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Norwood Financial Corp announces Third Quarter Financial Results

A borrower bankruptcy resolution provided a one-time lift to interest income and margin, while two related loans remain outstanding.

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Norwood Financial (NWFL) reported record third-quarter 2026 net income of $11.8 million, with earnings higher than a year earlier.

Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.08 from $0.89. Net interest income reached $28.009 million versus $20.458 million a year earlier and $26.839 million in the second quarter. Net interest margin, measured on a tax-equivalent basis, widened to 4.01% from 3.63% and 3.90%, respectively. The company attributed part of the improvement to a one-time borrower bankruptcy resolution and cited contributions from the Presence Bank acquisition.

Assets totaled $2.952 billion, loans $2.294 billion and deposits $2.509 billion at September 30. Nine-month net income increased to $24.821 million from $20.313 million. Quarterly other expenses rose to $15.552 million from $12.934 million. Tangible book value per share was $22.35, up from $21.19 a year earlier but down from $22.96 in June.

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  • Moderate pointThird-quarter net income rose to $11.763 million from $8.334 million a year earlier and $9.328 million sequentially.
  • Moderate pointQuarterly net interest income reached $28.009 million, versus $20.458 million a year earlier and $26.839 million sequentially.
  • Moderate pointTax-equivalent net interest margin widened to 4.01%, versus 3.63% a year earlier and 3.90% sequentially.
  • Moderate pointQuarterly revenue before credit provisions rose to $15.377 million, from $10.029 million a year earlier and $13.573 million sequentially.
  • Moderate pointAssets increased to $2,951.557 million at September 30, 2026, from $2,411.951 million a year earlier.
  • Moderate pointBorrower loan purchase settled past-due interest and debtor-in-possession financing, lifting quarterly interest income and reducing provision expense.
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  • Minor pointQuarterly diluted earnings per share increased to $1.08 from $0.89 a year earlier and $0.86 sequentially.
  • Minor pointQuarterly return on average assets improved to 1.60% from 1.40%; return on tangible equity reached 18.51% from 16.76%.
  • Minor pointLoans increased to $2,294.467 million at September 30, 2026, from $1,814.682 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointDeposits increased to $2,508.980 million at September 30, 2026, from $2,073.968 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointTangible book value per share reached $22.35, versus $21.19 a year earlier, but fell $0.61 sequentially.
  • Minor pointQuarterly other income increased to $2.920 million from $2.505 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointNine-month net income rose to $24.821 million from $20.313 million; diluted earnings per share increased to $2.29 from $2.22.
  • Minor pointNine-month net interest income increased to $79.402 million from $57.380 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointNine-month tax-equivalent net interest margin widened to 3.87% from 3.46% a year earlier.
  • Minor pointNine-month revenue before credit provisions increased to $35.229 million from $24.346 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointNine-month other income rose to $8.162 million from $7.105 million a year earlier.
  • Minor pointOther borrowings declined to $62.728 million at September 30, 2026, from $72.071 million a year earlier.

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  • Moderate pointQuarterly other expenses rose to $15.552 million from $12.934 million; nine-month expenses increased to $52.335 million from $37.529 million.
  • Moderate pointNine-month credit-loss provision increased to $3.503 million from $1.305 million a year earlier.
  • Moderate pointAccumulated other comprehensive loss widened to $39.973 million from $23.708 million at September 30, 2025.
  • Moderate pointIssued common shares increased to 11,184,631 at September 30, 2026, from 9,491,558 a year earlier.
  • Minor pointCredit-loss provision was $100 thousand for the quarter, versus a $502 thousand release a year earlier.
4 minor points
  • Minor pointRemaining exposure to the bankrupt borrower comprises two loans totaling $7.1 million.
  • Minor pointNonperforming loans were 0.73% of total loans; nonperforming assets were 0.59% of total assets.
  • Minor pointNine-month return on average assets fell to 1.15% from 1.16%; return on tangible equity declined to 13.25% from 14.04%.
  • Minor pointShort-term borrowings totaled $56.124 million at September 30, 2026, versus none a year earlier.

News Explained

The settlement lifted interest income and margin for the quarter, while two related loans totaling 7.1 million dollars remain.

During the third quarter, a new entity purchased one loan that had been placed on non-accrual because of the bankruptcy and the underlying business. The past-due interest on that loan was paid, and the purchase settled Wayne Bank’s debtor-in-possession financing to keep the business operating, plus its interest and fees. Two related loans remain, with total exposure of $7.1 million.

Norwood says settlement of the financing and interest increased third-quarter interest income and, in turn, net interest margin; removing the purchased loan from non-accrual also lowered provision expense for the quarter.

