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Regional banks' Q2 2026 earnings beats

Several US regional and community banks report stronger-than-expected second-quarter 2026 earnings, extending streaks of profit and dividend growth.

6 stories43 sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026

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Jul 22, 2026
John Marshall Bancorp beats Q2 2026 estimates with $0.50 EPS and $18.83 million revenue, its eighth straight quarter of net income growth.
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Jul 22, 2026
Preferred Bank reports Q2 2026 EPS of $2.78 on about $72-73 million revenue, topping analyst expectations with rising net interest income.
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Jul 24, 2026
North Dallas Bank & Trust reports Q2 2026 net earnings of about $2.72 million, up from $2.10 million a year earlier.
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Jul 24, 2026
Tompkins Financial posts Q2 2026 net income of $29.3 million and a 13% dividend increase, its third straight quarter of record earnings.

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NDBT Q2 Earnings Rise to $2.72M

North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. reported Q2 2026 net earnings of about $2.717 million and $1.06 per share, up from roughly $2.101 million and $0.82 a year earlier, with six-month earnings of about $4.520 million and $1.76 per share, up from $3.411 million and $1.33. The results underscore continued year‑over‑year growth in both quarterly and first-half performance for the community bank.

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Tompkins Financial Q2 Earnings Rise, Dividend Increases

Tompkins Financial posted robust Q2 2026 results with net income of $29.3 million and diluted EPS of $2.04, alongside net interest income near $74 million and a 3.58% net interest margin, supported by 6.9% loan growth and a 13% dividend increase. The performance marks three straight quarters of record earnings and signals improving profitability as the bank strengthens its capital position and core earnings.

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Jul 24, 2026

Ledyard Financial Group reports Q2 2026 net income of $1.74 million and declares a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share.

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Jul 24, 2026

OptimumBank Holdings posts a record Q2 2026 net income of $6.7 million, driven by higher net interest income and loan and deposit growth.

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Ledyard Financial Reports Q2 2026 Earnings, Declares Dividend

Ledyard Financial Group reported Q2 2026 net income of $1.74 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, with revenue of about $12.10 million, up from the prior-year period. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share payable Sept. 4, 2026, reflecting ongoing strategic investments and stronger loan growth and net interest income that support future profitability.

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OptimumBank Reports Record Q2 2026 Net Income

OptimumBank Holdings posted a second-quarter 2026 record net income of $6.7 million, with first-half earnings of $11.3 million, driven by higher net interest income, loan and deposit growth, and improved efficiency metrics (ROA 2.04%, ROE 20.34%) and a 4.57% net interest margin. The bank also reported a leadership transition in 2026, ongoing growth initiatives through OptimumFinance, and a scheduled webcast to discuss results in August 2026.

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John Marshall Bancorp posts Q2 2026 earnings beat

Banks reported solid quarterly results across the board: John Marshall Bancorp beat earnings expectations with a $0.50 EPS and $18.83 million revenue, marking the eighth straight quarter of net income growth, while Mid Penn Bancorp posted strong June-quarter earnings and declared a quarterly dividend. Jamuna Bank also logged a 22% H1 profit rise to Tk378.29 crore on investment income gains and lower loan provisions, and JMSB highlighted a stronger balance sheet with book value per share at $19.40, a CET1 ratio of 15.6%, and over $2 billion in loans as it continues growth.

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Preferred Bank Q2 earnings beat estimates, revenue up

Preferred Bank (PFBC) reported Q2 2026 earnings of $2.78 per share on roughly $72–73 million in revenue, with results broadly in line with or modestly above analyst expectations according to multiple outlets. The quarter saw year-over-year earnings growth and rising net interest income, while revenue varied slightly by source and no forward guidance was provided.

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