First Horizon Boosts Dividend, Raises Questions on Valuation and Insider Selling

First Horizon, a regional banking group, announced a higher common stock dividend, reflecting the board's confidence in the bank's capital strength and business momentum. This move provides a signal about the company's ability to support ongoing cash returns to shareholders. The dividend change is a material event for existing shareholders and income-focused investors, and the size and consistency of future dividends will depend on earnings, loan quality, funding costs, and regulatory capital needs.