Key Figures

Net income: $11.8 million Diluted EPS: $1.08 Net interest income: $28.0 million +5 more
Net income
$11.8 million
Third quarter 2026
Diluted EPS
$1.08
Three months ended September 30, 2026
Net interest income
$28.0 million
Third quarter 2026
Net interest margin
4.01%
Third quarter 2026; compared with 3.63% a year earlier
Pre-provision net revenue
$15.4 million
Third quarter 2026
Total assets
$2.951 billion
September 30, 2026
Loans receivable
$2.294 billion
September 30, 2026
Remaining borrower exposure
$7.1 million
Two loans remaining after the third-quarter loan purchase

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jul 22
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  1. Jul 22

    Q2 earnings results

    24h Move
    -2.0%

    Reported $9.3 million net income, $0.86 diluted EPS and 3.90% net interest margin.

  2. Apr 27

    Q1 earnings results

    24h Move
    -5.3%

    Reported $24.6 million net interest income and closed the Presence Bancshares acquisition.

  3. Jan 22

    FY2025 earnings results

    24h Move
    -2.0%

    Reported $27.8 million annual net income and 3.49% net interest margin.

  4. Oct 22

    Q3 earnings results

    24h Move
    +6.8%

    Reported $0.89 diluted EPS and $8.33 million quarterly net income.

  5. Jul 22

    Q2 earnings results

    24h Move
    +1.2%

    Reported $6.2 million net income and $0.67 fully diluted EPS.

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Key Terms

pre-provision net revenue, debtor-in-possession financing, non-accrual, allowance for credit losses, +1 more
5 terms
pre-provision net revenue financial
"Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) was $15.4 million"
Pre-provision net revenue is a bank’s income from core operations — interest earned minus interest paid plus fees and other operating income, after operating costs — measured before setting aside funds for potential loan losses. Investors use it to gauge how well a bank’s everyday business generates money independent of one-time loss reserves, like judging a store’s sales and operating profit before accounting for an expected number of returned items.
debtor-in-possession financing financial
"Wayne Bank advanced debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to keep the business operating."
Financing provided to a company while it reorganizes under bankruptcy protection that lets it keep operating, pay employees and suppliers, and pursue a restructuring plan. Think of it as a court-approved bridge loan or lifeline that typically gets paid back before older debts, so it can change who gets paid and how much investors or creditors ultimately recover; that makes it a key factor in assessing risk and potential returns.
non-accrual financial
"one of the loans that had been placed on non-accrual"
A non-accrual loan or asset is one for which a lender has stopped counting expected interest as income because the borrower is very late on payments or in serious financial trouble. For investors, non-accruals signal that future cash from interest is uncertain and that the lender may need to write down the loan’s value or set aside extra reserves, similar to a landlord who stops recording rent when a tenant stops paying.
allowance for credit losses financial
"Allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.10%."
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.
fully taxable equivalent financial
"Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) was 4.01%"
A fully taxable equivalent converts a tax-free yield into the pretax yield you would need from a taxable investment to get the same after-tax return, using an investor’s marginal tax rate. Think of it like inflating a discounted price to the full sticker price so you can compare items side‑by‑side; investors use it to fairly compare tax-exempt securities with taxable alternatives and choose the better after-tax income.

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Quarterly Highlights:

  • Record net income of $11.8 million.
  • Record net interest income of $28.0 million.
  • Net interest margin 4.01%.
  • Diluted earnings per share of $1.08.
  • Total assets of $2.95 billion.
  • Disciplined execution across the enterprise plus contribution from Presence Bank acquisition contributed to the strong performance.

HONESDALE, Pa., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  - Norwood Financial Corp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq Global Market-NWFL), the holding company of Wayne Bank, announced results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026.

Jim Donnelly, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The entire Wayne Bank team continued to perform well in the third quarter, delivering record net income and net interest income for the second consecutive quarter. In addition to strong income growth, we navigated the bankruptcy related to a borrower relationship, resolving the issue with favorable outcome. Net interest margin expanded on disciplined balance sheet management and one-time benefit of the bankruptcy resolution. Our financial position is strong and believe we are poised to extend our performance for long-term shareholder value creation.”

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)Year-Over YearLinked QuarterYear-to-Date
3 Months Ended3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep-26Sep-25ChangeJun-26ChangeSep-26Sep-25Change
Net interest income$28,009 $20,458 $7,551$26,839 $1,170$79,402 $57,380 $22,022
Net interest spread (fte) 1 3.36% 2.94%42 bps 3.27%9 bps 3.23% 2.77%46 bps
Net interest margin (fte) 1 4.01% 3.63%38 bps 3.90%11 bps 3.87% 3.46%140 bps
Pre Provision Net Revenue (PPNR) 1$15,377 $10,029 $5,348$13,573 $1,804$35,229 $24,346 $10,883
Net income$11,763 $8,334 $3,429$9,328 $2,435$24,821 $20,313 $4,508
Diluted earnings per share$1.08 $0.89 $0.19$0.86 $0.22$2.29 $2.22 $0.07
Return on average assets 1.60% 1.40%20 bps 1.28%32 bps 1.15% 1.16%(1 bp)
Return on tangible equity 18.51% 16.76%175 bps 15.04%347 bps 13.25% 14.04%(79 bps)
         
