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NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

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NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported Q1 2026 net income of $51.1 million, or $0.98 diluted EPS, versus $36.7 million, $0.77 EPS in Q1 2025. Net interest income (FTE) was $134.9 million and NIM was 3.72%. The company completed the Evans acquisition (May 2, 2025), adding $1.67B loans and $1.86B deposits and issuing 5.1M shares. Deposits were $13.74B; period-end loans $11.55B. Tangible book value per share was $27.05; CET1 ratio 12.34%.

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Positive

  • Net income rose to $51.1M (+39% YoY)
  • Net interest margin 3.72% (up 28 bps YoY)
  • Deposits grew to $13.74B (up from $11.71B YoY)
  • Evans acquisition added $1.67B loans and $1.86B deposits
  • Tangible book value per share $27.05 (up 231 bps YoY)

Negative

  • Provision for loan losses increased to $5.6M in Q1 2026
  • Noninterest expense up 13.7% YoY excluding acquisition-related items
  • Nonperforming assets rose to 0.38% of total assets
  • Period-end loans decreased $50.9M QoQ (planned run-off portfolios)

News Market Reaction – NBTB

-4.50%
1 alert
-4.50% News Effect
-2.2% Trough Tracked
-$111M Valuation Impact
$2.36B Market Cap
0.0x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, NBTB declined 4.50%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -2.2% from its starting point during tracking. This price movement removed approximately $111M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.36B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 net income: $51.1M Q1 2026 diluted EPS: $0.98 Net interest income (FTE): $134.9M +5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 net income $51.1M Three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2026 diluted EPS $0.98 Versus $0.77 in Q1 2025 and $1.06 in Q4 2025
Net interest income (FTE) $134.9M Q1 2026 net interest income on FTE basis
Net interest margin 3.72% Q1 2026 NIM on FTE basis, up 7 bps QoQ
Noninterest income $49.7M Q1 2026, 27% of total revenues (ex. securities gains/losses)
Period-end loans $11.55B Loans outstanding at March 31, 2026
Period-end deposits $13.74B Deposits at March 31, 2026
Tangible book value/share $27.05 At March 31, 2026, up from $26.54 at Dec 31, 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $45.93 Vol: Volume 263,480 vs 20-day ...
normal vol
$45.93 Last Close
Volume Volume 263,480 vs 20-day average 215,443, indicating elevated trading interest around the release. normal
Technical Price $44.72 is trading above the 200-day MA at $42.75, reflecting a pre-news uptrend.

Peers on Argus

NBTB slipped 0.78% while key regional bank peers like EFSC, FRME, BANR, BOH and ...

NBTB slipped 0.78% while key regional bank peers like EFSC, FRME, BANR, BOH and CUBI also showed modest declines, but no peers appeared in the momentum scanner and there were no same-day peer headlines.

Previous Earnings Reports

3 past events · Latest: Apr 24 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 3 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Apr 24 Q1 2025 earnings Positive +0.6% Higher Q1 2025 net income, NIM at 3.44% and balance sheet growth.
Feb 04 Evans FY 2024 earnings Positive +1.0% Evans reported Q4 2024 profit, NIM improvement and loan, deposit growth.
Oct 31 Evans Q3 2024 earnings Positive +0.2% Evans posted Q3 2024 net income with higher NIM and strong growth.
Pattern Detected

Earnings-related announcements for NBT and Evans have historically produced modest positive price moves, suggesting the market typically reacts constructively but not dramatically to this tag.

Recent Company History

Over the past earnings cycles, NBT and acquired Evans reported steady growth in net income, net interest margin and loans. For example, NBT’s Q1 2025 net income was $36.7M with a 3.44% NIM, and Evans showed improving margins and loan growth ahead of the merger. Today’s Q1 2026 report extends that trajectory with higher net income and margin expansion, reflecting integration of Evans and organic balance sheet growth.

Historical Comparison

+0.6% avg move · Past earnings-related releases for NBT and Evans moved the stock about 0.57% on average, so today’s ...
earnings
+0.6%
Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings-related releases for NBT and Evans moved the stock about 0.57% on average, so today’s modest -0.78% reaction sits within a historically low-volatility range.

Earnings updates progressed from pre-merger Evans results and NBT’s Q1 2025 metrics to integrated Q1 2026 results showing higher net income, larger loan and deposit bases and improved net interest margin.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights solid Q1 2026 performance, with net income of $51.1M, diluted EPS of $0...
Analysis

This announcement highlights solid Q1 2026 performance, with net income of $51.1M, diluted EPS of $0.98, and net interest margin on an FTE basis of 3.72%. Loans reached $11.55B and deposits $13.74B, while tangible book value per share improved to $27.05. Investors may monitor trends in noninterest expense at $112.2M, asset quality metrics like nonperforming assets at 0.38% of total assets, and ongoing integration benefits from the Evans acquisition.

