OXFORD BANK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 OPERATING RESULTS
Deposit growth enabled repayment of all outstanding FHLB advances and reduced brokered deposit use.
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Oxford Bank Corporation (OXBC) reported third-quarter 2026 net income attributable to the parent of $3.8 million, up approximately 24% year over year. Earnings per share rose to $1.52 from $1.24. Core net income was $2.952 million versus $2.931 million, while core earnings per share fell to $1.18 from $1.19.
Quarterly net interest income increased 12.5% to $12.538 million. Noninterest income reached $3.655 million, including a $1.070 million fixed-asset disposal gain. Noninterest expense rose to $9.800 million from $8.048 million, and credit-loss provisions increased to $992,000 from $863,000. Nine-month parent net income declined 7.4% to $8.024 million. Loans and leases grew 9.7% year over year to $727.334 million. The company initially expects full-year net income of $11.5–$12.0 million, or $10.8–$11.3 million on a core basis.
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Positive
- Moderate pointThird-quarter parent net income rose approximately 24% year over year; earnings per share increased to $1.52 from $1.24.
- Moderate pointNet interest income increased to $12.538 million quarterly and $35.350 million year-to-date, up 12.5% and 11.1%, respectively.
- Moderate pointQuarterly noninterest income rose to $3.655 million from $1.917 million, including a $1.070 million fixed-asset disposal gain.
- Moderate pointLoans and leases increased 9.7% year over year to $727.334 million at September 30, 2026.
- Moderate pointTotal assets increased 5.9% year over year to $969.398 million at September 30, 2026.
- Moderate pointDeposits reached $828.379 million, up 5.8% year over year and $58.6 million from the prior quarter.
- Moderate pointTotal equity increased 8.9% year over year to $118.659 million at September 30, 2026.
- Moderate pointTangible book value per share increased 8.4% year over year to $43.75.
- Moderate pointYear-to-date credit results shifted to $284,000 net recoveries from $2.585 million net charge-offs a year earlier. 2.1% of market cap
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Initial company expectations put full-year 2026 net income at $11.5–$12.0 million, or $10.8–$11.3 million core.
3 minor points
- Minor pointNine-month noninterest income increased 22.4% year over year to $7.264 million.
- Minor pointDeposit growth enabled repayment of all outstanding FHLB advances and reduced brokered deposit use.
- Minor pointAccruing loans delinquent 30–89 days declined to $61,000 at September 30, 2026.
Negative
- Moderate pointNine-month parent net income fell 7.4% year over year to $8.024 million; earnings per share declined to $3.23 from $3.51.
- Moderate pointNine-month core net income declined to $7.303 million from $8.335 million; core earnings per share fell to $2.94 from $3.38.
- Moderate pointNoninterest expense increased to $9.800 million quarterly and $28.951 million year-to-date, from $8.048 million and $24.011 million.
- Moderate pointCredit-loss provisions increased to $992,000 quarterly and $2.232 million year-to-date, from $863,000 and $1.860 million.
- Moderate pointLoan expenses remain elevated because of extended resolution times on two longstanding larger workouts.
3 minor points
- Minor pointQuarterly core earnings per share fell to $1.18 from $1.19 despite core income rising to $2.952 million from $2.931 million.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.The bank expects charge-offs as nonperforming loans are resolved in coming quarters, using associated specific reserves.
- Minor pointAccumulated other comprehensive loss widened to $3.154 million from $1.417 million at September 30, 2025.
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The Company reported consolidated net income attributable to the parent company of
For the first nine months of 2026, net income attributable to the parent company totaled
Balance Sheet Growth and Capital
Total assets were
Loans and leases increased
Total equity increased
Revenue Performance
Net interest income for the third quarter was
Third-quarter noninterest income totaled
Expenses and Credit Provision
Noninterest expense was
The provision for credit losses was
Management Perspective
David Lamb, President, CEO and Chair noted "Our third-quarter results demonstrate continued balance sheet and revenue growth, including strong expansion in loans, deposits and net interest income. At the same time, we have continued to invest in our people, technology and operating capabilities. Our initial expectation is our FYE 2026 net income will be in the range of
"He added quarterly performance benefited from a gain on the disposal of fixed assets (turning a non-earning asset into earning assets), while year-to-date earnings reflect higher operating expenses and credit loss provisions. We believe this balanced view is important when evaluating the company's underlying franchise, funding base, growth and capital position."
