Home Federal Announces 4% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.135/Share.

Home Federal has raised its quarterly dividend to $0.135 per share, a 3.8% increase from the previous dividend of $0.130. The forward yield is now 4.08%. The dividend is payable on August 18 for shareholders of record on August 4, with an ex-dividend date of August 4.

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (NASDAQ: HFBL) has announced a significant increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The holding company for Home Federal Bank declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share, marking a 3.8% increase from the previous dividend of $0.130. The new dividend is payable on August 18, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 4, 2025 [1].

The forward yield on the dividend is now 4.08%, reflecting a strong commitment to shareholder value. James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, stated that this twelfth consecutive annual increase and 81st consecutive quarterly cash dividend reflects the company’s financial strength and long-term prospects [1].

Home Federal Bancorp operates ten full-service banking offices and a home office in northwest Louisiana. The bank has consistently demonstrated its commitment to dividend payments, with the latest increase aligning with its historical payout ratio of approximately 49.5% based on the trailing four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2025 [1].

This announcement comes amidst a challenging economic environment for the banking sector, where interest rate fluctuations and broader economic uncertainties have posed significant pressures. However, Home Federal Bancorp has maintained its financial stability and continued to deliver value to its shareholders [2].

In comparison, Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) has maintained a 5.52% yield on its dividend for 27 consecutive years, offering a quarterly dividend of $0.085 per share. The company has also recently announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [2].

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) stands out in the energy sector with a robust 7.5% dividend yield, attracting significant investor interest. Analysts predict a potential 31.47% upside for Energy Transfer's stock price, although GuruFocus estimates a possible downside of 17.23% [3].

Overall, these developments provide investors with important insights into the financial strategies and market positions of these companies, highlighting the commitment to shareholder value in various sectors.

References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9499519/home-federal-bancorp-inc-of-louisiana-increases-quarterly-cash-dividend-for-12th-consecutive-year
[2] https://za.investing.com/news/company-news/capitol-federal-financial-declares-0085-quarterly-dividend-93CH-3799311
[3] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2991719/energy-transfer-et-offers-compelling-75-dividend-yield