Key Terms

net interest margin, basis points, cost of funds, net charge-offs, +4 more
8 terms
net interest margin financial
"Net interest margin (“NIM”) on an FTE basis was 3.72% (1)"
Net interest margin measures how much a bank earns from lending and investing compared with what it pays for funding, expressed as a percentage of its interest-earning assets. Think of it like a grocery store’s markup: it shows the gap between buying cost and selling price per dollar of goods — here, the cost is interest paid and the sale is interest received. Investors watch it because a higher margin usually means a bank is more profitable and better at managing interest rate and credit conditions.
basis points financial
"an increase of 7 basis points (“bps”) from the prior quarter"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
cost of funds financial
"Total cost of funds of 1.42% was down 9 bps from the prior quarter"
The cost of funds is the average price a company or bank pays to obtain money—through deposits, loans, bonds or other borrowings—that it uses to run the business or make investments. It matters to investors because higher borrowing costs act like a heavier mortgage payment for a household, reducing profits, cash flow and the ability to pay dividends or invest in growth, while lower costs boost competitiveness and valuation.
net charge-offs financial
"Net charge-offs to average loans was 0.17% annualized"
Net charge-offs are the amount of loans or credit a lender removes from its books as uncollectible after subtracting any money later recovered from previously written-off accounts. Think of it like a store writing off unpaid tabs but getting back a few dollars later — the net figure shows the real loss. Investors watch this to judge a lender’s loan quality, future profits and how much capital may be needed to cover bad debts.
nonperforming assets financial
"Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.38% at March 31, 2026"
Nonperforming assets are loans or investments that are not generating expected payments or returns because the borrower has fallen behind on payments or the investment has lost value. They matter to investors because a high level of nonperforming assets can indicate financial trouble for a bank or institution, potentially affecting its stability and profitability.
allowance for loan losses financial
"Allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.20%"
Allowance for loan losses is money set aside by a bank to cover potential losses if some loans don’t get repaid. It helps the bank stay prepared for bad debts, much like setting aside savings for unexpected expenses. This ensures the bank remains stable even if some borrowers can’t pay back their loans.
loan to deposit ratio financial
"The loan to deposit ratio was 84.0% at March 31, 2026"
The loan-to-deposit ratio compares the amount a bank has lent out to customers with the money customers have kept on deposit; it’s calculated by dividing total loans by total deposits. It matters to investors because it signals how aggressively a bank is using its deposit base—too high suggests the bank may run low on ready cash and face funding stress, while too low can mean the bank is not earning enough from its capital, like a homeowner who lends most of their savings and has little left for emergencies.
CET1 ratio financial
"CET1 ratio of 12.34%; Leverage ratio of 9.70%"
CET1 ratio measures a bank's core equity capital (the most loss-absorbing funds like common stock and retained earnings) relative to the size of its risk-adjusted assets. It shows how big the bank's financial cushion is compared with what it has on its books; a higher ratio means greater ability to absorb losses, lower regulatory risk, and generally more investor confidence in the bank's stability.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

ATTENTION: FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS EDITORS

NORWICH, N.Y., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBT Bancorp Inc. (“NBT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported net income and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $51.1 million, or $0.98 per diluted common share, compared to $36.7 million, or $0.77 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2025, and $55.5 million, or $1.06 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. Operating diluted earnings per share(1), a non-GAAP measure, was $0.97 for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $0.80 for the first quarter of 2025 and $1.05 for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The Company completed the acquisition of Evans Bancorp, Inc. (“Evans”) on May 2, 2025, adding 200 employees and 18 banking locations in Western New York, $1.67 billion in loans and $1.86 billion in deposits. In connection with the transaction, the Company issued 5.1 million shares of common stock, with a value of $221.8 million as of the closing date. The comparison to the first quarter of 2025 is significantly impacted by the Evans acquisition.

CEO Comments

“We delivered solid first quarter results that reflect disciplined execution across our franchise and provided meaningful improvement in profitability compared to the first quarter of 2025,” said NBT President and CEO Scott Kingsley. “Earnings growth was driven by continued net interest margin expansion, higher net interest income and strong performance in our fee-based businesses. First quarter results were consistent with our seasonal expectations. Net interest margin expanded during the quarter while deposit growth across all major customer segments reflected the strength of our franchise. Retirement plan administration fees also increased, driven by productive organic growth activities, highlighting the benefits of our diversified business mix. We remain focused on disciplined balance sheet management and continued investment in our people, markets and platform to drive long-term shareholder value.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

Net Income
  • Net income was $51.1 million and diluted earnings per share was $0.98
  • Operating net income was $50.8 million and operating diluted earnings per share was $0.97(1)
Net Interest Income / NIM
  • Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis was $134.9 million(1)
  • Net interest margin (“NIM”) on an FTE basis was 3.72%(1), an increase of 7 basis points (“bps”) from the prior quarter
  • Earning asset yields of 5.06% were down 2 bps from the prior quarter
  • Total cost of funds of 1.42% was down 9 bps from the prior quarter
Noninterest Income
  • Noninterest income was $49.7 million, or 27% of total revenues, excluding net securities gains (losses)
Loans and Credit Quality
  • Period end loans were $11.55 billion
  • Net charge-offs to average loans was 0.17% annualized
  • Nonperforming loans to total loans was 0.53%
  • Allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.20%
  • Provision for loan losses was $5.6 million
Deposits
  • Period end deposits were $13.74 billion
  • Total cost of deposits was 1.34% for the first quarter of 2026, down 10 bps from the fourth quarter of 2025
Capital
  • Stockholders’ equity was $1.91 billion as of March 31, 2026
  • Tangible book value per share(2) was $27.05 at March 31, 2026 an increase of 51 bps from December 31, 2025
  • Tangible equity to assets of 8.96%(1)
  • CET1 ratio of 12.34%; Leverage ratio of 9.70%
  

