AgriBank Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Funding actions primarily drove nine-month net interest income growth, with additional contributions from higher asset pool portfolio volume.

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AgriBank (AGRIP) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $306.333 million, up from $279.541 million in the prior-year quarter. Quarterly net interest income rose to $371.381 million from $321.751 million, while provision for credit losses increased to $25 million from $11 million.

For the nine months ended September 30, net income reached $910.9 million, versus $749.571 million a year earlier. Net interest income increased 19.6%, and non-interest expense rose 13.5%. Loans totaled $185.0 billion, up 4.0% from December 31, 2025. Acceptable loans declined to 98.5% of the portfolio from 99.2%; the retail portfolio's acceptable share fell to 94.2% from 94.9%.

Capital reached $11.4 billion, up $933.5 million from year-end, exceeding regulatory minimums including buffers. Liquidity covered 153 days of maturing debt obligations, versus the 90-day regulatory minimum.

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• Moderate pointThird-quarter net income increased to $306.333 million from $279.541 million in 2025.
• Moderate pointThird-quarter net interest income rose to $371.381 million from $321.751 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointNine-month non-interest income increased 27.3% to $106.2 million, primarily reflecting a larger insurance reserve distribution.
• Moderate pointLoans increased 4.0% to $185.0 billion from December 31, 2025.
• Moderate pointYear-to-date return on assets reached 58 basis points, above the 50-basis-point target.
• Moderate pointCapital increased $933.5 million to $11.4 billion from year-end, exceeding regulatory minimums including buffers.
• Moderate pointCash, cash equivalents and investments rose to $28.0 billion from $25.4 billion at year-end.

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• Minor pointNine-month net income increased to $910.938 million from $749.571 million in 2025.
• Minor pointNine-month net interest income increased 19.6%, primarily driven by funding actions.
• Minor pointThird-quarter non-interest income increased to $30.194 million from $28.462 million a year earlier.
• Minor pointLiquidity covered 153 days of maturing debt obligations, above the 90-day regulatory minimum.

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• Moderate pointThird-quarter provision for credit losses increased to $25 million from $11 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointThird-quarter non-interest expense increased to $70.242 million from $59.672 million a year earlier.
• Moderate pointAcceptable loans fell to 98.5% of the portfolio from 99.2% at December 31, 2025.
• Moderate pointLoan-loss allowance increased to $94.812 million from $73.456 million at December 31, 2025.
• Minor pointNine-month provision for credit losses increased to $41 million from $32 million a year earlier.

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• Minor pointNine-month non-interest expense rose 13.5% to $195.8 million, primarily from higher salaries and incentive compensation.
• Minor pointRetail loans classified as acceptable declined to 94.2% from 94.9% at December 31, 2025.
• Minor pointBonds and notes increased to $202.269714 billion from $193.426229 billion at December 31, 2025.

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Higher net interest income, stable credit quality and strong capital levels highlight solid performance

RICHFIELD, Minn., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Richfield-based AgriBank announced financial results for the third quarter of 2026, with strong profitability, credit quality, and liquidity and capital.

Highlights:

• Profitability: Net income was $910.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. AgriBank's year-to-date return on assets (ROA) ratio of 58 basis points was above the target of 50 basis points.
• Credit quality: Total loan portfolio credit quality remained strong, with 98.5 percent of loans classified as acceptable at September 30, 2026.
• Liquidity and capital: End-of-the-quarter liquidity was 153 days, well above the regulatory requirement. Capital also remained well above the regulatory minimums and company targets.

"AgriBank continues to deliver strong financial performance, supported by higher net interest income through balance sheet optimization and disciplined business management," said AgriBank CEO Jeffrey Swanhorst. "That financial strength enables us to continue supporting our Association-owners as they help farmers, ranchers and rural communities succeed amid continued agricultural market volatility."

2026 Results of Operations

Net interest income was $1.0 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $170.9 million, or 19.6 percent, compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by additional income generated through funding actions. Increased volume in AgriBank's asset pool portfolios further contributed to the increase in net interest income.

Non-interest income was $106.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $22.8 million, or 27.3 percent, compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily related to a larger Allocated Insurance Reserve Accounts (AIRAs) distribution received from the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) during the first quarter of 2026. The AIRAs were established by the FCSIC when premiums collected increased the level of the insurance fund beyond the required secured base amount of 2 percent of insured debt. Additionally, mineral income increased due to higher oil prices, and loan fee income increased due to greater wholesale conversion fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

Non-interest expense was $195.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $23.4 million, or 13.5 percent, compared to the same period of the prior year primarily due to an increase in salaries and incentive compensation expense. This increase reflects AgriBank's continued investment in human capital. The increase in non-interest expense also reflects higher loan servicing fees associated with the expansion of AgriBank's asset pool programs in the second half of 2026.

Loan Portfolio 

Total loans were $185.0 billion at September 30, 2026, an increase of $7.1 billion, or 4.0 percent, compared to December 31, 2025. This increase was primarily driven by real estate mortgage and production and intermediate-term loan growth from purchases within AgriBank's asset pool programs during the current quarter.

