SHREVEPORT, La., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the "Company") (NASDAQ:HFBL), the holding company for Home Federal Bank, announced today that on July 16, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 10, 2026, to the shareholders of record at the close of business on July 27, 2026.

James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "This thirteenth consecutive annual increase in our dividend rate, and 85^th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, reflects our continued commitment to creating value for our shareholders and confidence in the financial strength and long-term prospects for our Company. Based on our diluted earnings per share for the trailing four fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2026, the increase reflects a payout ratio of approximately 31.3%."

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana is the holding company for Home Federal Bank which conducts business from its ten full-service banking offices and home office in northwest Louisiana. Additional information is available at www.hfb.bank.

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Contact:

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana

James R. Barlow, Chairman of the Board, President and

Chief Executive Officer

(318) 222-1145