Kish Bancorp, Inc. Reports Net Income of $5.3 Million, or $1.77 Per Share, for the Second Quarter of 2026

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kish Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: KISB) (“Kish” or the “Company”), parent company of Kish Bank, reported net income of $5.3 million, or $1.77 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $5.3 million, or $1.76 per share, for the first quarter of 2026, and $3.8 million, or $1.28 per share, for the second quarter of 2025. Results for the second quarter of 2026 included a $982 thousand provision for credit losses, compared to an $845 thousand provision expense in the first quarter of 2026, and a $470 thousand provision expense in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of 2026, net income was $10.6 million, or $3.51 per share, compared to $7.4 million, or $2.50 per share, for the six-month period in 2025. All results are unaudited.

“Earnings momentum carried into the second quarter based on sustained loan and deposit growth, and the continued success of our growth strategy,” stated William P. Hayes, Executive Chairman. “Second quarter earnings rose 38.5% compared to the same period last year, bringing year-to-date earnings up 42.4% over the first six months of 2025. That performance reflects diversified revenue expansion across all business units and steady attention to expense management and deposit pricing in an environment that continues to present both opportunity and uncertainty.”

“Crossing the $2 billion asset mark this quarter is a significant milestone for our organization that is worthy of note, as it reflects sustained focus on expansion into new markets while maintaining a disciplined focus on client acquisition and profitability fundamentals,” said Gregory T. Hayes, President and CEO. “We have worked hard at modernizing our operating platform, making it faster, more intuitive, and more digitally capable, without losing sight of the community banking personal service our clients value. Those investments are now paying off. Efficiency gains are showing up directly in our results, and our push into new markets is diversifying and strengthening our earnings base.”

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights:

  • Net income increased 38.5% to $5.3 million, or $1.77 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $3.8 million, or $1.28 per share, for the second quarter of 2025.
  • Total assets increased $250.2 million, or 13.6%, to $2.08 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.83 billion a year ago.
  • Total loans grew by $223.8 million year over year, or 14.4%, to $1.78 billion, compared to $1.55 billion a year ago.
  • Total deposits increased $150.4 million year over year, or 11.1%, to $1.51 billion.
  • Second quarter net interest income, before provision, increased $2.4 million, or 17.0%, compared to the second quarter a year ago, as the second quarter net interest margin expanded to 3.46%, up 10 basis points from the second quarter a year ago.
  • Second quarter provision for credit losses increased to $982 thousand, compared to $470 thousand in the second quarter a year ago.
  • Noninterest income increased $533 thousand, or 17.2%, compared to the year-ago quarter.
  • Continued strong second quarterly ROE of 14.94% was accompanied by a quarterly ROA of 1.05%.
  • Tangible book value per share increased 16.8% to $42.59, compared to $36.45 a year ago.
  • Quarterly cash dividend was increased by $0.04 from the prior quarter to $0.44 per share, payable July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 15, 2026—the 11th consecutive year of increased dividends.
  • At June 30, 2026, Kish Bank continued to exceed regulatory well-capitalized requirements with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.92%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.08%, and a Total risk-based capital ratio of 10.87%, supported by capital expansion fueled by strong growth in retained earnings.

Balance Sheet

“Loan growth strengthened during the second quarter, with linked-quarter growth of 4.0%, as payoff activity eased while we maintained our measured approach to pricing,” said President and CEO Hayes. “Year-over-year, total loans outstanding climbed $223.8 million, or 14.4%, reflecting the sustained momentum the Bank has carried throughout the past 12 months. Growth was diversified across loan categories, with multiple segments driving meaningful gains in the portfolio. The most notable contributions were from 1-4 family residential loans, which expanded by $80.0 million, or 19.9%; multifamily loans, which increased by $48.9 million, or 18.9%; commercial and industrial loans, which increased by $41.5 million, or 27.6%; and non-farm non-residential loans, which grew by $93.7 million, or 25.1%, compared to a year ago. We continue to seek growth opportunities in sectors that exhibit strong credit metrics based on balanced supply and demand.”