On Asset Quality, Lamb stated "We believe our specific reserves/potential future charge-offs are well accounted for. Our concentration in commercial & industrial lending, including Oxford Commercial Finance ("OCF") working capital, does result in more idiosyncratic issues by borrowers vs. market segment concentration (like say, lodging) collapsing. We will have generally small loan losses as part of our businesses in most economic cycles with the recent performance outlier in our conventional business banking group due to two long-standing work-outs concentrated in terms of resolution time frame. Our expectation is in a recessionary environment we will have significantly lower losses than our peers because we aren't as subject to sector collapse like investment real estate concentrated peers. We also would expect our results will be stronger than peers in a recessionary environment because of the counter-cyclical impact of the OCF business which should grow faster and more profitably as conventional lending decreases."
Selected Financial Highlights
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Dollars in thousands, except per-share data |
Q3 2026 |
Q3 2025 |
YTD 2026 |
YTD 2025 |
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Net interest income |
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Provision for credit losses |
992 |
863 |
2,232 |
1,860 |
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Noninterest income |
3,655 |
1,917 |
7,264 |
5,935 |
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Noninterest expense |
9,800 |
8,048 |
28,951 |
24,011 |
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Income before income taxes |
5,401 |
4,152 |
11,431 |
11,882 |
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Net income attributable to parent |
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Non-core items (tax-effected) |
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Core net income attributable to parent |
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Basic earnings per share |
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Core earnings per share |
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1 |
Q3'26 core income adjustments include a |
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Q3'25 core income adjustments include a |
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YTD 2026 includes the Q3'26 adjustments above and an additional |
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YTD 2025 includes the Q3'25 adjustments above and an additional |
Oxford Bank is a subsidiary of Oxford Bank Corporation, a registered holding company. It is the oldest commercial bank in
Except for historical information contained herein, certain matters discussed may be deemed forward‑looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including changes in interest rates, economic conditions, regulatory policies, competitive factors, and other risks described in the Company's filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward‑looking statements.
Contact:
David P. Lamb, Chairman, President & CEO
Phone: (248) 628-2533
Fax: (248) 969-7230
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Oxford Bank Corporation |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited) |
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September 30 |
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2026 |
2025 |
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ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ 65,422 |
$ 83,017 |
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Interest bearing time deposits in banks |
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- |
496 |
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Investment Securities - Available-for-Sale |
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130,890 |
117,808 |
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Investment Securities - Held-to-Maturity |
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585 |
1,160 |
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Loans and Leases |
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727,334 |
663,060 |
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Less: Allowance for credit losses |
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(10,791) |
(7,713) |
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Net loans and leases |
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716,543 |
655,347 |
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Premises and equipment, net |
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8,467 |
8,831 |
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Other real estate owned, net |
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7,268 |
7,310 |
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Goodwill |
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7,000 |
7,000 |
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Bank-owned life insurance |
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11,888 |
11,495 |
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Equipment on operating leases, net |
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3,984 |
4,413 |
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Accrued interest receivable and other assets |
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17,350 |
18,434 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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$ 969,398 |
$ 915,311 |
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LIABILITIES: |
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Deposits |
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Noninterest-bearing |
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$ 300,503 |
$ 272,742 |
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Interest-bearing |
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527,876 |
510,282 |
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Total deposits |
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828,379 |
783,024 |
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Borrowings |
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13,856 |
13,828 |
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Accrued interest payable, taxes and other liabilities |
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8,504 |
9,503 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
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850,739 |
806,355 |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Common stock, no par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; |
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2,492,329 and 2,476,160 shares issued and outstanding as of |
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September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively |
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31,405 |
30,891 |
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Retained Earnings |
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88,288 |
77,884 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
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(3,154) |
(1,417) |
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Total Shareholders' Equity attributable to Parent |
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116,539 |
107,358 |
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Noncontrolling Interest |
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2,120 |
1,598 |
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TOTAL EQUITY |
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118,659 |
108,956 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY |
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$ 969,398 |
$ 915,311 |
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- |
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Book value per share |
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Oxford Bank Corporation |
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Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited) |
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Quarter to Date |
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Year to Date |
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September 30 |
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September 30 |
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2026 |
2025 |
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2026 |
2025 |
