Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Declares Dividend
The board approved a quarterly cash dividend for members following strong third-quarter financial results.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Saving
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta announced a quarterly cash dividend for members at an annualized rate of 6.20 percent. The dividend payout is based on the capital stock held by members during the third quarter of 2026.
Why it matters
The dividend announcement follows solid financial performance for the quarter, reflecting the stability of the institution that serves members across the Southeast and D.C. region.
Net interest income reached $183 million for the third quarter of 2026, while the net yield on interest-earning assets stood at 47 basis points. Total assets for the Atlanta-based institution were $166.7 billion as of September 30, 2026.
The players
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
This is a member-owned cooperative that provides liquidity and funding to financial institutions across the Southeastern United States and the District of Columbia.
The details
The bank also reported average advance balances of $95.2 billion for the period. Additionally, the organization has authorized $45 million in voluntary contributions for community development and accrued $44 million for its Affordable Housing Program.
Timeline
September 30, 2026 marked the end of the third quarter financial reporting period.
The board of directors approved the quarterly cash dividend on October 22, 2026.
Dividend credits will be applied to members' daily investment accounts on October 27, 2026.
The bank expects to file its Form 10-Q with the SEC on or about November 5, 2026.
Market Dynamics
The dividend declaration reflects the bank's current financial positioning within the constraints of the Affordable Housing Program. This performance aligns with broader regional banking stability as institutions balance member returns with mandatory community investment requirements.
Member institutions will see the approved dividend credited to their daily investment accounts on October 27, 2026. This payout provides a measurable return on capital stock held throughout the recent quarter.
The takeaway
Members should ensure their account records are updated to reflect the incoming dividend credit by October 27. Consistent dividend distributions remain a key indicator of institutional health for member-owned cooperative banks.
What happens next
The bank is scheduled to file its Form 10-Q with the SEC on or about November 5, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about managing financial dividends at the Saving section.
More information
For additional financial highlights and disclosures, visit the Bank website for investor information.
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