Hilltop Holdings Declares Dividend, Advances Capital Return Plan

Hilltop Holdings ( (HTH) ) has issued an update.

Hilltop reported first-quarter 2026 income attributable to common stockholders of $37.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, down slightly from $42.1 million, or $0.65, a year earlier, as noninterest income fell despite improved performance across all three business lines. On April 23, 2026, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share payable May 22 and detailed an active capital return strategy, including $47.5 million of share repurchases, while highlighting higher net interest margin, solid capital ratios and ongoing macroeconomic pressures expected to weigh on results for the remainder of 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (HTH) stock is a Hold with a $39.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hilltop Holdings stock, see the HTH Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on HTH Stock

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

The score is primarily held back by weak 2025 cash flow (negative operating and free cash flow), despite improving profitability and a stronger leverage profile. Technicals are supportive with a clear uptrend and positive momentum, and valuation looks reasonable. The latest earnings call adds a positive tilt due to strong capital returns and improving banking metrics, tempered by credit-cost and mortgage-business headwinds.

To see Spark’s full report on HTH stock, click here.

More about Hilltop Holdings

Hilltop Holdings Inc., based in Dallas and listed on the NYSE under the ticker HTH, operates as a diversified financial services company with three main business lines: PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending and HilltopSecurities. Its operations span commercial and retail banking, residential mortgage origination and sales, and a range of broker-dealer and investment banking services focused on U.S. markets.

Hilltop reported first-quarter 2026 income attributable to common stockholders of $37.8 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, down slightly from $42.1 million, or $0.65, a year earlier, as noninterest income fell despite improved performance across all three business lines. On April 23, 2026, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share payable May 22 and detailed an active capital return strategy, including $47.5 million of share repurchases, while highlighting higher net interest margin, solid capital ratios and ongoing macroeconomic pressures expected to weigh on results for the remainder of 2026.

Average Trading Volume: 399,290

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $2.23B

See more insights into HTH stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.