Regions Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $14.25 per share on its Series C Preferred Stock (equivalent to $0.35625 per depositary share). The dividend will be paid on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 2, 2026. This marks the 12th consecutive quarterly distribution on Series C, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to delivering stable income to preferred shareholders. Regions Financial, a member of the S&P 500 with $160 billion in assets, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 1,750 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas through its Regions Bank subsidiary.

In response to Regions Financial’s weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results, several major brokerages have lowered their earnings and price targets. The company reported net income of $380 million (down 8 percent year-over-year) and diluted earnings per share of $0.47, missing the consensus analyst estimate of $0.52. J.P. Morgan cut its 2026 earnings per share forecast from $2.05 to $1.85 and lowered its price target by 10 percent to $17.00. Wells Fargo Securities reduced its EPS outlook from $1.95 to $1.75 and trimmed its target price by 9 percent to $16.50. Analysts cited narrowing net interest margins—which fell 15 basis points to 3.10 percent—and softer loan growth in key markets as drivers of the downgrade.