Landmark Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Landmark Bancorp (Nasdaq: LARK) reported 2025 net earnings of $18.8M, a 44.4% increase year-over-year, and diluted EPS of $3.07. Fourth-quarter net income was $4.7M with diluted EPS of $0.77. The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share payable Feb 26, 2026.

Key 2025 drivers included average loan growth of $112.3M (11.5%), net interest margin expansion to 3.86%, and an improved efficiency ratio of 62.7%.

Positive

• Net earnings +44.4% to $18.8M in 2025
• Diluted EPS $3.07 for 2025, up $0.92 year-over-year
• Average loans +$112.3M (11.5%) for 2025
• Net interest margin up 58 bps to 3.86% year-over-year
• Efficiency ratio improved to 62.7% from 69.1%
• Tangible book value per share growth 16.4% annualized

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

-2.15%

1 alert

-2.15% News Effect

-$4M Valuation Impact

$167M Market Cap

0.7x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, LARK declined 2.15%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. This price movement removed approximately $4M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $167M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q4 2025 diluted EPS: $0.77 Full-year 2025 diluted EPS: $3.07 Full-year 2025 net earnings: $18.8 million +5 more

8 metrics

Q4 2025 diluted EPS $0.77 Fourth quarter 2025 earnings per share

Full-year 2025 diluted EPS $3.07 Year ended December 31, 2025; up from $2.15 in 2024

Full-year 2025 net earnings $18.8 million Year ended December 31, 2025; up from $13.0M in 2024

Net interest margin Q4 2025 4.03% Fourth quarter 2025 net interest margin; up 20 basis points vs prior quarter

Return on average assets 2025 1.17% Year ended December 31, 2025

Return on average equity 2025 12.68% Year ended December 31, 2025

Efficiency ratio 2025 62.7% Year ended December 31, 2025; improved vs 69.1% in 2024

Quarterly cash dividend $0.21 per share Dividend payable February 26, 2026 to holders of record February 12, 2026

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 3,564 is below the 20-day average of 5,135, suggesting a subdued initial reaction. low

Technical Price at $26.98 is trading above the $26.02 200-day MA, modestly above longer-term trend.

Peers on Argus

LARK was roughly flat (-0.04%) while peers showed mixed, small moves (e.g., CBFV...

LARK was roughly flat (-0.04%) while peers showed mixed, small moves (e.g., CBFV +0.31%, CZWI -0.77%), indicating stock-specific rather than sector-driven trading.

Previous Earnings Reports

2 past events · Latest: Aug 05 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 2 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Aug 05	Quarterly earnings	Positive	+5.0%	EPS and net interest income rose with solid loan growth and credit quality.
Jan 31	Quarterly earnings	Neutral	+0.8%	Standard quarterly earnings update with modestly positive share reaction.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have historically produced modest positive moves, suggesting the stock often reacts constructively to financial updates.

Recent Company History

Recent earnings history for Landmark shows a pattern of improving profitability and generally constructive market responses. The Q2 2024 earnings release highlighted rising EPS, loan growth, and margin expansion, prompting a +5% move. The Q4 2023 earnings update saw a smaller +0.75% reaction. Against that backdrop, the current report of higher 2025 EPS and net earnings continues the theme of operational improvement, though the immediate price response has been much more muted so far.

Historical Comparison

earnings

+2.9 %

Average Historical Move

Historical Analysis

Over the past two earnings releases, LARK’s average move was about ±2.88%. Today’s roughly flat -0.04% reaction to stronger 2025 results is much more muted than prior earnings responses.

Typical Pattern

Earnings updates since 2024 have shown a progression of improving EPS, loan growth, and net interest margin, with the latest 2025 results extending that trend alongside higher returns on assets and equity.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a year of solid improvement, with 2025 net earnings rising to $18.8 mil...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a year of solid improvement, with 2025 net earnings rising to $18.8 million and diluted EPS reaching $3.07. Profitability metrics strengthened, including a 1.17% return on assets, 12.68% return on equity, and a 62.7% efficiency ratio. Loan quality remained manageable, and the Board maintained a $0.21 dividend. Investors may watch future net interest margin trends, credit metrics, and deposit costs as key indicators of sustainability.