         
Excluding merger-related expenses and 2026 BOLI Restructuring Fees (see Non-GAAP reconciliations)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)Year-Over YearLinked QuarterYear-to-Date
3 Months Ended3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep-26Sep-25ChangeJun-26ChangeSep-26Sep-25Change
Pre Provision Net Revenue (PPNR)$15,377 $10,597 $4,780$8,932 $6,445$40,448 $27,674 $12,774
Net income$11,763 $8,783 $2,980$6,324 $5,440$30,040 $21,031 $9,009
Diluted earnings per share$1.08 $0.94 $0.14$0.69 $0.39$2.67 $2.28 $0.39
Return on average assets 1.60% 1.47%13 bps 1.08%52bps 1.39% 1.20%19 bps
Return on average tangible equity 18.51% 17.66%85 bps 13.08%543 bps 16.04% 14.54%150 bps
         

Discussion of financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2026 (all comparisons are to third quarter 2025, unless otherwise noted):

  • Net income was $11.8 million, an increase of $3.4 million from $8.3 million. Diluted earnings per share were $1.08 compared to $0.89.
  • Net interest income was $28.0 million, an increase of $7.6 million from $20.5 million. On a linked-quarter basis, net interest income increased $1.2 million from $26.8 million.
  • Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) was 4.01% compared to 3.63%. On a linked-quarter basis, NIM increased 11 basis points from 3.90%.
  • Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) was $15.4 million, compared to $10.0 million in the prior year quarter and $13.6 million in the linked quarter.
  • Total assets were $2.951 billion, compared to $2.412 billion, an increase of 18.3%.
  • Loans receivable were $2.294 billion compared to $1.815 billion, an increase of 20.9%.
  • Total deposits were $2.509 billion compared to $2.074 billion, an increase of 17.3%.
  • Tangible book value per share was $22.35 compared to $21.19 at September 30, 2025, and decreased $0.61 on a linked-quarter basis from $22.96.
  • Allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.10%. Nonperforming loans to total loans were 0.73% and nonperforming assets to total assets were 0.59%.

Follow-up on Second Quarter Credit Event

During the second quarter of 2026, the Company recorded a $729 thousand charge-off related to a borrower relationship that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

During the third quarter, one of the loans that had been placed on non-accrual, due to the bankruptcy previously disclosed, was purchased by a new entity, as was the underlying business. All past due interest from the previous loan was paid. During the period that the business was in bankruptcy, Wayne Bank advanced debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to keep the business operating. The DIP financing along with all interest and fees was settled as part of the loan purchase. Accordingly, interest income increased in the third quarter which, in turn, increased our margin during the quarter. Additionally, removing the previous loan from non-accrual status resulted in a lower provision expense for the quarter.

Following the purchase of this loan, there remain two loans related to the borrower with a total exposure of $7.1 million.

About Norwood Financial Corp 

Norwood Financial Corp, through its subsidiary, Wayne Bank, operates 33 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Chester, Cumberland, and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York. The Company has total assets of $2.9 billion. The Company’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “NWFL”. For more information, visit wayne.bank.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this earnings release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which describes the future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “target” and words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. We are under no duty to and do not take any obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this report. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, changes in federal and state laws, changes in interest rates, our ability to maintain strong credit quality metrics, our ability to have future performance, our ability to control core operating expenses and costs, demand for real estate, government fiscal and trade policies, cybersecurity and general economic conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to presenting information in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), this news release contains financial information determined by methods other than GAAP (non-GAAP). The following measures used in this release, which are commonly utilized by financial institutions, have not been specifically exempted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and may constitute "non-GAAP financial measures" within the meaning of the SEC's rules.

The Company has provided in this news release supplemental disclosures for the calculation of Return on Average Assets, Return on Average Tangible Shareholders’ Equity, Basic Earnings per Share, Diluted Earnings per Share, Tangible Book Value and Pre Provision Net Revenue. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company from time to time are useful in evaluating the Company’s performance and that such information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for or superior to the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similar measures presented by other companies.

