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Tompkins Financial Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record results for third consecutive quarter: Diluted EPS were $2.04 in Q2 2026, up 36.0% from Q2 2025 ($1.50) and up 12.1% from Q1 2026 ($1.82). Net income was $29.3 million, up 36.5% from $21.5 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Net interest margin expanded 50 basis points: NIM was 3.58% in Q2 2026, flat from Q1 2026 but up 50 basis points from Q2 2025 (3.08%). Expansion driven by loan growth, improved yields, and lower funding costs, partially offset by higher interest-bearing liability costs from seasonal municipal deposit outflow. Source
  • Net interest income grew 23 percent year-over-year: Net interest income was $74.0 million in Q2 2026, up 3.0% from Q1 2026 and up 23.0% from Q2 2025 ($60.1 million). Year-to-date NII was $145.8 million, up 24.9% from $116.8 million in same 2025 period. Source
  • Loan portfolio grew 6.9 percent year-over-year: Period-end total loans were $6.597 billion at June 30, 2026, up $424.5 million or 6.9% from June 30, 2025 ($6.173 billion). Sequential growth was $119.2 million or 1.8% from March 31, 2026, or 7.4% annualized. Source
  • Deposits grew 4.7 percent year-over-year: Period-end deposits were $7.0 billion at June 30, 2026, up $313.3 million or 4.7% from June 30, 2025 ($6.716 billion), though down $25.1 million or 0.4% sequentially from March 31, 2026. Source
  • Cost of interest-bearing deposits declined significantly: Cost of interest-bearing deposits was 2.07% in Q2 2026, up 1 basis point from Q1 2026 but down 17 basis points from Q2 2025 (2.24%). Total average cost of funds was 1.68%, flat with Q1 2026 and down 16 basis points from Q2 2025. Source
  • Capital ratios strengthened above regulatory minimums: Tier 1 capital to average assets was 10.69% at June 30, 2026, up from 10.58% at March 31, 2026 and 9.36% at June 30, 2025. Total capital to risk-weighted assets was 14.89% at June 30, 2026, up from 14.78% at March 31 and 13.15% at June 30, 2025. Source
  • Dividend increased 13 percent for third quarter: Company approved 13% increase to dividend payable in Q3 2026 versus Q3 2025 dividend, reflecting strong results and strengthening capital position. Increase demonstrates confidence in earnings trajectory and capital generation. Source

“We are pleased to report our third consecutive quarter of record earnings. Our improving profitability and healthy levels of loan and deposit growth over the past year continue to support momentum in our financial results.”

Stephen S. Romaine, President & CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Dividend SourceThird quarter of 202613% increase versus third quarter 2025New

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Dividend increase approved, reflecting strong results and capital position. Source

Record Earnings and Profitability

  • Record results for third consecutive quarter: Diluted EPS were $2.04 in Q2 2026, up 36.0% from Q2 2025 ($1.50) and up 12.1% from Q1 2026 ($1.82). Net income was $29.3 million, up 36.5% from $21.5 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Strong year-to-date earnings growth: Year-to-date diluted EPS were $3.86, up 34.5% from $2.87 in same 2025 period. Year-to-date net income was $55.4 million, up 34.6% from $41.2 million. Source

Net Interest Margin and Income Growth

  • Net interest margin expanded 50 basis points: NIM was 3.58% in Q2 2026, flat from Q1 2026 but up 50 basis points from Q2 2025 (3.08%). Expansion driven by loan growth, improved yields, and lower funding costs, partially offset by higher interest-bearing liability costs from seasonal municipal deposit outflow. Source
  • Net interest income grew 23 percent year-over-year: Net interest income was $74.0 million in Q2 2026, up 3.0% from Q1 2026 and up 23.0% from Q2 2025 ($60.1 million). Year-to-date NII was $145.8 million, up 24.9% from $116.8 million in same 2025 period. Source
  • Earning asset yields improved across portfolio: Average yield on interest-earning assets was 5.13% in Q2 2026, up 4 basis points from Q1 and up 34 basis points from Q2 2025. Securities yields up 101 basis points year-over-year to 3.52%, mainly from reinvestment at higher yields. Source

“Given our strong results and strengthening capital position, we have approved an increase to our dividend, payable in the third quarter of 2026.”

