LAKELAND FINL CORP.DL-,50

At the annual meeting, shareholders elected all nominated directors of Lakeland Financial and voted in a non-binding advisory vote in favor of executive compensation. Shareholders ratified Crowe LLP as auditor and approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 (current yield 3.42%). The buyback program was increased from $30 million to $60 million and runs through April 30, 2027. Previously reported quarterly results showed earnings of $1.16 per share, 9.4% above the consensus estimate, after which Stephens raised its price target. » More on de.investing.com

The board of directors of Lakeland Financial declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable May 5, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 25, 2026. The dividend increase continues a 12-year streak of raises; the current dividend yield is 3.41%. The company also expanded its share buyback program from $30 million to $60 million through April 30, 2027. Analyst Stephens raised the price target to $66 after a strong fourth-quarter 2025 result of $1.16 per share, and Lakeland promoted Donald J. Robinson‑Gay to chief credit officer of Lake City Bank. » More on de.investing.com

The board of Lakeland Financial has doubled the approved repurchase authorization for common shares from $30 million to $60 million; the program runs through April 30, 2027 and permits repurchases via the open market, block trades or private transactions. Under the new authorization about $34 million remains available for further repurchases; the program is not binding and may be changed or suspended at any time. The company also reported strong Q4 2025 results (EPS $1.16, 9.4% above consensus), announced a quarterly dividend increase of 4% to $0.52 and received an increased price target from Stephens. » More on de.investing.com