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Shares in Honeywell Technologies (HON +5.70%) rose by as much as 7.4% in early trading today on the back of an excellent set of results that completely surprised investors and further supported the idea that the industrial sector is firmly in recovery mode in 2026.

Honeywell surprises the market In a nutshell, Honeywell Technologies beat revenue and earnings expectations across all three of its segments; namely, building automation, process automation and technology, and industrial automation in its second quarter. In addition, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance for organic sales, profit margin, and earnings per share.

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Moreover, readers should note that the previous guidance was issued in early June, ahead of the Honeywell Aerospace spinoff. This indicates a recent strengthening of its business, which is giving management cause for confidence.

Key highlights from the full-year 2026 guidance update on the earnings report:

Organic sales growth expected to be 3%-4% compared to prior guidance for 2%-3% Segment margin expected to be 20.1%-20.5% compared to prior guidance for 19.8%-20.3% Adjusted EPS expected to be $8.05-$8.35 compared to prior guidance for $7.90-$8.30 Why Honeywell raised guidance Discussing the reasons why Honeywell raised guidance so soon after the June update, CEO Vimal Kapur noted that " Orders grew 16% organically with broad-based demand across all segments, resulting in a 9% increase in ending backlog. Notably, short-cycle orders grew double-digit across all segments."

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The pickup in short-cycle orders is particularly interesting, as it implies continued momentum in the industrial sector through 2026, with the Institute for Supply Management Purchasing Managers' Index having indicated growth in every month in 2026. It also suggests the negative impact of the conflict in Iran hasn't derailed the manufacturing recovery this year as yet.

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SummaryServiceNow is transitioning from a SaaS to an AI-driven PaaS, positioning itself as an orchestration layer for enterprise AI workflows.NOW’s new consumption-based pricing model, centered on AI 'Assists' rather than seat count, unlocks exponential revenue potential and aligns with enterprise automation trends.I estimate fair value at $150 per share, implying 46% upside, driven by AI integration, pricing power, and contract upsells for generative AI features.Key risks include the execution of the new pricing model, the integration of acquisitions, overreliance on AI upsell, and intensified competition from hyperscalers. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

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Defense Earnings Show Readiness Now and Modernization AheadLockheed Martin NYSE: LMT reported what executives described as a strong second quarter of 2026, citing a record backlog, higher sales, improved earnings and a significant rebound in free cash flow. The defense contractor also raised its full-year outlook across key financial metrics, pointing to accelerating demand for munitions, F-35 aircraft, radar systems and space and missile defense programs.

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Taiclet said the company’s backlog reached an all-time high of $230 billion, while free cash flow totaled nearly $3 billion in the quarter. Chief Financial Officer Evan Scott said sales were $20.1 billion, up $1.9 billion, or 11%, from the prior-year period. Excluding unfavorable adjustments recorded in the second quarter of 2025, sales rose 7% year over year.

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Lockheed Martin Secures the Ultimate Defense MoatScott said segment operating margin was 10.8%, segment operating profit was $2.2 billion and earnings per share rose to $7.94. Free cash flow improved to $2.9 billion from negative $150 million in the same period last year, helped by the timing of customer receipts and lower tax payments.

Backlog climbs on munitions and missile defense awards Scott said Lockheed Martin recorded $65 billion of orders during the quarter and a book-to-bill ratio of 3.2 to 1. The largest award was a seven-year, $35 billion Missile Defense Agency contract to quadruple production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors.

Flying Under the Radar: Lockheed Martin's $2.8B Stealth SetupTaiclet said the quarter also included a $3 billion Army production contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, or GMLRS, covering the current version and a successor with twice the range from the same launcher. Lockheed Martin also received a HIMARS award valued at up to $1.1 billion for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and as many as five allied nations.

Taiclet said the awards “strengthen the nation’s production base” by adding manufacturing capacity, additional supply sources and surge capability. He said Lockheed Martin had been increasing munitions capacity ahead of contracted demand and expanding manufacturing footprints in allied countries before co-production requirements became more prominent.

Company raises 2026 guidance Lockheed Martin raised its full-year 2026 sales outlook to a range of $79.75 billion to $81.75 billion, which Scott said represents an 8% year-over-year increase at the midpoint, up from prior guidance of 5% growth. Segment operating profit guidance was increased to $8.5 billion to $8.7 billion.

The company also raised its free cash flow outlook to $7 billion to $7.2 billion and projected earnings per share of $29.95 to $30.65. Scott said the earnings outlook was driven by higher year-to-date profits and a lower effective tax rate. Capital expenditure guidance was updated to a range of $2 billion to $2.4 billion, reflecting efficiencies in the Missiles and Fire Control munitions build-out.

Scott said every business segment is expected to grow faster in the second half of 2026 than in the first half, with Missiles and Fire Control leading the company’s growth.

Segment outlooks improve broadly Mark Kvasnak, vice president of investor relations, said Aeronautics is now expected to generate 2026 sales of $31.7 billion to $32.7 billion, supported by F-35 production and sustainment volumes. Aeronautics profit guidance was raised to $3 billion to $3.08 billion, though margins were projected modestly lower than prior guidance as the company scales new F-35 contracts, expands sustainment work and absorbs earlier F-16 and C-130 challenges.

Missiles and Fire Control sales are now projected at $16.5 billion to $16.9 billion, with profit expected between $2.3 billion and $2.35 billion. Kvasnak said the segment’s second-quarter sales were up 19% and profit rose 24% year over year.

Rotary and Mission Systems’ full-year sales outlook increased to $17.7 billion to $18.1 billion, supported by radar awards and Sikorsky production ramps. Profit guidance rose to $1.86 billion to $1.89 billion. Space sales are expected to range from $13.85 billion to $14.05 billion, supported by wins on the Next Generation Interceptor, Fleet Ballistic Missile and classified national security programs. Space profit guidance was lowered to $1.34 billion to $1.38 billion due to reduced ULA equity earnings tied to an ongoing technical investigation of a Vulcan launch anomaly earlier in the year.

Executives highlight technology investments and capacity expansion Taiclet said Lockheed Martin is investing in advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics and artificial intelligence-enabled production systems. He cited the opening of a missile assembly building in Courtland, Alabama, and the groundbreaking of a munitions production center in Troy, Alabama, as examples of recent capacity expansion.

The company also signed an agreement to acquire Ultra Maritime, which Taiclet said would enhance undersea sensing and autonomous sea drone capabilities. At the NATO summit, Lockheed Martin signed a memorandum of understanding with Rheinmetall toward a European Center of Excellence for ATACMS production. Taiclet also said the company welcomed efforts by the U.S., Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden to explore a dedicated PAC-3 missile maintenance facility in Europe.

Taiclet discussed several newer defense technology efforts, including the Sanctum Counter-UAS system using the Grizzly containerized launcher. He said the system moved from concept to successful live-fire testing in under 45 days by integrating existing components, including a battle manager, radar, launcher and JAGM missiles. He said the company is increasingly investing ahead of formal requests from customers when it believes it can anticipate mission needs.

Q&A focuses on acquisition models, demand and margin outlook During the analyst question-and-answer session, Taiclet said Lockheed Martin is seeking to become “America’s clear leader in the defense technology segment,” not only the largest defense prime contractor. He said the company is building “mission technology roadmaps” based on customer needs and investing before formal orders in some cases.

Asked about commercial-style acquisition models, Taiclet said multiyear munitions framework agreements are important because they provide industry with more confidence to invest. He said Lockheed Martin does not plan to take risks similar to the historical C-130J example unless it has confidence in long-term contractual arrangements.

On demand, Taiclet cited long-term need for the F-35, calling it the only in-production fifth-generation fighter in the free world. He said the company remains confident that a 156-aircraft annual production rate can be sustained for some time, despite budget-cycle uncertainty.

Scott said margins on the new THAAD contract are expected to be consistent with historical munitions production margins over time, though large ramps can create near-term dilution. He said Missiles and Fire Control margins should generally remain in the high-13% to low-14% range, with a goal of improving over historical levels as long-term agreements incentivize cost and schedule performance.

Taiclet closed the call by thanking Lockheed Martin employees, suppliers and military customers, saying the company is focused on delivering “reliable mission-ready capabilities and equipment” to U.S. and allied forces.

About Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)Lockheed Martin Corporation NYSE: LMT is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, develops and manufactures advanced technology systems for government and commercial customers. Formed through the 1995 merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, the company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and focuses on providing integrated solutions across air, space, land and sea domains. Its primary customers include the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and allied governments around the world.

Lockheed Martin's product and service portfolio spans military aircraft, missile and fire-control systems, missile defense, space systems and satellite technologies, sensors and precision weapons.

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Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP) is expected to remain under pressure to demonstrate stronger advertising revenue growth when it reports second-quarter earnings, with Jefferies saying the company's ads business continues to be the key issue despite expectations for improving overall revenue growth.

The brokerage reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating on Snap while lowering its price target to $5.50 from $8, writing that although it remains positive on the company's engagement scale and long-term monetization opportunity, "the core issue remains ad rev growth, which has yet to show meaningful improvement."

Snap shares traded hands at about $4.40 on Thursday afternoon, down about 45% so far this year.

Jefferies expects Snap to report Q2 revenue growth of 14% year over year, in line with Wall Street estimates. The analysts wrote that advertising revenue should reaccelerate from 3% growth in the first quarter, helped by an easier year-over-year comparison and guidance that had already incorporated a full quarter of Middle East-related headwinds.

The firm said revenue from Snap+ subscriptions and Memories products remains more difficult to forecast because of limited visibility, though it remains constructive on the recent momentum in those businesses.

For the third quarter, Jefferies wrote that the Street's forecast for 13% year-over-year revenue growth appears achievable, with potential upside from World Cup-related advertising spending and Memories Storage. The analysts noted that consensus implies quarter-over-quarter revenue growth consistent with seasonal trends over the past three years, while the expiration of the 12-month Memories Storage grace period in September could provide an additional boost.

Jefferies also identified daily active user growth as a swing factor, citing age verification requirements and other regulatory changes. While the firm sees limited revenue risk from those changes, it noted they could weigh on investor sentiment if engagement growth slows further.