Loans

  • Period end total loans were $11.55 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $9.98 billion at March 31, 2025.
  • Period end total loans decreased $50.9 million from December 31, 2025 which included a $25.9 million decrease in the other consumer and residential solar portfolios, which are in a planned run-off status. During the first quarter of 2026, we continued to experience elevated levels of commercial payoffs similar to the prior two quarters.

Deposits

  • Total deposits at March 31, 2026 were $13.74 billion, compared to $13.50 billion at December 31, 2025 and $11.71 billion at March 31, 2025, with all business lines experiencing growth during the quarter.
  • The loan to deposit ratio was 84.0% at March 31, 2026, compared to 85.9% at December 31, 2025 and 85.2% at March 31, 2025.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

  • Net interest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $134.3 million, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 0.8%, from the fourth quarter of 2025 and an increase of $27.1 million, or 25.3%, from the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in net interest income from the fourth quarter of 2025 was driven by two fewer days in the first quarter of 2026 and lower earning asset yields partially offset by a decrease in funding costs. The increase in net interest income from the first quarter of 2025 resulted primarily from the improvement in net interest margin, the Evans acquisition and organic growth in interest-earning assets.
  • The NIM on an FTE basis for the first quarter of 2026 was 3.72%, an increase of 7 bps from the fourth quarter of 2025, as a 9 bp decrease in the cost of funds more than offset a 2 bp decline in earning asset yields. The NIM on an FTE basis increased 28 bps from the first quarter of 2025 due to higher yields on earning assets, including the impact of the Evans acquisition and a decrease in the cost of funds.
  • Earning asset yields for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased 2 bps from the prior quarter to 5.06%. Loan yields for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased 4 bps from the prior quarter to 5.66% due to the fourth quarter Federal Reserve interest rate cuts partially offset by loans originating at higher rates than portfolio yields. Earning asset yields increased 11 bps from the same quarter in the prior year due to new earning asset yields that were priced higher than portfolio yields, including an increase in acquisition-related net accretion. Average earning assets decreased $73.6 million, or 0.5%, from the fourth quarter of 2025 and grew $1.99 billion, or 15.7%, from the first quarter of 2025 due primarily to the addition of the interest-earning assets acquired from Evans and organic earning asset growth.
  • Total cost of deposits, including noninterest bearing deposits, was 1.34% for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 10 bps from the prior quarter, primarily due to the decrease in the cost of time and money market deposits. Total cost of deposits decreased 15 bps from the same period in the prior year.
  • Total cost of funds for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 1.42%, a decrease of 9 bps from the prior quarter and a decrease of 18 bps from the first quarter of 2025.

Asset Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses

  • Net charge-offs to total average loans for the first quarter of 2026 was 17 bps, compared to 16 bps in the prior quarter primarily due to an increase in commercial net charge-offs.
  • Nonperforming assets to total assets was 0.38% at March 31, 2026, up from 0.33% at December 31, 2025 and up from 0.35% at March 31, 2025. The increase in nonperforming assets was primarily due to additional commercial lending relationships placed in nonaccrual status during the quarter.
  • Provision expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $5.6 million, compared to $3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase in the provision for loan losses during the quarter was primarily due to higher net charge-offs and a higher level of allowance for loan losses.
  • The allowance for loan losses was $138.6 million, or 1.20% of total loans, at March 31, 2026, compared to $138.0 million, or 1.19% of total loans, at December 31, 2025. The increase in the allowance for loan losses in the first quarter of 2026 was primarily driven by an increase in specific reserves for a commercial relationship placed in nonaccrual status during the quarter, partially offset by the run-off of residential solar and other consumer portfolios and model adjustments related to improved loss experience.
  • The reserve for unfunded loan commitments was $5.5 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $5.8 million at December 31, 2025 and compared to $4.5 million at March 31, 2025.

