Lakeland Financial (LKFN) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $57.91, +1.56% vs the prior close of $57.02.
- Volume 360.60K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average (heavy).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
LKFN rises 1.6% to $57.91 on 2.0x normal volume. Closed at $57.91, +1.56% vs the prior close of $57.02. Day range $57.35–$58.37, opened at $57.36.
LKFN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — LKFN rises 1.6% to $57.91 on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $57.91, +1.56% vs the prior close of $57.02. Day range $57.35–$58.37, opened at $57.36.
- Volume was 360.60K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 180.52K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($59.63) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($59.80).
- 52-week range $54.36–$64.55; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 10.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — LKFN ends flat (+0.3%) to $57.02
- Closed at $57.02, +0.26% vs the prior close of $56.87. Day range $55.61–$57.13, opened at $55.94.
- Volume was 242.00K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 179.16K.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($59.73) and -4.7% vs its 200-day average ($59.81).
- 52-week range $54.36–$64.55; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 11.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — LKFN dips 0.6% to $56.87
- Closed at $56.87, -0.65% vs the prior close of $57.24. Day range $56.69–$57.76, opened at $57.59.
- Volume was 176.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 178.63K.
- Price is -5.0% vs its 50-day average ($59.86) and -4.9% vs its 200-day average ($59.82).
- 52-week range $54.36–$64.55; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 11.9% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — LKFN rises 0.7% to $57.24
- Closed at $57.24, +0.70% vs the prior close of $56.84. Day range $56.55–$57.60, opened at $56.86.
- Volume was 241.30K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 177.20K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($59.98) and -4.3% vs its 200-day average ($59.83).
- 52-week range $54.36–$64.55; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 11.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — LKFN dips 1.1% to $56.84, a 6-month low
- Closed at $56.84, -1.06% vs the prior close of $57.45. Day range $56.63–$57.32, opened at $57.21.
- Volume was 222.50K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 174.75K.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($60.09) and -5.0% vs its 200-day average ($59.84).
- 52-week range $54.36–$64.55; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 11.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — LKFN rises 0.5% to $57.45 on 2.6x normal volume
- Closed at $57.45, +0.45% vs the prior close of $57.19. Day range $57.06–$58.06, opened at $57.11.
- Volume was 435.50K shares, 2.6x its 50-day average of 170.14K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($60.20) and -4.0% vs its 200-day average ($59.85).
- 52-week range $54.36–$64.55; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — LKFN dips 1.4% to $57.19, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $57.19, -1.36% vs the prior close of $57.98. Day range $56.45–$57.70, opened at $57.37.
- Volume was 182.40K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 170.20K.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($60.32) and -4.5% vs its 200-day average ($59.86).
- 52-week range $54.36–$64.94; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 11.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — LKFN dips 0.6% to $57.98
- Closed at $57.98, -0.57% vs the prior close of $58.31. Day range $57.84–$58.84, opened at $58.57.
- Volume was 169.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 170.76K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($60.45) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($59.87).
- 52-week range $54.36–$65.43; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 11.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — LKFN dips 1.3% to $58.31
- Closed at $58.31, -1.29% vs the prior close of $59.07. Day range $58.27–$59.04, opened at $59.03.
- Volume was 189.50K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 170.68K.
- Price is -3.7% vs its 50-day average ($60.56) and -2.6% vs its 200-day average ($59.89).
- 52-week range $54.36–$65.43; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 10.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — LKFN rises 1.7% to $59.07
- Closed at $59.07, +1.67% vs the prior close of $58.10. Day range $58.55–$59.80, opened at $58.61.
- Volume was 169.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 170.85K.
- Price is -2.5% vs its 50-day average ($60.61) and -1.4% vs its 200-day average ($59.89).
- 52-week range $54.36–$65.43; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 9.7% below the 52-week high.
LKFN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about LKFN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Robinson-Gay Donald sold 500 shares at $63.00 (≈$31.50K) on Aug 5, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $28.44M (prior year $26.97M) (+5.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.13 (prior year $1.04) (+8.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 31, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 27, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 27, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade LKFN
- Last results release: Jul 27, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 27, 2026, Jan 26, 2026, Oct 27, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 26, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.93% (largest 1.7%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 237.03K shares (≈$13.73M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $57.91 vs a range of $54.36–$64.55 (35% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 24, 2026 ($0.52/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 3 open-market buys, 11 sales; latest: Donald Robinson-Gay sold 500 shares on Aug 5, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Jul 27, 2026.
