Auburn National (Nasdaq: AUBN) Q2 profit rises on margin gains
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 net earnings of $2.3 million, or $0.66 per share, up from $1.8 million, or $0.52 per share, in second quarter 2025. Net earnings for the first six months of 2026 were $4.5 million, or $1.29 per share.
Tax-equivalent net interest income rose to $8.0 million, with net interest margin improving to 3.33% from 3.18% a year earlier, driven by higher yields on earning assets and a more favorable asset mix, and aided by a lower cost of interest-bearing deposits. Average loans were approximately $582.3 million.
Asset quality remained strong, with nonperforming assets of $0.1 million, or 0.01% of total assets, and annualized net recoveries of $21 thousand. The allowance for credit losses was $6.6 million, or 1.14% of total loans, after a $(248) thousand negative provision influenced by CECL refinements and early loan payoffs.
Total assets were $1.1 billion and deposits $988.3 million at June 30, 2026, both higher than a year earlier, while stockholders’ equity was $93.9 million, or $26.91 per share. The company recorded a $0.4 million loss contingency accrual, paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, and the bank’s regulatory capital ratios were well above “well capitalized” minimums.
Positive
- Earnings and EPS grew strongly, with Q2 2026 EPS at $0.66 versus $0.52 a year earlier, a 27% increase, and net earnings rising to $2.3 million; first-half 2026 net earnings were $4.5 million versus $3.4 million.
- Net interest margin improved to 3.33% in Q2 2026 from 3.18% in Q2 2025, supported by higher yields on earning assets, a more favorable asset mix, and a lower cost of interest-bearing deposits.
- Asset quality metrics were very strong, with nonperforming assets at $0.1 million, only 0.01% of total assets, nonperforming loans at 0.01% of total loans, and net recoveries recorded in the quarter.
Negative
- Noninterest expenses increased to $6.1 million in Q2 2026 from $5.7 million a year earlier, primarily due to a $0.4 million loss contingency accrual, for which no insurance recovery was recognized in the quarter.
Filing Explained
The filing revises non-GAAP presentation while no insurance recovery is recognized; reciprocal deposits increased balance-sheet size at June 30.
The July 28 8-K reports the completed second quarter and June 30 balance sheet. It identifies
As a Form 8-K, this report communicates a specified material event rather than creating a new security or financing. The release revised the presentation of tax-equivalent net interest income, net interest margin, and efficiency-ratio data for comparability; it says the changes did not affect GAAP net interest income.
The
The specific follow-up item is whether a later filing recognizes an insurance recovery or provides an updated status for the accrued loss contingency.
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