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Shentel Announces 2026 Annual Dividend

Annual cash dividend rises by 9.1 percent as Christopher French is set to become non-executive chairman

Corryn D'Attaray

Corryn D'Attaray

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Shentel Announces 2026 Annual Dividend
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WASHINGTON, Oct.26, 2026 – The Board of Directors of Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share on Oct. 21.

This 67th annual dividend coincided with the recent job transition of Shentel’s longtime leader Christopher E. French. French was Shentel’s President from 1988 to Sept. 2025 until he stepped down to take on the role of Executive Chairman. Shentel’s board named him as non-executive chairman effective Jan.1. As of Feb. 2026, French owns about 3.5% of Shentel shares outstanding. 

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