Chemung Financial Corp Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase to $0.36

What Happened

• Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) filed an 8-K on August 19, 2026 announcing a $0.02 per-share increase in its quarterly dividend. The board declared a cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, payable October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2026. The announcement was made via a press release attached to the filing.

Key Details

• Declared quarterly cash dividend: $0.36 per common share.
• Dividend increase: $0.02 per share (quarter-over-quarter).
• Record date: September 17, 2026; Payment date: October 1, 2026.
• Filing date: Form 8-K submitted to the SEC on August 19, 2026 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters

• A dividend increase is a direct return of cash to shareholders and signals the board’s confidence in near-term cash flow and capital allocation. For income-focused retail investors, the new $0.36 quarterly dividend sets the immediate cash yield and payout timing (record/payable dates). This 8-K provides the official notice investors need to plan for dividend capture or income planning.