Chemung Financial (NASDAQ: CHMG) sets $0.34 dividend payable July 1, 2026

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Chemung Financial Corporation announced that its board has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2026 to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2026.

The company describes itself as a $2.7 billion financial services holding company headquartered in Elmira, New York, operating 30 offices through its principal subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full-service community bank with full trust powers.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.34 per share Dividend record date: June 17, 2026 Dividend payment date: July 1, 2026 +2 more

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Quarterly dividend $0.34 per share Approved cash dividend payable July 1, 2026

Dividend record date June 17, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for $0.34 dividend

Dividend payment date July 1, 2026 Scheduled payment of quarterly cash dividend

Company size $2.7 billion Financial services holding company total size

Operating offices 30 offices Locations operated through Chemung Canal Trust Company

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, financial services holding company, full-service community bank, +1 more

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quarterly cash dividend financial

"approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on July 1, 2026"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

shareholders of record financial

"to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2026"

Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.

financial services holding company financial

"Chemung Financial Corporation is a $2.7 billion financial services holding company headquartered in Elmira, New York"

full-service community bank financial

"Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full-service community bank with full trust powers"

full trust powers financial

"Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full-service community bank with full trust powers"

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 21, 2026 (May 21, 2026)

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CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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New York	001-35741	16-1237038
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Chemung Canal Plaza

Elmira, New York 14901

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(607) 737-3711

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share	CHMG	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 21, 2026, Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) issued a press release announcing the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable July 1, 2026, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2026.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits

Exhibit No.
99.1		Press Release of Chemung Financial Corporation dated May 21, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date: May 21, 2026	By:	/s/ Dale M. McKim III
		Dale M. McKim III
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EXHIBIT 99.1

Chemung Financial Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

ELMIRA, N.Y., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on July 1, 2026, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2026.

Chemung Financial Corporation is a $2.7 billion financial services holding company headquartered in Elmira, New York and operates 30 offices through its principal subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full-service community bank with full trust powers. Established in 1833, Chemung Canal Trust Company is the oldest locally-owned and managed community bank in New York State. Chemung Financial Corporation is also the parent of CFS Group, Inc., a financial services subsidiary offering non-traditional services including mutual funds, annuities, brokerage services, tax preparation services and insurance.

This press release may be found at: www.chemungcanal.com

Category: Financial

Source: Chemung Financial Corp

Contact:
Scott T. Heffner
Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing
(607) 737-3706
Stheffner@chemungcanal.com

FAQ

What dividend did Chemung Financial (CHMG) declare in this 8-K?

Chemung Financial declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share. The payment reflects the board’s approval of continuing cash returns to common shareholders through regular quarterly dividends.

When is the Chemung Financial (CHMG) dividend record date?

The record date for Chemung Financial’s dividend is June 17, 2026. Shareholders who own common stock at the close of business on that date will be eligible to receive the $0.34 per share cash dividend.

When will Chemung Financial (CHMG) pay its declared dividend?

Chemung Financial plans to pay the approved quarterly dividend on July 1, 2026. Eligible common shareholders of record as of June 17, 2026 will receive the $0.34 per share cash distribution on that payment date.

How large is Chemung Financial Corporation according to the filing?

Chemung Financial is described as a $2.7 billion financial services holding company. It is headquartered in Elmira, New York and operates 30 offices through its principal banking subsidiary, Chemung Canal Trust Company.

What subsidiaries does Chemung Financial (CHMG) operate?

Chemung Financial operates Chemung Canal Trust Company, a full-service community bank with trust powers, and CFS Group, Inc., which offers mutual funds, annuities, brokerage, tax preparation, and insurance services.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

5 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE 1.9 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL SCHEMA FILE 3.3 KB
• EX-101 XBRL DEFINITION FILE 25.5 KB
• EX-101 XBRL LABEL FILE 35.1 KB
• EX-101 XBRL PRESENTATION FILE 24.1 KB