Key Terms

efficiency ratio, net interest margin, loan to deposit ratio, allowance for credit losses, +2 more

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efficiency ratio financial

"the return on average equity was 11.88% and the efficiency ratio(1) was 62.8%"

A measure of how much a company spends to produce each dollar of revenue, usually shown as operating expenses divided by revenue and expressed as a percentage. Think of it as a household’s budget: a lower percentage means more of each dollar earned stays as profit, while a higher number means costs are eating into returns. Investors use it to judge cost control and compare how efficiently companies turn revenue into earnings, especially in banks and financial firms.

net interest margin financial

"Net interest margin improved to 4.03%, a 20-basis-point increase compared"

Net interest margin measures how much a bank earns from lending and investing compared with what it pays for funding, expressed as a percentage of its interest-earning assets. Think of it like a grocery store’s markup: it shows the gap between buying cost and selling price per dollar of goods — here, the cost is interest paid and the sale is interest received. Investors watch it because a higher margin usually means a bank is more profitable and better at managing interest rate and credit conditions.

loan to deposit ratio financial

"The loan to deposit ratio totaled 79.1% at year-end."

The loan-to-deposit ratio compares the amount a bank has lent out to customers with the money customers have kept on deposit; it’s calculated by dividing total loans by total deposits. It matters to investors because it signals how aggressively a bank is using its deposit base—too high suggests the bank may run low on ready cash and face funding stress, while too low can mean the bank is not earning enough from its capital, like a homeowner who lends most of their savings and has little left for emergencies.

allowance for credit losses financial

"The allowance for credit losses totaled $12.5 million, or 1.12% of total gross loans"

Allowance for credit losses is a reserve set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution prepare for loans that might turn sour. For investors, it signals how cautious the institution is about the quality of its loans and potential risks to its financial health.

non-performing loans financial

"Non-performing loans totaled $10.0 million, or 0.90% of gross loans"

Loans on a bank’s books where the borrower has stopped making scheduled payments for a prolonged period (commonly about 90 days), so the lender no longer expects full repayment on time. Think of them as overdue IOUs that may never be paid back; a rising level of such loans weakens a lender’s earnings and balance sheet, signals greater credit risk in the economy, and can hurt investors through lower dividends, loan losses, or declines in the lender’s stock value.

net charge-offs financial

"Net loan charge-offs totaled $341,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025"

Net charge-offs are the amount of loans or credit a lender removes from its books as uncollectible after subtracting any money later recovered from previously written-off accounts. Think of it like a store writing off unpaid tabs but getting back a few dollars later — the net figure shows the real loss. Investors watch this to judge a lender’s loan quality, future profits and how much capital may be needed to cover bad debts.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Announces 44.4% Increase in Net Earnings for the Year Ended December 31, 2025 and Fourth Quarter Net Income of $4.7 Million, Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.77

Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.21 per Share

Manhattan, KS, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (“Landmark”; Nasdaq: LARK) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.77 for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $0.81 per share in the third quarter of 2025 and $0.54 per share in the same quarter of the prior year. Net earnings for the fourth quarter totaled $4.7 million, compared to $4.9 million in the prior quarter and $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the return on average assets was 1.17%, the return on average equity was 11.88% and the efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ was 62.8%.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, diluted earnings per share totaled $3.07, an increase of $0.92 compared to $2.15 during the same period in 2024. Net earnings for 2025 totaled $18.8 million, compared to $13.0 million in 2024, or an increase of 44.4%. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the return on average assets was 1.17%, the return on average equity was 12.68%, and the efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ was 62.7%.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Performance Highlights

• Total revenue increased to $18.7 million, a 2.9% increase over the prior quarter.
• Net interest margin improved to 4.03%, a 20-basis-point increase compared to the prior quarter, driven by slightly higher yields on earning assets and lower funding costs.
• Average deposit balances increased $8.8 million during the quarter, while the cost of deposits improved to 1.50%.
• Capital ratios remain strong and tangible common equity to assets increased to 8.03% from 7.66% as of September 30, 2025.
• Book value per share was $26.44 as of December 31, 2025, compared to $25.64 as of September 30, 2024. Tangible book value per share⁽¹⁾ grew to $20.79, a 16.4% annualized growth rate over the prior quarter.
  