Noninterest Income

  • Total noninterest income, excluding securities gains (losses), was $49.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, consistent with the fourth quarter of 2025, and up $2.1 million, or 4.5%, from the first quarter of 2025.
  • Service charges on deposit accounts were comparable to the prior quarter and higher than the first quarter of 2025 due primarily to the Evans acquisition and new account growth.
  • Retirement plan administration fees increased $2.5 million, or 17.5%, from the prior quarter and increased $0.7 million, or 4.5%, from the first quarter of 2025. The increase from the prior quarter and the first quarter of 2025 was driven by higher activity-based fees, increased market values of assets under administration and the additional revenue from new customer relationships.
  • Wealth management fees decreased $0.9 million, or 7.4%, from the prior quarter and were consistent with the first quarter of 2025. The decrease from the prior quarter was driven primarily by higher seasonal and activity-based fees recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Insurance revenues increased $0.6 million from the prior quarter, due to organic growth and first quarter seasonality.
  • Bank owned life insurance income decreased compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to lower gains recognized.
  • Other noninterest income decreased $1.0 million from the prior quarter and increased $0.5 million from the first quarter of 2025. The decrease from the prior quarter was driven by a $1.0 million gain on an equity investment recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Noninterest Expense

  • Total noninterest expense was $112.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $111.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $99.9 million for the first quarter of 2025. Excluding acquisition expenses of $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, noninterest expense was 13.7% higher than the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the Evans acquisition and continued investments in our people, markets and infrastructure.
  • Salaries and benefits increased 4.2% from the prior quarter driven by seasonally higher payroll taxes and stock-based compensation expenses of approximately $3 million, partially offset by lower medical expenses. The increase from the first quarter of 2025 was driven by the impact of the Evans acquisition as NBT added 200 Evans employees in May 2025, annual merit pay increases, higher medical expenses and higher stock-based compensation expenses.
  • Technology and data services were consistent with the prior quarter and increased $1.3 million from the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the Evans acquisition, timing of planned activities and ongoing investment in enterprise technology initiatives.
  • Occupancy costs increased $1.7 million from the prior quarter and increased $2.0 million from the first quarter of 2025. The $1.7 million increase from the prior quarter was due to seasonal maintenance and utilities costs due to harsh winter conditions across the footprint. The $2.0 million increase from the first quarter of 2025 was driven by additional expenses from the Evans acquisition, higher seasonal maintenance and utilities and higher facilities costs related to new branch banking locations.
  • Professional fees and outside services were consistent with the prior quarter and increased $0.6 million from the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the Evans acquisition and the timing of various initiatives.
  • Amortization of intangible assets was consistent with the prior quarter and increased $1.2 million from the first quarter of 2025 primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets related to the Evans acquisition.
  • Other expenses decreased $3.2 million from the prior quarter and increased $0.8 million from the first quarter of 2025. The decrease from the prior quarter was driven by seasonally lower levels of travel, training and charitable contributions and loan-servicing related expenses. The increase from the first quarter of 2025 reflects the Evans acquisition including increased FDIC insurance expense.

Income Taxes

  • The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2026 was 23.3%, which was up from 20.3% in the prior quarter and 22.2% for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in the effective tax rate from the prior quarter was primarily due to the finalization of the assessment of the deductibility of merger-related expenses and the associated impact on the full year effective tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase in the effective tax rate from the first quarter of 2025 was primarily due to the increase in fully taxable pre-tax income.

Capital

  • Tangible common equity to tangible assets(1) was 8.96% at March 31, 2026. Tangible book value per share(2) was $27.05 at March 31, 2026, which increased 51 bps from $26.54 at December 31, 2025 and increased 231 bps from $24.74 at March 31, 2025.
  • Stockholders’ equity increased $18.2 million from December 31, 2025 driven by net income generation of $51.1 million partially offset by dividends declared of $19.2 million, the repurchase of common stock of $11.0 million and a $4.7 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss reflecting the change in the fair value of securities available for sale.
  • As of March 31, 2026, CET1 capital ratio of 12.34%, leverage ratio of 9.70% and total risk-based capital ratio of 14.52%.

Stock Repurchase

  • Consistent with the prior quarter, the Company purchased 250,000 shares of its common stock during the first quarter of 2026 for a total of $11.0 million at an average price of $44.06 per share under its previously announced stock repurchase program. The Company may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time to mitigate the potential dilutive effects of stock-based incentive plans and other potential uses of common stock for corporate purposes. As of March 31, 2026, there were 1,500,000 shares available for repurchase under this plan.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) Friday, April 24, 2026, to review the first quarter 2026 financial results. The audio webcast link, along with the corresponding presentation slides, will be available on the Company’s Event Calendar page at www.nbtbancorp.com/bn/presentations-events.html#events and will be archived for twelve months.

