Company Description
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. (NYSE: CBAN) is a bank holding company for Colony Bank, operating in the commercial banking industry within the finance and insurance sector. According to company disclosures, Colony Bankcorp focuses on serving both personal and business customers through traditional banking services and a range of specialized financial solutions. The company is headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia and was founded in 1975.
Colony Bankcorp states that Colony Bank operates locations throughout Georgia as well as in Birmingham, Alabama; Tallahassee, Florida; and the Florida Panhandle. Through these locations, the bank offers banking solutions for retail and commercial customers. In addition to traditional banking services, the company highlights specialized offerings that include mortgage lending, government guaranteed lending, consumer insurance, wealth management, credit cards and merchant services.
The company’s public filings and press releases describe a business model centered on commercial banking, supported by multiple operating divisions. Colony Bankcorp reports that its activities include a Banking Division, a Retail Mortgage Division and small business specialty lending divisions. The small business specialty lending operations include Small Business Administration (SBA) lending activity, with loans originated and sold as part of the company’s broader commercial banking strategy.
Colony Bankcorp’s common stock is registered on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol CBAN. SEC filings confirm that the company is incorporated in Georgia and that its common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share, is listed on the NYSE. The company has also disclosed the use of a stock repurchase program and an at-the-market equity distribution agreement as part of its capital management approach, as described in its Form 8-K filings.
In its earnings press releases, Colony Bankcorp describes its performance in terms of net interest income, noninterest income, loan growth, deposit trends, capital ratios and asset quality metrics. The company notes that it maintains capital ratios that exceed regulatory minimums required to be considered "well-capitalized" and that it monitors nonperforming assets, credit loss reserves and net charge-offs as part of its risk management framework. These disclosures provide insight into how the bank evaluates its financial condition and credit quality over time.
Colony Bankcorp has also used mergers and acquisitions as part of its growth strategy. In a series of announcements and related SEC filings, the company detailed an Agreement and Plan of Merger with TC Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for TC Federal Bank. The transaction was structured so that TC Bancshares merged with and into Colony Bankcorp, and TC Federal Bank merged with and into Colony Bank. The company reported that the merger was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both organizations and that shareholder and regulatory approvals were obtained.
Effective December 1, 2025, Colony Bankcorp disclosed the completion of its merger with TC Bancshares, Inc. In connection with this transaction, each outstanding share of TC Bancshares common stock was converted into the right to receive either cash consideration or shares of Colony Bankcorp common stock, subject to proration and allocation procedures. An associated Form 8-K filing indicates that Colony Bankcorp issued shares of its common stock and paid cash to former TC Bancshares shareholders as part of the merger consideration.
Following the completion of the TC Bancshares transaction, Colony Bankcorp has described itself, in its public communications, as one of the leading community banks in the Southeast based on combined assets, deposits and loans. Company press releases note that the merger expanded Colony Bank’s presence across key Georgia and Florida markets and added branch locations, while maintaining a focus on community banking and customer relationships. These statements emphasize the company’s strategy of combining geographic expansion with community banking principles.
Colony Bankcorp’s earnings releases also highlight the contribution of mortgage banking, insurance commissions and SBA-related activities to noninterest income. The company reports mortgage production and sales volumes, SBA loan originations and sales, and service charges on deposit accounts as components of its revenue mix. This indicates that, in addition to core interest income from loans and investments, fee-based activities from mortgage, insurance and small business lending are meaningful parts of its operations.
In capital markets activity, Colony Bankcorp has disclosed an equity distribution agreement that allows it to issue and sell shares of its common stock in at-the-market offerings, subject to specified parameters. The company has also reported the extension of a stock buyback program, under which it may repurchase a defined dollar amount of its outstanding common stock through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other methods permitted by law. These tools provide flexibility for the company to raise capital or return capital to shareholders, depending on corporate and regulatory considerations.
Overall, Colony Bankcorp presents itself, through SEC filings and press releases, as a Georgia-based commercial banking organization with a community banking focus, a multi-division operating structure, and a mix of traditional and specialized financial services. Its disclosures emphasize geographic coverage in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, a combination of interest and noninterest income sources, and the use of mergers, capital programs and specialty lending to support its banking franchise.
Business Segments and Services
According to the company’s description, Colony Bankcorp’s activities are organized into multiple divisions. The Banking Division is described as the primary contributor to revenue, reflecting the importance of core commercial and retail banking operations. The Retail Mortgage Division focuses on mortgage lending, and the small business specialty lending divisions include SBA lending activities. Together, these segments support a range of products for personal and business customers.
The company states that it offers traditional banking services, which include deposit accounts and lending products, alongside specialized services. The specialized solutions identified by Colony Bankcorp include mortgage lending, government guaranteed lending, consumer insurance, wealth management, credit cards and merchant services. These offerings are positioned as complementary to the bank’s core community banking model.
Geographic Footprint
Colony Bankcorp reports that Colony Bank operates locations throughout Georgia, as well as in Birmingham, Alabama; Tallahassee, Florida; and the Florida Panhandle. This footprint reflects a regional banking presence across parts of the Southeast. The merger with TC Bancshares, Inc. and TC Federal Bank further extends the company’s reach in Georgia and Florida markets, as described in joint press releases and merger-related filings.
Stock and Regulatory Status
SEC filings confirm that Colony Bankcorp’s common stock is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CBAN. The company is incorporated in Georgia and identifies itself as a bank holding company. It files periodic and current reports with the SEC, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, which provide details on financial performance, capital, risk factors, and material events such as mergers, capital raising transactions and stock repurchase programs.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) currently stands at 116.5 thousand shares, down 10.7% from the previous reporting period, representing 0.6% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 63.8%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) currently stands at 1.3 days. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 13.8 days.