 2025 Performance Highlights

• Return on average assets increased to 1.17% compared to 0.83% for 2024.
• Return on average equity increased to 12.68% compared to 10.01% for 2024.
• Net earnings increased $5.8 million, or 44.4%, to $18.8 million, mainly due to strong growth in net interest income and well-controlled non-interest expense.
• Net interest income grew $10.0 million due to higher interest on loans coupled with lower interest costs.
• Net interest margin increased to 3.86% compared to 3.28% in the prior year.
• The efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ improved to 62.7% compared to 69.1% for 2024.
• For the year ended December 31, 2025, average loans grew $112.3 million, or 11.5%, due primarily to strong growth in commercial real estate loan originations and residential mortgages.
• Total year-end deposits grew $60.1 million, or 4.5%. The loan to deposit ratio totaled 79.1% at year-end.
• Net charge-offs totaled 0.25% of average loans while non-performing loans totaled $10.0 million, a decrease of $3.1 million, or 23.8%, from year-end 2024.
  

(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this press release for a reconciliation.

In announcing these results, Abby Wendel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Landmark said “Our fourth quarter results capped off a year of outstanding revenue growth, increased profitability, and solid growth in diluted earnings per share and tangible book value per share. For the year, we delivered four consecutive quarters of net interest income expansion, average loan growth of 11.5% year-over-year, reduced deposit costs and an improved efficiency ratio. While we maintained solid expense discipline throughout 2025, we also made investments in our people and enhanced our capabilities to better serve our customers and prospects. As we wrap up 2025, I am deeply grateful to our associates and directors for their continued dedication to putting people first and building the meaningful connections that empower our customers and strengthen the communities we proudly serve.”

Dividend Declaration

Landmark’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share, to be paid February 26, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 12, 2026.

Earnings Conference Call

Landmark will host a conference call to review the Company’s fourth quarter financial results at 10:00 a.m. (Central time) on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Interested parties may participate via telephone by dialing (833) 470-1428 and using access code 980662. A replay of the call will be available through February 5, 2026, by dialing (866) 813-9403 and using access code 974716.

SUMMARY OF FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income in the fourth quarter of 2025 totaled $14.8 million, representing an increase of $695,000, or 4.9%, compared to the previous quarter and an increase of $2.4 million, or 19.3%, compared to the same quarter of the prior year. The increase in net interest income this quarter compared to the prior quarter was driven by higher rates on loans and investments despite lower average balances, coupled with lower interest expense on deposits and other borrowings. The net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 4.03%, an increase of 20 basis points as compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 52 basis points from 3.51% during the fourth quarter of the prior year. The average tax-equivalent yield on the loan portfolio increased three basis points to 6.40% in the fourth quarter, while the yield on investment securities grew to 3.39%.

Compared to the third quarter of 2025, interest on deposits decreased $272,000, or 5.0%, due to lower rates, partially offset by increased average balances. Interest on other borrowed funds decreased $325,000 from the third quarter of 2025, due to lower rates and average balances. The average rate on interest-bearing deposits decreased 12 basis points from the prior quarter, to 2.06%, primarily due to lower rates on money market and checking accounts and certificates of deposit. The average rate on other borrowed funds decreased 16 basis points to 4.93% in the fourth quarter of 2025. 

Non-Interest Income

Non-interest income totaled $3.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $169,000 from the previous quarter. The decrease in non-interest income during the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a loss of $101,000 on sales of lower-yielding investment securities as part of our ongoing strategy to improve future interest income.

Non-Interest Expense

During the fourth quarter of 2025, non-interest expense totaled $12.3 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 9.0%, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of $386,000, or 3.3%, compared to the same period in the prior year. Compared to the prior quarter, the increase in non-interest expense was primarily due to increases of $511,000 in compensation and benefits expense and $173,000 in professional fees, along with a valuation allowance recorded on repossessed assets held for sale of $356,000. The increase in compensation and benefits was attributable to an increase in the number of employees coupled with higher incentive compensation costs tied to improved company performance, while the increase in professional fees was primarily due to higher audit and consulting costs.

