Wilson Bank's H1 net income jumps 21% to $43.1M; $1.35 dividend declared
WBHC filed a Earnings and Guidance on light trading volume (0.1× avg).
Summary
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.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · WBHC
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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.
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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.
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$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.
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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.
Analysis · 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.
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At the time of this filing, WBHC was trading at $1,500.00 on OTC in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $18.4B. The 52-week trading range was $27.00 to $1,500.00. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.