Dimensional Fund Advisors Increases Stake in Simmons First National

Firm now owns over 7.6 million shares of the Arkansas-based bank

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:48am

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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ:SFNC) by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's latest 13F filing with the SEC. Dimensional Fund Advisors now owns approximately 7.6 million shares of the bank's stock, worth over $146 million.

Why it matters

Simmons First National is a regional bank headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with a network of over 200 branches across several states. The increase in Dimensional Fund Advisors' stake signals their confidence in the bank's performance and growth potential.

The details

Dimensional Fund Advisors now owns about 5.27% of Simmons First National, up from 5.15% in the previous quarter. The firm added 169,768 shares to its position during the 3rd quarter. Other major investors have also been active in the stock, with Legato Capital Management, Elo Mutual Pension Insurance, and Rafferty Asset Management all increasing their stakes in the bank.

  • Dimensional Fund Advisors increased its stake in Simmons First National during the 3rd quarter of 2026.
  • Simmons First National will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share on April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026.

The players

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

A global investment management firm that provides a range of equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies.

Simmons First National Corporation

A bank holding company headquartered in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with a network of over 200 branches across several states.

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