Company Description
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: RBKB) is a Maryland corporation that serves as the mid-tier holding company for Rhinebeck Bank. According to company disclosures, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. is the majority‑owned subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC and its common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol RBKB. The Bank is described as a New York chartered stock savings bank that provides banking and financial services to consumer and commercial customers.
Rhinebeck Bank operates through thirteen branches and two representative offices located in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Albany counties in New York State. Through this footprint, the Bank focuses on serving local customers and communities along the Hudson River region and surrounding markets. Public statements emphasize the Bank’s long history in its operating area and its role in local economic activity.
Business model and core activities
Rhinebeck Bancorp’s primary business is conducted through Rhinebeck Bank. The Bank’s main activity, as described in public materials, is accepting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate loans and purchase investment securities. The loan portfolio includes indirect automobile loans (automobile loans referred by automobile dealerships), commercial real estate loans (including multi‑family real estate loans and commercial construction loans), commercial business loans, and one‑ to four‑family residential real estate loans. The Bank also maintains an available‑for‑sale securities portfolio, which it has actively managed through balance sheet restructurings.
Deposit funding consists of interest‑bearing and non‑interest‑bearing accounts, including money market accounts and time deposits. Company reports describe shifts within deposits toward higher‑yielding products such as money market accounts and certificates of deposit in response to customer demand for better interest rates. Deposits and borrowings, including advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, fund the Bank’s loans and securities holdings.
Financial services and Rhinebeck Asset Management
In addition to traditional banking, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. offers financial services through Rhinebeck Asset Management, a division of Rhinebeck Bank. Disclosures state that Rhinebeck Asset Management provides brokerage services, investment advisory services, financial product sales, and employee benefits. These activities generate non‑interest income for the Company, including investment advisory income and other fee‑based revenue.
Company earnings releases refer to service charges on deposit accounts, gains on sales of loans, income related to bank‑owned life insurance, and other non‑interest income such as swap income. These items, together with asset management and advisory fees, supplement net interest income from loans and securities.
Loan portfolio focus and credit profile
Rhinebeck Bank’s loan portfolio includes several categories highlighted in its public reporting. Indirect automobile loans have historically represented a meaningful portion of total loans, with the Company noting a strategic decision to reduce the share of this portfolio as a percentage of assets. At the same time, the Bank has reported growth in commercial real estate loans and residential real estate loans.
Management commentary and financial data discuss credit quality metrics such as non‑performing assets, net charge‑offs, the allowance for credit losses, and the percentage of overdue account balances to total loans. The Company has reported changes in charge‑offs across indirect automobile loans, commercial loans, and commercial real estate loans, as well as adjustments to its allowance for credit losses based on portfolio composition and economic factors.
Balance sheet management and securities portfolio
Rhinebeck Bancorp has described several balance sheet restructurings involving the sale of available‑for‑sale securities. In these transactions, the Bank sold longer‑term, lower‑yielding securities and reinvested the proceeds into shorter‑duration securities with higher yields. Company communications state that these actions decreased the average life of the securities portfolio, increased yields on available‑for‑sale securities, and were intended to improve net interest margin, earnings, and balance sheet flexibility.
These restructurings resulted in realized losses on the sale of investment securities, which affected reported net income in the related periods. Management has characterized the restructurings as positioning the Company for improved long‑term profitability, higher net interest margin, and greater flexibility to support loan growth and reduce reliance on wholesale funding.
Geographic footprint and community orientation
Rhinebeck Bank’s branch and office network is located in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Albany counties in New York State. Company descriptions emphasize that, for more than 160 years, Rhinebeck Bank has been an integral part of the area’s economic growth and a driving force for commerce along the Hudson River. Public statements highlight the Bank’s involvement with local businesses, communities, and charitable organizations, and its focus on responsiveness to customer and community needs.
Board and leadership announcements frequently reference community service by directors and executives, including participation in local organizations, charitable boards, and regional initiatives. This community orientation is presented as a core element of the Bank’s identity as a community‑focused savings institution.
Capital, funding, and shareholder matters
As a NASDAQ‑listed holding company, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. reports on capital levels, stockholders’ equity, and regulatory capital ratios. Company disclosures describe the Bank as "well capitalized" following certain balance sheet restructurings, and financial statements detail stockholders’ equity, accumulated other comprehensive loss related to available‑for‑sale securities, and retained earnings.