On profitability, Jefferies expects Snap to reiterate its full-year cost guidance following its April restructuring, including operating expenses of about $2.75 billion, other cost of goods sold at 16% to 17% of revenue, and infrastructure costs of $1.6 billion to $1.65 billion.

While Jefferies remains constructive on Snap's longer-term monetization opportunity, it wrote that continued investment in Specs following a weak initial reception, along with the collapse of a partnership with Perplexity, has tempered expectations, leaving the company's advertising growth as the primary focus heading into earnings.

Kroger (KR - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $55.76, demonstrating a -3.09% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.21%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.97%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 2.15%.

The supermarket chain's shares have seen a decrease of 1.61% over the last month, not keeping up with the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 2.27% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Kroger in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.05, showcasing a 0.96% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $34.78 billion, up 2.47% from the year-ago period.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.21 per share and a revenue of $151.36 billion, indicating changes of +7.42% and +2.52%, respectively, from the former year.

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With respect to valuation, Kroger is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.04. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 14.47.

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Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2026) - Nio Strategic Metals Inc. (TSXV: NIO) (OTCQB: NIOCF) ("Nio" or the "Corporation"), a critical mineral exploration company, is pleased to announce that its common shares will begin trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market ("OTCQB") in the United States (U.S.) under the symbol "NIOCF" starting Friday, July 24, 2026. The Corporation's common shares will also continue to trade on the TSX-V under the symbol "NIO".

The Corporation's President and COO, Bruno Dumais, commented, "This listing on the OTCQB will improve access to Nio for U.S. investors. It is an important step in increasing our presence and visibility in the United States and will contribute to creating long-term shareholder value."

In conjunction with this listing, Nio will be meeting with U.S. investors.

The OTCQB Venture Market is designed for early-stage and developing U.S. and international corporations. Companies are current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Investors can find real-time quotes and market information for the Corporation at www.otcmarkets.com/stock/NIOCF/quote.

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Ares Capital (ARCC - Free Report) closed at $18.61 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.33% move from the prior day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.21% loss on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.97%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.15%.

The private equity firm's shares have seen an increase of 5.66% over the last month, surpassing the Finance sector's gain of 2.12% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Ares Capital in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on July 29, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.47, marking a 6% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $768.95 million, indicating a 3.22% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $1.9 per share and revenue of $3.12 billion, indicating changes of -5.47% and +2.16%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Ares Capital. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

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Digging into valuation, Ares Capital currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.91. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 7.99, so one might conclude that Ares Capital is trading at a premium comparatively.

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Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeat Week in Review – 07/06 - 07/10Southwest Airlines NYSE: LUV reported sharply higher second-quarter 2026 earnings and record revenue, with executives saying the carrier’s recent commercial transformation contributed across the full quarter for the first time.

President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan said the quarter showed “the earnings power of our business” and demonstrated that Southwest now has “a broader and more diversified set of revenue and commercial levers than at any point in our history.”

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Southwest MAX Incident Revives Headline Risk for Boeing and Airline StocksThe airline reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.94, up approximately 120% from a year earlier and above both its initial guidance and analyst consensus, according to Jordan. Adjusted operating margin was 6.7%, a 3.3-point improvement year over year, while after-tax return on invested capital was 9%.

Southwest said adjusted operating revenue rose 20.3% on capacity growth of just 0.2%, reaching a quarterly record of $8.7 billion. Adjusted unit revenue increased 20.1% year over year, also reaching what Jordan described as an all-time quarterly record and exceeding the high end of the company’s prior guidance range.

Revenue Initiatives Drive Record Results These 3 Stocks Lowered Their Share Counts Drastically in Q1Jordan and Chief Commercial Officer Justin Jones attributed the revenue gains to a mix of new and expanded initiatives, including product changes, bag fees, online travel agencies, change-related revenue and strength in the core business.

Managed business revenue rose 30% year over year to a new quarterly record, surpassing the prior record set in the first quarter. Jordan said customer engagement also improved, with Rapid Rewards new member enrollments up 35% year over year and the program approaching nearly 100 million members. Tier qualification activity reached a record high, while Chase co-branded credit card acquisitions increased 28% from a year earlier.

Jones said the company is focused on building a “more productive commercial business” that balances unit revenue growth, disciplined capacity, network profitability and long-term customer engagement. He said corporate customers have shown strong adoption of the company’s new products, with growth visible across fares, load factor and share of origin-and-destination mix.

In response to analyst questions about the impact of lapping initiatives introduced in 2025, Jordan said third-quarter comparisons will face a headwind from those actions, including bag fees, which he said represent about $1 billion annually. He said that excluding the impact of those comparisons, Southwest’s third-quarter unit revenue guidance would be ahead of the second-quarter result.

Guidance Updated as Fuel Costs Remain Elevated Southwest now expects full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $3.25 to $4.25. Jordan said the updated range replaces the company’s prior expectation of at least $4 per share and reflects the forward fuel curve as of July 17, while assuming the current fare environment and demand trends remain broadly intact.

Jordan said the company faced an estimated year-to-date fuel headwind of approximately $1.33 per share but remains positioned to generate earnings broadly in line with the guidance it issued at the start of the year. Second-quarter fuel expense increased nearly $900 million year over year, and fuel averaged $3.92 per gallon during the quarter.

Chief Financial Officer Tom Doxey said Southwest generated $500 million of operating cash flow in the quarter, up more than 32% year over year, and nearly $2 billion in operating cash flow during the first half. The company ended the quarter with $5.3 billion in liquidity, above its target of approximately $4.5 billion. Its gross leverage ratio was 2.1 times, within its stated range of 1 to 2.5 times and improved from 2.4 times at the end of 2025.

For the third quarter, Southwest expects unit revenue to rise 17.5% to 19.5% year over year. The company expects CASM-X, or unit costs excluding fuel and special items, to increase 3.5% to 4% year over year on capacity that is flat to down 1%.

Cost Discipline and Fleet Actions Support Margins Doxey said cost savings are being generated across the business, including technology, supply chain, maintenance and labor productivity. He said management has identified “hundreds of millions of dollars of incremental savings” since the start of the year, and those savings are incorporated into the full-year outlook.

Second-quarter CASM increased 3.4% year over year on near-flat capacity, below the low end of prior guidance, Jordan said. Doxey also discussed gains from aircraft sales, saying Southwest views divestment of retiring assets as a durable strength. He said the company has more than 450 NG aircraft that will be retired over many years, and that gains on sales may be “a little lumpy by quarter” but should continue over time.

Asked about capital spending and free cash flow, Doxey said operating cash flow should improve as underlying profitability improves, while the conversion to free cash flow will depend largely on the timing of aircraft deliveries. He said Southwest generally pays cash or uses unsecured or secured financing for aircraft, rather than relying on leasing structures that would reduce net capital expenditures.

Operations, Network and Product Enhancements Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson said Southwest ranked first among large domestic carriers in completion factor during the quarter and improved its mishandled baggage performance year over year, despite higher volumes of gate-checked bags. He said trip net promoter score improved throughout the quarter and that Southwest maintained the lowest customer complaint rate among major U.S. airlines.

Watterson acknowledged that on-time performance has declined in some areas, particularly during day-to-day “small-scale events” tied to high load factors and turn times. He said the company is focused on improving the last 10 minutes of aircraft turns and has already seen some benefits in July, with additional schedule changes expected in October.

Southwest also highlighted several product and network updates. Jordan said the airline’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft entered service a few weeks before the call, beginning a new phase of in-flight connectivity. The company also expanded its airline partner network to nine carriers with the addition of Air Premia and completed the rollout of service to five previously announced new destinations with the launch of Anchorage in May.

Jones said future capacity growth will be modest and focused on Southwest’s “points of strength,” including markets where it already has leading positions. He said the airline is not prepared to provide full-year 2027 capacity guidance but will continue to emphasize capacity discipline and profitable deployment of aircraft.

Management Emphasizes Durability of Demand Throughout the call, executives said demand and pricing remain strong. Jordan said industry recapture of higher fuel costs has been swift and pricing has remained sticky. He also said the revenue strength is not only related to fuel recovery, but reflects benefits from Southwest’s own initiatives.

Jones said the third quarter was about 65% booked at the time of the call, with yields running up 24% year over year compared with 13% for the second quarter at the same point. “There is no deceleration in the strength in the demand, no deceleration in the strength in the revenues and the fares,” he said.

Jordan said he remains optimistic about consumer demand for travel and the long-term durability of Southwest’s revenue base. He pointed to growth in managed business revenue, Rapid Rewards memberships, card acquisitions and customer engagement as evidence that the company’s changes are resonating.

Southwest also accrued more than $100 million year to date in profit sharing for employees. Jordan thanked employees and said the results show “proof in the earnings” that the company’s transformation is working.

About Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV)Southwest Airlines Co is a U.S.-based low-cost carrier that operates a point-to-point domestic and near-international airline network. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company primarily flies Boeing 737 aircraft and offers no-frills, single-class service designed to keep fares competitive. Southwest's operating model emphasizes high aircraft utilization, quick turnaround times and an open seating policy, allowing customers to board and select seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Founded in 1967 by Herb Kelleher and Rollin King as Air Southwest Company, Southwest began commercial service in 1971, initially connecting Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

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TJX (TJX - Free Report) closed at $153.46 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.25% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.21%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.97%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.15%.

The parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and other stores's stock has dropped by 5.91% in the past month, falling short of the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 2.27% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of TJX in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.17, signifying a 6.36% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $15.12 billion, indicating a 5.02% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.17 per share and revenue of $63.9 billion, indicating changes of +9.3% and +5.85%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for TJX. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. TJX presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

With respect to valuation, TJX is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 30.07. This represents no noticeable deviation compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 30.07.

It is also worth noting that TJX currently has a PEG ratio of 3.37. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. TJX's industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.68 as of yesterday's close.

The Retail - Discount Stores industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 22, which puts it in the top 9% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) closed at $176.80 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.75% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.21% for the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.97%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.15%.

The stock of company has risen by 7.26% in the past month, leading the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 4.95% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Toyota Motor Corporation in its upcoming earnings disclosure.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $20.99 per share and revenue of $325.34 billion, indicating changes of +7.04% and -3.29%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Toyota Motor Corporation. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.5% lower. Toyota Motor Corporation is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Toyota Motor Corporation is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.57. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 9.67.