Income Tax Expense

Landmark recorded income tax expense of $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $1.1 million in the third quarter of 2025. The effective tax rate was 20.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 18.7% in the third quarter of 2025.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of December 31, 2025, gross period-end loans totaled $1.1 billion, a decrease of $6.3 million from the prior quarter, while average loans also declined $2.1 million. This decrease in period-end loans was primarily driven by lower commercial loans (decline of $8.5 million), and one-to-four family residential real estate (decline of $6.3 million), offset by growth in commercial real estate (growth of $4.7 million) and agriculture (growth of $2.9 million) loans. Investment securities available-for-sale decreased $1.9 million during the fourth quarter of 2025 primarily due to maturities occurring during the quarter.

Period-end deposit balances increased $63.4 million to $1.4 billion at December 31, 2025, an annualized increase of 19.0% compared to the prior quarter. The increase in deposits was driven by an increase in money market and checking accounts of $71.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in certificates of deposit of $12.1 million. The increase in money market and checking accounts was primarily driven by seasonal growth in public fund deposit account balances. Total period-end borrowings decreased $79.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2025. At December 31, 2025, the loan to deposits ratio was 79.1% compared to 83.4% in the prior quarter.

Stockholders’ equity increased to $160.6 million (book value of $26.44 per share) as of December 31, 2025, from $155.7 million (book value of $25.64 per share) as of September 30, 2025. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to net earnings for the quarter net of dividends paid, coupled with a decrease in accumulated other comprehensive losses (lower unrealized net losses on investment securities). The ratio of equity to total assets increased to 10.00% on December 31, 2025, from 9.63% on September 30, 2025.

The allowance for credit losses totaled $12.5 million, or 1.12% of total gross loans, as of December 31, 2025, compared to $12.3 million, or 1.10% of total gross loans, on September 30, 2025. Net loan charge-offs totaled $341,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $2.3 million during the third quarter of 2025 and $219,000 in the fourth quarter of the prior year. Net charge-offs were elevated in the third quarter of 2025 due to the charge-off of a single commercial credit previously discussed. A provision for credit losses of $500,000 was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to $850,000 in the third quarter of 2025.

Non-performing loans totaled $10.0 million, or 0.90% of gross loans, at December 31, 2025, compared to $10.0 million, or 0.89% of gross loans, at September 30, 2025. Loans 30-89 days delinquent totaled $4.3 million, or 0.38% of gross loans, as of December 31, 2025, compared to $4.9 million, or 0.43% of gross loans, as of September 30, 2025.

About Landmark

Landmark Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Landmark National Bank, is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “LARK.” Headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas, Landmark National Bank is a community banking organization dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services. Landmark National Bank has 29 locations in 23 communities across Kansas: Manhattan (2), Auburn, Dodge City (2), Fort Scott (2), Garden City, Great Bend (2), Hoisington, Iola, Junction City, La Crosse, Lawrence (2), Lenexa, Louisburg, Mound City, Osage City, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Paola, Pittsburg, Prairie Village, Topeka (2), Wamego and Wellsville, Kansas. Visit www.banklandmark.com for more information.

Contact Information

Mark Herpich	Shelley Reed
Chief Financial Officer	Investor Relations
(785) 565-2000	(913) 563-5672
mherpich@banklandmark.com	sreed@banklandmark.com