The Company has also adopted stock repurchase plans, including authorization to repurchase a stated number of common shares, with purchases to be made in open‑market or private transactions or under trading plans. These repurchase programs are described in current reports on Form 8‑K as part of the Company’s capital management strategy.
Corporate governance and leadership
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc., Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, and Rhinebeck Bank are overseen by boards of directors and trustees. Public announcements describe changes in board composition, including retirements of long‑serving directors and the appointment of new board members with backgrounds in human resources, accounting, banking, and community leadership. Board committee assignments include roles on audit, loan review, compensation, and governance and nominating committees.
Company filings and news releases also describe executive leadership transitions, including the retirement of a long‑tenured President and Chief Executive Officer after several decades of service and the appointment of a new President and Chief Executive Officer with prior experience in financial services, digital banking, product management, and operations at other institutions.
Regulatory reporting and public company status
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K. Current reports on Form 8‑K have disclosed quarterly financial results, stock repurchase plans, leadership changes, and other material events. The Company’s common stock is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market.
Frequently asked questions about Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc.
- What does Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. do?
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. is the mid‑tier holding company for Rhinebeck Bank, a New York chartered stock savings bank. The Bank accepts deposits and uses those funds to originate loans and purchase investment securities, and it also offers financial services such as brokerage and investment advisory services through Rhinebeck Asset Management, a division of the Bank.
- Where does Rhinebeck Bank operate?
According to company disclosures, Rhinebeck Bank provides banking and financial services through thirteen branches and two representative offices located in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Albany counties in New York State.
- What types of loans does Rhinebeck Bank originate?
Public descriptions state that the Bank’s primary lending activities include indirect automobile loans referred by automobile dealerships, commercial real estate loans (including multi‑family and commercial construction loans), commercial business loans, and one‑ to four‑family residential real estate loans.
- How does Rhinebeck Bancorp generate revenue?
Company financial reports show that Rhinebeck Bancorp generates net interest income from interest and fees on loans and interest and dividends on securities, less interest expense on deposits and borrowings. It also earns non‑interest income from service charges on deposit accounts, investment advisory income, gains on sales of loans, income related to bank‑owned life insurance, and other fee‑based activities.
- What is Rhinebeck Asset Management?
Rhinebeck Asset Management is described as a division of Rhinebeck Bank that provides brokerage services, investment advisory services, financial product sales, and employee benefits. These services contribute to the Company’s non‑interest income.
- How has Rhinebeck Bancorp managed its securities portfolio?
The Company has reported balance sheet restructurings involving the sale of portions of its available‑for‑sale securities portfolio. Proceeds from these sales were reinvested into shorter‑duration, higher‑yielding securities, which management has stated are intended to improve net interest margin, earnings, and balance sheet flexibility, even though the sales resulted in realized losses in the periods when they occurred.
- What is the relationship between Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. and Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC?
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. is identified as a Maryland corporation organized as the mid‑tier holding company of Rhinebeck Bank and as the majority‑owned subsidiary of Rhinebeck Bancorp, MHC, a mutual holding company. The MHC structure means that the mutual holding company retains a majority ownership interest in the mid‑tier holding company.
- On which exchange is Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. listed and what is its ticker symbol?
According to SEC filings, Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc.’s common stock is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol RBKB.
- How does Rhinebeck Bank describe its role in the community?
Company "About" statements note that for more than 160 years, Rhinebeck Bank has been an integral part of the area’s economic growth and a driving force for commerce along the Hudson River. The Bank highlights its involvement in local businesses, communities, and charitable organizations and its emphasis on responsiveness to customer and community needs.
- Does Rhinebeck Bancorp have a stock repurchase program?
In a current report on Form 8‑K, the Company disclosed adoption of a plan to repurchase up to a specified number of shares of its common stock, representing a percentage of its outstanding shares. The filing notes that repurchases may occur in open market or private transactions or under a trading plan adopted in accordance with SEC Rule 10b5‑1.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in Rhinebeck Bancorp (RBKB) currently stands at 78.8 thousand shares, down 0.1% from the previous reporting period, representing 1.7% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 801.4%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. With 12.3 days to cover, it would take significant time for short sellers to close their positions based on average trading volume.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Rhinebeck Bancorp (RBKB) currently stands at 12.3 days. This elevated days-to-cover ratio indicates it would take over two weeks of average trading volume for short sellers to exit their positions, suggesting potential for a short squeeze if positive news emerges. The days to cover has increased 379.3% over the past year, indicating improving liquidity conditions. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 27.8 days.