8-K
Stewart Information Services Corp (STC)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIESTEVENT REPORTED): March 2, 2026
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIEDIN ITS CHARTER)
| Delaware | 001-02658 | 74-1677330 |
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| (STATE OR OTHERJURISDICTION) | (COMMISSION FILENO.) | (I.R.S. EMPLOYERIDENTIFICATIONNO.) |
1360 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 100, Houston, Texas
77056
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices) (ZipCode)
Registrant’s Telephone Number,
Including Area Code: (713) 625-8100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $1 par value | STC | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
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).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On March 2, 2026, Stewart Information Services Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.525 per share of the Company’s common stock for the first quarter 2026, payable March 31, 2026, to common stockholders of record on March 16, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is not deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press release of Stewart Information Services Corporation dated March 2, 2026, announcing a declaration of dividend for the first quarter 2026. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Date 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 thereunto duly authorized.
| STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION<br><br> (Registrant) | |
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| By: | /s/ David C. Hisey |
| (David C. Hisey, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer) |
Date: March 2, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS From:
| STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION | |
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| P.O. Box 2029, Houston, Texas 77252-2029 | |
| www.stewart.com | |
| Contact: | David Hisey, CFO, (713) 625-8043 |
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| Kathryn Bass, Investor Relations, (713) 625-8633 |
F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION
DECLARES FIRST QUARTER DIVIDEND
HOUSTON (March 2, 2026) - Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.525 per share for the first quarter 2026, payable March 31, 2026, to common stockholders of record on March 16, 2026.
About Stewart
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. Learn more at stewart.com. ST-IR