Red River Bancshares Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

The Louisiana-based bank holding company raises dividend by 67% to $0.25 per share.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Red River Bancshares, Inc., the bank holding company for Red River Bank, announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock, an increase of $0.10 or approximately 67% from the previous quarter's dividend of $0.15 per share. The cash dividend is payable on March 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026.

Why it matters

The dividend increase reflects Red River Bancshares' continued focus on returning capital to shareholders while maintaining strong capital ratios. As a regional bank holding company, the dividend announcement signals the company's financial health and confidence in its future performance.

The details

Red River Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in 1999, provides a range of banking products and services to commercial and retail customers. The bank operates 28 banking centers across Louisiana as well as two combined loan and deposit production offices in New Orleans and Lafayette.

  • The quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share is payable on March 19, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026.
  • The previous quarterly cash dividend was $0.15 per share.

The players

Red River Bancshares, Inc.

The bank holding company for Red River Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in 1999.

Red River Bank

A Louisiana state-chartered bank that provides a range of banking products and services to commercial and retail customers, operating 28 banking centers across Louisiana and two combined loan and deposit production offices.

R. Blake Chatelain

President and Chief Executive Officer of Red River Bancshares, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to announce another increase to our quarterly dividend. Our growing dividend reflects our continued focus on returning capital to shareholders, while remaining committed to maintaining strong capital ratios.”

— R. Blake Chatelain, President and Chief Executive Officer (Globe Newswire)

The takeaway

Red River Bancshares' dividend increase demonstrates the company's financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders, even as it maintains a focus on prudent capital management - an approach that has enabled the regional bank to thrive in Louisiana's competitive banking landscape.