Wilson Bank's H1 net income jumps 21% to $43.1M; $1.35 dividend declared

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Wilson Bank Holding Co reported H1 2026 net income of $43.1 million, up 21.3% year-over-year, and declared a $1.35 per share dividend. The latest known trade price of $83.45 suggests the $1,500 stock price in the market data is erroneous.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · WBHC

• H1 Net Income Surges 21.3%

  Driven by strong operational performance, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 reached $43.1 million, up $7.6 million from the prior-year period.

• EPS Rises 18.6% to $3.50

  Diluted earnings per share increased to $3.50 from $2.95 a year ago, reflecting both higher earnings and effective capital management.

• $1.35 Per Share Dividend Declared

  Underscoring confidence in the bank's financial health, the board declared a cash dividend of $1.35 per share, payable July 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2026.

• Balance Sheet Growth Continues

  Indicating steady expansion, total assets rose 1.72% to $5.98 billion and shareholders' equity increased 5.39% to $613.0 million since year-end 2025.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · WBHC · Finance

Strong first-half results underscore Wilson Bank Holding Company's momentum, with net income climbing 21.3% to $43.1 million and EPS advancing 18.6% to $3.50. Reflecting confidence in sustained profitability, the board declared a $1.35 per share cash dividend. Notably, the latest known trade price of $83.45 per share stands in stark contrast to the $1,500 stock price provided in the market data—a discrepancy that likely signals an error or a different share class. The actual trading price implies a far smaller market cap than the $18.4 billion figure, making the earnings performance even more significant relative to the company's true size.