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NBT Bancorp Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 27 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and EPS rose from 2025: Net income was $53.0 million, or $1.02 diluted EPS, against $22.5 million or $0.44 a year earlier, when Evans acquisition expenses weighed on results. Source
  • Net interest margin rose to 3.73%: Net interest margin on an FTE basis was 3.73%, up 1 bp from the first quarter and 14 bps from the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Loans grew in every business line: Period-end total loans reached $11.87 billion, up 2.4% from December 31, 2025, including a $52.4 million decline in run-off consumer and residential solar portfolios. Source
  • Deposits fell on municipal outflows: Period-end deposits were $13.54 billion, down $205.7 million from March 31, mainly due to expected seasonal municipal outflows. Source
  • Net charge-offs eased to 0.15%: Net charge-offs were 0.15% of average loans, annualized, down from 0.17% in the first quarter, as commercial charge-offs decreased. Source
  • Nonperforming assets rose on one loan: Nonperforming assets were 0.40% of total assets, up from 0.38% at March 31 and 0.33% at December 31, 2025, mainly from one commercial relationship placed on nonaccrual. Source
  • Retirement administration fees rose: Retirement plan administration fees rose $0.4 million sequentially and $1.2 million from a year earlier, on activity fees, new clients and higher asset values. Source
  • Expenses up 5.7% excluding acquisition costs: Noninterest expense was $111.4 million, versus $112.2 million in the first quarter and $122.6 million a year ago; excluding $17.2 million of 2025 acquisition expense, up 5.7%. Source
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.40: Board approved a $0.40 third-quarter dividend, up $0.03 or 8.1% over the third quarter of 2025, the fourteenth consecutive annual increase. Source

“The second quarter demonstrated the strength and momentum of NBT’s diversified banking franchise,”

Scott Kingsley, NBT President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly cash dividend SourceThird quarter of 2026$0.40 per shareRaised

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Third-quarter cash dividend set at $0.40 per share, up $0.03 from the dividend paid in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Ended: Subordinated debt balance was nil at June 30, 2026, after a $25 million redemption; it was $24.5 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Earnings and profitability

  • Net income and EPS rose from 2025: Net income was $53.0 million, or $1.02 diluted EPS, against $22.5 million or $0.44 a year earlier, when Evans acquisition expenses weighed on results. Source
  • Operating EPS of $1.01: Operating net income was $52.9 million and operating diluted EPS was $1.01, compared with $0.88 a year earlier and $0.97 in the first quarter of 2026. Non-GAAP measure. Source
  • Net income up from first quarter: Compared with the first quarter, net income rose $1.9 million, and diluted EPS moved from $0.98 to $1.02. Source
  • Year-on-year comparison affected by Evans: Management said the comparison to the second quarter of 2025 is significantly affected by the Evans acquisition, which closed May 2, 2025 and added 18 banking locations. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest margin rose to 3.73%: Net interest margin on an FTE basis was 3.73%, up 1 bp from the first quarter and 14 bps from the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Net interest income climbed $2.6 million: Net interest income was $137.0 million, up $2.6 million or 1.9% sequentially and $12.7 million or 10.3% year over year, on the Evans acquisition and organic growth. Source
  • One extra day and lower funding costs: The sequential gain reflected one additional day, organic growth in earning assets and lower funding costs. Year over year, the Evans acquisition and margin gains added to the increase. Source
  • Earning asset yields slipped on rate cuts: Earning asset yields of 5.05% fell 1 bp sequentially and 7 bps year over year; management tied the annual decline to Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025. Source
  • Cost of funds and deposits eased: Cost of funds was 1.41%, down 1 bp sequentially and 21 bps from a year earlier. Total cost of deposits was 1.33%, down 18 bps from the second quarter of 2025. Source

“These results reflect the trust our customers place in us, the dedication of our employees and our disciplined approach to building long-term relationships and sustainable growth.”

Scott Kingsley, NBT President and CEO

Loans and deposits

  • Loans grew in every business line: Period-end total loans reached $11.87 billion, up 2.4% from December 31, 2025, including a $52.4 million decline in run-off consumer and residential solar portfolios. Source
  • Loan-to-deposit ratio rose: The loan-to-deposit ratio was 87.7%, up from 85.9% at December 31, 2025, as deposits fell in the quarter. Source
  • Deposits fell on municipal outflows: Period-end deposits were $13.54 billion, down $205.7 million from March 31, mainly due to expected seasonal municipal outflows. Source
  • Deposit mix moved away from time deposits: Demand, interest-bearing checking, savings and money market balances increased, while time deposits decreased. Source

