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Acnb Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and EPS increased: Net income was $15.2 million, or $1.49 diluted EPS, against $13.7 million, or $1.32, in the first quarter and $11.6 million, or $1.11, a year earlier. The prior-year quarter included $1.5 million of after-tax merger-related expense. Source
  • Net interest income rose $1.5 million: Net interest income was $34.0 million, up $1.5 million from the first quarter and $3.0 million from a year earlier. Management attributed the increase to loan growth, reinvestment at higher rates, and lower funding costs. Source
  • Margin rose to 4.56%: The FTE net interest margin was 4.56%, up 10 basis points from the first quarter and 35 basis points from a year earlier. Average loan yield was 6.40%. Source
  • Loans grew 2.1% in the quarter: Total loans were $2.40 billion, up 2.1% from March 31, 2026. Average loans rose $54.5 million, driven mainly by commercial real estate. Source
  • Nonperforming loans held at 0.41%: Nonperforming loans were 0.41% of total loans, unchanged from the first quarter and down from 0.43% a year earlier. Net charge-offs were 0.03% annualized. Source
  • Noninterest-bearing deposits grew: Noninterest-bearing deposits were $600.7 million, up 4.3% from March 31, 2026. Management tied the increase to promotional incentives on commercial checking accounts. Source
  • Regular dividend raised 10.5%: The regular quarterly dividend was $0.42, up from $0.38 in the first quarter and 23.5% above a year earlier. With a $0.50 special dividend, cash dividends paid totaled $0.92 per share. Source

“Our record setting second quarter performance reflects the successful execution of our strategic priorities and the strength of our balanced business model.”

James P. Helt, ACNB Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Share repurchases Sourcecurrent repurchase plan253,692 shares remaining

What changed from last quarter

  • New: A one-time special cash dividend of $0.50 per share was paid in the quarter. The first-quarter release did not report a special dividend. Source

Earnings and net interest income

  • Net income and EPS increased: Net income was $15.2 million, or $1.49 diluted EPS, against $13.7 million, or $1.32, in the first quarter and $11.6 million, or $1.11, a year earlier. The prior-year quarter included $1.5 million of after-tax merger-related expense. Source
  • Net interest income rose $1.5 million: Net interest income was $34.0 million, up $1.5 million from the first quarter and $3.0 million from a year earlier. Management attributed the increase to loan growth, reinvestment at higher rates, and lower funding costs. Source
  • Acquisition accretion slightly lower: Accretion from acquisition accounting adjustments on loans and deposits from the Traditions Bancorp acquisition was $1.8 million, versus $1.9 million in the first quarter and $2.2 million a year earlier. Source

Net interest margin and yields

  • Margin rose to 4.56%: The FTE net interest margin was 4.56%, up 10 basis points from the first quarter and 35 basis points from a year earlier. Average loan yield was 6.40%. Source
  • Loan and securities yields edged up: Average loan yield rose 5 basis points and average investment securities yield rose 2 basis points from the first quarter, driven by new loans and securities funded at higher rates. Source
  • Cost of funds declined: Cost of funds was 1.38%, against 1.41% in the first quarter and 1.50% a year earlier. The interest-bearing deposit cost was 1.36% and the total borrowing cost was 4.27%. Source

“Record earnings, strong loan production, stable asset quality, and robust noninterest-bearing deposit growth demonstrate the resilience of our franchise and our ability to deliver consistent value for our shareholders”

James P. Helt, ACNB Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer

Loans and credit quality

  • Loans grew 2.1% in the quarter: Total loans were $2.40 billion, up 2.1% from March 31, 2026. Average loans rose $54.5 million, driven mainly by commercial real estate. Source
  • Commercial real estate led growth: Commercial real estate rose $31.2 million, mainly from farmland and owner-occupied balances, while non-owner occupied balances fell $11.0 million. Source
  • Commercial and industrial added relationships: Commercial and industrial loans grew $12.4 million, and real estate construction rose $9.0 million, mainly from residential construction and funded commitments. Source
  • Year-over-year growth in farmland: Loans rose $56.3 million from a year earlier, with commercial real estate up $78.3 million across farmland, multi-family and owner-occupied balances, partly offset by non-owner occupied declines. Source
  • Nonperforming loans held at 0.41%: Nonperforming loans were 0.41% of total loans, unchanged from the first quarter and down from 0.43% a year earlier. Net charge-offs were 0.03% annualized. Source
  • Allowance rose with loan growth: The allowance for credit losses was $24.0 million. The provision for credit losses was $554 thousand, against a $76 thousand reversal in the first quarter. Source