Special Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of Landmark. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this press release, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and Landmark undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. A number of factors, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the following: (i) the strength of the local, state, national and international economies and financial markets, including the effects of inflationary pressures and future monetary policies of the Federal Reserve in response thereto; (ii) effects on the U.S. economy resulting from actions taken by the federal government, including the threat or implementation of tariffs, immigration enforcement and changes in foreign policy; (iii) changes in interest rates and prepayment rates of our assets; (iv) increased competition in the financial services sector and the inability to attract new customers, including from non-bank competitors such as credit unions and “fintech” companies; (v) timely development and acceptance of new products and services; (vi) rapid and expensive technological changes implemented by us and other parties in the financial services industry, including third-party vendors, which may be more difficult to implement or more expensive than anticipated or which may have unforeseen consequence to us and our customers, including the development and implementation of tools incorporating artificial intelligence; (vii) our risk management framework; (viii) interruptions in information technology and telecommunications systems and third-party services; (ix) the economic effects of severe weather, natural disasters, widespread disease or pandemics, or other external events; (x) the loss of key executives or employees; (xi) changes in consumer spending; (xii) integration of acquired businesses; (xiii) the commencement, cost and outcome of litigation and other legal proceedings and regulatory actions against us or to which the Company may become subject; (xiv) changes in accounting policies and practices, such as the implementation of the current expected credit losses accounting standard; (xv) the economic impact of past and any future terrorist attacks, military conflicts, acts of war, including ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and recent military actions in Venezuela, or threats thereof, and the response of the United States to any such threats and attacks; (xvi) the ability to manage credit risk, forecast loan losses and maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses; (xvii) fluctuations in the value of securities held in our securities portfolio; (xviii) concentrations within our loan portfolio and large loans to certain borrowers (including commercial real estate loans); (xix) the concentration of large deposits from certain clients who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits and may withdraw deposits to diversify their exposure; (xx) the level of non-performing assets on our balance sheets; (xxi) the ability to raise additional capital; (xxii) the occurrence of fraudulent activity, breaches or failures of our or our third-party vendors’ information security controls or cybersecurity-related incidents, including as a result of sophisticated attacks using artificial intelligence and similar tools or as a result of insider fraud; (xxiii) declines in real estate values; (xxiv) the effects of fraud on the part of our employees, customers, vendors or counterparties; (xxv) the Company’s success at managing and responding to the risks involved in the foregoing items; and (xxvi) any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by Landmark with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning Landmark and its business, including additional risk factors that could materially affect Landmark’s financial results, is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

		December 31,					September 30,				June 30,				March 31,				December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)		2025					2025				2025				2025				2024
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	20,982				$	23,947			$	25,038			$	21,881			$	20,275
Interest-bearing deposits at other banks			3,218					3,218				3,463				3,973				4,110
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
U.S. treasury securities			53,183					50,833				51,624				58,424				64,458
Municipal obligations, tax exempt			87,809					97,383				100,802				101,812				107,128
Municipal obligations, taxable			90,603					82,236				75,037				70,614				71,715
Agency mortgage-backed securities			116,562					119,576				124,979				125,142				129,211
Total investment securities available-for-sale			348,157					350,028				352,442				355,992				372,512
Investment securities held-to-maturity			3,789					3,760				3,730				3,701				3,672
Bank stocks, at cost			5,756					8,021				10,946				6,225				6,618
Loans:
One-to-four family residential real estate			375,299					381,641				377,133				355,632				352,209
Construction and land			20,531					19,741				26,373				28,645				25,328
Commercial real estate			394,323					389,574				370,455				359,579				345,159
Commercial			178,201					186,656				204,303				190,881				192,325
Agriculture			102,829					99,897				100,348				101,808				100,562
Municipal			6,874					6,884				6,938				7,082				7,091
Consumer			33,666					33,660				32,234				31,297				29,679
Total gross loans			1,111,723					1,118,053				1,117,784				1,074,924				1,052,353
Net deferred loan (fees) costs and loans in process			(872	)				(763	)			(615	)			(426	)			(307	)
Allowance for credit losses			(12,458	)				(12,299	)			(13,762	)			(12,802	)			(12,825	)
Loans, net			1,098,393					1,104,991				1,103,407				1,061,696				1,039,221
Loans held for sale, at fair value			5,141					3,578				4,773				2,997				3,420
Bank owned life insurance			40,176					39,890				39,607				39,329				39,056
Premises and equipment, net			19,325					19,449				19,654				19,886				20,220
Goodwill			32,377					32,377				32,377				32,377				32,377
Other intangible assets, net			1,990					2,123				2,275				2,426				2,578
Mortgage servicing rights			3,189					3,120				3,082				3,045				3,061
Real estate owned, net			-					-				167				167				167
Other assets			24,149					22,573				23,904				24,894				26,855
Total assets		$	1,606,642				$	1,617,075			$	1,624,865			$	1,578,589			$	1,574,142
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing demand			364,695					365,959				351,993				368,480				351,595
Money market and checking			650,987					579,413				562,919				613,459				636,963
Savings			151,406					146,291				148,092				149,223				145,514
Certificates of deposit			221,766					233,837				210,897				204,660				194,694
Total deposits			1,388,854					1,325,500				1,273,901				1,335,822				1,328,766
FHLB and other borrowings			10,567					90,483				155,110				48,767				53,046
Subordinated debentures			21,651					21,651				21,651				21,651				21,651
Repurchase agreements			1,501					1,420				5,825				6,256				13,808
Accrued interest and other liabilities			23,438					22,294				20,002				23,442				20,656
Total liabilities			1,446,011					1,461,348				1,476,489				1,435,938				1,437,927
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock			61					58				58				58				58
Additional paid-in capital			102,597					95,330				95,266				95,148				95,051
Retained earnings			63,658					67,327				63,612				60,422				56,934
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(5,685	)				(6,988	)			(10,560	)			(12,977	)			(15,828	)
Total stockholders’ equity			160,631					155,727				148,376				142,651				136,215
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,606,642				$	1,617,075			$	1,624,865			$	1,578,589			$	1,574,142

