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Capital City Bank Group Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 October 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income rose to $16.9 million: Net income attributable to common shareowners was $16.9 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, against $16.3 million, or $0.95, in the second quarter. Source
  • Net interest margin rose seven basis points: Net interest margin was 4.42%, up 7 basis points. Earning asset yield rose 4 basis points to 5.15% and cost of funds fell 2 basis points to 73 basis points. Source
  • Net charge-offs fell to 8 basis points: Net loan charge-offs were 8 basis points of average loans, annualized, against 14 basis points in the second quarter. Allowance coverage was 1.22% of loans held for investment. Source
  • Nonperforming assets fell to $9.7 million: Nonperforming assets were $9.7 million, or 0.22% of total assets, down from $13.4 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Noninterest income fell 5.9 percent: Noninterest income was $19.4 million, down $1.2 million from the second quarter. Mortgage banking revenues and deposit fees drove the decline. Source
  • Deposits fell on seasonal public funds: Period-end deposits fell $54.4 million to $3.667 billion, mainly from lower public fund balances, which the company described as a normal seasonal decrease. Source
  • CET1 ratio rose to 20.43%: The common equity tier 1 ratio was 20.43%, up from 19.80% at June 30 and 18.56% at December 31, 2025. Source

“Continued net interest margin expansion and improved credit quality contributed meaningfully to our third quarter results.”

William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Effective tax rate SourceFull year 202623-24%

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Overdraft fee processing was changed to better align with industry practices, lowering deposit fees in the quarter. Source

Earnings and return metrics

  • Net income rose to $16.9 million: Net income attributable to common shareowners was $16.9 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, against $16.3 million, or $0.95, in the second quarter. Source
  • Return on assets and equity rose: Return on assets was 1.53% and return on equity was 11.67%, compared with 1.48% and 11.38% in the second quarter. Source
  • Nine-month net income of $49.0 million: Net income for the first nine months of 2026 was $49.0 million, with diluted EPS of $2.86 for the period. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest margin rose seven basis points: Net interest margin was 4.42%, up 7 basis points. Earning asset yield rose 4 basis points to 5.15% and cost of funds fell 2 basis points to 73 basis points. Source
  • Net interest income rose on securities: Tax-equivalent net interest income was $45.1 million, up from $44.2 million, with one additional calendar day in the quarter contributing to the increase. Source
  • Securities bought at higher yields: Investment securities income rose on new purchases at higher rates and higher balances, as excess liquidity was moved into the securities portfolio. Source
  • Deposit costs fell on lower time rates: Cost of deposits including noninterest bearing accounts was 74 basis points, down from 76 in the second quarter and 80 a year earlier. Source

“We remain well positioned to build on this momentum and finish the year strong.”

William G. Smith, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Provision and credit quality

  • Provision moved to a small benefit: The company recorded a provision benefit of $0.1 million for the quarter, compared with provision expense of $0.9 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Net charge-offs fell to 8 basis points: Net loan charge-offs were 8 basis points of average loans, annualized, against 14 basis points in the second quarter. Allowance coverage was 1.22% of loans held for investment. Source
  • Nonperforming assets fell to $9.7 million: Nonperforming assets were $9.7 million, or 0.22% of total assets, down from $13.4 million at June 30, 2026. Source

Noninterest income and expense

  • Noninterest income fell 5.9 percent: Noninterest income was $19.4 million, down $1.2 million from the second quarter. Mortgage banking revenues and deposit fees drove the decline. Source
  • Overdraft fees fell on processing changes: Deposit fees fell $0.5 million from the second quarter, reflecting lower overdraft fees tied to changes in how overdrafts are processed. Source
  • Noninterest expense edged down: Noninterest expense was $42.3 million, down $0.3 million, mainly on lower commission compensation and other real estate expense. Source
  • Wealth management fees rose on brokerage: Wealth management fees rose $0.5 million from the second quarter, mainly from higher retail brokerage fees. Source

Loans and earning assets

  • Loans held for investment dipped slightly: Period-end loans held for investment fell $10.1 million to $2.49 billion, led by a $14.3 million decline in commercial real estate loans. Source
  • Consumer and home equity loans increased: On an average basis, consumer loans, mainly indirect auto, rose $2.2 million and home equity loans rose $2.0 million, partly offsetting declines elsewhere. Source
  • Earning assets slightly lower: Average earning assets were $4.038 billion, down $30.6 million, as overnight funds fell $27.2 million while investment securities rose $10.5 million. Source

Deposits and liquidity

  • Deposits fell on seasonal public funds: Period-end deposits fell $54.4 million to $3.667 billion, mainly from lower public fund balances, which the company described as a normal seasonal decrease. Source
  • Public funds balances kept declining: Public funds balances were $503.2 million at September 30, 2026, down from $561.5 million in June and $654.7 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Core deposits grew since year-end: Core deposits grew $155.8 million since December 31, 2025, partly offsetting a $151.5 million decline in public funds balances over the same period. Source
  • Liquidity capacity about $1.745 billion: The company said it could generate about $1.745 billion of additional liquidity through several sources, excluding a $340 million overnight funds position. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio rose to 20.43%: The common equity tier 1 ratio was 20.43%, up from 19.80% at June 30 and 18.56% at December 31, 2025. Source
  • All capital ratios above well-capitalized: All regulatory capital ratios exceeded the thresholds to be designated well-capitalized under Basel III standards at September 30, 2026. Source
  • Tangible book value per share rose $0.19: Tangible book value per diluted share rose $0.19, or 0.7%, to $28.26, with higher bond interest rates reducing the AFS fair value adjustment. Source
  • Securities losses from higher bond rates: Investment security losses on AFS and HTM were 3.2% of book value after tax, and the portfolio duration was 2.6 years. Source
  • Dividends and buybacks in nine months: For the first nine months, dividends were $13.9 million ($0.81 per share) and repurchases were $2.6 million, covering 63,088 shares. Source

Efficiency and income tax

  • Efficiency ratio near 65.6 percent: The efficiency ratio was 65.63%, compared with 65.76% in the second quarter. Source
  • Tax rate reflected solar tax credits: Income tax expense was $5.2 million at an effective rate of 23.6%. Management attributed the lower rate to solar tax credit benefits. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source4.42%
Net interest income Source$45.1 million tax-equivalent; $45.0 million GAAP
Loans and loan growth SourceLoans held for investment down 0.4% (end of period) to $2.49 billion
Deposits and deposit costs Source$3.667 billion total deposits at period end; cost of deposits 74 basis points
Provision for credit losses SourceBenefit of $0.1 million
Net charge-offs Source8 basis points of average loans, annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$9.7 million; 0.22% of total assets
CET1 ratio Source20.43%
Efficiency ratio Source65.63%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Recognizing the held-to-maturity unrealized loss in AOCI would lower the adjusted tangible capital ratio to 10.88%. Source
  • Demand: Mortgage banking revenues declined on lower production volume and gain on sale margin. Source
  • Financial: Classified loans remain higher than at year-end 2025, though they fell from the prior quarter. Source

Other quarters

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