Total assets ended the quarter at $2.08 billion, an increase of $250.2 million, or 13.6%, compared to $1.83 billion as of June 30, 2025. Investment securities increased to $199.5 million, an increase of $33.1 million from June 30, 2025. Average earning assets increased to $1.92 billion in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $1.69 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The average yield on interest-earning assets was 5.95% in the second quarter of 2025, down 15 basis points from 6.10% in the second quarter a year ago, a decline that was more than offset by a decrease in funding costs.

Total deposits grew by $150.4 million year over year to $1.51 billion, an increase of 11.1% from $1.36 billion a year ago. At June 30, 2026, noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts increased 14.2% compared to a year ago, while interest-bearing deposits increased 10.6% compared to a year ago. Brokered deposits decreased a marked $25.6 million from the preceding quarter to $95.8 million at June 30, 2026. The cost of total deposits improved to 2.22% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 2.31% in the first quarter of 2026, and 2.48% in the second quarter of 2025.

Stockholders’ equity increased 17.2% to $132.8 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $113.3 million a year earlier. At June 30, 2026, the Company’s tangible book value increased 16.8% to $42.59 per share, compared to $36.45 at June 30, 2025.

Based on the sustained retention in retained earnings, Kish Bank continues to maintain capital levels in excess of the requirements to be categorized as “well-capitalized” with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.92%, a Tier 1 capital ratio of 10.08%, and a Total capital ratio of 10.87% at June 30, 2026.

Credit Quality

Nonperforming loans decreased slightly to $10.2 million, or 0.57% of total loans, at June 30, 2026, compared to $10.2 million, or 0.60% of total loans, at March 31, 2026, and increased compared to $506 thousand, or 0.03% of total loans, a year earlier. The allowance for credit losses represented 122.1% of nonperforming loans at June 30, 2026, compared to 117.6% at March 31, 2026, and 2,010.1% a year earlier.

“As previously disclosed, nonaccrual loans increased by $9.7 million during the prior quarter, driven entirely by a single syndication loan that passed its contractual maturity due to construction delays. We remain confident in the quality of our overall portfolio and our ability to resolve this credit without material impact to earnings,” said President and CEO Hayes.

Net loan charge-offs totaled $248 thousand in the second quarter of 2026, compared to net loan recoveries of $1 thousand in the first quarter of 2026 and net loan recoveries of $88 thousand in the second quarter of 2025. The allowance for credit losses was $12.4 million, or 0.70% of total loans, at June 30, 2026, compared to $12.0 million, or 0.70% of total loans, at March 31, 2026, and $10.2 million, or 0.65% of total loans, a year ago. The increase compared to the prior quarter included approximately $75 thousand of unallocated reserves.

Operating Results

Kish generated a return on average common equity of 14.94% and a return on average assets of 1.05% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 12.18% and 0.85%, respectively, in the second quarter a year ago.

Net interest income, before the provision for credit losses, increased 17.0% to $16.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $14.2 million in the second quarter a year ago, reflecting a strong and well-managed net interest margin. The Company’s net interest margin was 3.46% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 3.43% in the preceding quarter and 3.36% in the second quarter of 2025. Kish’s balance sheet strategies, particularly its hedging program, have successfully improved net interest margin and interest rate risk management while increasing overall balance sheet flexibility. Hedging execution requires the extensive use of borrowed funds from wholesale funding sources, such as the FHLB. In the first six months of the year, the net interest margin expanded 15 basis points to 3.45%, compared to 3.30% in the year-ago period.

“Total borrowings increased during the second quarter, primarily reflecting the upsizing of our subordinated debt offering in May. At the same time, we’ve been prudent in managing our cost of funds. As brokered deposit rates moved higher, we deliberately let some of that funding roll off, replacing it with core deposits and lower-cost borrowings. That discipline is reflected in our improved cost of funds and net interest margin this quarter,” said President and CEO Hayes.

The Company recorded a $982 thousand provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2026, compared to a $845 thousand provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2026, and a $470 thousand provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2025.

Kish’s first quarter noninterest income increased 17.2% to $3.6 million, compared to $3.1 million in the second quarter a year ago. The year over year increase was primarily a result of higher service fees on deposit accounts, equity securities gains, and strong results from Kish’s insurance and wealth management divisions. In the first six months of the year, noninterest income increased 17.5% to $7.3 million, compared to $6.2 million in the year-ago period.

