Commercial National Financial Corporation Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Results
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Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCID: CEFC) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $1.64 million, or $0.42 per share, up from $1.61 million, or $0.41 per share, in 2025. Return on equity was 11.60% versus 12.36%, while return on assets was 1.19% versus 1.16%. Net interest income rose 3.9% to $5.17 million as interest expense fell by $294,000, offsetting a $100,000 decline in interest income. Non-interest income increased by $77,000 and operating expenses rose by $206,000, mainly from higher wages and benefits.
Total assets were stable at $553 million as of June 30, 2026. Securities increased by $37 million as excess cash and $17 million from reduced loan balances were invested, while loans declined to $367.0 million. The non-performing assets ratio was 0.26%. Deposits decreased by $17 million and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings increased to $18 million. Book value per share rose to $14.66 and market value per share to $15.00. The company’s bank subsidiary remained “well capitalized,” and CEFC has repurchased 87,514 shares under its ongoing share repurchase program, with $1.2 million remaining allocated.
Positive
- EPS up to $0.42 from $0.41 in Q2 2025
- Net interest income increased 3.9% to $5.17 million in Q2 2026
- Net interest margin improved to 4.00% from 3.80% year-over-year
- Non-performing assets ratio remained low at 0.26%
- Capital ratios rose; total risk-based capital 18.36% vs 17.46% year-over-year
- Book value per share increased to $14.66 from $13.21
- Share repurchases of 87,514 shares with $1.2 million still allocated
- Dividends per share increased to $0.15 in Q2 and $0.30 year-to-date
Negative
- Return on equity declined to 11.60% from 12.36% in Q2 2025
- Interest income decreased to $6.44 million from $6.54 million year-over-year
- Loans decreased to $367.0 million from $383.8 million
- Total deposits fell to $467.6 million from $485.0 million
- FHLB borrowings increased to $18.0 million from $4.0 million
- Operating expenses rose to $3.80 million from $3.60 million in Q2 2025
News Market Reaction – CEFC
In the Jul 27 session, CEFC gained 0.27%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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ITHACA, Mich., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCID: CEFC) reported net income of
Net interest income for the second quarter of 2026 increased by
Total assets remained consistent at
CEFC announced a share repurchase program in May of 2025, which remains in effect indefinitely. As of June 30, 2026, CEFC has repurchased 87,514 shares since the inception of the repurchase program and has allocated an additional
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Selected Financial Data (unaudited):
| Quarter Ended | Year to Date | ||||||||||||
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Return on equity | 11.60 | % | 12.36 | % | 11.74 | % | 11.84 | % | |||||
| Return on assets | 1.19 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.21 | % | 1.09 | % | |||||
| Net interest margin | 4.00 | % | 3.80 | % | 3.99 | % | 3.74 | % | |||||
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Non-performing assets ratio | 0.26 | % | 0.27 | % | |||||||||
| Tier 1 leverage capital ratio(1) | 10.89 | % | 10.63 | % | |||||||||
| Total risk-based capital ratio(1) | 18.36 | % | 17.46 | % | |||||||||
| Book value per share | $ | 14.66 | $ | 13.21 | |||||||||
| Market value per share | $ | 15.00 | $ | 10.50 | |||||||||
| Common shares outstanding | 3,877,789 | 3,965,303 | |||||||||||
| (1)Ratios are for Commercial Bank | |||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited):
| Quarter Ended | Year to Date | ||||||||||||||
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | $ | 6,442,002 | $ | 6,541,806 | $ | 12,850,720 | $ | 13,017,099 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 1,270,421 | 1,564,206 | 2,537,509 | 3,199,436 | |||||||||||
| Net interest income | 5,171,581 | 4,977,600 | 10,313,211 | 9,817,663 | |||||||||||
| Provision for credit losses | (6,342 | ) | (34,213 | ) | (46,342 | ) | (34,213 | ) | |||||||
| Non-interest income | 619,568 | 542,666 | 1,132,871 | 1,012,612 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 3,801,740 | 3,595,928 | 7,450,770 | 7,172,181 | |||||||||||
| Income before taxes | 1,995,751 | 1,958,551 | 4,041,654 | 3,692,307 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 354,700 | 351,475 | 723,700 | 655,950 | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,641,051 | $ | 1,607,076 | $ | 3,317,954 | $ | 3,036,357 | |||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 0.77 | |||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 0.77 | |||||||
| Dividends declared | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.28 | |||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 3,893,038 | 3,965,303 | 3,912,224 | 3,965,303 | |||||||||||
| Number of shares repurchased | 28,414 | - | 58,411 | - | |||||||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited):
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 37,586,165 | $ | 55,001,227 | |||
| Time deposits with other banks | - | 1,494,000 | |||||
| Securities | 117,326,887 | 80,346,101 | |||||
| Loans | 367,025,176 | 383,769,712 | |||||
| Allowance for credit losses | (3,327,794 | ) | (3,432,412 | ) | |||
| Loans, net | 363,697,382 | 380,337,300 | |||||
| Premises and equipment, net | 9,848,688 | 9,858,626 | |||||
| Other assets | 24,786,092 | 25,056,597 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 553,245,214 | $ | 552,093,851 | |||
| Liabilities | |||||||
| Deposits | $ | 467,630,470 | $ | 484,981,138 | |||
| FHLB borrowings | 18,000,000 | 4,000,000 | |||||
| Trust preferred | 7,310,000 | 7,310,000 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 3,468,980 | 3,415,374 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 496,409,450 | 499,706,512 | |||||
| Equity | |||||||
| Total equity | 56,835,764 | 52,387,339 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 553,245,214 | $ | 552,093,851 | |||
Contact:
Benjamin Ogle
CFO
989-875-5562