First Commonwealth Financial Corporation filed a Form 8-K on October 27, 2026, announcing third-quarter 2026 financial results, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, and a new $25.0 million share repurchase authorization.

Key Highlights

  • Quarterly dividend: The company announced a cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock.
  • New buyback program: The Board of Directors authorized an additional $25.0 million share repurchase program of the company's common stock.
  • Repurchase methods permitted: Management may repurchase shares through Rule 10b5-1 plans, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, or otherwise.
  • Program flexibility: According to the filing, "The Company may suspend or discontinue the program at any time."
  • Reporting period covered: Financial results disclosed relate to the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026.
  • Exchange listing: Common stock ($1.00 par value) trades on NYSE:FCF.

First Commonwealth Reports Q3 2026 Results and Announces Capital Actions

On October 27, 2026, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE:FCF), headquartered at 601 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, Pennsylvania, filed a current report disclosing financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026. The company disclosed both items under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), with the full press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Under Item 7.01, the company reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock. Separately, the Board authorized an additional $25.0 million share repurchase program. According to the filing, the program permits management to repurchase shares "through Rule 10b5-1 plans, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases or otherwise in a manner that is intended to comply with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934." The filing further noted that the company may suspend or discontinue the program at any time.

The report was signed by James R. Reske, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, on behalf of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation. The full financial results, dividend declaration, and repurchase authorization details are contained in the press release incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.

What Was Disclosed

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation disclosed third-quarter 2026 financial results, a $0.14 per share quarterly cash dividend, and a Board-authorized $25.0 million additional share repurchase program, all announced on October 27, 2026.