Contact: 
John M. McCaffery 
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP
272-304-3003 
www.waynebank.com

     
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP    
Consolidated Balance Sheets     
(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)    
 (unaudited)    
  September 30
  2026  2025 
ASSETS    
Cash and due from banks$19,857 $50,348 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 52,667  24,382 
Cash and cash equivalents 72,524  74,730 
     
Securities available for sale 429,492  403,989 
Loans receivable 2,294,467  1,814,682 
Less: Allowance for credit losses 25,146  19,911 
Net loans receivable 2,269,321  1,794,771 
Regulatory stock, at cost 8,460  6,163 
Bank premises and equipment, net 25,140  22,292 
Bank owned life insurance 62,738  45,821 
Foreclosed real estate owned 771  - 
Accrued interest receivable 10,609  8,686 
Deferred tax assets, net 22,982  16,528 
Goodwill 36,375  29,266 
Other intangible assets 2,992  109 
Other assets 10,153  9,596 
TOTAL ASSETS$2,951,557 $2,411,951 
     
LIABILITIES    
Deposits:    
Non-interest bearing demand$487,753 $424,027 
Interest-bearing 2,021,227  1,649,941 
Total deposits 2,508,980  2,073,968 
Short-term borrowings 56,124  - 
Other borrowings 62,728  72,071 
Accrued interest payable 10,467  9,823 
Other liabilities 29,897  21,184 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,668,196  2,177,046 
     
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
  Preferred Stock, no par value per share, authorized 5,000,000 shares-  - 
  Common Stock, $.10 par value per share,    
         authorized: 20,000,000 shares,    
         issued: 2026: 11,184,631 shares, 2025: 9,491,558 shares 1,118  949 
Surplus 174,650  127,190 
Retained earnings 154,956  136,662 
Treasury stock, at cost: 2026: 269,841 shares, 2025: 229,233 shares(7,390) (6,188)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (39,973) (23,708)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 283,361  234,905 
     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND    
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$2,951,557 $2,411,951 
     


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP            
Consolidated Statements of Income             
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)            
  (unaudited)            
   Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2026  2025   2026  2025 
INTEREST INCOME            
Loans receivable, including fees$36,635 $28,141  $106,093 $81,244 
Securities 4,472  3,907   13,076  11,648 
Other 354  144   1,132  590 
Total Interest income 41,461  32,192   120,301  93,482 
             
INTEREST EXPENSE            
Deposits 12,775  10,730   38,462  32,347 
Short-term borrowings 37  105   128  774 
Other borrowings 640  899   2,309  2,981 
Total Interest expense 13,452  11,734   40,899  36,102 
NET INTEREST INCOME 28,009  20,458   79,402  57,380 
PROVISION FOR (RELEASE OF) CREDIT LOSSES 100  (502)  3,503  1,305 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR (RELEASE OF) CREDIT LOSSES 27,909  20,960   75,899  56,075 
             
             
OTHER INCOME            
Service charges and fees 2,004  1,660   5,425  4,687 
Income from fiduciary activities 265  254   751  805 
Gains on sales of loans, net 58  130   188  242 
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies 334  268   974  820 
Other 259  193   824  551 
Total other income 2,920  2,505   8,162  7,105 
             
OTHER EXPENSES            
Salaries and employee benefits 8,274  6,696   25,497  19,773 
Occupancy, furniture and equipment 1,521  1,361   4,815  4,088 
Data processing and related operations 1,650  1,087   4,660  3,361 
Taxes, other than income 145  192   521  577 
Professional fees 530  400   1,952  1,532 
FDIC Insurance assessment 639  368   1,574  1,129 
Foreclosed real estate 58  1   125  143 
Amortization of intangibles 162  12   493  42 
Merger 0  568   4,994  718 
Other 2,573  2,249   7,704  6,166 
Total other expenses 15,552  12,934   52,335  37,529 
             
INCOME BEFORE TAX EXPENSE 15,277  10,531   31,726  25,651 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE 3,514  2,197   6,905  5,338 
NET INCOME$11,763 $8,334   $24,821 $20,313 
             
Basic earnings per share$1.08 $0.89  $2.29 $2.22 
             
Diluted earnings per share$1.08 $0.89  $2.29 $2.22 
             


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP                 
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS                 
(dollars in thousands)                 
                  