AgriBank's credit quality reflects the overall financial strength of District Associations and their underlying portfolios of retail loans. AgriBank's portfolio was composed of 98.5 percent and 99.2 percent acceptable loans at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Loans classified as acceptable represent the highest-quality assets. The credit quality of AgriBank's retail loan portfolio decreased slightly to 94.2 percent classified as acceptable at September 30, 2026, compared to 94.9 percent acceptable at December 31, 2025.

Agricultural Conditions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (USDA-ERS) updated its 2026 forecast of the U.S. aggregate farm income and financial conditions on September 3, 2026. The release also converted the 2025 forecasts to estimates. The 2025 U.S. net farm income (NFI) estimate of $162.6 billion was $8.1 billion above the previous early 2026 forecast due to higher-than-forecast cash receipts for animals and animal products, which more than offset downward revisions in federal government direct farm program payments, cash farm-related income, and a downward value of inventory adjustment. USDA-ERS estimates that 2025 NFI increased by $34.3 billion, or 26.7 percent, from the 2024 level in nominal terms due to increasing cash receipts for animals and animal products and rising direct government payments, which more than offset declines in crop cash receipts and rising expenses.

Many factors, including weather, trade, government and monetary policy, global agricultural production levels, and pathogenic outbreaks in livestock and poultry, may keep agriculture market volatility elevated. Implementation of cost-saving technologies, marketing methods, and risk management strategies continues to cause a wide range of results among agricultural producers.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Total capital remained strong at $11.4 billion as of September 30, 2026, an increase of $933.5 million compared to December 31, 2025. The increase was driven primarily by AgriBank's strong net income and capital stock issuances, which were partially offset by cash patronage declared, consistent with AgriBank's capital plan. AgriBank exceeded all regulatory capital minimum requirements, including additional regulatory buffers.

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $28.0 billion and $25.4 billion at September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively. AgriBank's end-of-the-period liquidity position represented 153 days coverage of maturing debt obligations, which supports operational demands, and was well above the 90-day minimum established by AgriBank's regulator.

About AgriBank

AgriBank is part of the customer-owned, nationwide Farm Credit System. Under Farm Credit's cooperative structure, AgriBank is primarily owned by local Farm Credit Associations, which provide financial products and services to rural communities and agriculture. AgriBank obtains funds and provides funding and financial solutions to those Associations. AgriBank and those Associations compose the AgriBank District. The District covers a 15-state area stretching from Wyoming to Ohio and Minnesota to Arkansas. For more information, visit www.AgriBank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from expectations due to a number of risks and uncertainties. More information about these risks and uncertainties is contained in AgriBank's annual report, which is available approximately 75 days following the end of the year. AgriBank undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

AGRIBANK, FCB
STATEMENTS OF CONDITION INFORMATION
(in thousands)
	September 30,	December 31,
	2026	2025
	(unaudited)
Loans	$184,959,015	$177,887,238
Allowance for credit losses on loans	94,812	73,456
Net loans	184,864,203	177,813,782
Investment securities and other earning assets	28,006,035	25,406,324
Accrued interest receivable	2,173,830	1,945,092
Other assets	473,217	543,129
Total assets	$215,517,285	$205,708,327
Bonds and notes	$202,269,714	$193,426,229
Accrued interest payable	1,240,754	1,189,507
Other liabilities	587,637	606,868
Total liabilities	$204,098,105	$195,222,604
Shareholders' equity	$11,419,180	$10,485,723
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$215,517,285	$205,708,327

 

AGRIBANK, FCB
STATEMENTS OF INCOME INFORMATION
(in thousands)
	For the		For the
	three months ended		nine months ended
	September 30,		September 30,
	2026	2025	2026	2025
	(unaudited)	(unaudited)	(unaudited)	(unaudited)
Interest income	$2,141,518	$2,089,468	$6,207,641	$5,985,587
Interest expense	1,770,137	1,767,717	5,166,073	5,114,961
Net interest income	371,381	321,751	1,041,568	870,626
Provision for credit losses	25,000	11,000	41,000	32,000
Net interest income after provision for credit losses	346,381	310,751	1,000,568	838,626
Non-interest income	30,194	28,462	106,209	83,415
Non-interest expense	70,242	59,672	195,839	172,470
Net income	$306,333	$279,541	$910,938	$749,571

 

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What were AgriBank's third-quarter 2026 earnings?

AgriBank earned $306.333 million in the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $279.541 million a year earlier. Net interest income increased to $371.381 million from $321.751 million, while provision for credit losses rose to $25 million from $11 million.

How did AgriBank's loan quality change through September 2026?

Loans classified as acceptable declined to 98.5% of AgriBank's total portfolio at September 30, 2026, from 99.2% at December 31, 2025. Within the retail portfolio, the acceptable share decreased to 94.2% from 94.9%. Acceptable loans represent the highest-quality assets.

Why did AgriBank's non-interest income increase in the first nine months of 2026?

Nine-month non-interest income increased primarily because AgriBank received a larger Allocated Insurance Reserve Accounts distribution from the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation in the first quarter of 2026. Higher oil prices also increased mineral income, while greater wholesale conversion fees increased loan fee income.