Noninterest expense increased $700 thousand, or 5.7%, to $12.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $12.2 million in the second quarter of 2025. For the first six months of the year, noninterest expense increased $1.5 million, or 6.2%, to $25.3 million, compared to $23.8 million in the same period in 2025. Salary and benefit expense remains the leading driver of noninterest expense growth, reflecting an expanding team and the inflationary pressures weighing on compensation across the industry. Higher operating costs largely stemmed from strategic technology investments designed to help the Bank scale efficiently and better serve customers.

The efficiency ratio for the second quarter of 2026 was 67.0%, compared to 66.1% for the preceding quarter and 72.5% for the second quarter of 2025. Year-to-date, the efficiency ratio was 66.5%, compared to 71.0% in the year-ago period. The efficiency ratio includes the Company’s non-banking units, which operate at higher expense levels than Kish Bank.

In the second quarter of 2026, the Company recorded $1.1 million in state and federal income tax expense for an effective tax rate of 16.5%, compared to $795 thousand, or 17.2%, in the second quarter a year ago. In the first six months of 2026, the Company recorded $2.1 million in state and federal income tax expense for an effective rate of 16.6%, compared to $1.6 million, or 17.3%, in the year-ago period.

Dividend

On July 1, 2026, the Board of Directors increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 0.04, or 10%, to $0.44 per share, compared to $0.40 per share in the first quarter of 2026. The dividend will be payable July 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 15, 2026. The current dividend represents an annualized yield of 2.54% based on recent market prices. Kish Bancorp has paid uninterrupted dividends since its formation in 1987, with a dividend increase in 12 of the last 13 years.

Recent Events

During the second quarter of 2026, the Company completed the private placement of $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Unsecured notes due in 2036 to various institutional and accredited investors (the “Offering”). Strong investor demand drove the Offering from its initial $25.0 million target to $35.0 million. The Company utilized the net proceeds of the Offering to redeem its 2021 subordinated notes, to repay other borrowings at the Holding Company, and for general corporate purposes.

About Kish Bancorp, Inc.

Kish Bancorp, Inc. is a diversified financial services corporation headquartered in Belleville, PA, with executive offices in State College, PA and an Innovation Center in Reedsville, PA. Kish Bank, a subsidiary of Kish Bancorp, Inc., operates 20 locations serving Centre, Mifflin, Huntingdon, Blair, and Juniata counties in Pennsylvania, as well as northeastern Ohio. In addition to Kish Bank, other business units include: Kish Insurance, an independent property and casualty insurance agency; Kish Financial Solutions, which offers trust, fiduciary, and wealth management advisory services; Kish Benefits Consulting, which provides employee benefits consulting services; and Kish Travel, a full-service travel agency. KISB is the OTCQX stock ticker symbol for Kish Bancorp, Inc. For additional information, please visit ir.kishbancorp.com or otcmarkets.com/stock/KISB.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements regarding Kish Bancorp, Inc. set forth in this document and any related materials, as well as in related oral and written presentations, contain forward-looking information and speak only as of the date of such statement. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “target,” “forecast” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance or business plans and prospects. This forward-looking information is subject to numerous material risks, uncertainties and assumptions, certain of which are beyond the control of Kish Bancorp, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, competition from other industry participants, the effect of federal, state and local regulation on financial institutions, market volatility and ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Readers are cautioned that the material assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that Kish Bancorp will derive therefrom. Kish Bancorp disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether, because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Unaudited; in thousands)
             
    Jun. 30, 2026   Mar. 31, 2026
  Jun. 30, 2025
ASSETS            
Cash and due from banks   $ 11,706     $ 14,472     $ 15,915  
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions     4,875       3,628       5,382  
Cash and cash equivalents     16,581       18,100       21,297  
             
Certificates of deposit on other financial institutions     -       -       -  
Investment securities available for sale     195,529       160,787       155,582  
Equity securities     1,697       2,554       2,256  
Investment securities held to maturity     2,227       2,722       8,501  
Loans held for sale     3,566       2,486       3,422  
             