Credit quality and provision

  • Net charge-offs eased to 0.15%: Net charge-offs were 0.15% of average loans, annualized, down from 0.17% in the first quarter, as commercial charge-offs decreased. Source
  • Nonperforming assets rose on one loan: Nonperforming assets were 0.40% of total assets, up from 0.38% at March 31 and 0.33% at December 31, 2025, mainly from one commercial relationship placed on nonaccrual. Source
  • Past-due loans expected to clear: Past-due loans rose to 0.63% of total loans, mainly commercial. Management said most of these loans are expected to return to current status in the third quarter. Source
  • Provision rose to $6.1 million: Provision for loan losses was $6.1 million, against $5.6 million in the first quarter, which management tied to providing for the quarter's loan growth. Source
  • Allowance ratio slightly lower: Allowance was $140.5 million, or 1.18% of total loans, down from 1.20% at March 31, 2026, as loan growth was provided for and run-off portfolios shrank. Source

“healthy loan growth and continued momentum across our franchise, we are well positioned as we enter the second half of 2026.”

Scott Kingsley, NBT President and CEO

Fee income

  • Noninterest income held level: Noninterest income excluding securities gains was $49.6 million, level with the first quarter and up $2.7 million or 5.8% from the second quarter of 2025. Source
  • Retirement administration fees rose: Retirement plan administration fees rose $0.4 million sequentially and $1.2 million from a year earlier, on activity fees, new clients and higher asset values. Source
  • Card income rose on seasonal volume: Card services income rose $0.6 million, or 9.7%, from the first quarter, on seasonally higher volumes. Source
  • Service charges higher on Evans: Service charges on deposit accounts were flat sequentially and higher than a year earlier, due to the Evans acquisition and new account growth. Source

Noninterest expense and taxes

  • Expenses up 5.7% excluding acquisition costs: Noninterest expense was $111.4 million, versus $112.2 million in the first quarter and $122.6 million a year ago; excluding $17.2 million of 2025 acquisition expense, up 5.7%. Source
  • Salaries rose on merit and payroll timing: Salaries and benefits rose 0.4% from the first quarter, on a full quarter of merit increases, an extra payroll day and higher medical costs. Source
  • Occupancy fell after winter costs: Occupancy fell $1.5 million from the first quarter, as seasonal maintenance and utilities eased after the winter. Source
  • Tax rate at 23.3%: Effective tax rate was 23.3%, level with the first quarter and down from 26.7% a year earlier. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • CET1 ratio slipped to 12.24%: CET1 ratio was 12.24%, down from 12.34% at March 31; leverage ratio was 9.85% and total risk-based capital ratio 14.18%. Source
  • Tangible book value per share up 12.8%: Tangible book value per share was $27.71 at June 30, 2026, up 12.8% from a year earlier and 4.4% from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Equity rose $47.7 million in six months: Equity rose $47.7 million since December 31, 2025, from $104.2 million net income, less $38.5 million dividends, $14.0 million buybacks and a higher accumulated other comprehensive loss. Source
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.40: Board approved a $0.40 third-quarter dividend, up $0.03 or 8.1% over the third quarter of 2025, the fourteenth consecutive annual increase. Source
  • Buybacks slowed in the quarter: Repurchased 68,595 shares for $3.0 million at an average $43.96, versus 250,000 shares for $11.0 million in the first quarter; 1,431,405 shares remain available. Source
  • Subordinated debt fully redeemed June 30: The $25 million subordinated debt carried a 3.50% fixed rate that converted to 6.50% floating in the second quarter; the balance was nil at June 30. Source

Business units and footprint

  • Branch count down to 173: NBT Bank operated 173 banking locations across seven states, down from 176 in the first quarter report; the filing gives no reason. Source
  • EPIC and insurance units: EPIC is a national benefits administration firm in Rochester, NY; NBT Insurance Agency is a full-service regional agency in Norwich, NY. Source

Coming up, as management said on 27 July 2026

  • Dividend payment date set: The $0.40 third-quarter dividend is payable September 15, 2026, to holders of record on September 1, 2026. Source
  • Past-due commercial loans to clear: Management expects the majority of past-due commercial loans to return to current status in the third quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin (FTE) Source3.73%
Net interest income Source$137.0 million
Loans Source$11.87 billion
Deposits Source$13.54 billion
Total cost of deposits Source1.33%
Provision for loan losses Source$6.1 million
Net charge-offs to average loans Source0.15% annualized
Nonperforming assets to total assets Source0.40%
CET1 ratio Source12.24%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: A commercial relationship placed on nonaccrual drove the rise in nonperforming assets to 0.40% of total assets. Source
  • Financial: Past-due loans rose 23 basis points to 0.63% of total loans, driven mainly by commercial loans. Source
  • External: Earning asset yields fell 7 bps year over year as Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 took effect. Source
  • Demand: Seasonal municipal outflows reduced deposits by $205.7 million from March 31, 2026. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management tied the 8.1% dividend increase to its continued commitment to long-term shareholder returns. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects most past-due commercial loans to return to current status in the third quarter. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.