Norwood Financial Reports Record Net Income Following Presence Bancshares Acquisition
Norwood Financial (NWFL) reported record net income of $11.8 million for the third quarter of 2026, driven largely by the successful integration of Presence Bancshares and a completed core system conversion. The bank saw significant margin expansion, with its net interest margin reaching 4.01% and return on average tangible equity hitting 18.5%. Beyond interest income, the company achieved a 41% year-over-year increase in brokerage business revenue through expanded wealth management offerings via Cetera Wealth Services. Management also successfully derisked the balance sheet by resolving a major customer bankruptcy through a third-party asset purchase, which significantly reduced credit loss provisions compared to the previous quarter.
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Topics: Banking Performance Mergers and Acquisitions Net Income Net Interest Margin