Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida Reports Strong Q2 2026 Performance
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF) reported strong second-quarter performance in 2026, achieving a 16% annualized organic loan growth driven by robust commercial production and a record $1.3 billion pipeline. The company successfully completed the system conversion for Citizens First Bank in The Villages, signaling the end of its M&A cycle and allowing it to focus on organic execution. SBCF maintained disciplined funding strategies that reduced deposit costs to 1.53%, while growing noninterest-bearing demand deposits by 4% annually. Its core net interest margin expanded by 8 basis points to 3.65%. The bank attributed strong loan demand to its statewide Florida brand and investments in treasury management talent. Looking ahead, SBCF reiterated full-year guidance for high-single-digit loan growth supported by a robust commercial pipeline and Florida's economic strength. Management plans to shift more residential mortgage production toward saleable categories while maintaining servicing relationships.
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