Corporate Overview

NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Norwich, NY, with total assets of $16.20 billion at March 31, 2026. The Company primarily operates through NBT Bank, N.A., a full-service community bank, and through two financial services companies. NBT Bank, N.A. has 176 banking locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut. EPIC Retirement Plan Services, based in Rochester, NY, is a national benefits administration firm. NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, based in Norwich, NY, is a full-service regional insurance agency. More information about NBT and its divisions is available online at: www.nbtbancorp.com, www.nbtbank.com, www.epicrps.com and www.nbtbank.com/Insurance.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “will,” “can,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” or other similar terms. There are a number of factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, the following possibilities: (1) local, regional, national and international economic conditions, including actual or potential stress in the banking industry, and the impact they may have on the Company and its customers, and the Company’s assessment of that impact; (2) changes in the level of nonperforming assets and charge-offs; (3) changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements; (4) the effects of and changes in trade and monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board (“FRB”) and international trade disputes (including threatened or implemented tariffs imposed by the U.S. and threatened or implemented tariffs imposed by foreign countries in retaliation); (5) inflation, interest rate, securities market and monetary fluctuations; (6) political instability; (7) acts of war, including international military conflicts, or terrorism; (8) the timely development and acceptance of new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; (9) changes in consumer spending, borrowing and saving habits; (10) changes in the financial performance and/or condition of the Company’s borrowers; (11) technological changes; (12) acquisition and integration of acquired businesses; (13) the ability to increase market share and control expenses; (14) changes in the competitive environment among financial holding companies; (15) the effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which the Company and its subsidiaries must comply, including those under the Dodd-Frank Act, and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018; (16) the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters; (17) changes in the Company’s organization, compensation and benefit plans; (18) the costs and effects of legal and regulatory developments, including the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries, and the results of regulatory examinations or reviews; (19) greater than expected costs or difficulties related to the integration of new products and lines of business; and (20) the Company’s success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made, and advises readers that various factors, including, but not limited to, those described above and other factors discussed in the Company’s annual and quarterly reports previously filed with the SEC, could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause the Company’s actual results or circumstances for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected.

Unless required by law, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligations to, publicly release any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Non-GAAP Measures

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Where non-GAAP disclosures are used in this press release, the comparable GAAP measure, as well as a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the accompanying tables. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information that is important to an understanding of the results of the Company’s core business as well as provide information standard in the financial institution industry. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP and investors should consider the Company’s performance and financial condition as reported under GAAP and all other relevant information when assessing the performance or financial condition of the Company. Amounts previously reported in the consolidated financial statements are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to current period presentation.

Contact:Scott A. Kingsley, President and CEO
Annette L. Burns, Executive Vice President and CFO
NBT Bancorp Inc.
52 South Broad Street
Norwich, NY 13815
607-337-6589
  


NBT Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries     
Selected Financial Data     
(unaudited, dollars in thousands except per share data)     
      
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
Profitability (reported)     
Diluted earnings per share$0.98 $1.06 $1.03 $0.44 $0.77 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 52,352,800  52,524,388  52,642,688  50,787,474  47,477,391 
Return on average assets(3) 1.30% 1.37% 1.35% 0.59% 1.08%
Return on average equity(3) 10.89% 11.81% 11.86% 5.27% 9.68%
Return on average tangible common equity(1)(3) 15.59% 17.05% 17.35% 8.01% 13.63%
Net interest margin(1)(3) 3.72% 3.65% 3.66% 3.59% 3.44%
      
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
Profitability (operating)     
Diluted earnings per share(1)$0.97 $1.05 $1.05 $0.88 $0.80 
Return on average assets(1)(3) 1.29% 1.37% 1.37% 1.19% 1.11%
Return on average equity(1)(3) 10.82% 11.79% 12.05% 10.52% 9.95%
Return on average tangible common equity(1)(3) 15.50% 17.02% 17.61% 15.25% 13.99%
      
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
Balance sheet data     
Short-term interest-bearing accounts$564,514 $301,958 $394,485 $276,786 $37,385 
Securities available for sale 1,918,526  1,862,838  1,813,194  1,729,428  1,704,677 
Securities held to maturity 748,607  762,756  771,474  809,664  836,833 
Net loans 11,408,655  11,460,114  11,456,134  11,484,480  9,863,267 
Total assets 16,204,406  15,995,121  16,112,584  16,014,781  13,864,251 
Total deposits 13,742,966  13,499,193  13,660,918  13,515,232  11,708,511 
Total borrowings 297,407  327,422  319,358  411,376  312,977 
Total liabilities 14,290,009  14,098,905  14,259,438  14,209,615  12,298,476 
Stockholders' equity 1,914,397  1,896,216  1,853,146  1,805,166  1,565,775 
      
Capital     
Equity to assets 11.81% 11.85% 11.50% 11.27% 11.29%
Tangible equity ratio(1) 8.96% 8.95% 8.58% 8.30% 8.68%
Book value per share$36.81 $36.32 $35.33 $34.46 $33.13 
Tangible book value per share(2)$27.05 $26.54 $25.51 $24.57 $24.74 
Leverage ratio 9.70% 9.48% 9.34% 9.55% 10.39%
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 12.34% 12.07% 11.80% 11.37% 12.12%
Tier 1 capital ratio 12.34% 12.07% 11.80% 11.37% 13.02%
Total risk-based capital ratio 14.52% 14.24% 13.97% 14.48% 15.24%
Common stock price (end of period)$42.58 $41.52 $41.76 $41.55 $42.90 
                


NBT Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries     
Asset Quality and Consolidated Loan Balances     
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)     
      
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
Asset quality     
Nonaccrual loans$57,903 $44,592 $46,450 $43,181 $44,829 
90 days past due and still accruing 3,352  7,131  6,966  3,211  2,862 
Total nonperforming loans 61,255  51,723  53,416  46,392  47,691 
Other real estate owned 22  402  267  345  308 
Total nonperforming assets 61,277  52,125  53,683  46,737  47,999 
Allowance for loan losses 138,600  138,000  139,000  140,200  117,000 
      
