Lakeland Financial (LKFN) News Today $61.37 +1.18 (+1.96%) Closing price 03/24/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$61.35 -0.02 (-0.03%) As of 03/24/2025 04:37 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 Time Period Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) Stock Position Lessened by Natixis Advisors LLCNatixis Advisors LLC decreased its holdings in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 33.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 92,669 shares of the financial services provider's stock after sellinMarch 23 at 3:54 AM | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) Coverage Initiated at Hovde GroupHovde Group began coverage on shares of Lakeland Financial in a research note on Friday. They issued a "market perform" rating and a $66.00 price target for the company.March 22 at 8:26 AM | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial initiated with a Market Perform at Hovde GroupMarch 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comAmundi Purchases 8,578 Shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)Amundi lifted its position in shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 197.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 12,932 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying anMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) EVP Sells 1,500 Shares of StockLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Get Free Report) EVP Stephanie R. Leniski sold 1,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $61.94, for a total value of $92,910.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 6,211 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $384,709.34. This represents a 19.45 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.March 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) EVP Stephanie R. Leniski Sells 1,500 SharesMarch 19, 2025 | insidertrades.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Invests $23.11 Million in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 336,109 shares of the financial services provMarch 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comWednesday 3/12 Insider Buying Report: LKFN, PSBDMarch 14, 2025 | nasdaq.comLakeland Financial: Upgrading To Hold And Raising The EPS EstimateMarch 13, 2025 | seekingalpha.comInsider Buying: Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) Director Buys 5,000 Shares of StockLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Get Free Report) Director M Scott Welch purchased 5,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 11th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $61.40 per share, for a total transaction of $307,000.00. Following the acquisition, the director now directly owns 39,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,394,600. This trade represents a 14.71 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link.March 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) Director M Scott Welch Acquires 5,000 SharesMarch 13, 2025 | insidertrades.comLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) Shares Bought by AlphaQuest LLCAlphaQuest LLC raised its stake in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 187.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,692 shares of the financial services provider's stock aftMarch 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Raises Stock Position in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 4.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 946,280 shares of the financMarch 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comDirector Makes Major Investment in Lakeland Financial!March 10, 2025 | tipranks.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Trims Stake in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)Victory Capital Management Inc. trimmed its stake in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 9.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,346,109 shares of the financial services proMarch 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comDonald Robinson-Gay Sells 550 Shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) StockLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Get Free Report) SVP Donald Robinson-Gay sold 550 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $66.25, for a total value of $36,437.50. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 4,974 shares in the company, valued at approximately $329,527.50. The trade was a 9.96 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.February 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) SVP Donald Robinson-Gay Sells 550 SharesFebruary 27, 2025 | insidertrades.comInsider Sell: Donald Robinson-gay Sells Shares of Lakeland Financial Corp (LKFN)February 26, 2025 | gurufocus.comLakeland Financial Appoints New Chief Retail Banking OfficerFebruary 21, 2025 | tipranks.comChoreo LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)Choreo LLC lowered its stake in shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 32.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 8,029 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 3,838 shares during theFebruary 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comDAVENPORT & Co LLC Trims Stock Holdings in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)DAVENPORT & Co LLC lowered its position in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 36.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,822 shares of the financial services provider's stoFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comCopeland Capital Management LLC Has $52.55 Million Stake in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)Copeland Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) by 2.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 764,186 shares of the finaFebruary 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial updates executive compensation plansJanuary 31, 2025 | msn.comLakeland Financial Revamps Equity Incentive PlanJanuary 31, 2025 | tipranks.comLakeland Financial price target raised to $74 from $73 at Keefe BruyetteJanuary 28, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comLakeland Financial Full Year 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsJanuary 27, 2025 | ca.finance.yahoo.comLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) Receives "Market Perform" Rating from Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsKeefe, Bruyette & Woods restated a "market perform" rating and set a $74.00 target price (up from $73.00) on shares of Lakeland Financial in a research note on Monday.January 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial’s 2024 Earnings and Growth InsightsJanuary 24, 2025 | tipranks.comLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) Issues Earnings ResultsLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN - Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Friday. The financial services provider reported $0.94 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.05. Lakeland Financial had a net margin of 22.85% and a return on equity of 13.64%.January 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial Highlights Robust Q4 2024 PerformanceJanuary 24, 2025 | tipranks.comLakeland Financial Corp Q4 2024 Earnings: EPS of $0.94 Beats Estimates, Revenue Hits $63.6 MillionJanuary 24, 2025 | gurufocus.comLakeland Financial GAAP EPS of $0.94 beats by $0.04, revenue of $63.57M beats by $0.48MJanuary 24, 2025 | seekingalpha.comLakeland Financial Reports Annual Net Income of $93.5 million, Organic Average Loan Growth of 5% and Average Deposit Growth of 4%January 24, 2025 | globenewswire.comLakeland Financial Corp (LKFN) Q4 2024 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look ForJanuary 23, 2025 | gurufocus.comLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.50January 21, 2025 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Invests $10.56 Million in Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Lakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 153,574 shares of the financial services provider'sJanuary 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial (LKFN) Expected to Announce Earnings on FridayLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Friday, January 24, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial boosts quarterly dividend 4% to 50c per shareJanuary 16, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWith 84% institutional ownership, Lakeland Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:LKFN) is a favorite amongst the big gunsJanuary 16, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comStephanie R. Leniski Promoted to Executive Vice President at Lakeland Financial CorpJanuary 16, 2025 | gurufocus.comLakeland Financial Promotes Stephanie Leniski to Key RoleJanuary 16, 2025 | tipranks.comLake City Bank Promotes Stephanie R. Leniski to Executive Vice PresidentJanuary 16, 2025 | globenewswire.comLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) Raises Dividend to $0.50 Per ShareLakeland Financial Co. (NASDAQ:LKFN) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Saturday, January 25th will be given a dividend of 0.50 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, February 5th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.92%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 24th. This is a boost from Lakeland Financial's previous quarterly dividend of $0.48.January 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland Financial Raises Dividend by 4%January 14, 2025 | marketwatch.comLakeland Financial Corp (LKFN) Announces Increased Quarterly DividendJanuary 14, 2025 | gurufocus.comLakeland Financial Announces 4% Dividend IncreaseJanuary 14, 2025 | tipranks.comLake City Bank Parent Announces 4% Increase in Quarterly DividendJanuary 14, 2025 | globenewswire.comLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) Share Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Here's WhyLakeland Financial (NASDAQ:LKFN) Shares Pass Above 200-Day Moving Average - What's Next?January 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comLakeland School District to discuss financial emergency WednesdayJanuary 7, 2025 | msn.comLakeland Financial: Positive Earnings Outlook, Expensive Stock Price, And Large Short Interest (Rating Downgrade)December 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.com Remove Ads Get Lakeland Financial News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for LKFN and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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