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INTEREST INCOME: |
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Loans and Leases, including fees |
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14,252 |
12,409 |
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40,324 |
35,689 |
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Investment securities: |
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Taxable |
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1,044 |
874 |
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2,920 |
2,370 |
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Tax-exempt |
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12 |
15 |
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40 |
40 |
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Interest bearing balances at banks |
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457 |
465 |
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1,656 |
1,261 |
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Total Interest Income |
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15,765 |
13,763 |
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44,940 |
39,360 |
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INTEREST EXPENSE: |
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Interest on deposits |
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3,027 |
2,462 |
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8,712 |
7,054 |
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Interest on borrowed funds |
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200 |
155 |
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878 |
488 |
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Total Interest Expense |
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3,227 |
2,617 |
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9,590 |
7,542 |
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Net Interest Income |
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12,538 |
11,146 |
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35,350 |
31,818 |
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Provision for credit losses |
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992 |
863 |
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2,232 |
1,860 |
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Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses |
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11,546 |
10,283 |
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33,118 |
29,958 |
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NON-INTEREST INCOME: |
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Service charges - deposits |
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438 |
158 |
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1,150 |
458 |
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ATM fee income |
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177 |
173 |
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511 |
506 |
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Gain on sale of loans |
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502 |
98 |
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616 |
459 |
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Business banking income |
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351 |
305 |
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1,061 |
1,331 |
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Commercial finance fee income |
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458 |
418 |
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1,074 |
1,057 |
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Operating lease revenue |
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223 |
168 |
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688 |
505 |
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Income on bank owned life insurance |
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100 |
97 |
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296 |
283 |
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Gain on disposal of fixed assets |
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1,070 |
- |
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1,070 |
255 |
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Other |
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336 |
500 |
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798 |
1,081 |
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Total Noninterest Income |
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3,655 |
1,917 |
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7,264 |
5,935 |
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NON-INTEREST EXPENSE: |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
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5,527 |
4,653 |
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16,423 |
13,981 |
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Occupancy and equipment |
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719 |
767 |
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2,273 |
2,197 |
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Data Processing and Software |
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1,257 |
1,112 |
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3,841 |
3,154 |
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Legal and other professional fees |
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492 |
320 |
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1,140 |
1,127 |
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Other loan expense |
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224 |
227 |
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1,164 |
822 |
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Loss on sale of OREO |
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15 |
56 |
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48 |
56 |
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Writedown on OREO |
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- |
- |
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- |
- |
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Other |
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1,566 |
913 |
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4,062 |
2,674 |
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Total Noninterest Expense |
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9,800 |
8,048 |
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28,951 |
24,011 |
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Income Before Income Taxes |
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5,401 |
4,152 |
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11,431 |
11,882 |
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Income tax expense |
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945 |
793 |
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2,142 |
2,261 |
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Net Income Before Noncontrolling Interest |
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4,456 |
3,359 |
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9,289 |
9,621 |
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Net income attributable to Noncontrolling Interest |
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670 |
296 |
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1,265 |
953 |
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Net Income attributable to Parent |
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$ 3,786 |
$ 3,063 |
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$ 8,024 |
$ 8,668 |
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Earnings per Weighted Average Share - Basic |
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$ 1.52 |
$ 1.24 |
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$ 3.23 |
$ 3.51 |
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Oxford Bank Corporation |
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Consolidated Financial Summary and Selected Ratios (Unaudited) |
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Year to Date |
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September 30 |
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Change |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Amount |
Percentage |
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Income Statement |