Asset quality ratios     
Allowance for loan losses to total loans 1.20% 1.19% 1.20% 1.21% 1.17%
Total nonperforming loans to total loans 0.53% 0.45% 0.46% 0.40% 0.48%
Total nonperforming assets to total assets 0.38% 0.33% 0.33% 0.29% 0.35%
Allowance for loan losses to total nonperforming loans 226.27% 266.81% 260.22% 302.21% 245.33%
Past due loans to total loans(4) 0.40% 0.38% 0.38% 0.38% 0.32%
Net charge-offs to average loans(3) 0.17% 0.16% 0.15% 0.09% 0.27%
      
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
Loan net charge-offs by line of business     
Commercial$2,285 $1,232 $1,047 $97 $2,109 
Residential mortgage and home equity (106) (15) 18  (27) (25)
Indirect auto 843  877  679  749  1,155 
Residential solar and other consumer 1,955  2,671  2,556  1,542  3,315 
Total loan net charge-offs$4,977 $4,765 $4,300 $2,361 $6,554 
      
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans by segment    
Commercial & industrial 0.89% 0.76% 0.81% 0.79% 0.76%
Commercial real estate 1.05% 1.06% 1.13% 1.14% 1.02%
Residential mortgage 0.99% 1.06% 1.05% 1.05% 1.00%
Auto 0.70% 0.68% 0.70% 0.70% 0.72%
Residential solar and other consumer 4.39% 4.09% 3.62% 3.64% 3.61%
Total 1.20% 1.19% 1.20% 1.21% 1.17%
      
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
Loans by line of business     
Commercial & industrial$1,669,624 $1,671,974 $1,644,218 $1,692,335 $1,436,990 
Commercial real estate 4,783,384  4,798,957  4,830,761  4,800,494  3,890,115 
Residential mortgage 2,539,249  2,537,593  2,528,565  2,530,344  2,127,588 
Home equity 447,462  448,113  435,584  423,355  331,400 
Indirect auto 1,333,017  1,340,524  1,327,689  1,319,401  1,309,084 
Residential solar and other consumer 774,519  800,953  828,317  858,751  885,090 
Total loans$11,547,255 $11,598,114 $11,595,134 $11,624,680 $9,980,267 
                


NBT Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries    
Consolidated Balance Sheets    
(unaudited, in thousands)    
     
 March 31,
December 31,
  2026  2025 
Assets    
Cash and due from banks$151,558 $185,158 
Short-term interest-bearing accounts 564,514  301,958 
Equity securities, at fair value 47,186  48,760 
Securities available for sale, at fair value 1,918,526  1,862,838 
Securities held to maturity (fair value $687,330 and $702,577, respectively) 748,607  762,756 
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock 44,658  44,575 
Loans held for sale 185  1,108 
Loans 11,547,255  11,598,114 
Less allowance for loan losses 138,600  138,000 
Net loans$11,408,655 $11,460,114 
Premises and equipment, net 100,253  99,277 
Goodwill 453,278  453,278 
Intangible assets, net 54,308  57,656 
Bank owned life insurance 319,397  317,733 
Other assets 393,281  399,910 
Total assets$16,204,406 $15,995,121 
     
Liabilities and stockholders' equity    
Demand (noninterest bearing)$3,847,041 $3,800,209 
Savings, interest-bearing checking and money market 8,508,200  8,206,539 
Time 1,387,725  1,492,445 
Total deposits$13,742,966 $13,499,193 
Short-term borrowings 117,806  148,069 
Long-term debt 43,110  43,176 
Subordinated debt, net 24,800  24,509 
Junior subordinated debt 111,691  111,668 
Other liabilities 249,636  272,290 
Total liabilities$14,290,009 $14,098,905 
     
Total stockholders' equity$1,914,397 $1,896,216 
     
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$16,204,406 $15,995,121 
       


NBT Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries      
Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income      
(unaudited, in thousands except per share data)      
       
