Capital Bancorp, Inc. reports developments tied to its role as the bank holding company for Capital Bank, N.A., a commercial-focused community bank with regional banking and national specialty platforms. Recurring updates cover earnings, loan and deposit growth, credit trends, tangible book value, dividends, and the performance of commercial banking, government-guaranteed lending, mortgage, card, and related specialty businesses.
Company news also includes technology investments, digital banking capabilities, OpenSky product activity, SBA team expansion, and management or board-level changes. These developments reflect Capital Bank’s mix of relationship banking, national lending and servicing platforms, and capital actions as a Nasdaq-listed banking company.
Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBNK) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $13.1 million, down from both the preceding quarter and a year earlier. Diluted earnings were $0.80, down 8.0% sequentially and 10.1% year over year. Core earnings, a non-GAAP measure excluding specified adjustments, rose to $0.89 per diluted share. Net interest income reached $53.1 million, while fee revenue reached $15.0 million. Net interest margin increased sequentially to 5.81% but remained below 6.36% a year earlier.
Gross portfolio loans reached $3.114 billion; deposits fell sequentially to $3.319 billion. Noninterest expense rose to $45.7 million, and credit-loss provisions increased to $4.9 million. The pending all-stock acquisition by Peoples Bancorp offers 1.11 Peoples shares per Capital Bancorp share, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The Chicago branch sale also awaits regulatory approval.
Capital Bancorp (CBNK) signed an agreement to merge into Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $728.1 million. Capital shareholders will receive 1.11 Peoples shares for each Capital share. The implied value is $43.75 per share, based on Peoples' 20-day volume-weighted average closing price of $39.41 as of September 29, 2026. Former Capital shareholders are expected to own approximately 32% of Peoples after completion.
Both boards unanimously approved the agreement. Closing is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and approval by both companies' shareholders. Capital Bank will subsequently merge into Peoples Bank. The companies expect the combined franchise to have approximately $14 billion in assets, $10 billion in loans and $11 billion in deposits, bringing Capital's commercial banking and nationwide specialty businesses into Peoples' broader platform.
Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBNK) announced that its subsidiary Capital Bank appointed James “Jay” Como III as Chief Operating Officer, effective as the Bank pursues growth across specialized financial services businesses. He will lead enterprise operations, focusing on modernizing processes and expanding the Bank’s use of data, automation and artificial intelligence (AI).
Como previously held senior data and operations roles at T. Rowe Price and Silicon Valley Bank, including Global Head of Data Governance and Market Data and Chief Data Officer of the Finance Data Product Office. According to Capital Bank, his mandate includes simplifying complex processes and building an operating foundation to support faster decision-making and improved customer service.
Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBNK) reported 2Q 2026 net income of $14.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.87, up 18.6% and 19.2% from 1Q 2026, and 8.5% and 11.5% year-over-year. Return on assets was 1.52%, while return on tangible common equity reached 15.51%.
Net interest income rose to $50.9 million, with net interest margin of 5.64% including card operations. Gross loans grew to $3.1 billion, up 7.9% annualized quarter-over-quarter and 12.6% year-over-year. Total deposits increased to $3.4 billion, up 9.6% annualized from 1Q 2026 and 14.6% year-over-year, driven by strong customer deposit growth and reduced brokered balances.
Fee revenue climbed to $14.4 million, representing 22.0% of total revenue. Tangible book value per share increased to $23.45. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, 16.7% higher than the prior payout.
Capital Bank (NASDAQ: CBNK) appointed Don Busick to its Bank board. Busick is a senior product and technology executive with 22 years at Capital One, where he led a 5,000+ person digital team and major cloud and data initiatives.
He will guide Capital Bank’s digital transformation across commercial, mortgage, OpenSky and specialty lines.
Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBNK) reported 1Q26 results with continued balance-sheet expansion and strategic investments. Gross loans rose to $3.026B, total deposits to $3.292B, and tangible book value per share reached $22.62. Core net income was $12.0M; EPS diluted $0.73. The company initiated technology and OpenSky™ investments, repurchased $3.5M of stock, and declared a $0.12/share cash dividend payable May 27, 2026.
Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBNK) reported 4Q 2025 GAAP net income of $15.0M or $0.91 EPS, roughly flat vs. 3Q 2025 and up from $7.5M in 4Q 2024. Core net income was $15.0M ($0.91), above 3Q core results. Key returns: ROA 1.71% and ROE 15.23%. Balance sheet growth included gross loans of $2.96B (up $137.5M in 4Q, 19.3% annualized) and total deposits up $180.9M (24.6% annualized). NIM was 5.94% (down 42 bps QoQ). Board declared a $0.12 cash dividend payable Feb 28, 2026; repurchased 304,288 shares for $8.6M in 4Q.
Capital Bancorp (NASDAQ: CBNK) announced executive leadership changes and a CEO employment renewal to align its management with a long-term enterprise growth strategy. Ed Barry renewed his employment agreement through December 2027 and will continue as Chief Executive Officer of Capital Bancorp focusing on enterprise strategy and key initiatives.
Steve Poynot, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, is elevated to Chief Executive Officer of Capital Bank, N.A. and will continue to lead the commercial bank and retain oversight of Windsor Advantage. The company reported $3.4 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025.
Capital Bank (NYSE:CBNK) announced on Dec. 4, 2025 an expansion of its Small Business Administration (SBA) team to grow national small-business lending capabilities. The bank hired Kirk Beason as Head of SBA, Heidi Whitesell as SBA Sales Executive, Ninel Struzska as Senior Credit Officer, and Raquel Zippilli as SBA Relationship Liaison.
The hires combine multi-decade SBA, credit, sales, and underwriting experience to strengthen SBA origination, credit discipline, and program coordination as Capital Bank pursues broader national SBA lending.
Capital Bank (NASDAQ:CBNK) was named one of American Banker's Best Banks to Work For 2025, ranking #85 nationwide. This marks the bank's sixth time on the list. The program combines an anonymous employee survey (≈75% of score) with a review of workplace policies and demographics (≈25% of score). Capital Bank highlighted initiatives such as Capital Bank Immersion for onboarding and expanded integration following its acquisition of Integrated Financial Holdings (IFH) in North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, and Illinois. Leadership said the recognition reflects ongoing investment in employee development, wellness, rewards, and community involvement.