SPFI
South Plains Financial, Inc. · Financials · Banks - Regional
Last
$44.64
+$1.34 (+3.09%) 2:12 PM ET
Prev close $43.30
Open $43.42
Day high $45.07
Day low $43.42
Volume 74,768
Avg vol 106,030
Mkt cap
$707.61M
P/E ratio
13.01
FY Revenue
$296.89M
EPS
3.43
Gross Margin
71.37%
Sector
Financials
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SPFI
South Plains Financial, Inc.
South Plains Financial exhibits steady price appreciation over the past year with the stock trading near the upper portion of its 52-week range, supported by neutral-to-positive momentum indicators. Fundamentally, the bank shows healthy profitability, solid free cash flow, and low leverage while facing slightly negative revenue and earnings growth. Valuation multiples appear moderate relative to earnings and cash flow, and recent news around the BOH Holdings transaction and dividend increase provides constructive corporate catalysts alongside elevated short volume activity on recent trading days.
AI summarized at 1:26 PM ET, 2026-03-27
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 67 LONG: 74
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+78% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.78×
RSI
56.57 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.03 Signal: -0.03
Short-Term
+0.14 (Strong)
MACD: 0.65 Signal: 0.51
Long-Term
+0.23 (Strong)
MACD: 0.55 Signal: 0.32
Intraday trend score 80.89

Latest news

SPFI 12 articles Positive: 9 Neutral: 0 Negative: 0
Positive Benzinga • South Plains Financial, Inc.
South Plains Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPFI), the parent company of City Bank, announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock, payable on May 11, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 27, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share demonstrates the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Regular dividend payments are typically viewed positively as they indicate stable earnings and management confidence in future performance.

Positive Benzinga • South Plains Financial, Inc.
South Plains Financial, Inc. completes merger with BOH Holdings, Inc.

South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPFI) announced the completion of its merger with BOH Holdings, Inc. on April 1, 2026. BOH, which had total assets of $744 million as of December 31, 2025, has been merged into South Plains, with BOH's subsidiary Bank of Houston merging into South Plains' City Bank. The combined entity continues to operate as South Plains Financial with City Bank as its banking subsidiary.

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Sentiment note

The successful completion of the merger expands South Plains' asset base and geographic footprint, adding $744 million in assets and strengthening its presence in key Texas markets including Greater Houston, Dallas, and El Paso.

Positive Benzinga • South Plains Financial, Inc.
South Plains Financial, Inc. and BOH Holdings, Inc. Announce All Required Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals Received for Proposed Merger

South Plains Financial (NASDAQ: SPFI) and BOH Holdings announced on March 23, 2026, that all required regulatory and shareholder approvals have been received for their proposed merger. BOH shareholders approved the merger on March 20, 2026. The merger is expected to close on April 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. South Plains' City Bank will be the surviving entity after Bank of Houston merges into it.

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Sentiment note

The company has successfully obtained all required regulatory and shareholder approvals for the merger, clearing a major milestone. The merger is on track to close on April 1, 2026, which represents progress toward completing a significant strategic transaction that should expand its market presence and operations.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
South Plains Financial, Inc. Announces 6% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend

South Plains Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPFI), the parent company of City Bank, announced a 6% increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $0.17 per share, up from the previous dividend declared in November 2025. The dividend is payable on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a 6% increase to its quarterly cash dividend, demonstrating confidence in financial performance and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Dividend increases are typically viewed as a positive signal of company health and profitability.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
South Plains Financial, Inc. Deepens its Commitment to the Houston Market with the Acquisition of BOH Holdings, Inc.

South Plains Financial announced an all-stock acquisition of BOH Holdings for $105.9 million, strengthening its presence in the Houston market and creating a combined entity with approximately $5.4 billion in assets.

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Sentiment note

Expanding market presence, expected 11% earnings per share accretion, strategic growth in Houston market

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
South Plains Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

South Plains Financial, Inc. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on November 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 27, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Company is declaring a consistent cash dividend, which signals financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
South Plains Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

South Plains Financial, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, payable on February 18, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 3, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company is declaring a quarterly cash dividend, which is generally seen as a positive sign for shareholders.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
South Plains Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

South Plains Financial, Inc. (SPFI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock, payable on February 18, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 3, 2025.

SPFI South Plains Financial City Bank dividend
Sentiment note

The company is paying a quarterly cash dividend to its shareholders, which is generally seen as a positive sign for the company's financial health and performance.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
South Plains Financial, Inc. Announces 7% Increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend

South Plains Financial, Inc. (SPFI) announced a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.15 per share, payable on November 12, 2024 to shareholders of record as of October 28, 2024.

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Sentiment note

The company announced a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, which is a positive sign for shareholders and indicates the company's financial strength and confidence in its future performance.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Apollo Global Management (APO) Announces 7.6% Dividend Hike

Apollo Global Management (APO) announces a quarterly dividend hike of 7.6%. Given its decent liquidity and balance sheet position, this looks sustainable.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Hancock Whitney (HWC) Hikes Quarterly Cash Dividend by 33.3%

Hancock Whitney (HWC) increases quarterly cash dividend by 33.3% to 40 cents per share. A solid balance sheet and decent liquidity are likely to make its capital distribution plans sustainable.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Nalak Das
5 Stocks in Focus on Their Recent Dividend Hike

Five stocks to focus with recent dividend hike are: JNJ, TRV, SON, KBH, SPFI.

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