Loans     1,777,410       1,709,280       1,553,564  
Less allowance for credit losses     12,389       11,975       10,171  
Net Loans     1,765,021       1,697,305       1,543,393  
             
Premises and equipment     28,113       28,079       28,730  
Goodwill     3,512       3,512       3,512  
Regulatory stock     11,953       10,918       12,439  
Bank-owned life insurance     25,545       25,687       25,118  
Accrued interest and other assets     31,151       29,008       30,465  
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 2,084,895     $ 1,981,158     $ 1,834,715  
             
LIABILITIES            
Noninterest-bearing deposits     212,484       206,765       186,105  
Interest-bearing deposits     1,200,915       1,184,573       1,077,758  
Brokered deposits     95,788       121,546       94,880  
Total Deposits     1,509,187       1,512,884       1,358,743  
             
Borrowings     412,232       310,339       333,311  
Accrued interest and other liabilities     30,696       29,376       29,383  
TOTAL LIABILITIES     1,952,115       1,852,599       1,721,437  
             
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Common stock, $0.50 per value;            
8,000,000 shares authorized,            
3,063,246, 3,041,986 and 3,023,690 issued     1,532       1,521       1,512  
Additional paid-in capital     13,551       13,395       12,616  
Retained earnings     128,605       124,500       112,103  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     (9,428 )     (10,057 )     (11,962 )
Treasury stock, at cost (32,064, 20,871 and 30,781 shares)     (1,480 )     (800 )     (991 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY     132,780       128,559       113,278  
             
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND            
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 2,084,895     $ 1,981,158     $ 1,834,715  


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited; in thousands)
                             
    Three Months Ended
  Six Months Ended
    Jun. 30, 2026
  Mar. 31, 2026
  Jun. 30, 2025
  Jun. 30, 2026
  Jun. 30, 2025
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                            
Interest and fees on loans:                            
Taxable   $ 26,640     $ 25,867     $ 24,146     $ 52,507     $ 46,665  
Exempt from federal income tax     320       316       265       636       496  
Investment securities                            
Taxable     1,252       1,052       1,005       2,304       1,968  
Exempt from federal income tax     62       61       59       123       117  
Interest-bearing deposits with other institutions     32       29       49       61       108  
Other dividend income     303       299       320       602       562  
TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME     28,609       27,624       25,844       56,233       49,916  
                             
INTEREST EXPENSE                            
Deposits     8,265       8,470       8,067       16,735       16,297  
Borrowings     3,729       3,197       3,573       6,926       6,365  
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE     11,994       11,667       11,640       23,661       22,662  
                             
NET INTEREST INCOME     16,615       15,957       14,204       32,572       27,254  
Provision for credit losses     982       845       470       1,827       629  
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER                            
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES     15,633       15,112       13,734       30,745       26,625  
                             
NONINTEREST INCOME                            
Service fees on deposit accounts     801       721       698       1,522       1,357  
Equity securities (losses) gains, net     606       105       44       272       (35 )
Gain on sale of loans, net     143       113       124       256       210  
Earnings on Bank-owned life insurance     204       188       265       392       444  
Insurance commissions     733       1,094       690       1,827       1,680  
Travel agency commissions     26       24       41       50       49  
Wealth management     761       1,013       595       1,774       1,505  
Benefits consulting     205       168       157       373       327  
Other     152       204       484       356       642  
TOTAL NONINTEREST INCOME     3,631       3,630       3,098       7,261       6,179  
                             
NONINTEREST EXPENSE                            
Salaries and employee benefits     7,387       7,567       7,048       14,954       13,997  
Occupancy and equipment     1,166       1,175       1,161       2,341       2,252  
Data processing     1,352       1,387       1,352       2,739       2,734  
Professional fees     160       137       265       297       453  
Advertising     192       230       147       422       292  
Federal deposit insurance     396       412       378       808       756  
Other     2,245       1,478       1,848       3,724       3,318  
TOTAL NONINTEREST EXPENSE     12,898       12,386       12,199       25,285       23,802  
                             
