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Embassy Bancorp, Inc. reports developments for its bank holding company and wholly owned subsidiary, Embassy Bank For the Lehigh Valley, a full-service community bank serving Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley since 2001. Recurring updates cover quarterly and annual operating results, deposit-market position in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, branch and digital banking services, and community bank recognitions.
Company news also includes capital actions such as cash dividends and stock repurchase authorization, along with management and business banking appointments that affect the bank’s finance, commercial banking, and local relationship-banking operations.
Embassy Bancorp (OTCQX: EMYB) expanded its common stock repurchase program, authorizing up to an additional $5 million of buybacks effective June 1, 2026.
The initial $5 million program, announced October 27, 2025, has funded repurchases of 258,301 shares for $4.856 million, leaving about $144 thousand remaining. The program has no expiration and may be suspended or terminated at any time.
Embassy Bancorp (OTCQX: EMYB) reported key metrics for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Deposits reached $1.68 billion, up $41.6 million from year-end 2025, with no brokered deposits or borrowings. Cash and cash equivalents were $141.8 million, or 7.7% of total assets.
Bank net interest margin (FTE) was 2.59%, up from 2.34% a year earlier, while cost of funds fell to 1.69% versus 1.80% and below a 1.90% Pennsylvania peer group. Net income was $3.7 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, up from $2.9 million, or $0.38 per diluted share. Noncurrent loans were 0.04% of total loans.
Embassy Bancorp (OTCQX: EMYB) filed its Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2025, reporting strengthened liquidity, deposit growth and improved profitability.
Key metrics: $112.9M cash, $1.64B deposits (+5.6% YoY), net income $13.7M ($1.79 diluted EPS, +31% YoY), bank NIM (FTE) 2.60% for Q4 2025, and noncurrent loans 0.04%.
Embassy Bank (EMYB) was named Best Bank & Mortgage Company in the Who’s Who in Business survey featured in Lehigh Valley Style on Jan. 13, 2026. This is the fifth consecutive year Embassy has received the award. The survey, run by FieldGoals.US, draws thousands of Lehigh Valley residents who vote based on personal experience with local businesses. Embassy leadership credited trusted customer relationships and long-term community commitment for the recognition, highlighting ongoing employee and customer partnerships in the Lehigh Valley.
Embassy Bancorp (OTCQX: EMYB) announced the promotion of Jeffrey Skumin to Chief Financial Officer of the company and Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Skumin will continue to oversee the finance department and guide the company’s financial strategy and growth.
He joined Embassy in March 2020 as Executive Vice President of Finance and previously spent 19 years as a CPA, including serving as an audit partner focused on financial institutions and most recently as Chief Accounting Officer at a large regional bank.
The company highlighted his local ties to the Lehigh Valley and experience as reasons for the appointment.
Embassy Bancorp (OTCQX: EMYB) filed its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025, reporting stronger liquidity, asset quality and profitability for Embassy Bank For the Lehigh Valley.
- Cash: $108.0 million (6.1% of assets) at 9/30/2025.
- Deposits: $1.62 billion at 9/30/2025, +$67.6 million (+4.4%) vs 12/31/2024.
- NIM (FTE): 2.52% for Q3 2025 (up from 2.43% Q2 2025 and 2.21% year-ago).
- Net income: $3.8M ($0.50 diluted) for Q3 2025; $10.1M ($1.32) for 9M 2025.
- Asset quality: noncurrent loans 0.04% vs Pennsylvania peer 0.60%.
Embassy Bancorp (OTCQX: EMYB) announced a stock repurchase program authorizing up to $5.0 million of its outstanding common stock, effective October 31, 2025. This is the company's first stock repurchase program.
Repurchases may be made in the open market or via privately negotiated transactions, will depend on price, regulatory and corporate requirements, and do not obligate the company to repurchase any specific number of shares. The program has no expiration date and may be suspended or terminated at any time.
Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley (NYSE:EMYB) was named “Best Bank” in The Morning Call’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards on Oct. 22, 2025, marking its 11th win and highlighting community trust and service.
Other 2025 recognitions include Best Bank & Best Mortgage Company (Who’s Who in Business, fourth consecutive year) and a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial. Per the FDIC Summary of Deposits (June 30, 2025), Embassy ranks fourth in deposit market share across Lehigh and Northampton Counties and was the only top-four bank to gain market share during the reporting period.
Embassy Bancorp (OTCQX: EMYB) reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with net income reaching $3.4 million ($0.45 per diluted share), up from $2.5 million in Q2 2024. The bank's six-month performance showed net income of $6.3 million ($0.83 per diluted share), compared to $5.0 million in the same period of 2024.
The bank demonstrated solid operational metrics with deposits increasing by $57.2 million to $1.61 billion as of June 30, 2025. Net interest margin improved to 2.43%, up from 2.16% year-over-year, while maintaining a competitive cost of funds at 1.81%. The bank's asset quality remained exceptional with noncurrent loans at just 0.04% of total loans, significantly outperforming the Pennsylvania peer group average of 0.49%.
Embassy Bank (OTCQX:EMYB) has announced the appointment of Adrienne Kwiatek-Holub as Vice President of Business Banking. Kwiatek-Holub brings over 30 years of commercial banking experience and strong ties to the Lehigh Valley community.
A Lehigh Valley native, she holds an MBA from Lehigh University and has served as President of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Lehigh Valley. Her achievements include receiving the SUITS Award from Equi-librium Inc. and being recognized as a 2024 Women of Influence by Lehigh Valley Business.