- Share count: 24.86M shares outstanding (Jul 29, 2026), -2.6% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: State Commercial Banks.
LKFN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 57.36 | 58.37 | 57.35 | 57.91 | 360.60K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 55.94 | 57.13 | 55.61 | 57.02 | 242.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 57.59 | 57.76 | 56.69 | 56.87 | 176.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 56.86 | 57.60 | 56.55 | 57.24 | 241.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 57.21 | 57.32 | 56.63 | 56.84 | 222.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 57.11 | 58.06 | 57.06 | 57.45 | 435.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 57.37 | 57.70 | 56.45 | 57.19 | 182.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 58.57 | 58.84 | 57.84 | 57.98 | 169.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 59.03 | 59.04 | 58.27 | 58.31 | 189.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 58.61 | 59.80 | 58.55 | 59.07 | 169.30K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 57.66 | 58.15 | 56.67 | 58.10 | 263.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 58.05 | 58.35 | 57.40 | 57.66 | 156.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 58.76 | 58.76 | 57.62 | 58.05 | 129.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 59.37 | 59.44 | 58.70 | 58.76 | 157.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 58.85 | 59.61 | 58.73 | 59.51 | 192.50K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 58.59 | 59.10 | 58.19 | 58.85 | 174.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 58.99 | 59.14 | 58.30 | 58.36 | 196.90K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 60.48 | 60.58 | 59.25 | 59.25 | 286.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 59.76 | 60.28 | 59.56 | 59.93 | 252.00K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 59.38 | 60.06 | 59.05 | 59.70 | 542.60K |
About Lakeland Financial
Lakeland Financial (LKFN) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “State Commercial Banks”. Its business address is in WARSAW, IN. State of incorporation: IN. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 721994.
LKFN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Faraz Abbasi | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Blake Augsburger | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Robert E Jr Bartels | Director | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Darrianne P Christian | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Emily E Pichon | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Steven D Ross | Director | May 6, 2026 |
| Brian J Smith | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Daniel Brian Starr | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Bradley J Toothaker | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Melinda Jo Truex | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| M Scott Welch | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Kyra E Clark | Senior Vice President | Jul 31, 2026 |
| James Rickard Donovan | SVP, General Counsel | Feb 4, 2026 |
| David M Findlay | CEO | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Carrie Gutman | Senior Vice President | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Jennifer M Hurford | SVP & Treasurer | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Brok A Lahrman | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Stephanie R Leniski | Executive Vice President | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Lisa M O'Neill | EVP & CFO | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Eric H Ottinger | Executive Vice President | May 1, 2026 |
| Kristin Pruitt | President | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Donald Robinson-Gay | Senior Vice President | Aug 6, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Donald Robinson-Gay | Sale | 500 | $63.00 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Kyra E Clark | Sale | 250 | $63.22 |
| May 29, 2026 | Bradley J Toothaker | Sale | 5,900 | $60.62 |
| May 6, 2026 | Steven D Ross | Sale | 1,281 | $62.50 |
| May 5, 2026 | Steven D Ross | Sale | 19 | $62.50 |
| May 1, 2026 | Eric H Ottinger | Sale | 2,136 | $61.49 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | M Scott Welch | Buy | 10,000 | $56.23 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | M Scott Welch | Buy | 5,000 | $55.45 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | M Scott Welch | Buy | 10,000 | $57.95 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Bradley J Toothaker | Sale | 5,685 | $58.36 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Stephanie R Leniski | Sale | 1,665 | $62.76 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | David M Findlay | Sale | 3,000 | $63.02 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Lisa M O'Neill | Sale | 2,900 | $60.74 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Brok A Lahrman | Sale | 275 | $60.76 |
LKFN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $103.36M | 4.01 | $114.89M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $93.48M | 3.63 | $102.48M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $93.77M | 3.65 | $113.98M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $103.82M | 4.04 | $169.34M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $95.73M | 3.74 | $113.77M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $7.24B, total liabilities $6.47B, cash $194.13M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
LKFN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $63.35 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $61.55 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $61.30 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $58.67 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $66.02 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $53.50 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $69.22 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $62.87 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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