 For the Quarter Ended
 September 30, 2026June 30, 2026September 30, 2025
 Average Average Average Average Average Average
 BalanceInterestRate  BalanceInterestRate  BalanceInterestRate 
  (2)  (1) (3)   (2)  (1) (3)   (2)  (1) (3) 
Assets                 
Interest-earning assets:                 
Fed funds sold$15  – –% $1,511  14 3.72%  $–  – –%
   Interest-bearing deposits with banks 39,717 $354 3.54   43,467 $364 3.36   12,485 $144 4.58 
   Securities available for sale:                 
    Taxable 439,064  4,224 3.82   435,004  4,246 3.92   399,090  3,661 3.64 
    Tax-exempt (1) 43,956  322 2.91   44,269  315 2.85   44,074  312 2.81 
Total securities available for sale (1) 483,020  4,546 3.73   479,273  4,561 3.82   443,164  3,973 3.56 
     Loans receivable (1) (4) (5) 2,267,664  36,760 6.43   2,253,991  35,700 6.35   1,802,046  28,267 6.22 
Total interest-earning assets  2,790,416  41,660 5.92   2,778,242  40,639 5.87   2,257,695  32,384 5.69 
Non-interest earning assets:                 
   Cash and due from banks 19,466      30,147      31,050    
   Allowance for credit losses (26,101)     (24,556)     (21,128)   
   Other assets 125,818      129,320      96,142    
        Total non-interest earning assets  119,183      134,911      106,064    
Total Assets $2,909,599     $2,913,153     $2,363,759    
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                 
Interest-bearing liabilities:                 
   Interest-bearing demand and money market$741,251 $3,519 1.88  $727,580 $3,460 1.91  $579,145 $2,900 1.99 
   Savings 230,456  268 0.46   231,852  200 0.35   200,559  113 0.22 
   Time 1,045,893  8,989 3.41   1,071,210  9,239 3.46   822,491  7,717 3.72 
      Total interest-bearing deposits  2,017,600  12,776 2.51   2,030,642  12,899 2.55   1,602,195  10,730 2.66 
   Short-term borrowings 3,540  36 4.03   3,233  32 3.97   8,740  105 4.77 
   Other borrowings 63,901  640 3.97   67,802  687 4.06   81,125  899 4.40 
   Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,085,041  13,452 2.56   2,101,677  13,618 2.60   1,692,060  11,734 2.75 
Non-interest bearing liabilities:                 
   Demand deposits 494,690      486,557      416,150    
   Other liabilities 38,244      36,585      28,816    
      Total non-interest bearing liabilities  532,934      523,142      444,966    
   Stockholders' equity 291,624      288,334      226,733    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $2,909,599     $2,913,153     $2,363,759    
Net interest income/spread (tax equivalent basis)   28,208 3.36%    27,021 3.27%    20,650 2.94%
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment   (199)     (182)     (192) 
Net interest income  $28,009     $26,839     $20,458  
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)    4.01%     3.90%      3.63% 
                  
                  
(1) Interest and yields are presented on a tax-equivalent basis.             
(2) Average balances have been calculated based on daily balances.            
(3) Annualized                 
(4) Loan balances include non-accrual loans and are net of unearned income.           
(5) Loan yields include the effect of amortization of deferred fees, net of costs.           


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP                  
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS                  
(dollars in thousands)                  
                   
 Year to Date
 September 30, 2026June 30, 2026September 30, 2025
 Average Average Average Average Average Average 
 BalanceInterestRate  BalanceInterestRate  BalanceInterestRate  
  (2)  (1) (3)   (2)  (1) (3)   (2)  (1) (3)  
Assets                  
Interest-earning assets:                  
   Fed funds sold$818  25 4.09% $1,226  25 4.11% $–  – –% 
   Interest-bearing deposits with banks 51,908 $1,107 2.85   58,074 $753 2.61   17,427 $590 4.53  
   Securities available for sale:                  
     Taxable 429,970  12,328 3.83   425,350  8,104 3.84   403,947  10,907 3.61  
     Tax-exempt (1) 44,285  955 2.88   44,451  633 2.87   44,157  938 2.84  
        Total securities available for sale (1) 474,255  13,283 3.74   469,801  8,737 3.75   448,104  11,845 3.53  
     Loans receivable (1) (4) (5) 2,239,147  106,460 6.36   2,224,699  69,700 6.32   1,776,629  81,636 6.14  
        Total interest-earning assets  2,766,128  120,875 5.84   2,753,800  79,215 5.80   2,242,160  94,071 5.61  
Non-interest earning assets:                  
   Cash and due from banks 26,719      30,409      30,035     
   Allowance for credit losses (24,691)     (23,976)     (20,675)    
   Other assets 128,943      130,526      94,389     
        Total non-interest earning assets  130,971      136,959      103,749     
Total Assets $2,897,099     $2,890,759     $2,345,909     
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                  
Interest-bearing liabilities:                  
   Interest-bearing demand and money market$730,956 $10,441 1.91  $725,787 $6,922 1.92  $566,762 $8,588 2.03  
   Savings 227,101  605 0.36   225,380  337 0.30   205,552  374 0.24  
   Time 1,052,670  27,416 3.48   1,056,053  18,427 3.52   812,778  23,385 3.85  
      Total interest-bearing deposits  2,010,727  38,462 2.56   2,007,220  25,686 2.58   1,585,092  32,347 2.73  
Short-term borrowings 4,337  128 3.95   4,782  92 3.88   23,468  774 4.41  
Other borrowings 75,503  2,309 4.09   81,395  1,669 4.13   90,110  2,981 4.42  
   Total interest-bearing liabilities  2,090,567  40,899 2.62   2,093,397  27,447 2.64   1,698,670  36,102 2.84  
Non-interest bearing liabilities:                  
   Demand deposits 479,931      472,412      395,470     
   Other liabilities 36,680      35,886      28,978     
      Total non-interest bearing liabilities  516,611      508,298      424,448     
   Stockholders' equity 289,921      289,064      222,791     
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $2,897,099     $2,890,759     $2,345,909     
Net interest income/spread (tax equivalent basis)   79,976 3.23%    51,768 3.16%    57,969 2.77% 
Tax-equivalent basis adjustment   (574)     (375)     (589)  
Net interest income  $79,402     $51,393     $57,380   
Net interest margin (tax equivalent basis)    3.87%     3.79%     3.46% 
                   
