Hilltop Holdings reports Q3 2026 earnings miss, dividend and share buyback

Hilltop Holdings posted a net profit of $24.9 million, or $0.44 per share, below analysts’ expectations. Revenue was $309.5 million, also missing consensus forecasts. The company declared a $0.22 quarterly dividend, repurchased $20.0 million of shares and returned $33 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. Mortgage‑originations were pressured by higher rates while net interest margin improved.

The earnings and revenue shortfall may weigh on the stock, which closed at $37.28 after the release (). The dividend and buyback signal cash returns to shareholders despite the slowdown.

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