Community Financial (CBU) Reports Record Q3 2026 Earnings Driven by Net Interest Income Growth
Community Financial (CBU) reported strong third-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by an operating diluted EPS of $1.27, a 16.5% increase year-over-year. This marks the company's sixth consecutive quarter of record performance. Net interest income rose 12% to $143.5 million, bolstered by higher earning asset yields and reduced funding costs following the strategic sale of lower-yielding US Treasury securities. The company saw significant growth in non-banking services, with wealth management revenue increasing 38.4% due to organic growth and the ClearPoint acquisition. While loan growth remains steady at 7.1% year-over-year, management moderated full-year loan growth guidance to 5%-5.5% citing seasonal slowdowns. Despite a slight increase in net charge-off ratios due to specific business lending relationships, the company maintains a robust allowance for credit losses.
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