Stephen S. Romaine, President & CEO

Loan Growth and Portfolio Composition

  • Loan portfolio grew 6.9 percent year-over-year: Period-end total loans were $6.597 billion at June 30, 2026, up $424.5 million or 6.9% from June 30, 2025 ($6.173 billion). Sequential growth was $119.2 million or 1.8% from March 31, 2026, or 7.4% annualized. Source
  • Loan growth concentrated in commercial segments: Average loans for Q2 2026 were $6.525 billion, up $90.4 million or 1.4% (5.6% annualized) from Q1 2026 and up $395.7 million or 6.5% from Q2 2025. Growth primarily in commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios. Source
  • Strong loan demand across regions: Company serves Central, Western, and Hudson Valley regions of New York and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Loan growth reflects customer demand across commercial and consumer segments in served markets. Source

Deposit Growth and Funding Costs

  • Deposits grew 4.7 percent year-over-year: Period-end deposits were $7.0 billion at June 30, 2026, up $313.3 million or 4.7% from June 30, 2025 ($6.716 billion), though down $25.1 million or 0.4% sequentially from March 31, 2026. Source
  • Cost of interest-bearing deposits declined significantly: Cost of interest-bearing deposits was 2.07% in Q2 2026, up 1 basis point from Q1 2026 but down 17 basis points from Q2 2025 (2.24%). Total average cost of funds was 1.68%, flat with Q1 2026 and down 16 basis points from Q2 2025. Source
  • Deposit mix stable with strong core funding: Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 26.9% of average total deposits in Q2 2026, unchanged from Q1 2026 and Q2 2025, indicating stable core funding mix. Average total deposits were $7.0 billion, up 0.9% from Q1. Source

Noninterest Income and Expense Trends

  • Noninterest income declined due to insurance sale: Noninterest income was $13.1 million in Q2 2026, down $9.4 million or 41.7% from Q2 2025 ($22.5 million), primarily from $9.6 million decline in insurance revenue following sale of Tompkins Insurance Agencies in Q4 2025. Source
  • Fee-based income increasing in core business: Wealth management fees increased $265,000 or 5.3% year-over-year. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $26,000 or 1.5%, and card service income increased $146,000 or 4.6%, showing positive momentum in fee businesses. Source
  • Noninterest expenses decreased from insurance sale: Noninterest expense was $47.1 million in Q2 2026, down $4.6 million or 8.8% from Q2 2025 ($51.6 million). Year-to-date expenses were $94.8 million, down $7.4 million or 7.3% from same 2025 period. Decreases primarily due to $6.2 million in Q2 2025 TIA salaries and $1.5 million TIA other expenses. Source

Asset Quality and Loan Provisioning

  • Provision for credit losses declined from prior year: Provision for credit losses was $1.5 million in Q2 2026, in line with Q1 2026 but down from $2.8 million in Q2 2025. Allowance for credit losses was 0.89% of total loans at June 30, 2026, down from 0.95% at June 30, 2025, due to improved economic forecasts. Source
  • Net charge-offs decreased substantially: Net charge-offs were $1.6 million in Q2 2026 versus $775,000 in Q1 2026 and $5.3 million in Q2 2025. Year-over-year decrease mainly attributable to $4.7 million partial charge-off on one CRE relationship in Q2 2025. Source

Capital Ratios and Shareholder Returns

  • Capital ratios strengthened above regulatory minimums: Tier 1 capital to average assets was 10.69% at June 30, 2026, up from 10.58% at March 31, 2026 and 9.36% at June 30, 2025. Total capital to risk-weighted assets was 14.89% at June 30, 2026, up from 14.78% at March 31 and 13.15% at June 30, 2025. Source
  • Dividend increased 13 percent for third quarter: Company approved 13% increase to dividend payable in Q3 2026 versus Q3 2025 dividend, reflecting strong results and strengthening capital position. Increase demonstrates confidence in earnings trajectory and capital generation. Source
  • Share repurchases continue under authorization: Company repurchased 11,787 shares in Q2 2026 for $963,433, and 35,518 shares year-to-date for $2.8 million under 2025 Stock Repurchase Plan. Repurchases support capital management and accretive to EPS. Source

Liquidity and Funding Sources

  • Liquidity position remains consistent and strong: Company maintained ready access to liquidity of $1.7 billion or 19.4% of total assets at June 30, 2026, consistent with March 31, 2026 position. Multiple funding sources provide flexibility. Source
  • Seasonal funding management effective: Seasonal outflow of municipal deposits in Q2 managed through increased borrowings, maintaining adequate liquidity and funding flexibility. Short-term strategy consistent with historical seasonal patterns. Source

Coming up, as management said on 24 July 2026

  • Dividend increase payable third quarter 2026: Dividend increase of 13% versus Q3 2025 level approved and will be paid in third quarter 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.58%
Net interest income Source$74.0 million
Total loans Source$6.597 billion
Total deposits Source$7.0 billion
Provision for credit losses Source$1.5 million
Net charge-offs Source$1.6 million
Nonperforming assets Source$52.9 million (0.60% of assets)
Tier 1 capital to average assets Source10.69%
Total capital to risk-weighted assets Source14.89%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Special Mention loans increased $17.5 million to $83.6 million in Q2. Five performing loans totaling $18.8 million were downgraded to Special Mention status. Management believes collateral is sufficient to cover exposure. Source

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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.