The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 188, positioning it in the bottom 24% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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Carvana (CVNA - Free Report) closed at $60.19 in the latest trading session, marking a -4.08% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.21%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.97%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.15%.

The company's shares have seen a decrease of 7.6% over the last month, not keeping up with the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 2.27% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Carvana in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on July 29, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.42, marking a 61.54% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $6.96 billion, indicating a 43.8% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.64 per share and a revenue of $28.29 billion, representing changes of -2.96% and +39.19%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Carvana. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 3.54% upward. Carvana currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Carvana is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 38.36. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 16.93, which means Carvana is trading at a premium to the group.

It's also important to note that CVNA currently trades at a PEG ratio of 10.23. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Internet - Commerce industry stood at 1.11 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, which puts it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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In the latest trading session, ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) closed at $120.20, marking a +1.19% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.21%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.97%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 2.15%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the energy company had gained 11.1% outpaced the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 5.23% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of ConocoPhillips in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on August 6, 2026. In that report, analysts expect ConocoPhillips to post earnings of $2.96 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 108.45%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $17.54 billion, reflecting a 18.98% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $9.2 per share and revenue of $66.91 billion. These totals would mark changes of +49.35% and +8.72%, respectively, from last year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for ConocoPhillips. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 8.78% lower. As of now, ConocoPhillips holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

From a valuation perspective, ConocoPhillips is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.91. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 19.19.

We can also see that COP currently has a PEG ratio of 1.43. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. As the market closed yesterday, the Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.96.

The Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 205, putting it in the bottom 17% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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BioNTech (BNTX +0.33%) rose to prominence several years ago thanks to its role in the coronavirus market. The company developed Comirnaty, one of the best-selling COVID-19 vaccines, with Pfizer (PFE +0.77%). However, vaccination rates have dropped significantly due to a combination of factors, including stricter market regulations. As a result, BioNTech's coronavirus business hasn't performed well recently. The good news is that the company's future no longer depends on its work in this industry. There is another much larger area BioNTech is targeting. Here's what investors need to know.

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The industry's largest therapeutic area The weight-loss market is grabbing headlines for its rapid growth. But the largest area in the industry by annual sales remains oncology. There are several reasons for that. Let's consider four of them. First, cancer is one of the world's leading causes of death. According to some estimates, in the U.S., one person in three will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. So, it is a fairly common disease with a significant annual death toll. Second, the oncology market is massive. There are dozens of types of cancer, and some corners of the industry remain underserved, which can attract even more drugmakers.

Third, because cancer is a life-threatening condition, regulators often grant cancer medicines in development special designations that can help speed up approval, a factor that incentivizes drugmakers to develop more of them. Lastly, cancer medicines often command high prices and can sometimes be administered over years. The cancer therapeutics space will continue to expand, and, according to some estimates, it will be worth $516.2 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% over that period. That's the market where BioNTech is looking to carve out a meaningful niche. Can the company pull it off?

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BioNTech's exciting pipeline BioNTech has more than 25 phase 2 or phase 3 ongoing oncology clinical trials. This large pipeline should lead to at least a few approvals. Several of the company's products look particularly promising. Perhaps the most interesting is pumitamig, which BioNTech is developing in collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY +1.23%). Pumitamig is a bispecific antibody, a class of medicines that bind to two different targets simultaneously, enabling it to direct the body's immune system to attack diseases like cancer more effectively than conventional antibodies.

Bispecific antibodies like pumitamig could gain significant traction in the coming years. The medicine has been dubbed a potential "Keytruda killer," or next-generation oncology medicines that could challenge Keytruda, currently the best-selling cancer drug on the market. Pumitamig is being investigated across cancers of the lung, kidney, breast, liver, colon, and rectum, among others. Pumitamig is well-positioned to earn approval within a couple of years and, eventually, generate well over $1 billion in annual sales. And that's just one of BioNTech's oncology candidates. Expect the company to improve its financial results significantly as it continues to make headway in this market.

Is BioNTech stock a buy? BioNTech's pipeline looks promising, even beyond its oncology-related work. The biotech is developing products in other areas, notably infectious diseases. It is working on vaccines for tuberculosis and even HIV. Clinical progress over the next few years could significantly strengthen its prospects. However, BioNTech's valuation is concerning. The stock is worth $23.2 billion, despite posting just $3.3 billion in revenue over the trailing-12-month period, and its sales are declining. The company isn't consistently profitable either.

The market appears to be placing a lot of faith in BioNTech's pipeline. That won't be a problem so long as the company's work in this area goes smoothly, but its share price could fall off a cliff at any sign of trouble. And there likely will be at least some signs of trouble -- it's hard for any biotech company to run a pipeline that large without encountering clinical or regulatory setbacks. My view is that, even though its pipeline looks exciting, BioNTech isn't attractive at current levels. Investors would be better off waiting for the stock to fall from its current levels before initiating a position.

Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) has received a higher price target from Bank of America ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, with the firm reiterating its ‘Buy’ rating and raising its target to $160 from $145 on expectations that sustained direct-to-consumer (DTC) growth in North America could support further valuation expansion.

The firm increased its valuation multiple to 11 times its 2027 earnings estimate from 10 times previously, writing that additional evidence of durable North American DTC growth could drive further multiple expansion.

This price target implies upside from current levels of about $132.

Bank of America forecasts Q2 earnings per share of $4.24, broadly in line with Visible Alpha consensus estimates.

The firm sees the potential for upside in the quarter, supported by continued DTC momentum and an improving setup for the second half of the year as the company laps strategic actions taken last year that weighed on sales.

The analysts expect total second-quarter sales to decline 1% year over year, with growth in the Crocs brand's DTC business offset by weaker wholesale sales and continued declines at Heydude. They forecast North American DTC sales to rise 1%, below the Street's expectation of 2%, but noted that demand for newer products, including sandals, could support stronger results.

Bank of America highlighted continued consumer interest in new product launches, pointing to popular sandal styles such as the Miami Flip, where it has observed products selling out even after restocking.

On margins, the firm expects gross margin to decline 150 basis points year over year, in line with company guidance that incorporates tariff-related headwinds. While lower tariff rates and the potential for refunds could provide some relief, the analysts wrote that a greater contribution from newer products and sales channels with lower gross margins could offset those benefits.

Looking beyond the second quarter, Bank of America expects a more favorable operating environment in the second half of the year, supported by upcoming product launches, including the Echo 2 and Mellow 2 collections, and easier comparisons following last year's reductions in promotional activity and wholesale shipments.

The firm also sees the possibility that improving demand for new products could eventually benefit North American wholesale sales, although its current forecasts continue to assume negative wholesale trends through the remainder of 2026.

Phoenix, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) will release earnings for the first quarter ended June 27, 2026 on Thursday, July 30, 2026 after the close of market. Senior management will discuss the results in a live webcast the following day, Friday, July 31, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Date: July 31, 2026

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If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be available for 90 days on https://investor.cavco.com/.

Cavco Industries, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, designs and produces factory-built housing products primarily distributed through a network of independent and Company-owned retailers. We are one of the largest producers of manufactured and modular homes in the United States, based on reported wholesale shipments. We are also a leading producer of park model RVs, vacation cabins and factory-built commercial structures. Cavco's finance subsidiary, CountryPlace Mortgage, is an approved Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seller/servicer and a Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities issuer that offers conforming mortgages, non-conforming mortgages and home-only loans to purchasers of factory-built homes. Our insurance subsidiary, Standard Casualty, provides property and casualty insurance to owners of manufactured homes.

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG) resulting from allegations that Ensign may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Ensign securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

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WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On June 8, 2026, Investing.com published an article entitled "Ensign Group stock tumbles after short seller report." The article stated that Ensign shares fell after "short seller Hunterbrook released a report alleging the nursing home operator’s business model relies on inadequate patient care and gaming quality metrics." Further, the article stated that Hunterbrook "published findings from a five-month investigation claiming the company’s profits depend on understaffing facilities while routing taxpayer dollars to executives and affiliates. The report alleges patients have suffered and died as a result."

On this news, Ensign Group shares fell 8.15% on June 8, 2026.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) today announced Scott Serpico has been appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Product. In this new Memphis-based role, Serpico will lead the strategy and vision for First Horizon Bank's multi-product portfolio that includes credit cards, deposits, lending and emerging payments.

Scott Serpico - Senior Vice President, Head of Product for First Horizon "As we continue strengthening our client-first strategy, we're thrilled to welcome Scott to our growing team," said Erin Pryor, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer for First Horizon. "He brings category-leading financial services expertise combined with disciplined execution—a unique set of skills and talents that will elevate how our clients discover, choose and use our offerings to improve their lives. We're excited for the impact Scott will deliver."

Serpico most recently served as the executive leader for Consumer Lending at USAA, where he directed strategy and growth plans, product management, product forecasting, pricing and portfolio optimization. His career also includes leadership roles at Ally Financial, Chase, SunTrust, Wells Fargo and MBNA.

About First Horizon
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $84.4 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states concentrated in the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

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Earnings POUGHKEEPSIE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2026 / Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:RBKB), the holding company of Rhinebeck Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 of $2.6 million ($0.24 per basic and diluted share), which was $110,000, or 4.0%, lower than the comparable prior year period of $2.7 million ($0.25 per basic and diluted share). Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 of $4.8 million ($0.45 per basic and $0.44 per diluted share) was $182,000, or 3.6%, lower than the same period last year.

On July 21, 2026, Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, the former mutual holding company parent of the Company, completed its second-step conversion, after which Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC ceased to exist. In connection with the second-step conversion, the Company conducted a public stock offering in which it sold 8,880,210 shares of its common stock at a price of $10.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $88.8 million. As part of the transaction, each outstanding share of Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc., common stock owned by the public stockholders as of the closing date was converted into new shares of Rhinebeck Bancorp common stock based on an exchange ratio of 1.3978 shares of Rhinebeck Bancorp common stock. Cash in lieu of fractional shares will be paid at a rate of $10.00 per share. As a result of the offering and the exchange of shares, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. will have 15,638,237 shares outstanding after giving effect to the transaction, subject to adjustment for fractional shares. Earnings per share and other share information disclosed throughout this release do not reflect the effect of the Company's conversion and related stock offering.