  2026  2025 
 1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q
1st Q
Interest, fee and dividend income      
Interest and fees on loans$161,102 $166,046 $169,301 $158,912 $138,052 
Securities available for sale 13,482  13,081  12,063  11,609  10,262 
Securities held to maturity 4,350  4,398  4,595  4,870  4,914 
Other 3,712  5,019  4,508  2,186  1,176 
Total interest, fee and dividend income$182,646 $188,544 $190,467 $177,577 $154,404 
Interest expense      
Deposits$44,835 $49,426 $52,101 $48,219 $42,588 
Short-term borrowings 822  915  816  1,046  866 
Long-term debt 441  451  450  296  266 
Subordinated debt 510  505  547  2,001  1,822 
Junior subordinated debt 1,690  1,807  1,890  1,795  1,639 
Total interest expense$48,298 $53,104 $55,804 $53,357 $47,181 
Net interest income$134,348 $135,440 $134,663 $124,220 $107,223 
Provision for loan losses$5,577 $3,765 $3,100 $4,813 $7,554 
Provision for loan losses - acquisition day 1 non-PCD -  -  -  13,022  - 
Total provision for loan losses$5,577 $3,765 $3,100 $17,835 $7,554 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses$128,771 $131,675 $131,563 $106,385 $99,669 
Noninterest income      
Service charges on deposit accounts$5,268 $5,146 $5,100 $4,578 $4,243 
Card services income 6,028  6,205  6,389  6,077  5,317 
Retirement plan administration fees 16,566  14,104  15,913  15,710  15,858 
Wealth management 11,134  12,028  11,103  10,678  10,946 
Insurance services 4,482  3,917  5,260  4,097  4,761 
Bank owned life insurance income 2,659  3,576  3,240  2,180  3,397 
Net securities gains (losses) 442  142  (2) 112  (104)
Other 3,557  4,586  4,402  3,500  3,034 
Total noninterest income$50,136 $49,704 $51,405 $46,932 $47,452 
Noninterest expense      
Salaries and employee benefits$68,759 $65,993 $66,636 $64,155 $60,694 
Technology and data services 11,510  11,803  11,180  10,804  10,238 
Occupancy 11,010  9,267  9,053  9,038  9,027 
Professional fees and outside services 5,554  5,826  5,941  5,021  4,952 
Amortization of intangible assets 3,348  3,362  3,429  3,042  2,111 
Reserve for unfunded loan commitments (300) (100) (317) 1,702  90 
Acquisition expenses -  -  1,125  17,180  1,221 
Other 12,351  15,537  14,096  11,668  11,567 
Total noninterest expense$112,232 $111,688 $111,143 $122,610 $99,900 
Income before income tax expense$66,675 $69,691 $71,825 $30,707 $47,221 
Income tax expense 15,533  14,182  17,354  8,197  10,476 
Net income$51,142 $55,509 $54,471 $22,510 $36,745 
Earnings Per Share      
Basic$0.98 $1.06 $1.04 $0.45 $0.78 
Diluted$0.98 $1.06 $1.03 $0.44 $0.77 
                


NBT Bancorp Inc. and Subsidiaries
Average Quarterly Balance Sheets
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)           
            
  Average BalanceYield / RatesAverage BalanceYield / RatesAverage BalanceYield / RatesAverage BalanceYield / RatesAverage BalanceYield / Rates
  Q1 - 2026Q4 - 2025Q3 - 2025Q2 - 2025Q1 - 2025
Assets           
Short-term interest-bearing accounts $356,4033.56%$450,7193.93%$338,9194.60%$146,6404.61%$63,1984.51%
Securities taxable(1)  2,547,8412.62% 2,513,4652.55% 2,464,2712.46% 2,486,3492.40% 2,402,7722.30%
Securities tax-exempt(1)(5)  192,4293.63% 194,6383.48% 196,7283.48% 221,3283.65% 220,2103.60%
FRB and FHLB stock  44,5895.32% 44,6324.95% 42,7905.37% 39,1765.12% 33,4695.73%
Loans(1)(6)  11,553,5615.66% 11,564,9505.70% 11,600,8165.80% 11,064,9205.77% 9,981,4875.62%
Total interest-earning assets $14,694,8235.06%$14,768,4045.08%$14,643,5245.18%$13,958,4135.12%$12,701,1364.95%
Other assets  1,315,235  1,317,791  1,344,775  1,242,690  1,088,069 
Total assets $16,010,058 $16,086,195 $15,988,299 $15,201,103 $13,789,205 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity           
Money market deposits $4,188,1802.64%$4,222,1372.78%$4,077,7413.01%$3,808,0243.00%$3,496,5523.04%
Interest-bearing checking deposits  2,117,2781.04% 2,094,1051.14% 2,059,0091.10% 1,902,3920.98% 1,682,2650.84%
Savings deposits  1,953,0960.42% 1,919,0320.42% 1,947,6270.43% 1,852,0270.35% 1,571,6730.05%
Time deposits  1,455,1422.83% 1,533,0623.05% 1,633,6473.26% 1,600,9083.37% 1,450,8463.55%
Total interest-bearing deposits $9,713,6961.87%$9,768,3362.01%$9,718,0242.13%$9,163,3512.11%$8,201,3362.11%
Federal funds purchased  --  --  --  14,2314.51% 2,2784.45%
Repurchase agreements  126,0242.65% 137,8322.63% 123,5732.62% 89,9572.52% 107,4962.87%
Short-term borrowings  --  --  114.61% 27,8454.62% 7,0334.61%
Long-term debt  43,1394.15% 44,2164.05% 44,8023.98% 30,7053.87% 27,6743.90%
Subordinated debt, net  24,6558.39% 24,3388.23% 27,0858.01% 134,6845.96% 121,3316.09%
Junior subordinated debt  111,6796.14% 111,6546.42% 111,6296.72% 107,9486.67% 101,1966.57%
Total interest-bearing liabilities $10,019,1931.95%$10,086,3762.09%$10,025,1242.21%$9,568,7212.24%$8,568,3442.23%
Demand deposits  3,811,907  3,848,626  3,849,288  3,634,517  3,385,080 
Other liabilities  273,936  287,158  292,294  285,357  296,983 
Stockholders' equity  1,905,022  1,864,035  1,821,593  1,712,508  1,538,798 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $16,010,058 $16,086,195 $15,988,299 $15,201,103 $13,789,205 
Interest rate spread  3.11% 2.99% 2.97% 2.88% 2.72%
Net interest margin (FTE)(1)(3)  3.72% 3.65% 3.66% 3.59% 3.44%
            
