8-K
QCR HOLDINGS INC (QCRH)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2026
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QCR Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 000-22208 | 42-1397595 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3551 Seventh Street
Moline, Illinois 61265
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(309) 736-3584
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value | QCRH | The Nasdaq Global Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 18, 2026, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on April 3, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 19, 2026.
On February 19, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding the announcement of the cash dividend. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated February 19, 2026 |
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| QCR Holdings, Inc. | ||
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| Date: February 19, 2026 | By: | /s/ Nick W. Anderson |
| Nick W. Anderson | ||
| SVP, Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT 99.1
QCR Holdings, Inc. Announces Increased Cash Dividend of $0.10 Per Share
MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) (the “Company”) today announced that on February 18, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable on April 3, 2026, to stockholders of record on March 19, 2026.
This dividend represents an increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share and reflects the Company’s strong financial performance, disciplined approach to capital management, and the Board’s confidence in the Company’s long-term outlook.
“Returning capital to shareholders remains an important component of our value-creation strategy,” said Todd A. Gipple, President and CEO. “This increase demonstrates the durability of our business model and our commitment to delivering consistent, long-term value to our shareholders."
About Us QCR Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Moline, Illinois, is a relationship-driven, multi-bank holding company serving the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Valley, Des Moines/Ankeny and Springfield communities through its wholly owned subsidiary banks. The banks provide full-service commercial and consumer banking and trust and wealth management services. Quad City Bank & Trust Company, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, commenced operations in 1994, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, commenced operations in 2001, Community State Bank, based in Ankeny, Iowa, was acquired by the Company in 2016, and Guaranty Bank, based in Springfield, Missouri, was acquired by the Company in 2018. Additionally, the Company serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company. The Company has 36 locations in Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $9.6 billion in assets, $7.2 billion in loans and $7.4 billion in deposits. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.qcrh.com.
Contact: Nick W. Anderson Chief Financial Officer (309) 743-7707 nanderson@qcrh.com