Lakeland Financial Reports Record Third Quarter Performance with Loan Growth of 8%; Diluted Earnings per Share Increases by 11%

WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record third quarter net income of $28.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, which represents an increase of $2.5 million, or 9%, compared to net income of $26.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Diluted earnings per share of $1.14 for the third quarter of 2026 also represents a record for third quarter performance and increased $0.11, or 11%, compared to $1.03 for the third quarter of 2025. On a linked quarter basis, net income increased $417,000 from $28.4 million. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.01 from $1.13 on a linked quarter basis.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 26, 2026

Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Lakeland Financial (LKFN) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.03 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 26, 2026

Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Lakeland Financial (LKFN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 26, 2026

Lakeland Financial vs. First Busey: Which Bank Offers Better Long-Term Dividend Income?

Two Midwest banks share the same ex-dividend date, but one cut its payout to the bone during the financial crisis while the other never touched it. That difference in character shapes which bank retirement income investors can actually trust.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 20, 2026

Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Lakeland Financial (LKFN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 19, 2026

5 Dividend Stocks Going Ex-Dividend This Week. Which Payouts Are Safest?

Five dividend deadlines are closing fast this week, but the payouts behind those yields vary wildly in how well they are actually covered.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 19, 2026

Why Lakeland Financial (LKFN) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Lakeland Financial (LKFN) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 16, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of October 18

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies that changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2026

Lake City Bank Announces Significant Market Expansion in Fort Wayne at Electric Works

WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lake City Bank is pleased to announce significant expansion in the Fort Wayne market due to its continued growth. The bank will lease approximately 15,025 square feet in Electric Works that will serve as the market headquarters of the bank's Commercial Banking and Credit Administration teams. In addition, the bank will open a 2,500 square foot full-service branch at Electric Works to serve the growing community generated by the further development taking place at the Electric Works campus. The expansion further strengthens the bank's commitment to serving the Fort Wayne community while investing in one of Northeast Indiana's most transformative developments that has become a destination for businesses, entrepreneurs, residents and visitors from across the region.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 7, 2026

Why Lakeland Financial (LKFN) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Lakeland Financial (LKFN) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2026