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:HBT) reported second-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue, as the regional bank benefited from stronger net interest income and its recent acquisition of CNB Bank Shares.

Quarterly Cash Dividend Increased to $0.25 per ShareSecond Quarter Highlights Net income of $27.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted share; return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.66%; return on average stockholders' equity (“ROAE”) of 14.73%; and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”)(1) of 17.69%Adjusted net income(1) of $28.5 million, or $0.78 per diluted share; adjusted ROAA(1) of 1.70%; adjusted ROAE(1) of 15.09%; and adjusted ROATCE(1) of 18.13%Asset quality remained strong with non