Financial highlights:

Second-quarter net income of $2.6 million, or $0.24 per diluted share

Net interest income increased 1.2% year-over-year

Non-interest income increased 8.8% year-over-year

Past-due loans decreased 34.6% from year-end

Deposits increased $29.6 million, or 2.7%, from December 31, 2025, excluding stock subscription funds

Second-step conversion completed July 21, generating $88.8 million in gross proceeds

The decrease in net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to an increase in non-interest expense, offset by an increase in net interest income and non-interest income. The Company's return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.79% and 7.56% for the second quarter of 2026, respectively, as compared to 0.88% and 8.57% for the second quarter of 2025, respectively. The decrease in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to an increase in non-interest expense and a decrease in non-interest income, partially offset by an increase in net interest income and a decrease in the provision for credit losses. The Company's return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.75% and 7.03% for the first six months of 2026, respectively, as compared to 0.80% and 8.04% for the first six months of 2025, respectively.

President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Smith said, "During the second quarter, we continued to make progress in repositioning the franchise for sustainable growth and profitability. Our results reflected increased net interest and non-interest income, continued discipline in managing funding costs, and meaningful improvement in past-due loans. We are also investing in talent, technology, and capabilities that will broaden our growth opportunities and strengthen the organization over time. The successful completion of our second-step conversion following quarter-end represents an important milestone for Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. and significantly strengthens our capital position. We remain focused on deploying that capital prudently as we expand our commercial banking capabilities, advance our retail and digital deposit initiatives, and invest in the infrastructure necessary to support responsible, sustainable growth."

Income Statement Analysis

Net interest income increased $140,000, or 1.2%, to $11.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, from $11.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher interest-earning asset balances and lower costs on interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by lower yields on interest-earning assets and higher interest-bearing liability balances. The net interest margin decreased by 19 basis points to 3.78% and the interest rate spread decreased 13 basis points from 3.33% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 to 3.20% for the three months ended June 30, 2026. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, when compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, the average balance of interest-earning assets increased by $73.5 million, or 6.3%, to $1.24 billion due to a $92.5 million increase in the average balance of cash and cash equivalents and a $19.7 million increase in the average balance of available for sale securities, offset by a $37.5 million decrease in the average balance of loans, while the average yield decreased by 26 basis points to 5.52% due to the lower interest rate environment and a higher composition of lower-yielding assets. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased by $68.4 million, or 8.0%, primarily due to a $73.5 million increase in the average balance of deposits, partially offset by a $28.5 million decrease in the average balance of FHLB advances. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 13 basis points to 2.32% due to the lower interest rate environment and the maturation of higher-yielding FHLB advances.

Year-to-date net interest income increased $297,000, or 1.3%, to $22.8 million from $22.5 million for the prior year six-month period, primarily due to higher interest-earning assets and lower costs on interest bearing liabilities, offset by a decreased yield on interest-earning assets and an increase in the balance of interest-bearing liabilities. The net interest margin decreased by 11 basis points to 3.77% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from 3.88% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The interest rate spread decreased by five basis points, from 3.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, to 3.18% for the same period in 2026. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the average balance of interest-earning assets increased by $48.2 million, or 4.1%, to $1.22 billion while the average yield decreased by 19 basis points to 5.56%, when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities increased by $43.1 million, or 5.0%, primarily due to an increase in the average balance of deposits, partially offset by a decrease in the average balance of FHLB advances, while the cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 14 basis points to 2.38% due to the lower interest rate environment.

The provision for credit losses increased by $90,000, or 89.1%, from a $101,000 credit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 to an $11,000 credit for the current quarter. Net charge-offs increased $12,000, from $91,000 for the second quarter of 2025 to $103,000 for the second quarter of 2026. The increase was primarily due to increased net charge-offs of $47,000 in indirect automobile loans, substantially offset by decreased net charge-offs of $36,000 in consumer loans.

Year-to-date, the provision for credit losses decreased by $192,000, or 76.2%, from $252,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 to $60,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The decrease in the provision was primarily due to lower loan balances, particularly indirect automobile loans. Net charge-offs increased $49,000, or 8.2% to $650,000 for the first six months of 2026 as compared to $601,000 for the first six months of 2025. The increase was primarily due to increased net charge-offs in indirect automobile loans of $223,000, substantially offset by a decrease of $182,000 in net charge-offs of commercial loans. The percentage of overdue account balances to total loans decreased to 1.03% as of June 30, 2026 from 1.52% as of December 31, 2025, while non-performing assets decreased $312,000, or 8.4%, to $3.4 million at June 30, 2026.

Non-interest income totaled $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $141,000, or 8.8%, from the comparable period in 2025, due primarily to an increase of $155,000, or 57.6%, in investment advisory fee income offset by a $69,000 decrease in net gain on sale of loans as we discontinued originating residential mortgage loans directly.

Non-interest income totaled $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of $144,000, or 4.3%, from the comparable period in 2025, driven primarily by a decrease of $207,000, or 27.3%, in other non-interest income and a $107,000 decrease in net gain on sales of loans. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in investment advisory income of $122,000.

For the three months ended June 30, 2026, non-interest expense totaled $10.0 million, an increase of $301,000, or 3.1%, compared to the same period in 2025. This increase was primarily driven by higher salaries and employee benefits of $296,000, higher professional fees of $144,000, and a rise in data processing costs of $71,000. These increases were partially offset by decreases in other non-interest expenses of $85,000, marketing expenses of $85,000, and FDIC deposit insurance and other insurance of $42,000.

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, non-interest expense totaled $19.7 million, an increase of $531,000, or 2.8%, compared to $19.2 million for the same period in 2025. The variance was primarily driven by a $695,000, or 6.7%, increase in salaries and employee benefits, reflecting increased compensation and medical insurance costs, and higher occupancy and data processing expenses, which rose $164,000 and $155,000, respectively. These operational increases were partially offset by a $260,000 decrease in other expenses, a $140,000 decrease in marketing expenses, and a $120,000 decrease in FDIC deposit insurance costs.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Total assets increased by $168.3 million, or 12.9%, to $1.47 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $1.30 billion at December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to a $202.6 million, or 198.6%, increase in cash and cash equivalents reflecting $156.0 million in stock subscriptions awaiting the closing of the stock offering. Available-for-sale securities increased by $9.2 million, or 5.7%, primarily due to $22.4 million in purchases, partially offset by $12.7 million in paydowns, calls, and maturities and a $740,000 increase in unrealized losses. The increase in total assets was partially offset by a decrease in loans receivable of $34.9 million, reflecting a $25.7 million reduction in indirect automobile loans in line with a strategic decision to reduce their concentration in the portfolio and an $11.6 million reduction in commercial real estate loans and a $4.4 million reduction in commercial and industrial loans, partially offset by an increase of $6.7 million in residential real estate loans. Other assets decreased by $7.2 million, largely due to a decrease in the fair value of the Company's interest rate swaps.

Past due loans decreased $5.0 million, or 34.6%, between December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026, to $9.5 million, or 1.03% of total loans, from $14.5 million, or 1.52% of total loans at year-end 2025. The decrease was most notable in indirect automobile loans, reflecting the positive impact of more conservative underwriting standards as well as a decrease in these loan balances. The allowance for credit losses was 0.83% of total loans and 227.06% of non-performing loans at June 30, 2026 as compared to 0.87% of total loans and 225.76% of non-performing loans at December 31, 2025. Non-performing assets totaled $3.4 million at June 30, 2026, a decrease of $312,000 from $3.7 million at December 31, 2025.

Total liabilities increased by $165.5 million, or 14.2%, to $1.33 billion at June 30, 2026, primarily driven by a $185.6 million, or 16.9%, increase in deposits which included $156.0 million in stock subscriptions, and a $3.8 million increase in mortgagors' escrow accounts. The increases were slightly offset by a reduction in borrowings of $20.0 million, or 79.5%. The growth in deposits was attributable to a $170.1 million, or 19.6%, increase in interest-bearing deposits, which included $156.0 million in stock subscription deposits, while non-interest-bearing deposits increased by $15.5 million, or 6.8%. Uninsured deposits were approximately 36.7% and 27.9% of the Bank's total deposits as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Excluding the $156.0 million of funds collected and held on deposit in a segregated account in connection with the Company's stock offering in the second quarter of 2026, the Company's uninsured deposits to total deposits totaled 28.0% at June 30, 2026.

Stockholders' equity increased $2.8 million, or 2.0%, to $139.6 million at June 30, 2026. The increase was primarily due to $4.8 million in net income partially offset by a $1.8 million repurchase of common stock and a $733,000 increase in the net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities. The Company's ratio of average equity to average assets was 10.59% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 10.09% for the year ended December 31, 2025.

About Rhinebeck Bancorp

Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. is a Maryland corporation organized as the holding company of Rhinebeck Bank. The Bank is a New York chartered stock savings bank, which provides a full range of banking and financial services to consumer and commercial customers through its twelve branches and three representative offices located in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Albany counties in New York State. Financial services including comprehensive brokerage, investment advisory services, financial product sales and employee benefits are offered through Rhinebeck Asset Management, a division of the Bank.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements about the Company and the Bank. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding anticipated future events or results and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "predict", "forecast", "improve", "continue", "will", "would", "should", "could", or "may". Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include increased competitive pressures, inflation, changes in the interest rate environment, fluctuations in real estate values, general economic conditions or conditions within the securities markets, potential recessionary conditions, the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies and trade restrictions and retaliatory measures impacting our borrowers and the broader economy, the impact of any federal government shutdown, debt ceiling impasses or fiscal uncertainty, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio, our ability to access cost-effective funding, changes in asset quality, loan sale volumes, charge-offs and credit loss provisions, changes in economic assumptions that may impact our allowance for credit losses calculation, changes in demand for our products and services, legislative, accounting, tax and regulatory changes, including changes in the monetary and fiscal policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the ability to attract, develop and retain qualified personnel in a competitive labor market, political developments, uncertainties or instability, catastrophic events, acts of war or terrorism, natural disasters, such as earthquakes, drought, pandemics, extreme weather events, or risks associated with cybersecurity threats, data breaches, ransomware attacks, or other failures in our operational or security systems and infrastructure, including the risks arising from our dependence on third-party service providers and vendors.

Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

Contact:

Matthew Smith
President & CEO
(845) 454-8555
[email protected]

The Company's summary consolidated statements of income and financial condition and other selected financial data follow:

Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Interest and Dividend Income

Interest and fees on loans

$

14,449

$

15,066

$

28,787

$

30,074

Interest and dividends on securities

1,360

1,275

2,772

2,626

Other interest income

1,204

414

2,065

693

Total interest and dividend income

17,013

16,755

33,624

33,393

Interest Expense

Interest expense on deposits

5,304

4,866

10,477

9,628

Interest expense on borrowings

77

397

321

1,236

Total interest expense

5,381

5,263

10,798

10,864

Net interest income

11,632

11,492

22,826

22,529

(Credit to) Provision for Credit Losses on loans

(11

)

(101

)

60

252

Net interest income after provision for credit losses on loans

11,643

11,593

22,766

22,277

Non-interest Income

Service charges on deposit accounts

744

728

1,508

1,501

Net gain on sales of loans

-

69

-

107

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance

203

194

401

382

Net gain on disposal of premises and equipment

15

-

22

-

Investment advisory income

424

269

727

605

Other

357

342

551

758

Total non-interest income

1,743

1,602

3,209

3,353

Non-interest Expense

Salaries and employee benefits

5,538

5,242

11,071

10,376

Occupancy

1,127

1,115

2,350

2,186

Data processing

605

534

1,214

1,059

Professional fees

636

492

1,029

969

Marketing

138

223

283

423

FDIC deposit insurance and other insurance

253

295

472

592

Amortization of intangible assets

7

17

14

37

Other

1,704

1,789

3,313

3,573

Total non-interest expense

10,008

9,707

19,746

19,215

Net income before income taxes

3,378

3,488

6,229

6,415

Net Provision for Income Taxes

762

762

1,397

1,401

Net income

$

2,616

$

2,726

$

4,832

$

5,014

Earnings per common share:

Basic

$

0.24

$

0.25

$

0.45

$

0.47

Diluted

$

0.24

$

0.25

$

0.44

$

0.46

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic

10,829,944

10,787,446

10,836,517

10,782,259

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

10,958,117

10,954,124

10,970,534

10,939,842

Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

Assets

Cash and due from banks

$

20,974

$

15,893

Federal funds sold

279,963

83,157

Interest-bearing depository accounts

3,626

2,936

Total cash and cash equivalents

304,563

101,986

Available-for-sale securities (at fair value)

171,368

162,203

Loans receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $7,695 and $8,353, respectively)

918,477

953,385

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

1,153

1,957

Accrued interest receivable

4,592

4,882

Cash surrender value of life insurance

31,397

30,996

Deferred tax assets (net of valuation allowance of $663 and $809, respectively)

4,623

4,941

Premises and equipment, net

13,249

13,621

Goodwill

2,235

2,235

Intangible assets, net

92

106

Other assets

18,303

25,454

Total assets

$

1,470,052

$

1,301,766

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Liabilities

Deposits

Non-interest bearing

$

242,774

$

227,272

Interest bearing

1,040,198

870,068

Total deposits

1,282,972

1,097,340

Mortgagors' escrow accounts

13,206

9,399

Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank

5,153

25,153

Subordinated debt

5,155

5,155

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

23,963

27,867

Total liabilities

1,330,449

1,164,914

Stockholders' Equity

Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share; 5,000,000 authorized, no shares issued)

-

-

Common stock (par value $0.01; authorized 25,000,000; issued and outstanding 11,180,786 and 11,141,033 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)

112

112

Additional paid-in capital

44,906

45,710

Unearned common stock held by the employee stock ownership plan

(2,728

)

(2,837

)

Retained earnings

105,976

101,797

Accumulated other comprehensive loss:

Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes

(6,840

)

(6,255

)

Defined benefit pension plan, net of taxes

(1,823

)

(1,675

)

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

(8,663

)

(7,930

)

Total stockholders' equity

139,603

136,852

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,470,052

$

1,301,766

Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Average Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

Average

Interest and

Average

Interest and

Balance

Dividends

Yield/Cost(3)

Balance

Dividends

Yield/Cost(3)

Assets:

Interest-bearing depository accounts and federal funds sold

$

130,061

$

1,204

3.71

%

$

37,527

$

414

4.42

%

Loans(1)

940,474

14,449

6.16

%

978,022

15,066

6.18

%

Available-for-sale securities

163,432

1,338

3.28

%

143,756

1,208

3.37

%

Other interest-earning assets

1,303

22

6.77

%

2,496

67

10.77

%

Total interest-earning assets

1,235,270

17,013

5.52

%

1,161,801

16,755

5.78

%

Non-interest-earning assets

87,498

87,246

Total assets

$

1,322,768

$

1,249,047

Liabilities and equity:

Subscription Deposits

$

20,824

$

8

0.15

%

$

-

$

-

-

%

NOW accounts

131,146

80

0.24

%

118,195

58

0.20

%

Money market accounts

238,920

1,523

2.56

%

215,295

1,353

2.52

%

Savings accounts

130,554

120

0.37

%

134,314

130

0.39

%

Certificates of deposit

385,544

3,543

3.69

%

342,425

3,295

3.86

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

906,988

5,274

2.33

%

810,229

4,836

2.39

%

Escrow accounts

11,060

30

1.09

%

10,847

30

1.11

%

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

5,154

-

-

%

33,686

311

3.70

%

Subordinated debt

5,155

77

5.99

%

5,155

86

6.69

%

Total other interest-bearing liabilities

21,369

107

2.01

%

49,688

427

3.45

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

928,357

5,381

2.32

%

859,917

5,263

2.45

%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

231,793

231,573

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

23,753

29,950

Total liabilities

1,183,903

1,121,440

Total stockholders' equity

138,865

127,607

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,322,768

$

1,249,047

Net interest income

$

11,632

$

11,492

Interest rate spread

3.20

%

3.33

%

Net interest margin(2)

3.78

%

3.97

%

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

133.06

%

135.11

%

_____________________________

(1) Non-accruing loans are included in the outstanding loan balance. Deferred loan fees included in interest income totaled $52,000 and $86,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(2) Represents the difference between interest earned and interest paid, divided by average total interest-earning assets.
(3) Annualized.

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

Average

Interest and

Average

Interest and

Balance

Dividends

Yield/Cost

Balance

Dividends

Yield/Cost

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:

Interest-bearing depository accounts

$

110,962

$

2,065

3.75

%

$

33,003

$

693

4.23

%

Loans(1)

945,212

28,787

6.14

%

984,984

30,074

6.16

%

Available-for-sale securities

162,181

2,712

3.37

%

150,450

2,469

3.31

%

Other interest-earning assets

1,676

60

7.22

%

3,417

157

9.27

%

Total interest-earning assets

1,220,031

33,624

5.56

%

1,171,854

33,393

5.75

%

Non-interest-earning assets

87,789

87,172

Total assets

$

1,307,820

$

1,259,026

Liabilities and equity:

Subscription Deposits

$

10,412

$

8

0.15

%

$

-

$

-

-

%

NOW accounts

127,035

152

0.24

%

122,118

111

0.18

%

Money market accounts

236,019

2,981

2.55

%

210,683

2,588

2.48

%

Savings accounts

129,980

249

0.39

%

133,635

254

0.38

%

Certificates of deposit

381,839

7,037

3.72

%

335,917

6,625

3.98

%

Total interest-bearing deposits

885,285

10,427

2.38

%

802,353

9,578

2.41

%

Escrow accounts

9,219

50

1.09

%

9,220

51

1.12

%

Federal Home Loan Bank advances

14,416

164

2.29

%

54,211

1,063

3.95

%

Subordinated debt

5,155

157

6.14

%

5,155

172

6.73

%

Total other interest-bearing liabilities

28,790

371

2.60

%

68,586

1,286

3.78

%

Total interest-bearing liabilities

914,075

10,798

2.38

%

870,939

10,864

2.52

%

Non-interest-bearing deposits

229,573

232,926

Other non-interest-bearing liabilities

25,638

29,379

Total liabilities

1,169,286

1,133,244

Total stockholders' equity

138,534

125,782

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

1,307,820

$

1,259,026

Net interest income

$

22,826

$

22,529

Interest rate spread

3.18

%

3.23

%

Net interest margin(2)

3.77

%

3.88

%

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

133.47

%

134.55

%

_____________________________

(1) Non-accruing loans are included in the outstanding loan balance. Deferred loan fees included in interest income totaled $84,000 and $140,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
(2) Represents the difference between interest earned and interest paid, divided by average total interest-earning assets.
(3) Annualized.

Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Selected Ratios (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Year Ended

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

2026

2025

2025

Performance Ratios (1):

Return on average assets (2)

0.79

%

0.88

%

0.75

%

0.80

%

0.78

%

Return on average equity (3)

7.56

%

8.57

%

7.03

%

8.04

%

7.77

%

Net interest margin (4)

3.78

%

3.97

%

3.77

%

3.88

%

3.89

%

Efficiency ratio

74.83

%

74.13

%

75.84

%

74.24

%

73.12

%

Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

133.06

%

135.11

%

133.47

%

134.55

%

134.72

%

Total gross loans to total deposits

71.94

%

90.08

%

71.94

%

90.08

%

87.32

%

Average equity to average assets (5)

10.50

%

10.22

%

10.59

%

9.99

%

10.09

%

Asset Quality Ratios:

Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of total gross loans

0.83

%

0.85

%

0.83

%

0.85

%

0.87

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans as a percent of non-performing loans

227.06

%

283.14

%

227.06

%

283.14

%

225.76

%

Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans during the period (1)

0.04

%

0.04

%

0.14

%

0.12

%

0.20

%

Non-performing loans as a percent of total gross loans

0.37

%

0.30

%

0.37

%

0.30

%

0.39

%

Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets

0.23

%

0.23

%

0.23

%

0.23

%

0.28

%

Capital Ratios (6):

Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

14.61

%

12.66

%

14.61

%

12.66

%

13.57

%

Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)

15.41

%

13.45

%

15.41

%

13.45

%

14.40

%

Common equity Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)

14.61

%

12.66

%

14.61

%

12.66

%

13.57

%

Tier 1 leverage ratio (to average total assets)

10.93

%

10.64

%

10.93

%

10.64

%

10.62

%

Other Data:

Book value per common share

$

12.49

$

11.61

$

12.28

Tangible book value per common share(7)

$

12.28

$

11.40

$

12.07

_____________________________________

(1) Ratios for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 are annualized.
(2) Represents net income divided by average total assets.
(3) Represents net income divided by average equity.
(4) Represents net interest income as a percent of average interest-earning assets.
(5) Represents average equity divided by average total assets.
(6) Capital ratios are for Rhinebeck Bank only. Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. is not subject to the minimum consolidated capital requirements as a small bank holding company with assets of less than $3.0 billion.
(7) Represents a non-GAAP financial measure, see table below for a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

This release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such non-GAAP financial information includes the following measure: "tangible book value per common share". Management uses this non-GAAP measure because we believe that it may provide useful supplemental information for evaluating our operations and performance, as well as in managing and evaluating our business and in discussions about our operations and performance. Management believes this non-GAAP measure may also provide users of our financial information with a meaningful measure for assessing our financial results, as well as a comparison to financial results for prior periods. This non-GAAP measure should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to or substitute for, measures determined in accordance with GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. To the extent applicable, reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP are included below.