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)

		Three months ended,														Year ended,
		December 31,					September 30,				December 31,					December 31,					December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		2025					2025				2024					2025					2024
Interest income:
Loans		$	17,858				$	17,783			$	15,955				$	69,222				$	61,400
Investment securities:
Taxable			2,227					2,198				2,210					8,768					9,298
Tax-exempt			681					700				738					2,801					3,008
Interest-bearing deposits at banks			71					58				49					225					193
Total interest income			20,837					20,739				18,952					81,016					73,899
Interest expense:
Deposits			5,138					5,410				5,350					20,928					22,310
FHLB and other borrowings			550					857				737					2,833					3,886
Subordinated debentures			344					361				389					1,420					1,635
Repurchase agreements			16					17				77					150					344
Total interest expense			6,048					6,645				6,553					25,331					28,175
Net interest income			14,789					14,094				12,399					55,685					45,724
Provision for credit losses			500					850				1,500					2,350					2,300
Net interest income after provision for credit losses			14,289					13,244				10,899					53,335					43,424
Non-interest income:
Fees and service charges			2,671					2,660				2,710					10,195					10,742
Gains on sales of loans, net			925					948				522					3,175					2,386
Bank owned life insurance			286					283				976					1,119					1,723
Losses on sales of investment securities, net			(101	)				-				(1,031	)				(103	)				(1,031	)
Other			118					177				194					565					924
Total non-interest income			3,899					4,068				3,371					14,951					14,744
Non-interest expense:
Compensation and benefits			6,815					6,304				6,264					25,507					23,103
Occupancy and equipment			1,293					1,364				1,550					5,153					5,663
Data processing			546					476				452					2,047					1,889
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights and other intangibles			224					247				240					948					1,164
Professional fees			919					746				1,043					2,950					2,912
Valuation allowance on assets held for sale			356					-				-					356					1,108
Other			2,107					2,114				2,325					8,272					8,240
Total non-interest expense			12,260					11,251				11,874					45,233					44,079
Earnings before income taxes			5,928					6,061				2,396					23,053					14,089
Income tax expense (benefit)			1,188					1,131				(886	)				4,278					1,086
Net earnings		$	4,740				$	4,930			$	3,282				$	18,775				$	13,003
Net earnings per share (1)
Basic		$	0.78				$	0.81			$	0.54				$	3.09				$	2.15
Diluted			0.77					0.81				0.54					3.07					2.15
Dividends per share (1)			0.20					0.20				0.19					0.80					0.76
Shares outstanding at end of period (1)			6,074,381					6,073,744				6,063,958					6,074,381					6,063,958
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (1)			6,073,867					6,072,915				6,063,988					6,070,662					6,045,959
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (1)			6,129,670					6,121,123				6,079,252					6,118,861					6,052,496
Tax equivalent net interest income		$	14,954				$	14,260			$	12,574				$	56,358				$	46,428

(1) Share and per share values at or for the periods ended December 31, 2024, September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025 have been adjusted to give effect to the 5% stock dividend paid during December 2025.