                   
(1) Interest and yields are presented on a tax-equivalent basis.              
(2) Average balances have been calculated based on daily balances.             
(3) Annualized                  
(4) Loan balances include non-accrual loans and are net of unearned income.            
(5) Loan yields include the effect of amortization of deferred fees, net of costs.            


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP     
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)     
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)     
      
For the Three Months Ended September 30 2026  2025  
      
Net interest income$28,009 $20,458  
Net income 11,763  8,334  
      
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent) 3.36% 2.94% 
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) 4.01% 3.63% 
Return on average assets 1.60% 1.40% 
Return on average equity 16.00% 14.58% 
Return on average tangible equity 18.51% 16.76% 
Basic earnings per share$1.08 $0.89  
Diluted earnings per share$1.08 $0.89  
Efficiency ratio 50.28% 56.33% 
Operating expense/Average assets 2.14% 2.19% 
      
For the Nine Months Ended September 30 2026  2025  
      
Net interest income 79,402  57,380  
Net income 24,821  20,313  
      
Net interest spread (fully taxable equivalent) 3.23% 2.77% 
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent) 3.87% 3.46% 
Return on average assets 1.15% 1.16% 
Return on average equity 11.45% 12.19% 
Return on average tangible equity 13.25% 14.04% 
Basic earnings per share 2.29  2.22  
Diluted earnings per share 2.29  2.22  
Efficiency ratio 59.77% 58.20% 
Operating expense/Average assets 2.41% 2.13% 
      
      
As of September 30 2026  2025  
      
Total assets$2,951,557 $2,411,951  
Total loans receivable 2,294,467  1,814,682  
Allowance for credit losses 25,146  19,911  
Total deposits 2,508,980  2,073,968  
Stockholders' equity 283,361  234,905  
Trust assets under management 231,302  211,563  
      
Book value per share$25.96 $25.36  
Tangible book value per share$22.35 $22.19  
Equity to total assets 9.60% 9.74% 
Allowance to total loans receivable 1.10% 1.10% 
Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.73% 0.36% 
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.59% 0.31% 


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP           
Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)           
(dollars in thousands)           
  September 30June 30 March 31 December 31 September 30 
  2026  2026  2026  2025  2025  
ASSETS           
Cash and due from banks$19,857 $30,902 $25,480 $32,118 $50,348  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks 52,667  29,387  75,258  12,318  24,382  
Fed funds sold 0  0  1,835  0  0  
Cash and cash equivalents 72,524  60,289  102,573  44,436  74,730  
            
Securities available for sale 429,492  438,967  431,204  408,782  403,989  
Loans receivable 2,294,467  2,262,813  2,238,657  1,853,422  1,814,682  
Less: Allowance for credit losses 25,146  25,632  24,350  19,882  19,911  
Net loans receivable 2,269,321  2,237,181  2,214,307  1,833,540  1,794,771  
Regulatory stock, at cost 8,460  6,399  7,161  6,623  6,163  
Bank owned life insurance 62,738  55,404  55,078  46,089  45,821  
Bank premises and equipment, net 25,140  25,262  25,299  22,971  22,292  
Foreclosed real estate owned 771  771  771  771  -  
Goodwill and other intangibles 39,367  39,528  39,693  29,364  29,375  
Other assets 43,744  44,113  41,168  32,266  34,810  
TOTAL ASSETS$2,951,557 $2,907,914 $2,917,254 $2,424,842 $2,411,951  
            
LIABILITIES           
Deposits:           
Non-interest bearing demand$487,753 $500,383 $470,706 $419,597 $424,027  
Interest-bearing deposits 2,021,227  2,013,914  2,035,992  1,659,048  1,649,941  
Total deposits 2,508,980  2,514,297  2,506,698  2,078,645  2,073,968  
Borrowings 118,852  65,513  88,268  74,133  72,071  
Other liabilities 40,364  38,464  38,350  29,907  31,007  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,668,196  2,618,274  2,633,316  2,182,685  2,177,046  
            
