Regions Financial Declares $14.25 Preferred Dividend, Analysts Cut Q4 Forecasts
Regions Financial declared a $14.25 per share dividend on its Series C Preferred Stock, payable Feb. 17, 2026 to shareholders of record Feb. 2, 2026. Analysts cut their earnings forecasts after Regions reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results last Friday.
1. Board Declares Generous Series C Preferred Dividend
Regions Financial Corporation’s board of directors has approved a cash dividend of $14.25 per share of Series C Preferred Stock, equivalent to $0.35625 per depositary share. The dividend will be payable on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 2, 2026. This marks a continuation of the bank’s commitment to rewarding preferred shareholders and reflects the stability of its capital position. With $160 billion in assets under management and membership in the S&P 500 Index, Regions Financial maintains one of the strongest footholds among regional banks, operating approximately 1,250 branches and over 1,750 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas.
2. Analysts Lower 2026 Earnings Forecasts After Q4 Shortfall
Following the company’s fourth-quarter earnings release, several sell-side analysts have revised their full-year 2026 earnings estimates downward. Regions reported net income below consensus due to narrower net interest margins and higher provision expenses, prompting at least three firms to cut net income per share forecasts by an average of 8%. One major bank research team now projects net income of $1.50 per share for 2026, down from $1.64, citing increased funding costs and modest loan growth. Despite these revisions, analysts continue to highlight Regions’ strong deposit franchise and well-diversified loan book as offsetting factors for mid-cycle rate volatility.