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Select Ratios and Other Data (unaudited)

		As of or for the three months ended,												As of or for the year ended,
		December 31,				September 30,				December 31,				December 31,					December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		2025				2025				2024				2025					2024
Performance ratios:
Return on average assets (1)			1.17	%			1.21	%			0.83	%			1.17	%				0.83	%
Return on average equity (1)			11.88	%			13.00	%			9.54	%			12.68	%				10.01	%
Net interest margin (1)(2)			4.03	%			3.83	%			3.51	%			3.86	%				3.28	%
Effective tax rate			20.0	%			18.7	%			-37.0	%			18.6	%				7.7	%
Efficiency ratio (3)			62.8	%			61.2	%			70.0	%			62.7	%				69.1	%
Adjusted non-interest income to total income (3)			21.2	%			22.2	%			25.9	%			21.2	%				25.3	%
Average balances:
Investment securities		$	359,146			$	362,717			$	409,648			$	365,837				$	432,928
Loans			1,106,438				1,108,545				1,010,153				1,086,576					974,293
Assets			1,612,385				1,617,429				1,568,821				1,599,415					1,558,236
Interest-bearing deposits			987,965				984,335				944,969				979,361					938,223
Total deposits			1,356,125				1,347,357				1,314,338				1,340,280					1,301,372
FHLB and other borrowings			49,647				72,871				57,507				61,273					70,226
Subordinated debentures			21,651				21,651				21,651				21,651					21,651
Repurchase agreements			1,878				1,833				12,212				4,730					12,216
Stockholders’ equity		$	158,242			$	150,434			$	136,933			$	148,032				$	129,944
Average tax equivalent yield/cost (1):
Investment securities			3.39	%			3.35	%			3.03	%			3.34	%				3.00	%
Loans			6.40	%			6.37	%			6.28	%			6.37	%				6.30	%
Total interest-bearing assets			5.66	%			5.61	%			5.34	%			5.60	%				5.28	%
Interest-bearing deposits			2.06	%			2.18	%			2.25	%			2.14	%				2.38	%
Total deposits			1.50	%			1.59	%			1.62	%			1.56	%				1.71	%
FHLB and other borrowings			4.40	%			4.67	%			5.10	%			4.62	%				5.53	%
Subordinated debentures			6.30	%			6.62	%			7.15	%			6.56	%				7.55	%
Repurchase agreements			3.38	%			3.68	%			2.51	%			3.17	%				2.82	%
Total interest-bearing liabilities			2.26	%			2.44	%			2.52	%			2.37	%				2.70	%
Capital ratios:
Equity to total assets			10.00	%			9.63	%			8.65	%
Tangible equity to tangible assets (3)			8.03	%			7.66	%			6.58	%
Book value per share		$	26.44			$	25.64			$	22.46
Tangible book value per share (3)		$	20.79			$	19.96			$	16.70
Rollforward of allowance for credit losses (loans):
Beginning balance		$	12,299			$	13,762			$	11,544			$	12,825				$	10,608
Charge-offs			(459	)			(2,380	)			(246	)			(3,050	)				(659	)
Recoveries			118				67				27				333					476
Provision for credit losses for loans			500				850				1,500				2,350					2,400
Ending balance		$	12,458			$	12,299			$	12,825			$	12,458				$	12,825
Allowance for unfunded loan commitments		$	150			$	150			$	150
Non-performing assets:
Non-accrual loans		$	9,994			$	9,999			$	13,115
Accruing loans over 90 days past due			-				-				-
Real estate owned			-				-				167
Total non-performing assets		$	9,994			$	9,999			$	13,282
Loans 30-89 days delinquent		$	4,274			$	4,853			$	6,201
Other ratios:
Loans to deposits			79.09	%			83.36	%			78.21	%
Loans 30-89 days delinquent and still accruing to gross loans outstanding			0.38	%			0.43	%			0.59	%
Total non-performing loans to gross loans outstanding			0.90	%			0.89	%			1.25	%
Total non-performing assets to total assets			0.62	%			0.62	%			0.84	%
Allowance for credit losses to gross loans outstanding			1.12	%			1.10	%			1.22	%
Allowance for credit losses to total non-performing loans			124.65	%			123.00	%			97.79	%
Net loan charge-offs to average loans (1)			0.12	%			0.83	%			0.09	%			0.25	%				0.02	%

(1) Information is annualized.
(2) Net interest margin is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis, using a 21% federal tax rate.
(3) Non-GAAP financial measures. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this press release for a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP equivalent.