(In thousands, except per share data)

June 30,

December 31,

2026

2025

2025

Book value per common share

Total shareholders' equity (book value) (GAAP)

$

139,603

$

128,957

$

136,852

Total shares outstanding

11,181

11,105

11,141

Book value per common share

$

12.49

$

11.61

$

12.28

Tangible common equity

Total shareholders' equity (book value) (GAAP)

$

139,603

$

128,957

$

136,852

Goodwill

(2,235

)

(2,235

)

(2,235

)

Intangible assets, net

(92

)

(129

)

(106

)

Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

137,276

$

126,593

$

134,511

Tangible book value per common share

Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)

$

137,276

$

126,593

$

134,511

Total shares outstanding

11,181

11,105

11,141

Tangible book value per common share (non-GAAP)

$

12.28

$

11.40

$

12.07

SOURCE: Rhinebeck Bancorp

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EFFINGHAM, Ill., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) (the “Company”) today reported net income available to common shareholders of $17.7 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $16.2 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026. This also compares to net income available to common shareholders of $9.8 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025.

2026 Second Quarter Results

Net income available to common shareholders of $17.7 million, or $0.82 per diluted share.Return on average assets of 1.22% and return on average tangible common equity of 16.27%.Adjusted pre-provision net revenue of $32.8 million, or 2.01% of average assets, compared to $30.5 million, or 1.91% of average assets, for the first quarter of 2026.Net interest margin of 3.98% compared to 3.91% in the prior quarter.Community Bank loan portfolio increased $6.3 million, or 0.7% annualized, compared to prior quarter. Total loans decreased $94.9 million, primarily due to anticipated runoff within specialty finance and non-core portfolios.Total capital to risk-weighted assets of 15.77% and common equity tier 1 capital of 10.39%.Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.91%, flat compared to prior quarter.
Discussion of Outlook; President & Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey G. Ludwig:

“Our second quarter results demonstrate the continued progress we’ve made transforming Midland into a higher-performing community bank. Core profitability remained strong, our net interest margin expanded, capital increased above our near-term target, and our Community Bank continued to generate growth in deposits and customer relationships while we further simplified our balance sheet through the planned runoff of specialty finance and non-core loan portfolios.

"Net interest margin expansion was driven by favorable loan repricing and continued optimization of our earning assets. Total deposits increased $267 million, while we further reduced our reliance on higher-cost brokered deposits. We also strengthened our capital position, increasing our common equity Tier 1 ratio to 10.4%, while continuing to return capital to shareholders through share repurchases.

"While we recognized a higher charge-off associated with the resolution of a previously identified nonperforming commercial real estate credit, broader credit trends continued to improve, including reductions in past due and substandard loans. Looking ahead, we remain focused on disciplined growth across our Community Bank, expanding our wealth management business following a record quarter, and leveraging our stronger financial position to deliver consistent earnings growth and long-term shareholder value.”

Financial Highlights and Key Performance Indicators

  As of and for the Three Months Ended  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $0.82  $0.74  $(0.24) $0.24  $0.44 Return on average assets (annualized)  1.22%  1.16%  (0.17)%  0.43%  0.67%Return on average tangible common equity (annualized) (1)  16.27%  14.88%  (4.46)%  4.72%  8.87%Adjusted pre-provision net revenue to average assets (annualized) (1)  2.01%  1.91%  1.86%  1.81%  1.86%Net interest margin (annualized)  3.98%  3.91%  3.74%  3.79%  3.56%Efficiency ratio (1)  60.61%  62.17%  63.01%  61.01%  59.85%Noninterest expense to average assets  3.12%  3.16%  4.54%  2.86%  2.80%Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)  1.17%  0.64%  3.69%  0.99%  2.34%Tangible book value per share at period end (1) $21.41  $20.77  $20.70  $21.16  $20.68 Common shares outstanding at period end  20,725,814   20,813,975   21,169,854   21,543,557   21,515,138 Trust assets under administration $4,782,625  $4,474,234  $4,478,999  $4,363,756  $4,181,180 
(1) Non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to pages 10-11 for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measures.
Key Points for Second Quarter and Outlook

Growth Trends in Community Bank & Wealth Management

Total loans at June 30, 2026 were $4.24 billion, a decrease of $94.9 million from March 31, 2026, reflecting the continued planned runoff of specialty finance and non-core portfolios, which more than offset Community Bank loan growth. Average loan balances in the Community Bank increased approximately $83 million, or 2.5%, during the quarter, supported by continued commercial loan production and growth in commercial and industrial commitments. Period-end balances were impacted by the timing of several larger fundings shifting into the third quarter and elevated loan payoffs. Key changes in the loan portfolio were as follows:
Community Bank balances increased $6.3 million, or 0.7% annualized.Specialty finance loans decreased $81.4 million to $532.1 million from March 31, 2026.Non-core loans, which include our third-party lending and servicing programs and remaining equipment finance portfolio, decreased $19.7 million to $308.4 million from March 31, 2026. Total deposits were $5.71 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of $267.2 million from March 31, 2026. Key changes in deposits were as follows:
Retail and commercial deposits increased $98.4 million and $116.4 million, respectively, driven primarily by growth in new accounts as a result of targeted initiatives.Public funds and servicing deposits increased $120.2 million and $23.8 million, respectively.Higher-cost brokered deposits decreased $100.9 million. Wealth Management revenue totaled $8.8 million in the second quarter of 2026. Assets under administration were $4.78 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $4.47 billion at March 31, 2026, driven primarily by improved market performance. Net Interest Margin

Net interest margin was 3.98%, up seven basis points compared to the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by a favorable shift in investment securities mix, a one basis point increase in loan yields, and a continued decline in funding costs. The cost of deposits decreased three basis points to 1.78% in the second quarter of 2026, as a result of continued pricing discipline. The following table presents the Company’s net interest margin for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2025.

  For the Three Months Ended(dollars in thousands) June 30, 2026 March 31, 2026 June 30, 2025Interest-earning assets Average Balance Interest & Fees Yield/Rate Average Balance Interest & Fees Yield/Rate Average Balance Interest & Fees Yield/RateCash and cash equivalents $108,157 $987 3.66% $89,412 $809 3.67% $67,326 $716 4.27%Investment securities (1)  1,617,474  19,540 4.85   1,592,433  18,702 4.76   1,367,180  17,164 5.04 Loans (1)(2)  4,268,168  67,195 6.31   4,254,321  66,044 6.30   5,123,558  79,240 6.20 Loans held for sale  8,431  128 6.10   6,892  102 6.01   44,642  377 3.39 Nonmarketable equity securities  30,285  534 7.07   31,547  583 7.50   38,803  694 7.17 Total interest-earning assets  6,032,515  88,384 5.88   5,974,605  86,240 5.85   6,641,509  98,191 5.93 Noninterest-earning assets  495,663      496,233      513,801    Total assets $6,528,178     $6,470,838     $7,155,310                       Interest-Bearing Liabilities                  Interest-bearing deposits $4,512,697 $24,526 2.18% $4,430,873 $24,203 2.22% $4,845,609 $32,290 2.67%Short-term borrowings  28,521  202 2.84   33,236  231 2.82   60,117  573 3.82 FHLB advances & other borrowings  249,044  2,349 3.78   273,444  2,670 3.96   363,505  3,766 4.16 Subordinated debt  27,027  380 5.64   27,022  380 5.70   77,757  1,394 7.19 Trust preferred debentures  52,128  1,131 8.70   51,948  1,121 8.75   51,439  1,206 9.40 Total interest-bearing liabilities  4,869,417  28,588 2.35   4,816,523  28,605 2.41   5,398,427  39,229 2.91 Noninterest-bearing deposits  1,012,592      996,926      1,075,945    Other noninterest-bearing liabilities  84,416      87,907      108,819    Shareholders’ equity  561,753      569,482      572,119    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $6,528,178     $6,470,838     $7,155,310                       Net Interest Margin   $59,796 3.98%   $57,635 3.91%   $58,962 3.56%                   Cost of Deposits     1.78%     1.81%     2.19%
(1) Interest income and average rates for tax-exempt loans and investment securities are presented on a tax-equivalent basis, assuming a federal income tax rate of 21%. Tax-equivalent adjustments totaled $0.2 million, $0.2 million, and $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025, respectively.
(2) Average loan balances include nonaccrual loans. Interest income on loans includes amortization of deferred loan fees, net of deferred loan costs.

