Hawthorn Bancshares Inc

Hawthorn Bancshares shares have gained 1.9 percent since reporting second-quarter 2026 results, underperforming the S&P 500's 4.7 percent advance over the same period. Net income rose 20.1 percent to 7.3 million dollars, while diluted earnings per share increased 20.5 percent to 1.06 dollars. Net interest income grew 6.9 percent to 17.3 million dollars, and non-interest income jumped 50.6 percent to 5.3 million dollars, partly due to a gain on the sale of an unused administrative office. The net interest margin expanded to 4.16 percent from 3.89 percent, and book value per share climbed 17.6 percent to 26.50 dollars. The company also amended its share repurchase plan, raising the authorized limit to 10 million dollars, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of 21 cents per share.

Hawthorn Bancshares announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share. The dividend is payable on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.