Total cost of deposits $13,525,6031.34%$13,616,9621.44%$13,567,3121.52%$12,797,8681.51%$11,586,4161.49%
Total cost of funds  13,831,1001.42% 13,935,0021.51% 13,874,4121.60% 13,203,2381.62% 11,953,4241.60%
                      

(1) The following tables provide the Non-GAAP reconciliations for the Non-GAAP measures contained in this release:

 Non-GAAP measures     
 (unaudited, dollars in thousands except per share data)     
       
   2026  2025 
  1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
 Operating net income     
 Net income$51,142 $55,509 $54,471 $22,510 $36,745 
 Acquisition expenses -  -  1,125  17,180  1,221 
 Acquisition-related provision for credit losses -  -  -  13,022  - 
 Acquisition-related reserve for unfunded loan commitments -  -  -  532  - 
 Securities (gains) losses (442) (142) 2  (112) 104 
 Adjustments to net income$(442)$(142)$1,127 $30,622 $1,325 
 Adjustments to net income (net of tax)$(338)$(113)$851 $22,413 $1,020 
 Operating net income$50,804 $55,396 $55,322 $44,923 $37,765 
 Operating diluted earnings per share$0.97 $1.05 $1.05 $0.88 $0.80 
       
   2026  2025 
  1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
 FTE adjustment     
 Net interest income$134,348 $135,440 $134,663 $124,220 $107,223 
 Add: FTE adjustment 578  581  594  655  636 
 Net interest income (FTE)$134,926 $136,021 $135,257 $124,875 $107,859 
 Average earning assets$14,694,823 $14,768,404 $14,643,524 $13,958,413 $12,701,136 
 Net interest margin (FTE)(3) 3.72% 3.65% 3.66% 3.59% 3.44%
       
 Interest income for tax-exempt securities and loans have been adjusted to an FTE basis using the statutory Federal income tax rate of 21%.
       
   2026  2025 
  1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
 Tangible equity to tangible assets     
 Total equity$1,914,397 $1,896,216 $1,853,146 $1,805,166 $1,565,775 
 Intangible assets 507,586  510,934  515,090  518,519  396,912 
 Total assets$16,204,406 $15,995,121 $16,112,584 $16,014,781 $13,864,251 
 Tangible equity to tangible assets 8.96% 8.95% 8.58% 8.30% 8.68%
       
   2026  2025 
  1st Q4th Q3rd Q2nd Q1st Q
 Return on average tangible common equity     
 Net income$51,142 $55,509 $54,471 $22,510 $36,745 
 Amortization of intangible assets (net of tax) 2,511  2,522  2,572  2,282  1,583 
 Net income, excluding intangibles amortization$53,653 $58,031 $57,043 $24,792 $38,328 
       
 Average stockholders' equity$1,905,022 $1,864,035 $1,821,593 $1,712,508 $1,538,798 
 Less: average goodwill and other intangibles 509,643  513,728  517,271  471,159  398,233 
 Average tangible common equity$1,395,379 $1,350,307 $1,304,322 $1,241,349 $1,140,565 
 Return on average tangible common equity(3) 15.59% 17.05% 17.35% 8.01% 13.63%


(2)
Non-GAAP measure - Stockholders' equity less goodwill and intangible assets divided by common shares outstanding.
(3) Annualized.
(4) Total past due loans, defined as loans 30 days or more past due and in an accrual status.
(5) Securities are shown at average amortized cost.
(6) For purposes of these computations, nonaccrual loans and loans held for sale are included in the average loan balances outstanding.


FAQ

What were NBTB Q1 2026 earnings and earnings per share?

NBTB reported Q1 2026 net income of $51.1 million, or $0.98 diluted EPS. According to the company, operating diluted EPS was $0.97 and compares to $0.77 diluted EPS in Q1 2025, reflecting acquisition and margin effects.

How did NBTB's net interest margin and net interest income perform in Q1 2026?

NBTB posted an FTE NIM of 3.72% and FTE net interest income of $134.9 million. According to the company, NIM expanded 7 basis points quarter-over-quarter and 28 basis points year-over-year, aided by lower funding costs and acquisition-related yields.

What impact did the Evans acquisition have on NBTB's balance sheet in 2026?

The Evans deal added $1.67 billion in loans and $1.86 billion in deposits and 18 branches. According to the company, NBT issued 5.1 million shares valued at $221.8 million at closing and added 200 employees.

What is NBTB's capital position and tangible book value as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, NBTB reported a CET1 ratio of 12.34% and tangible book value per share of $27.05. According to the company, tangible book value increased 51 basis points from December 31, 2025.