What was the total authorization amount announced on July 22, 2026?

The board authorized an additional $150.0 million increase, bringing the total program to $450.0 million since its adoption in August 2025. This expansion provides approximately $179.7 million in additional capacity beyond the $270.3 million already deployed through June 30, 2026.

How many shares did FIBK repurchase in Q2 2026 and at what price?

First Interstate repurchased 1.93 million shares in Q2 2026 for $68.7 million, representing a weighted-average price of $35.61 per share. Year-to-date through June 30, the company had repurchased 7.98 million shares for $270.3 million.

What execution mechanism is disclosed for the buyback program?

The filing does not specify the execution mechanism (e.g., Rule 10b-18 open-market purchases, accelerated share repurchase, or other method). The repurchases are described simply as part of the authorized stock repurchase program.

Why did First Interstate expand its buyback authorization in July 2026?

CEO James Reuter stated the expansion underscores management's commitment to shareholder returns and reflects confidence in the company's capital position and strategic direction. The company emphasized disciplined capital deployment and operating model optimization as part of its strategy to deliver improving returns over time.

How does this buyback interact with FIBK's dividend program?

FIBK maintains a concurrent regular dividend program; in Q2 2026 the company paid dividends of approximately $46.0 million at $0.47 per share. On July 22, 2026, the board declared a new dividend of $0.47 per share, equating to a 5.3% annualized yield based on Q2 closing prices.

What is FIBK's capital position relative to this buyback?

FIBK is considered well-capitalized and exceeds all regulatory capital adequacy requirements. The Tier 1 common capital ratio was 14.54% as of Q2 2026, and the common equity tier 1 ratio increased 24 basis points during the quarter, partially offset by Q2 share repurchases.

FIBK 8-K Filed 2026-07-23 Amendment

First Interstate BancSystem expands buyback to $450M after $68.7M repurchase in Q2

Board authorizes additional $150M increase to program; company repurchased 1.93M shares at $35.61 average price in quarter

Remaining$30M

MechanismNot specified

What the filing says

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) reported on July 23, 2026 (in its second-quarter earnings disclosure) that its board of directors authorized an expansion of the share-repurchase program on July 22, 2026. The board approved an additional $150.0 million in repurchase authority, bringing the total program to $450.0 million since its adoption in August 2025.

During the second quarter of 2026, the company repurchased approximately 1.93 million shares of common stock for a total of $68.7 million at a weighted-average price of $35.61 per share. Since the program's inception in August 2025 through June 30, 2026, FIBK has repurchased approximately 7.98 million shares for a cumulative $270.3 million. As of the Q2 close, $29.7 million remained available under the original $300 million authorization, which was superseded by the July 22 expansion.

The company's CEO stated that the expanded authorization underscores management's "commitment to shareholder returns" while the company continues to execute disciplined capital deployment and operating model optimization. This action was announced alongside a dividend declaration of $0.47 per share and concurrent with regular capital management following the Q2 sale of eleven Nebraska branches.

During the second quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased approximately 1.93 million shares of common stock for a total repurchase of $68.7 million. The Company has repurchased approximately 7.98 million shares of its common stock through June 30, 2026 for a total repurchase of $270.3 million since the board of directors authorized the repurchase program in August of 2025. On July 22, 2026, the board of directors authorized a further increase to the repurchase program of an additional $150.0 million, or a total of $450.0 million authorized since its adoption in August of 2025. — FIRST INTERSTATE BANCSYSTEM INC 8-K filing · View on SEC EDGAR →

What this means

On July 22, 2026, First Interstate BancSystem's board expanded its share-repurchase authorization by $150 million, bringing the total program to $450 million since its August 2025 inception. Through Q2 2026, the company had repurchased 7.98 million shares for $270.3 million, leaving $29.7 million under the original authorization before the July 22 expansion. In Q2 alone, FIBK repurchased 1.93 million shares at a weighted-average price of $35.61. The timing reflects management's confidence in capital adequacy and shareholder returns, as evidenced by CEO comments on strengthening "long-term value of the franchise" through disciplined capital deployment. The repurchase program runs concurrent with a regular dividend of $0.47 per share.

Frequently asked questions

What was the total authorization amount announced on July 22, 2026?: The board authorized an additional $150.0 million increase, bringing the total program to $450.0 million since its adoption in August 2025. This expansion provides approximately $179.7 million in additional capacity beyond the $270.3 million already deployed through June 30, 2026.
How many shares did FIBK repurchase in Q2 2026 and at what price?: First Interstate repurchased 1.93 million shares in Q2 2026 for $68.7 million, representing a weighted-average price of $35.61 per share. Year-to-date through June 30, the company had repurchased 7.98 million shares for $270.3 million.
What execution mechanism is disclosed for the buyback program?: The filing does not specify the execution mechanism (e.g., Rule 10b-18 open-market purchases, accelerated share repurchase, or other method). The repurchases are described simply as part of the authorized stock repurchase program.
Why did First Interstate expand its buyback authorization in July 2026?: CEO James Reuter stated the expansion underscores management's commitment to shareholder returns and reflects confidence in the company's capital position and strategic direction. The company emphasized disciplined capital deployment and operating model optimization as part of its strategy to deliver improving returns over time.
How does this buyback interact with FIBK's dividend program?: FIBK maintains a concurrent regular dividend program; in Q2 2026 the company paid dividends of approximately $46.0 million at $0.47 per share. On July 22, 2026, the board declared a new dividend of $0.47 per share, equating to a 5.3% annualized yield based on Q2 closing prices.
What is FIBK's capital position relative to this buyback?: FIBK is considered well-capitalized and exceeds all regulatory capital adequacy requirements. The Tier 1 common capital ratio was 14.54% as of Q2 2026, and the common equity tier 1 ratio increased 24 basis points during the quarter, partially offset by Q2 share repurchases.

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