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 283,361  289,640  283,938  242,157  234,905  
            
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$2,951,557 $2,907,914 $2,917,254 $2,424,842 $2,411,951  
            
            
            
NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP           
Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)           
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)           
  September 30June 30 March 31 December 31 September 30 
Three months ended 2026  2026  2026  2025  2025  
INTEREST INCOME           
Loans receivable, including fees$36,635 $35,585 $33,873 $28,666 $28,141  
Securities 4,472  4,495  4,110  3,906  3,907  
Other 354  377  400  474  144  
Total interest income 41,461  40,457  38,383  33,046  32,192  
            
INTEREST EXPENSE           
Deposits 12,775  12,899  12,787  11,334  10,730  
Borrowings 677  719  1,042  768  1,004  
Total interest expense 13,452  13,618  13,829  12,102  11,734  
NET INTEREST INCOME 28,009  26,839  24,554  20,944  20,458  
PROVISION FOR (RELEASE OF) CREDIT LOSSES 100  1,944  1,459  468  (502) 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER (RELEASE OF) PROVISION           
FOR CREDIT LOSSES 27,909  24,895  23,095  20,476  20,960  
            
OTHER INCOME           
Service charges and fees 2,004  1,666  1,755  1,734  1,660  
Income from fiduciary activities 265  248  238  228  254  
Net realized (losses) gains on sales of securities -  -  -  -  -  
Gains on sales of loans, net 58  54  76  83  130  
Gains on sales of foreclosed real estate owned -  -  -  -  -  
Earnings and proceeds on life insurance policies 334  326  314  268  268  
Other 259  232  332  198  193  
Total other income 2,920  2,526  2,715  2,511  2,505  
            
OTHER EXPENSES           
Salaries and employee benefits 8,274  8,674  8,549  7,155  6,696  
Occupancy, furniture and equipment, net 1,521  1,569  1,725  1,390  1,361  
Foreclosed real estate 58  31  36  -  1  
FDIC insurance assessment 639  428  507  423  368  
Other 5,060  5,090  10,173  4,651  4,508  
Total other expenses 15,552  15,792  20,990  13,619  12,934  
            
INCOME BEFORE TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE 15,277  11,629  4,820  9,368  10,531  
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE 3,514  2,301  1,090  1,926  2,197  
NET (LOSS) INCOME$11,763 $9,328 $3,730 $7,442 $8,334  
            
Basic (loss) earnings per share$1.08 $0.86 $0.35 $0.81 $0.89  
            
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$1.08 $0.86 $0.35 $0.81 $0.89  
            
Book Value per share$25.96 $26.59 $26.07 $26.06 $25.36  
Tangible Book Value per share 22.35  22.96  22.43  22.90  22.19  
            
Return on average assets (annualized) 1.60% 1.28% 0.53% 1.21% 1.40% 
Return on average equity (annualized) 16.00% 12.98% 5.22% 12.30% 14.58% 
Return on average tangible equity (annualized) 18.51% 15.04% 6.04% 14.01% 16.76% 
            
Net interest spread (fte) 3.36% 3.27% 3.04% 2.93% 2.94% 
Net interest margin (fte) 4.01% 3.90% 3.68% 3.60% 3.63% 
            
Allowance for credit losses to total loans 1.10% 1.13% 1.09% 1.07% 1.10% 
Net charge-offs to average loans (annualized) 0.13% 0.24% 0.09% 0.13% 0.13% 
Nonperforming loans to total loans 0.73% 1.21% 0.46% 0.34% 0.36% 
Nonperforming assets to total assets 0.59% 0.97% 0.38% 0.29% 0.31% 
Nonperforming loans to total assets 0.57% 0.94% 0.35% 0.26% 0.27% 
Loan Loss Reserve/NPAs 143.33% 91.13% 219.93% 279.62% 270.50% 
            


NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP           
NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS           
(dollars in thousands)           
            
Adjusted Return on Average Assets           
(Dollars in thousands)           
  Nine Months Three Months Three Months Nine Months Three Months
  Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
  September 30, September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
  2026 2026 2026 2025 2025
Net income$24,821 $11,763 $9,328 $20,313 $8,334  
Average assets 2,897,099  2,909,599  2,913,153  2,345,909  2,363,759  
Return on average assets (annualized) 1.15% 1.60% 1.28% 1.16% 1.40% 
Net income 24,821  11,763  9,328  20,313  8,334  
Merger-related expenses 4,994  0  53  718  568  
Boli restructuring fee 225  0  0  0  0  
Tax effect 0  0  0  0  0  
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) 30,040  11,763  9,381  21,031  8,902  
Average assets 2,897,099  2,909,599  2,913,153  2,345,909  2,363,759  
Adjusted return on average assets (annualized)           
(Non-GAAP) 1.39% 1.60% 1.29% 1.20% 1.49% 
            
