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S&T Bancorp Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 April 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Diluted EPS increased to $0.94: Diluted earnings per share was $0.94 for first quarter 2026, up 5.6% from $0.89 in fourth quarter 2025 and 8.0% from $0.87 in first quarter 2025. Source
  • Net charge-offs fell dramatically: Net charge-offs were $1.7 million or 0.09% of average loans in first quarter, a sharp decline from $11.0 million or 0.54% in fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Total loans declined $112.6M: Total portfolio loans decreased $112.6 million from December 31, 2025, reflecting lower fundings, reduced utilization rates, and higher commercial real estate payoffs. Source
  • Customer deposits grew $306.5M: Total customer deposits increased $306.5 million or 16.0% annualized, reflecting increases in core relationships along with temporary commercial customer funds and seasonal consumer tax refunds. Source

“The first quarter delivered strong earnings performance, solid return metrics and robust deposit growth, underscoring the team's commitment to our strategic priorities”

Chris McComish, Chief Executive Officer

Earnings and Return Metrics

  • Diluted EPS increased to $0.94: Diluted earnings per share was $0.94 for first quarter 2026, up 5.6% from $0.89 in fourth quarter 2025 and 8.0% from $0.87 in first quarter 2025. Source
  • Net income improved to $35.1M: Net income was $35.1 million in first quarter 2026, up from $34.0 million in fourth quarter 2025 and $33.4 million in first quarter 2025. Source
  • Return on assets reached 1.44%: Return on average assets was 1.44% in first quarter 2026, up from 1.37% in fourth quarter 2025, with return on equity reaching 9.77% and tangible equity return at 13.22%. Source

Net Interest Income and Margins

  • Net interest income fell to $88.4M: Net interest income was $88.4 million in first quarter 2026, down $2.6 million from $91.0 million in fourth quarter, primarily due to two fewer days and prior quarter interest recovery. Source
  • Loan yields down 14 basis points: Yield on average interest-earning assets decreased 14 basis points to 5.60% from 5.74%, mainly due to lower interest rates on loans. Source
  • Deposit costs declining 12 basis points: Total interest-bearing liability costs decreased 12 basis points to 2.54% from 2.66%, reflecting lower deposit costs and reduced higher-cost borrowings. Source

“Grounded in our people-forward approach to banking, we remain focused on deepening relationships and delivering meaningful value to our customers, communities and shareholders”

Chris McComish, Chief Executive Officer

Asset Quality

  • Net charge-offs fell dramatically: Net charge-offs were $1.7 million or 0.09% of average loans in first quarter, a sharp decline from $11.0 million or 0.54% in fourth quarter 2025. Source
  • Provision for credit losses declined: Provision for credit losses was $1.3 million in first quarter compared to $5.7 million in fourth quarter 2025, reflecting lower charge-off activity. Source

Loan Portfolio

  • Total loans declined $112.6M: Total portfolio loans decreased $112.6 million from December 31, 2025, reflecting lower fundings, reduced utilization rates, and higher commercial real estate payoffs. Source
  • Commercial loans fell $79M: The commercial loan portfolio decreased $79.0 million, with commercial real estate down $94.7 million and commercial and industrial down $8.3 million, offset by construction up $23.9 million. Source
  • Consumer loans declined $33.6M: Consumer loans decreased $33.6 million, primarily from residential mortgage down $20.6 million and consumer construction down $8.9 million, partially offset by home equity up $3.3 million. Source

Deposit Growth and Funding

  • Customer deposits grew $306.5M: Total customer deposits increased $306.5 million or 16.0% annualized, reflecting increases in core relationships along with temporary commercial customer funds and seasonal consumer tax refunds. Source
  • Total deposits increased $226.4M: Total deposits increased $226.4 million or 11.5% annualized, with strong customer deposit growth partially offset by a $80.1 million decline in brokered deposits. Source
  • Noninterest-bearing deposits up $112.8M: Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased $112.8 million, money market increased $67.8 million, savings increased $21.1 million, and certificates of deposit increased $30.7 million. Source
  • Borrowings reduced $115M: Total borrowings decreased $115.0 million to $150.3 million from $265.3 million at December 31, 2025, primarily related to deposit growth reducing funding needs. Source

Operating Efficiency and Expenses

  • Noninterest expense fell to $56.7M: Noninterest expense decreased $0.5 million to $56.7 million, mainly from a $1.3 million decrease in salaries and benefits due to lower salary and medical costs. Source
  • Noninterest income declined $0.7M: Noninterest income decreased $0.7 million to $13.6 million, with seasonally lower customer activity resulting in reduced debit and credit card fees. Source

Capital Management and Returns

  • Repurchased 1.1M shares for $49.6M: During first quarter 2026, 1,146,100 shares were repurchased at an average price of $43.30 per share for $49.6 million. Source
  • Remaining buyback capacity $50.4M: The remaining capacity under the existing share repurchase program was $50.4 million at March 31, 2026, under the $100 million program authorized in January 2026. Source
  • Capital ratios above well-capitalized thresholds: S&T maintains a strong regulatory capital position with all capital ratios above the well-capitalized thresholds of federal bank regulatory agencies. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net Interest Income Source$88.4 million (down $2.6M from $91.0M Q4 2025)
Total Portfolio Loans Source$7,959.4 million (down $112.6M from prior quarter)
Total Deposits Source$8,185.2 million (up $226.4M, 11.5% annualized)
Interest-bearing Deposit Costs Source2.47% (down from 2.57% Q4 2025)
Provision for Credit Losses Source$1.3 million (down from $5.7M Q4 2025)
Net Charge-offs Source$1.7 million or 0.09% of average loans (down from 0.54%)
Nonperforming Assets Source$49.9 million or 0.63% ratio (down from 0.69%)

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: The $100 million share repurchase program authorized January 2026 is being executed, with $49.6M deployed in first quarter and $50.4M remaining. Source
  • On track: All capital ratios above well-capitalized thresholds of federal bank regulatory agencies, with CET1 at 14.18%. Source

Other quarters

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