Stewart Information Services Raises Annual Dividend; Declares Q3 Payout

What Happened
Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) announced on August 31, 2026, that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the Company’s annual cash dividend from $2.10 to $2.20 per share, starting with the third quarterly payment of 2026. The Board also declared a cash dividend of $0.55 per share for the third quarter of 2026, payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2026. The announcement was made via a press release attached to the company’s Form 8‑K.

Key Details

• Board approved increase in annual dividend: from $2.10 to $2.20 per share.
• Q3 2026 dividend declared: $0.55 per share.
• Record date: September 15, 2026; Payment date: September 30, 2026.
• Disclosure filed in Form 8‑K on August 31, 2026; press release included as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters
A dividend increase signals the company’s Board is comfortable with cash flow and is returning more capital to shareholders. For income-focused and dividend investors, the raise to $2.20 annual (with a $0.55 Q3 payment) means higher expected cash income going forward beginning with the third quarter of 2026. The declared Q3 payment dates and record date are important for investors who need to hold shares by September 15 to qualify for the September 30 distribution.