---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-033567"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TRST"
cik: "0000357301"
company_name: "TRUSTCO BANK CORP N Y"
filed_at: "2026-08-18T20:08:31+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-18T20:09:03.400685+00:00"
event_type: "dividend"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# TrustCo raises quarterly dividend 5.3% to $0.40/share; payable Oct 1

## Summary
- Board declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, up 5.3% from prior amount.
- Annualized dividend is $1.60 per share; payable Oct 1, 2026 to holders of record Sept 4, 2026.
- CEO Robert J. McCormick cites solid earnings, strong capital, and ongoing repurchase program.
- Dividend increase follows two years of share-price growth; aims to boost yield and market cap.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-033567
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TRST
- cik: 0000357301
- company_name: TRUSTCO BANK CORP N Y
- filed_at: 2026-08-18T20:08:31+00:00
- event_type: dividend
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357301/000114036126033567/0001140361-26-033567-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357301/000114036126033567/ef20080589_8k.htm

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