Trends in Noninterest Income and Expense

Noninterest income was $23.8 million for the second quarter of 2026 compared to $22.1 million for the first quarter of 2026. Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2026 included $2.1 million of gains from the sale of the Company’s residential servicing portfolio and a portion of the Company’s commercial servicing portfolio, losses of $1.7 million from the sale of investment securities, and a $1.7 million loss related to our limited partnership investments. Excluding these transactions, noninterest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $23.5 million.Noninterest expense remained relatively flat for the second quarter of 2026 at $50.8 million compared to $50.4 million for the first quarter of 2026.Income tax expense was $5.9 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 22.9% for the second quarter of 2026 compared to 23.4% and 19.1% for the first quarter of 2026 and second quarter of 2025, respectively. We currently expect our effective tax rate to be approximately 23% for the full year, subject to changes in earnings mix, state tax legislation, and other factors. Continued Progress on Credit Quality

Loans 30-89 days past due decreased to $11.0 million, or 0.26% of total loans, at June 30, 2026, compared to $20.3 million, or 0.47% of total loans, at March 31, 2026. Substandard accruing loans decreased by $20.4 million to $71.5 million at June 30, 2026.Nonperforming loans increased to $60.9 million, or 1.43% of total loans, at June 30, 2026, compared to $58.8 million, or 1.36% of total loans, at March 31, 2026.Net charge-offs were $12.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, including an $8.6 million charge-off on a previously identified nonperforming commercial real estate relationship in our Community Bank portfolio. The charge-off reflects the execution of a resolution strategy for the relationship following the borrower’s acceptance of a purchase agreement for the underlying collateral.Provision for credit losses on loans was $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, driven primarily by the replenishment of reserve balances resulting from the net charge-off activity during the quarter, partially offset by improved credit quality metrics, including favorable past due and delinquency trends, and anticipated continued runoff of our specialty finance and non-core loan portfolios.Allowance for credit losses on loans was $62.5 million, or 1.47% of total loans, at June 30, 2026, compared to an allowance of $67.9 million, or 1.56% of total loans, at March 31, 2026. The table below summarizes certain information regarding the Company’s loan portfolio asset quality for the periods presented.

  As of and for the Three Months Ended  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands)
  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Asset Quality          Loans 30-89 days past due $10,984  $20,266  $17,079  $26,019  $40,959 Nonperforming loans  60,879   58,791   65,483   68,703   80,112 Nonperforming assets  61,235   59,305   66,089   70,369   81,775 Substandard accruing loans  71,526   91,963   76,000   78,901   58,478 Net charge-offs  12,465   6,747   43,492   12,309   29,855 Loans 30-89 days past due to total loans  0.26%  0.47%  0.39%  0.53%  0.81%Nonperforming loans to total loans  1.43%  1.36%  1.50%  1.41%  1.59%Nonperforming assets to total assets  0.91%  0.91%  1.01%  1.02%  1.15%Allowance for credit losses to total loans  1.47%  1.56%  1.59%  2.07%  1.84%Allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans  102.69%  115.45%  105.71%  146.84%  115.70%Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)  1.17%  0.64%  3.69%  0.99%  2.34%
Capital

As previously announced, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $45.0 million of its common stock through December 31, 2026. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased $2.7 million of its common stock (113,208 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $24.05), resulting in approximately $24.9 million in remaining repurchase authority under the program.

The Company and Midland States Bank exceeded all regulatory capital requirements under Basel III, and Midland States Bank met the qualifications to be a ‘‘well-capitalized’’ financial institution, as summarized in the following table:

  As of June 30, 2026  Midland States Bank Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Minimum Regulatory Requirements (2)Total capital to risk-weighted assets 14.84% 15.77% 10.50%Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 13.59% 13.97% 8.50%Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 13.59% 10.39% 7.00%Tier 1 leverage ratio 10.08% 10.37% 4.00%Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1) N/A 6.64% N/A   As of March 31, 2026  Midland States Bank Midland States Bancorp, Inc. Minimum Regulatory Requirements (2)Total capital to risk-weighted assets 14.42% 15.27% 10.50%Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 13.17% 13.48% 8.50%Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 13.17% 9.98% 7.00%Tier 1 leverage ratio 10.10% 10.35% 4.00%Tangible common equity to tangible assets (1) N/A 6.62% N/A
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to pages 10-11 for a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure.
(2) Includes the capital conservation buffer of 2.5%, as applicable.
About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had total assets of approximately $6.70 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.78 billion. The Company provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services. For additional information, visit https://www.midlandsb.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/midland-states-bank.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Some of the financial measures included in this press release are not measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

These non-GAAP financial measures include “Adjusted pre-provision net revenue,” “Adjusted pre-provision net revenue to average assets,” “Adjusted earnings,” “Adjusted earnings available to common shareholders,” “Adjusted diluted earnings per common share,” “Return on average tangible common equity,” “Efficiency ratio,” “Tangible common equity to tangible assets,” and “Tangible book value per share.” The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide both management and investors a more complete understanding of the Company’s profitability and asset profile, and that the tangible asset-based measures are commonly used by investors in evaluating value of financial institutions and their equity securities. These non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP financial measures. Not all companies use the same calculation of these measures; therefore, the measures in this press release may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as presented by other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements

Readers should note that in addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meanings of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, future performance, goals and future earnings levels, including currently anticipated levels of noninterest income and operating expenses. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including changes in interest rates and other general economic, business and political conditions; the impact of federal trade policy, inflation, deposit volatility and potential regulatory developments; the performance of our loan portfolio and our ability to manage credit risk; changes in the financial markets; the effects of armed conflict, including the scope and duration of disruptions in global energy markets relating to war in the Middle East; changes in the business environment resulting from the adoption of artificial intelligence, including fraud and cybersecurity risk; operational risks, including with respect to fraud and information technology; changes in business plans as circumstances warrant; changes to U.S. and state tax laws, regulations and guidance; and other risks detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which are incorporated herein by reference. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included in this press release are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will," “should,” "propose," "may," "plan," "seek," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," “outlook,” “trends,” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

