First Guaranty Bancshares Declares Quarterly Preferred Stock Dividend

First Guaranty Bancshares ( (FGBI) ) has issued an update.

On April 16, 2026, the Board of Directors of First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $16.875 per share on its 6.75% Series A Fixed-Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, with each outstanding depositary share representing a 1/40th interest in that preferred stock. Holders of record of the depositary shares as of May 15, 2026 are scheduled to receive a distribution of $0.421875 per depositary share on June 1, 2026, reinforcing the company’s ongoing capital return to preferred shareholders and signaling continuity in its preferred stock dividend policy.

Spark’s Take on FGBI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FGBI is a Neutral.

The score is held back mainly by the sharp 2025 deterioration in profitability and cash generation. Offsetting factors include generally supportive longer-term technical positioning, reasonable valuation (P/E 11.69), and positive corporate actions—particularly the planned Texas exit expected to strengthen capital.

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More about First Guaranty Bancshares

First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is a U.S. banking company operating through its banking subsidiaries to provide deposit and lending services, including specialized capital and treasury products, to retail and commercial customers. The company issues preferred stock and related depositary shares as part of its capital structure, targeting income-focused investors seeking fixed-rate, non-cumulative dividends.

Average Trading Volume: 19,266

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $149.7M

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