            
Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Shareholders' Equity          
(Dollars in thousands)           
  Nine Months Three Months Three Months Nine Months Three Months
  Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
  September 30, September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
  2026 2026 2026 2025 2025
Net income$24,821 $11,763 $9,328 $20,313 $8,334  
Average shareholders' equity 289,921  291,624  288,334  222,791  226,733  
Average intangible assets 39,466  39,455  39,609  29,394  29,380  
Average tangible shareholders' equity 250,455  252,169  248,725  193,397  197,353  
Return on average tangible shareholders' equity (annualized) 13.25% 18.51% 15.04% 14.04% 16.76% 
Net income 24,821  11,763  9,328  20,313  8,334  
Merger-related expenses 4,994  0  53  718  568  
Boli restructuring fee 225  0  0  0  0  
Tax effect 0  0  0  0  0  
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) 30,040  11,763  9,381  21,031  8,902  
Average tangible shareholders' equity 250,455  252,169  248,725  193,397  197,353  
Adjusted return on average shareholders' equity (annualized)         
(Non-GAAP) 16.04  18.51% 15.13% 14.54% 17.90% 
            
            
Adjusted Earnings Per Share           
(Dollars in thousands)           
  Nine Months Three Months Three Months Nine Months Three Months
  Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
  September 30, September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
  2026 2026 2026 2025 2025
GAAP-Based Earnings Per Share, Basic$2.29 $1.08 $0.86 $2.22 $0.89  
GAAP-Based Earnings Per Share, Diluted$2.29 $1.08 $0.86 $2.22 $0.89  
Net income 24,821  11,763  9,328  20,313  8,334  
Merger-related expenses 4,994  0  53  718  568  
Boli restructuring fee 225  0  0  0  0  
Tax effect 0  0  0  0  0  
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) 30,040  11,763  9,381  21,031  8,902  
Adjusted Earnings per Share, Basic (Non-GAAP)$2.67 $1.08 $0.86 $2.28 $0.94  
Adjusted Earnings per Share, Diluted (Non-GAAP)$2.67 $1.08 $0.86 $2.28 $0.94  
            
            
Pre Provision Net Revenue           
(Dollars in thousands)           
            
  Nine Months Three Months Three Months Nine MonthsThree Months 
  Ended Ended Ended EndedEnded 
  September 30, September 30, June 30, September 30,September 30, 
  2026 2026 2026 20252025  
Income before tax expense (GAAP)$31,726 $15,277 $11,629 $25,651  10,531  
Provision for credit losses 3,503  100  1,944  1,305  (502) 
Pre provision net revenue (PPNR) (Non-GAAP) 35,229  15,377  13,573  26,956  10,029  
Merger-related expenses 4,994  0  53  718  568  
BOLI restructuring fee 225  0  0  0  0  
PPNR adjusted for one time expenses (Non-GAAP) 40,448  15,377  13,626  27,674  10,597  
            
            
Net Interest Income FTE           
(Dollars in thousands)           
  Nine Months Three Months Three Months Nine Months Three Months
  Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
  September 30, September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
  2026 2026 2026 2025 2025
Net interest income$79,402 $28,009 $26,839 $57,380 $20,458  
Tax effect at 21% 574  199  182  589  192  
Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis$79,976 $28,208 $27,021 $57,969 $20,650  
            
            
Average Tangible Shareholders' Equity           
(Dollars in thousands)           
  Nine Months Three Months Three Months Nine Months Three Months
  Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
  September 30, September 30, June 30, September 30, September 30,
  2026 2026 2026 2025 2025
Average shareholders' equity$289,921 $291,624 $288,334 $222,791 $226,733  
Average intangible assets (39,466) (39,455) (39,609) (29,394) (29,380) 
Average tangible shareholders' equity$250,455 $252,169 $248,725 $193,397 $197,353  



FAQ

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What were Norwood Financial's third-quarter 2026 earnings?

Norwood Financial earned $11.763 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2026. That compares with $8.334 million and $0.89 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2025.

Why did Norwood Financial's net interest margin improve in the third quarter of 2026?

The company attributed the improvement to balance-sheet management and a one-time benefit from a borrower bankruptcy resolution. Payment of past-due interest and settlement of financing extended during bankruptcy increased quarterly interest income. Tax-equivalent net interest margin reached 4.01%, compared with 3.90% in the second quarter.

What exposure does Norwood Financial retain to the borrower involved in the bankruptcy resolution?

Norwood Financial retains two loans totaling $7.1 million related to the borrower. A new entity purchased another loan and the underlying business during the third quarter. The company had recorded a $729 thousand charge-off related to the relationship in the second quarter of 2026.

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