MIDLAND STATES BANCORP, INC.CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)             As of  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Assets          Cash and cash equivalents $298,747  $113,658  $127,811  $166,147  $176,587 Investment securities  1,657,313   1,596,220   1,527,236   1,383,121   1,354,652 Loans  4,243,704   4,338,573   4,352,004   4,867,587   5,035,295 Allowance for credit losses on loans  (62,519)  (67,875)  (69,219)  (100,886)  (92,690)Total loans, net  4,181,185   4,270,698   4,282,785   4,766,701   4,942,605 Loans held for sale  8,944   6,709   7,781   7,535   37,299 Premises and equipment, net  82,898   84,169   85,134   86,005   86,240 Other real estate owned  356   514   606   393   393 Loan servicing rights, at lower of cost or fair value  11,316   11,688   11,932   16,165   16,720 Goodwill  7,927   7,927   7,927   7,927   7,927 Other intangible assets, net  7,495   8,159   8,876   9,619   10,362 Company-owned life insurance  222,757   220,630   218,554   216,494   214,392 Credit enhancement asset  13,642   13,476   12,557   5,765   5,800 Other assets  208,036   214,115   222,221   245,643   254,901 Total assets $6,700,616  $6,547,963  $6,513,420  $6,911,515  $7,107,878            Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity          Noninterest-bearing demand deposits $1,010,128  $1,013,808  $1,040,411  $1,015,930  $1,074,212 Interest-bearing deposits  4,697,150   4,426,259   4,383,968   4,588,895   4,872,707 Total deposits  5,707,278   5,440,067   5,424,379   5,604,825   5,946,919 Short-term borrowings  7,645   153,425   60,181   146,766   8,654 FHLB advances  258,000   238,000   293,000   373,000   345,000 Subordinated debt  27,030   27,024   27,019   27,014   77,759 Trust preferred debentures  52,219   52,035   51,857   51,684   51,518 Other liabilities  78,756   78,458   91,485   124,225   104,323 Total liabilities  6,130,928   5,989,009   5,947,921   6,327,514   6,534,173 Total shareholders’ equity  569,688   558,954   565,499   584,001   573,705 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $6,700,616  $6,547,963  $6,513,420  $6,911,515  $7,107,878  MIDLAND STATES BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited) (continued)
              For the Three Months Ended
  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Net interest income:           Interest income $88,177  $86,022  $92,095  $98,493  $97,924 Interest expense  28,588   28,605   33,393   37,376   39,229 Net interest income  59,589   57,417   58,702   61,117   58,695 Provision for credit losses:           Provision for credit losses on loans  7,109   5,403   11,825   20,505   17,369 Recapture of credit losses on unfunded commitments  (290)  (400)  (200)  (500)  — Total provision for credit losses  6,819   5,003   11,625   20,005   17,369 Net interest income after provision for credit losses  52,770   52,414   47,077   41,112   41,326 Noninterest income:           Wealth management revenue  8,768   8,248   8,272   8,018   7,379 Service charges on deposit accounts  3,449   3,355   3,573   3,598   3,351 Interchange revenue  3,553   3,528   3,437   3,445   3,463 Residential mortgage banking revenue  686   626   690   735   756 Income on company-owned life insurance  2,127   2,076   2,060   2,102   2,068 Gain (loss) on sales of investment securities, net  —   (1,731)  —   14   — Credit enhancement income (loss)  3,081   3,360   6,876   (242)  3,848 Other income  2,104   2,660   1,959   2,346   2,669 Total noninterest income  23,768   22,122   26,867   20,016   23,534 Noninterest expense:           Salaries and employee benefits  27,354   26,157   25,906   26,393   25,685 Occupancy and equipment  4,229   4,535   4,353   4,206   4,166 Data processing  6,994   7,065   6,834   7,186   7,035 Professional services  1,665   2,242   2,321   2,017   2,792 Amortization of intangible assets  664   717   743   743   827 Loss on sale of loan portfolios  —   —   23,051   —   — Impairment on leased assets and surrendered assets  —   —   684   —   — FDIC insurance  781   529   3,739   1,512   1,422 Other expense  9,068   9,179   9,561   7,757   8,065 Total noninterest expense  50,755   50,424   77,192   49,814   49,992 Income (loss) before income taxes  25,783   24,112   (3,248)  11,314   14,868 Income tax expense (benefit)  5,895   5,649   (360)  3,757   2,844 Net income (loss)  19,888   18,463   (2,888)  7,557   12,024 Preferred stock dividends  2,228   2,228   2,228   2,229   2,228 Net income (loss) available to common shareholders $17,660  $16,235  $(5,116) $5,328  $9,796             Basic earnings (loss) per common share $0.82  $0.74  $(0.24) $0.24  $0.44 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $0.82  $0.74  $(0.24) $0.24  $0.44 Weighted average common shares outstanding  21,074,683   21,301,246   21,854,033   21,863,911   21,820,190 Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding  21,074,683   21,301,246   21,854,033   21,863,911   21,820,190  MIDLAND STATES BANCORP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (unaudited)(continued)
                  As of
  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,
(dollars in thousands)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Loan Portfolio Mix               Commercial loans $1,185,730  $1,216,511  $1,178,521  $1,476,533  $1,544,386 Equipment finance leases  37,086   43,803   50,981   310,983   347,155 Total commercial loans and leases  1,222,816   1,260,314   1,229,502   1,787,516   1,891,541 Commercial real estate  2,296,978   2,322,198   2,342,664   2,336,661   2,383,361 Construction and land development  243,840   276,469   286,140   260,073   258,729 Residential real estate  347,664   344,511   349,623   353,475   361,261 Consumer  132,406   135,081   144,075   129,862   140,403 Total loans $4,243,704  $4,338,573  $4,352,004  $4,867,587  $5,035,295                 Loan Portfolio Segment               Regions               Eastern $978,944  $989,596  $972,031  $927,977  $897,348 Northern  771,844   758,815   711,702   724,695   753,590 Southern  700,937   713,592   729,368   725,892   778,124 St. Louis  951,505   934,974   915,126   896,005   884,685 Total Community Bank  3,403,230   3,396,977   3,328,227   3,274,569   3,313,747 Specialty finance  532,070   613,514   668,183   642,167   670,566 Non-core loan program and other(1)  308,404   328,082   355,594   950,851   1,050,982 Total loans $4,243,704  $4,338,573  $4,352,004  $4,867,587  $5,035,295                 Deposit Portfolio Mix               Noninterest-bearing demand $1,010,128  $1,013,808  $1,040,411  $1,015,930  $1,074,212 Interest-bearing:               Checking  2,094,880   1,886,212   1,855,215   1,996,501   2,180,717 Money market  1,242,303   1,295,781   1,248,942   1,240,885   1,216,357 Savings  640,292   495,899   487,742   486,953   511,470 Time  694,642   723,055   748,942   804,740   818,813 Brokered time  25,033   25,312   43,127   59,816   145,350 Total deposits $5,707,278  $5,440,067  $5,424,379  $5,604,825  $5,946,919                 Deposit Portfolio by Channel               Retail $3,003,073  $2,904,695  $2,823,064  $2,791,085  $2,811,838 Commercial  1,325,592   1,209,210   1,193,637   1,248,445   1,145,369 Public Funds  576,188   455,982   473,381   605,474   618,172 Wealth & Trust  243,549   242,977   265,747   263,765   304,626 Servicing  502,335   478,496   498,496   498,892   785,659 Brokered Deposits  25,033   125,949   143,192   167,228   248,707 Other  31,508   22,758   26,862   29,936   32,548 Total deposits $5,707,278  $5,440,067  $5,424,379  $5,604,825  $5,946,919 
(1) Non-core loan programs refer to loan portfolios originated through third parties or capital markets, including loans to finance the sale of the GreenSky portfolio, and equipment financing loans and leases. MIDLAND STATES BANCORP, INC.RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)           Adjusted Earnings Reconciliation             For the Three Months Ended  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) – GAAP $25,783  $24,112  $(3,248) $11,314  $14,868 Adjustments to noninterest income:          (Gain) loss on sales of investment securities, net  —   1,731   —   (14)  — Gain on sale of mortgage servicing rights  —   (2,077)  —   —   — Loss on limited partnership investments  176   1,689   134   315   1,028 Total adjustments to noninterest income  176   1,343   134   301   1,028 Adjustments to noninterest expense:          Loss on sale of loan portfolios  —   —   (23,051)  —   — Total adjustments to noninterest expense  —   —   (23,051)  —   — Adjusted earnings pre-tax – non-GAAP  25,959   25,455   19,937   11,615   15,896 Adjusted earnings tax expense  5,941   6,002   5,726   3,836   3,114 Adjusted earnings – non-GAAP  20,018   19,453   14,211   7,779   12,782 Preferred stock dividends  2,228   2,228   2,228   2,229   2,228 Adjusted earnings available to common shareholders $17,790  $17,225  $11,983  $5,550  $10,554 Adjusted diluted earnings per common share $0.82  $0.79  $0.54  $0.25  $0.48            Adjusted Pre-Provision Net Revenue Reconciliation             For the Three Months Ended  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Adjusted earnings pre-tax – non-GAAP $25,959  $25,455  $19,937  $11,615  $15,896 Provision for credit losses  6,819   5,003   11,625   20,005   17,369 Adjusted pre-provision net revenue $32,778  $30,458  $31,562  $31,620  $33,265 Adjusted pre-provision net revenue to average assets (annualized)  2.01%  1.91%  1.86%  1.81%  1.86% Return on Average Tangible Common Equity             For the Three Months Ended  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Net income available to common shareholders $17,660  $16,235  $(5,116) $5,328  $9,796            Average total shareholders' equity – GAAP $561,753  $569,482  $582,698  $576,431  $572,119 Adjustments:          Preferred stock  (110,548)  (110,548)  (110,548)  (110,548)  (110,548)Goodwill  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)Other intangible assets, net  (7,813)  (8,487)  (9,320)  (9,978)  (10,744)Average tangible common equity $435,465  $442,520  $454,903  $447,978  $442,900            Return on average tangible common equity (annualized)  16.27%  14.88%  (4.46)%  4.72%  8.87% MIDLAND STATES BANCORP, INC.RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)(continued)           Efficiency Ratio Reconciliation             For the Three Months Ended  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Noninterest expense – GAAP $50,755  $50,424  $77,192  $49,814  $49,992 Loss on sale of loan portfolios  —   —   (23,051)  —   — Adjusted noninterest expense $50,755  $50,424  $54,141  $49,814  $49,992            Net interest income – GAAP $59,589  $57,417  $58,702  $61,117  $58,695 Effect of tax-exempt income  207   218   221   209   267 Adjusted net interest income  59,796   57,635   58,923   61,326   58,962            Noninterest income – GAAP  23,768   22,122   26,867   20,016   23,534 (Gain) loss on sales of investment securities, net  —   1,731   —   (14)  — Gain on sale of mortgage servicing rights  —   (2,077)  —   —   — Loss on limited partnership investments  176   1,689   134   315   1,028 Adjusted noninterest income  23,944   23,465   27,001   20,317   24,562            Adjusted total revenue $83,740  $81,100  $85,924  $81,643  $83,524            Efficiency ratio  60.61%  62.17%  63.01%  61.01%  59.85% Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets Ratio and Tangible Book Value Per Share             As of  June 30, March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30,(dollars in thousands, except per share data)  2026   2026   2025   2025   2025 Shareholders' Equity to Tangible Common Equity        Total shareholders' equity – GAAP $569,688  $558,954  $565,499  $584,001  $573,705 Adjustments:          Preferred Stock  (110,548)  (110,548)  (110,548)  (110,548)  (110,548)Goodwill  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)Other intangible assets, net  (7,495)  (8,159)  (8,876)  (9,619)  (10,362)Tangible common equity $443,718  $432,320  $438,148  $455,907  $444,868            Total Assets to Tangible Assets:          Total assets – GAAP $6,700,616  $6,547,963  $6,513,420  $6,911,515  $7,107,878 Adjustments:          Goodwill  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)  (7,927)Other intangible assets, net  (7,495)  (8,159)  (8,876)  (9,619)  (10,362)Tangible assets $6,685,194  $6,531,877  $6,496,617  $6,893,969  $7,089,589            Common Shares Outstanding  20,725,814   20,813,975   21,169,854   21,543,557   21,515,138            Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets  6.64%  6.62%  6.74%  6.61%  6.27%Tangible Book Value Per Share $21.41  $20.77  $20.70  $21.16  $20.68 
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The beverage company reported net income of $51.6 million as its shipment volume decreased 4.5% year-over-year.

July 23, 2026 17:29 ET  | Source: Archrock

HOUSTON, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Archrock, Inc. (NYSE: AROC) (“Archrock” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share of common stock, or $0.92 per share on an annualized basis. The second quarter 2026 dividend will be paid on August 11, 2026, to all stockholders of record on August 4, 2026.

The second quarter 2026 dividend per share amount represents an increase of approximately 5 percent over the Archrock first quarter 2026 dividend level and an increase of approximately 10 percent over the Archrock second quarter 2025 dividend level.

“This dividend increase, our fifth in the last two years, reflects our confidence in the durable demand outlook for natural gas compression and Archrock’s long-term growth. Backed by a strong balance sheet and growing cash flow, we remain focused on investing in profitable growth and returning cash to shareholders,” said Brad Childers, Archrock’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

About Archrock

Archrock is an energy infrastructure company with a primary focus on midstream natural gas compression and a commitment to helping its customers produce, compress and transport natural gas in a safe and environmentally responsible way. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Archrock is a premier provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout the U.S. and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to customers that own compression equipment. For more information on how the Company embodies its purpose, WE POWER A CLEANER AMERICA™, visit www.archrock.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which include statements about Archrock’s future financial performance and dividends. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actions. Forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Archrock expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in Archrock’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Archrock’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and as set forth from time to time in Archrock’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available online at www.sec.gov and www.archrock.com.

For information, contact:

Megan Repine
Vice President, Investor Relations
(281) 836-8360
[email protected]

First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.69 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +35.94%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for First Interstate Bank would post earnings of $0.6 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.61, delivering a surprise of +1.67%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

First Interstate BancSystem, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Midwest industry, posted revenues of $265.3 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.58%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $249.7 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

First Interstate BancSystem shares have added about 11% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%.

What's Next for First Interstate BancSystem?While First Interstate BancSystem has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for First Interstate BancSystem was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.67 on $252.15 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.66 on $998.55 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Midwest is currently in the top 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, German American Bancorp (GABC - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.

This financial services holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.4% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

German American Bancorp's revenues are expected to be $98.43 million, up 9.5% from the year-ago quarter.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Chemours Company ("Chemours" or "the Company") (NYSE: CC) today announced that the Company expects to issue its second quarter 2026 financial results after market on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

The Company expects to hold its conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The call is open to the public and can be accessed via the webcast information below. The webcast and materials can be accessed by visiting the "Events and Presentations" section of the Investor Relations section of Chemours' website at investors.chemours.com.

Conference Call: Please visit investors.chemours.com for a link to the live webcast and to view the accompanying slides.

Replay: A webcast replay will be available at investors.chemours.com.

About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers' biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 5,700 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,400 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

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