LANDMARK BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)

		As of or for the three months ended,													As of or for the year ended,
		December 31,					September 30,				December 31,				December 31,					December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)		2025					2025				2024				2025					2024
Non-GAAP financial ratio reconciliation:
Total non-interest expense		$	12,260				$	11,251			$	11,874			$	45,233				$	44,079
Less: foreclosure and real estate owned expense			20					(22	)			(13	)			(3	)				(47	)
Less: amortization of other intangibles			(133	)				(152	)			(151	)			(588	)				(663	)
Less: valuation allowance on assets held for sale			(356	)				-				-				(356	)				(1,108	)
Adjusted non-interest expense (A)			11,791					11,077				11,710				44,286					42,261
Net interest income (B)			14,789					14,094				12,399				55,685					45,724
Non-interest income			3,899					4,068				3,371				14,951					14,744
Less: losses on sales of investment securities, net			101					-				1,031				103					1,031
Less: gains on sales of premises and equipment and foreclosed assets			(17	)				(55	)			(62	)			(81	)				(326	)
Adjusted non-interest income (C)		$	3,983				$	4,013			$	4,340			$	14,973				$	15,449
Efficiency ratio (A/(B+C))			62.8	%				61.2	%			70.0	%			62.7	%				69.1	%
Adjusted non-interest income to total income (C/(B+C))			21.2	%				22.2	%			25.9	%			21.2	%				25.3	%
Total stockholders’ equity		$	160,631				$	155,727			$	136,215
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets			(34,367	)				(34,500	)			(34,955	)
Tangible equity (D)		$	126,264				$	121,227			$	101,260
Total assets		$	1,606,642				$	1,617,075			$	1,574,142
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets			(34,367	)				(34,500	)			(34,955	)
Tangible assets (E)		$	1,572,275				$	1,582,575			$	1,539,187
Tangible equity to tangible assets (D/E)			8.03	%				7.66	%			6.58	%
Shares outstanding at end of period (F)			6,074,381					6,073,744				6,063,958
Tangible book value per share (D/F)		$	20.79				$	19.96			$	16.70

FAQ

What were Landmark Bancorp (LARK) full-year 2025 earnings and EPS?

Landmark reported full-year 2025 net earnings of $18.8 million, a 44.4% increase. According to Landmark, diluted earnings per share were $3.07 for 2025, up $0.92 versus 2024, driven by higher net interest income and controlled expenses.

How did Landmark (LARK) loans and deposits change in 2025?

Average loans grew by $112.3 million (11.5%) during 2025. According to Landmark, growth was led by commercial real estate and residential mortgages while total year-end deposits increased about $60.1 million for the year.

What dividend did Landmark Bancorp (LARK) declare and when is it payable?

Landmark declared a cash dividend of $0.21 per share. According to Landmark, the dividend is payable on February 26, 2026 to shareholders of record as of close of business on February 12, 2026.

How did Landmark (LARK) improve profitability metrics in 2025?

Profitability improved with return on average assets of 1.17% and ROAE of 12.68% in 2025. According to Landmark, this was driven by net interest margin expansion and higher net interest income year-over-year.

What happened to Landmark's net interest margin and net interest income in Q4 2025?

Net interest margin improved to 4.03% in Q4 2025, up 20 basis points quarter-over-quarter. According to Landmark, net interest income rose to $14.8 million due to higher yields on loans and lower funding costs.

Are there notable credit trends for Landmark Bancorp (LARK) at year-end 2025?

Non-performing loans totaled $10.0 million (0.90% of gross loans) at December 31, 2025. According to Landmark, non-performing loans decreased 23.8% year-over-year and net charge-offs were 0.25% of average loans for 2025.