Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Engageware, a provider of AI-powered customer engagement solutions, has appointed Dan O'Malley as its new Chief Executive Officer. O'Malley brings over 20 years of experience in financial services and technology, most recently serving as Co-Founder and CEO of Numerated, which was acquired by Moody's (NYSE:MCO) in 2024.

O'Malley joins Engageware at a time of significant growth, with the company's AI platform approaching one billion AI interactions and serving over 600 customers, including many of the top 30 U.S. banks. The company's platform integrates three core solutions: AI Agents, appointment scheduling, and knowledge management. Former CEO Rick Lowrey will continue serving as Executive Chairperson.

Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ: EBC), the holding company for Eastern Bank, has announced its participation in the Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference. CEO Denis Sheahan and CFO David Rosato will engage in a fireside chat on September 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM ET.

Investors can access the live audio webcast through Eastern's investor relations website at investor.easternbank.com, where a replay will also be available after the event.

Eastern Bank (NASDAQ:EBC) has appointed Denise LeMay as Senior Vice President, Head of Foreign Exchange and Derivative Sales in its Commercial Banking division. LeMay brings over 25 years of experience in advising commercial clients on interest rate risk management and derivative products.

Prior to joining Eastern Bank, LeMay served as SVP, Treasury Capital Markets Trading Manager at M&T Bank, where she played a crucial role in the LIBOR to SOFR transition. She previously led the Interest Rate Derivatives program at People's United Bank, transforming it into a key revenue driver.

Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ: EBC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $100.2 million ($0.50 per diluted share) and operating net income of $81.7 million ($0.41 per diluted share). The bank achieved a return on average assets of 1.60% and return on average tangible equity of 16.44%.

Key highlights include: 8% annualized loan growth, net interest margin expansion of 21 basis points to 3.59%, and improved asset quality with non-performing loans decreasing to 0.30% of total loans from 0.51%. Period-end deposits grew by $424 million to $21.2 billion, primarily driven by municipal balances, while maintaining stable deposit costs.

The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share and repurchased 183,053 shares at an average price of $16.36. Integration planning with HarborOne is progressing well, focusing on delivering a seamless transition.

Eastern Bank (NYSE:EBC) has been recognized for the second consecutive year as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion on the 2025 Disability Index® by Disability:IN. The bank's commitment to disability inclusion is demonstrated through its comprehensive health and wellness benefits, employee-led disAbility Advocacy Alliance resource group, and initiatives supporting both apparent and nonapparent disabilities.

The recognition highlights Eastern's people-first culture and its efforts to create an inclusive workplace. Notable initiatives include co-hosting a screening of "The 17 Percent," featuring neurodiverse business owner and Eastern customer Collette Divitto, demonstrating the bank's commitment to supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Eastern Bank Foundation (NASDAQ:EBC) has appointed Eva A. Millona as Foundation Fellow to lead its new Career-Focused English Proficiency Initiative (CFEPI). The Foundation has committed $10 million over three years to create a career-focused English learning system.

Millona, a former presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ex-CEO of Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), brings extensive experience in immigration and integration policy. The initiative aims to address Massachusetts' projected workforce decline of 180,000 workers by 2030, focusing on economic inclusion and mobility through enhanced English proficiency programs.

Eastern Bankshares (NASDAQ:EBC), the holding company for Eastern Bank, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Thursday, July 24, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET.

Investors can join via telephone using the toll-free number (800) 549-8228 with Conference ID 88195, or access the simultaneous webcast through Eastern's Investor Relations website at investor.easternbank.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on-demand on the same website.

Eastern Bank has appointed Joseph Rodolfy as Senior Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager, bringing over 13 years of banking experience. Rodolfy joins from Cambridge Savings Bank, where he most recently served as Vice President and Loan Officer in the Commercial Real Estate group. His background includes positions at TD Bank, where he completed formal credit training in risk analysis, systems operations, and financial accounting. As a member of the Real Estate Finance Association's Emerging Leaders group, Rodolfy holds a BS from the University of Vermont and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. Eastern Bank offers various commercial financing solutions including working capital, equipment loans, real estate loans, acquisition financing, and asset-based lending.

Eastern Bank (EBC) has appointed Karl-Henry Francois as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. With over 20 years of banking experience, including 18 years in middle market commercial lending, Francois joins from Citizens Financial Group where he served as SVP and Relationship Manager. His expertise spans financial restructuring, debt refinancing, and underwriting for various business types, with focus on industries including food and beverage, paper and packaging, transportation, and manufacturing. Francois holds degrees from Suffolk University and Bentley University, and serves on the boards of Bridgewell and NEHSCO. In his role, he will provide commercial lending solutions including working capital, equipment loans, real estate loans, and acquisition financing to middle market companies.