LKFN

Lakeland Financial Corp. reported strong financial performance in the past six months. The company announced record first-quarter performance for 2026, with net income increasing by 32% to $26.5 million. Loan growth was 5% and revenue growth was 9%. The net interest margin expanded to 3.49% in Q1 2026. The company also announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend on January 13, 2026. An Executive Vice President sold 2,136 common shares at $61.49 per share on May 1, 2026. As of May 8, 2026, the stock was down 0.35%, trading at $62.32.