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES     6,366       6,356       4,633       12,721       9,002  
Income taxes     1,048       1,066       795       2,114       1,555  
NET INCOME   $ 5,317     $ 5,290     $ 3,838     $ 10,607     $ 7,447  
                             
Earnings per share   $ 1.77     $ 1.76     $ 1.28     $ 3.51     $ 2.50  


ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars and shares in thousands except per share amounts)(Unaudited)
                     
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    Jun. 30, 2026   Mar. 31, 2026   Jun. 30, 2025   Jun. 30, 2026   Jun. 30, 2025
PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND RATIOS                    
Return on average common equity     14.94 %     15.73 %     12.18 %     15.32 %     11.93 %
Return on average assets     1.05 %     1.08 %     0.85 %     1.06 %     0.85 %
Efficiency ratio     66.95 %     66.09 %     72.47 %     66.53 %     71.02 %
Net interest margin     3.46 %     3.43 %     3.36 %     3.45 %     3.30 %
                     
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    Jun. 30, 2026   Mar. 31, 2026   Jun. 30, 2025   Jun. 30, 2026   Jun. 30, 2025
AVERAGE BALANCES                    
Average assets   $ 2,022,546     $ 1,978,293     $ 1,793,776     $ 2,000,542     $ 1,758,165  
Average earning assets     1,922,893       1,883,611       1,694,455       1,903,361       1,659,250  
Average total loans     1,739,005       1,710,249       1,521,284       1,724,706       1,488,219  
Average deposits     1,493,183       1,486,519       1,303,120       1,489,970       1,301,428  
Average common equity     137,729       133,747       121,682       135,749       120,090  
                     
    Jun. 30, 2026   Mar. 31, 2026   Jun. 30, 2025        
EQUITY ANALYSIS                    
Total common equity   $ 139,292     $ 135,688     $ 122,278          
Common stock outstanding     3,063,246       3,041,986       3,023,690          
Book value per share   $ 43.94     $ 42.70     $ 37.46          
Tangible book value per share   $ 42.59     $ 41.35     $ 36.45          
                     
ASSET QUALITY                    
Nonaccrual loans   $ 10,151     $ 10,187     $ 506          
Loans 90 days past due and still accruing     -       -       -          
Total nonperforming loans   $ 10,151     $ 10,187     $ 506          
Other real estate owned and other repossessed assets     -       -       -          
Total nonperforming assets   $ 10,151     $ 10,187     $ 506          
Nonperforming loans/portfolio loans     0.57 %     0.60 %     0.03 %        
Nonperforming assets/assets     0.49 %     0.51 %     0.03 %        
                     
Allowance for credit losses   $ 12,389     $ 11,975     $ 10,171          
Allowance for credit losses/portfolio loans     0.70 %     0.70 %     0.65 %        
Allowance for credit losses/nonperforming loans     122.05 %     117.55 %     2010.08 %        
Net loan (recoveries) charge-offs for the quarter   $ 248     $ (1 )   $ (88 )        
                     
    Jun. 30, 2026   Mar. 31, 2026   Jun. 30, 2025        
KISH BANK                    
Tier 1 leverage ratio     8.92 %     8.88 %     8.91 %        
Tier 1 capital ratio     10.08 %     10.21 %     9.83 %        
Total capital ratio     10.87 %     10.99 %     10.53 %        
                     
    Jun. 30, 2026   Mar. 31, 2026   Jun. 30, 2025        
INTEREST SPREAD ANALYSIS                    
Yield on total loans     6.23 %     6.22 %     6.45 %        
Yield on investments     2.96 %     2.73 %     2.61 %        
Yield on interest earning deposits     2.67 %     2.05 %     3.96 %        
Yield on earning assets     5.95 %     5.93 %     6.10 %        
                     
Cost of interest-bearing deposits     2.58 %     2.66 %     2.86 %        
Cost of total deposits     2.22 %     2.31 %     2.48 %        
Cost of borrowings     4.05 %     3.87 %     4.11 %        
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities     2.91 %     2.91 %     3.16 %        
Cost of funds     2.58 %     2.60 %     2.83 %        


Contact: Gregory T. Hayes, President and Chief Executive Officer, 814-325-7530


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