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Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) is a Maine-based bank holding company and the parent of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, a community bank founded in 1887 with office locations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. News about BHB often centers on its performance as a commercial bank in Northern New England and its role as a provider of personal and business banking services, as well as wealth management through Bar Harbor Wealth Management.
This news page aggregates company-issued releases and third-party coverage related to Bar Harbor Bankshares. Readers can follow announcements about quarterly and annual financial results, including details on net income, net interest margin, loan growth, deposit trends, and wealth management income, as reported in the company’s earnings releases. The bank also uses news releases to communicate decisions by its Board of Directors regarding cash dividends on its common stock.
Another key theme in Bar Harbor Bankshares news is corporate development activity. In 2025, the company announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Guaranty Bancorp, Inc., the parent of Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, followed by shareholder approval, receipt of regulatory approvals, and the closing of the transaction. News items describe how this acquisition expands Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s presence in New Hampshire and increases its total assets and branch network across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Coverage may also include recognition from external publications, such as references in company releases to being named among "Best-in-State Banks" or "America’s Best Regional Banks." Investors, analysts, and community members can use this page to review the sequence of announcements that shape Bar Harbor Bankshares’ financial profile, regional footprint, and community banking strategy over time.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) reported a strong third quarter 2020 with a net income of $8.4 million, or $0.56 per share, up from $5.0 million in Q3 2019. Core earnings rose 30% to $9.2 million, or $0.61 per share. Key highlights include 13% annualized growth in commercial loans and a net interest margin increase to 2.98%. Non-interest income grew 32% to $10.1 million. The loan-to-deposit ratio improved to 92%, reflecting solid operational performance and effective risk management amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share, declared on October 20, 2020. Shareholders of record by November 18, 2020, will receive the dividend on December 18, 2020. This represents an annualized yield of 4.28% based on the stock's closing price of $20.55 at Q3 2020. Established in 1887, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust operates in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, providing comprehensive community banking services.