Deposits and borrowings

  • Noninterest-bearing deposits grew: Noninterest-bearing deposits were $600.7 million, up 4.3% from March 31, 2026. Management tied the increase to promotional incentives on commercial checking accounts. Source
  • Money market balances declined: Total deposits rose $9.9 million to $2.54 billion, while money market deposits fell $16.0 million as higher-cost deposits from the Acquisition ran off. Source
  • Brokered deposits paid down: Time deposits fell $7.7 million, mainly from a $14.1 million paydown of brokered deposits, partly offset by growth in retail time deposits. Source
  • Borrowings rose to fund loans: Total borrowings reached $323.1 million, up $43.9 million from the first quarter and $24.7 million from a year earlier. Management said the increases funded loan growth. Source

Noninterest income and insurance

  • Noninterest income rose 6.6%: Noninterest income was $8.8 million, up $544 thousand from the first quarter and $136 thousand from a year earlier. Source
  • Insurance commissions rose on contingent income: Insurance commissions were $3.0 million, up $863 thousand from the first quarter, mainly from contingent commissions tied to 2025 performance. Source
  • Wealth management income grew: Wealth management income was $1.2 million, up 9.3% from a year earlier, reflecting assets under management growth. Source
  • Mortgage gains rose seasonally: Gain from mortgage loans held for sale was $1.5 million, up $237 thousand from the first quarter on seasonal origination volume. Source
  • No building sale gain this quarter: No gain on assets held for sale was recorded this quarter, compared with a $177 thousand gain from a building sale in the first quarter. Source

Noninterest expense and efficiency

  • Noninterest expense declined: Noninterest expense was $23.1 million, down $490 thousand from the first quarter and $2.2 million from a year earlier, when merger-related expense was recorded. Source
  • Salaries fell after seasonal awards: Salaries and employee benefits were $13.8 million, down $266 thousand from the first quarter, after seasonal incentive award and vacation accrual costs in that quarter. Source
  • Community investment raised other expense: Other expense was $3.1 million, up $361 thousand from the first quarter, mainly from community investment contributions. Earned income tax credits lowered other tax. Source
  • Efficiency ratio fell to 51.60%: The efficiency ratio was 51.60%, versus 55.84% in the first quarter and 56.21% a year earlier, calculated on the company's non-GAAP basis. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Regular dividend raised 10.5%: The regular quarterly dividend was $0.42, up from $0.38 in the first quarter and 23.5% above a year earlier. With a $0.50 special dividend, cash dividends paid totaled $0.92 per share. Source
  • Repurchases totaled 179,407 shares: The company bought back shares in open market transactions at a weighted average price of $50.79 per share during the quarter. Source
  • Tangible book value per share rose: Tangible book value per share was $33.42, up from $32.99 in the first quarter and $29.30 a year earlier. Tangible common equity to tangible assets was 10.47%, against 10.67% in the first quarter. Source
  • Equity declined on payouts: Stockholders' equity was $423.3 million, down from $425.5 million in the first quarter, as dividends and repurchases exceeded $15.2 million of net income. Source
  • Capital ratios marked preliminary: The common equity tier 1 ratio was 14.49%, down from 14.92% in the first quarter. Regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2026 are preliminary. Source

Strategy and leadership commentary

  • Results credited to employees: The CEO credited the results to employee commitment to serving customers and communities. Source
  • Strategic plan supports customer relationships: The CEO said execution of the strategic plan supports deeper customer relationships, growth, and a stronger competitive position. Source
  • Disciplined growth stated as commitment: The CEO said the company remains committed to disciplined growth, prudent risk management, and sustainable long-term shareholder value. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source4.56%
Net interest income Source$34.0 million
Loans and loan growth Source$2.40 billion; up 2.1% from March 31, 2026
Deposits Source$2.54 billion total deposits
Deposit costs Sourceinterest-bearing deposit cost 1.36%
Provision for credit losses Source$554 thousand
Net charge-offs Source0.03% of average loans, annualized
Nonperforming assets Source0.31% of total assets
CET1 ratio Source14.49%
Efficiency ratio Source51.60%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management described the investment securities repositioning as completed in the fourth quarter of 2025 and as contributing to higher yields. Source

Other quarters

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