Eastern Bankshares, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

Eastern Bank announces a new commercial banking relationship with Tobin Scientific, a leading provider of GMP storage and logistics services for the life sciences industry. The bank is providing $32 million in financing to support Tobin Scientific's growth initiatives, including funding for a new facility and recent acquisition efforts. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Beverly, MA, Tobin Scientific specializes in biopharma cold chain, ambient storage, and transport services. The comprehensive banking relationship includes financing, deposit, and treasury services, aimed at supporting Tobin Scientific's expansion plans across key national hubs and M&A initiatives in the sector's supply chain.

Eastern Bank (EBC) has appointed David Ciolfi as Senior Vice President, Team Lead for Business Development at Cambridge Trust Private Banking, a Division of Eastern Bank. Ciolfi brings over 20 years of experience in financial and investment advisory services. Most recently, he served as Senior Advisor at Citizens Private Wealth, where he led private wealth efforts across Greater Boston, Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. He previously held positions at Wells Fargo Private Bank and various senior roles at Citizens Private Wealth.

Ciolfi holds a BA from the College of the Holy Cross, an MBA from Babson College, and is a Certified Wealth Strategist with FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses. In his new role, he will focus on delivering personalized banking experiences and comprehensive solutions for individual and business clients.

Eastern Bankshares (EBC) and HarborOne Bancorp (HONE) have announced a definitive merger agreement valued at approximately $490 million. Under the terms, HarborOne shareholders will receive either 0.765 shares of Eastern common stock or $12.00 in cash per share, with stock consideration representing 75-85% of the total transaction.

The merger will strengthen Eastern's position in Greater Boston and expand into Rhode Island. The combined entity will have approximately $30.7 billion in assets, with Eastern contributing $25.0 billion and HarborOne adding $5.7 billion. The transaction is expected to provide 16% EPS accretion and a tangible book value earnback of 2.8 years.

The merger is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and HarborOne shareholder approval. Upon closing, HarborOne's CEO Joseph Casey and one other director will join Eastern's Board of Directors.