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Interest income |
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$ 44,940 |
$ 39,360 |
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$ 5,580 |
14.2 % |
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Interest expense |
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9,590 |
7,542 |
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2,048 |
27.2 % |
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Net interest income |
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35,350 |
31,818 |
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3,532 |
11.1 % |
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Provision for loan loss |
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2,232 |
1,860 |
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372 |
20.0 % |
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Noninterest income |
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7,264 |
5,935 |
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1,329 |
22.4 % |
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Noninterest expense |
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28,951 |
24,011 |
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4,940 |
20.6 % |
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Income before income taxes |
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11,431 |
11,882 |
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(451) |
(3.8 %) |
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Income tax expense |
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2,142 |
2,261 |
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(119) |
(5.3 %) |
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Net income attributable to Noncontrolling Interest |
1,265 |
953 |
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312 |
32.7 % |
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Net Income |
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$ 8,024 |
$ 8,668 |
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$ (644) |
-7.4 % |
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Balance Sheet Data |
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Total assets |
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969,398 |
915,311 |
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54,087 |
5.9 % |
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Earning assets |
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858,809 |
782,524 |
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76,285 |
9.7 % |
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Total loans |
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727,334 |
663,060 |
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64,274 |
9.7 % |
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Allowance for credit losses |
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10,791 |
7,713 |
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3,078 |
39.9 % |
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Total deposits |
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828,379 |
783,024 |
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45,355 |
5.8 % |
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Other borrowings |
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13,856 |
13,828 |
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28 |
0.2 % |
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Liability for unfunded commitments |
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255 |
473 |
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(218) |
(46.2 %) |
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Total equity |
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118,659 |
108,956 |
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9,703 |
8.9 % |
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Asset Quality |
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Other real estate owned, net |
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7,268 |
7,310 |
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(42) |
(0.6 %) |
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Net charge-offs (recoveries) |
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(284) |
2,585 |
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(2,869) |
(111.0 %) |
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Non-accrual loans |
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17,796 |
15,777 |
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2,019 |
12.8 % |
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Nonperforming assets |
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25,064 |
23,087 |
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1,977 |
8.6 % |
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Non-accrual loans / total loans |
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2.45 % |
2.38 % |
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0.07 % |
2.8 % |
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Allowance for loan credit loss / total loans |
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1.48 % |
1.16 % |
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0.32 % |
27.5 % |
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Allowance for loan credit loss / non-accrual loans |
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60.64 % |
48.89 % |
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11.75 % |
24.0 % |
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Performance Measurements |
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Bank net interest margin (TE) |
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5.20 % |
5.27 % |
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(0.07 %) |
(1.3 %) |
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Return on average assets (annualized) |
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1.13 % |
1.36 % |
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(0.23 %) |
(17.2 %) |
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Return on average equity (annualized) |
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9.43 % |
11.34 % |
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(1.90 %) |
(16.8 %) |
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Equity / Assets |
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12.24 % |
11.90 % |
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0.34 % |
2.8 % |
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Loans / Deposits |
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87.8 % |
84.7 % |
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3.1 % |
3.7 % |
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Book value per share |
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$ 3.40 |
7.8 % |
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Earnings per weighted average share - basic |
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$ 3.23 |
$ 3.51 |
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$ (0.28) |
(7.9 %) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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2,483,346 |
2,469,991 |
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13,355 |
0.5 % |
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What were Oxford Bank's third-quarter 2026 earnings?
Oxford Bank reported parent net income of $3.8 million, or $1.52 per share, compared with $3.1 million, or $1.24 per share, a year earlier. Core net income was $2.952 million versus $2.931 million, while core earnings per share declined to $1.18 from $1.19.
What is Oxford Bank's full-year 2026 earnings outlook?
The company initially expects full-year 2026 net income of $11.5–$12.0 million and core net income of $10.8–$11.3 million.
How much credit-loss allowance did Oxford Bank hold at September 30, 2026?
The allowance for credit losses was $10.791 million, compared with $7.713 million a year earlier. It represented approximately 1.48% of total loans and leases, up from 1.34% at June 30, 2026. The bank expects to use specific reserves as it resolves nonperforming loans in coming quarters.
Why were Oxford Bank's loan expenses elevated in 2026?
The company attributed higher-than-normal loan expenses to extended resolution times on two longstanding larger workouts. Other loan expense totaled $1.164 million for the first nine months of 2026, compared with $822,000 in the same period of 2025.