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Chain Bridge Bancorp (NYSE: CBNA) Q1 2026 earnings rise to $7.1M

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Chain Bridge Bancorp reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with net income of $7.1 million, up from $5.3 million in Q4 2025 and $5.6 million a year ago. Earnings per share rose to $1.08 from $0.81 and $0.85, while return on average equity reached 16.56% and return on average assets was 1.59% on an annualized basis.

Total assets were $1.9 billion and deposits were $1.7 billion at March 31, 2026. ICS One‑Way Sell deposits placed off balance sheet increased to $595.0 million, helping boost deposit placement services income to $1.7 million. Net interest income grew to $14.9 million, aided by a larger taxable securities portfolio and lower funding costs.

Asset quality remained very strong, with non‑performing assets at 0.00% of total assets and no net charge‑offs. The liquidity ratio was 92.73%. Capital levels were high, including a Tier 1 risk‑based capital ratio of 47.63%, Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.94%, and tangible common equity to tangible assets of 9.11%. Book value per share increased to $26.65.

Positive

  • Strong earnings growth and profitability: Q1 2026 net income rose to $7.1 million with EPS of $1.08, annualized ROE of 16.56% and ROA of 1.59%, supported by higher net interest income and noninterest income.
  • Robust balance sheet, asset quality, and capital: Non‑performing assets and net charge‑offs were 0.00%, the liquidity ratio was 92.73%, and the Tier 1 risk‑based capital ratio was 47.63%, with book value per share increasing to $26.65.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Q1 2026 shows materially higher earnings, fee growth, and strong capital.

Chain Bridge Bancorp delivered Q1 2026 net income of $7.1 million, up from $5.3 million in Q4 2025 and $5.6 million a year earlier. EPS rose to $1.08, with annualized return on equity of 16.56% and net interest income of $14.9 million, reflecting larger taxable securities and lower funding costs.

Noninterest income nearly doubled versus Q4, led by deposit placement services of $1.7 million tied to ICS One‑Way Sell balances of $595.0 million. Asset quality was pristine: non‑performing assets and net charge‑offs were 0.00% of total assets and average loans. The loan‑to‑deposit ratio fell to 15.76%, underscoring a highly liquid balance sheet.

Capital and liquidity metrics were robust, with a Tier 1 risk‑based capital ratio of 47.63%, Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.94%, tangible common equity to assets of 9.11%, and a liquidity ratio of 92.73% as of March 31, 2026. Book value per share increased to $26.65. Future filings will clarify how politically linked deposit flows evolve around the upcoming federal election cycle.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net income $7.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Earnings per share $1.08 Basic and diluted, Q1 2026
Net interest income $14.9 million Q1 2026 vs $13.6M in Q4 2025
Total assets $1.9 billion As of March 31, 2026
Total deposits $1.7 billion As of March 31, 2026
ICS One-Way Sell deposits $595.0 million Off-balance-sheet deposits as of March 31, 2026
Net interest margin 3.41% Q1 2026 net interest margin
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 47.63% As of March 31, 2026
net interest margin financial
"The net interest margin was 3.41% in the first quarter of 2026"
Net interest margin measures how much a bank earns from lending and investing compared with what it pays for funding, expressed as a percentage of its interest-earning assets. Think of it like a grocery store’s markup: it shows the gap between buying cost and selling price per dollar of goods — here, the cost is interest paid and the sale is interest received. Investors watch it because a higher margin usually means a bank is more profitable and better at managing interest rate and credit conditions.
efficiency ratio financial
"Efficiency ratio 6 | 50.95 % | | 54.49 %"
A measure of how much a company spends to produce each dollar of revenue, usually shown as operating expenses divided by revenue and expressed as a percentage. Think of it as a household’s budget: a lower percentage means more of each dollar earned stays as profit, while a higher number means costs are eating into returns. Investors use it to judge cost control and compare how efficiently companies turn revenue into earnings, especially in banks and financial firms.
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio financial
"a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 47.63%, and a total risk-based capital ratio of 48.65%"
A Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio measures a bank’s core financial cushion—its highest-quality capital such as common equity—relative to the size and risk of its assets, where riskier loans count for more. Think of it as the safety margin a bank keeps against losses compared to the amount and riskiness of what it owns; investors use it to judge a bank’s solvency, regulatory strength, and ability to withstand shocks or sustain payouts.
IntraFi Cash Service® (ICS®) One-Way Sell® deposits financial
"IntraFi Cash Service® (ICS®) One-Way Sell® deposits moved off the Company’s balance sheet were $595.0 million"
liquidity ratio financial
"the Company’s liquidity ratio was 92.73%, compared to 91.86% at December 31, 2025"
A liquidity ratio is a simple financial measure that compares a company's readily available resources—like cash, bank balances and assets that can be quickly turned into cash—to the bills and obligations due in the near term. Think of it as checking how much cash is in your wallet versus the bills you must pay this month. Investors use these ratios to judge short-term financial health, the risk a company might miss payments, and whether it may need new financing soon.
Net income $7.1 million
Earnings per share $1.08
Net interest income $14.9 million
Return on average equity 16.56%
Net interest margin 3.41%
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________________
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2026
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-42302
Delaware
20-4957796
(State or other jurisdiction of
 incorporation)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1445-A Laughlin Avenue, McLean, VA
22101
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(703)-748-2005
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
______________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol
Exchange
on which
registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share
CBNA
NYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2026, Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (the “Earnings Release”). A copy of the Earnings Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”).

The information contained in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.




Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibit
99.1
Press release dated April 28, 2026
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CHAIN BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: April 28, 2026
By:
/s/ John J. Brough


Name:
Title:
John J. Brough
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Exhibit 99.1
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
McLean, Virginia — April 28, 2026
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CBNA) (the “Company”), the holding company for Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. (the “Bank”), today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights (Three Months Ended March 31, 2026):
Consolidated Net Income: $7.1 million
Earnings Per Share: $1.08 per basic and diluted common share outstanding
Return on Average Equity: 16.56% (on an annualized basis)
Return on Average Assets: 1.59% (on an annualized basis)
Book Value Per Share: $26.65
Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company reported net income of $7.1 million, compared to $5.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and $5.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Earnings per share was $1.08 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.81 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and $0.85 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
The Company’s consolidated total deposits were $1.7 billion at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. IntraFi Cash Service® (ICS®) One-Way Sell® deposits moved off the Company’s balance sheet were $595.0 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $359.9 million at December 31, 2025 and $93.2 million at March 31, 2025. The increases were driven by changes in political organization deposit balances, as defined in the Company’s public filings, as well as growth in other deposit categories, such as 501(c)(4) social welfare organization deposits. Our political depositors typically exhibit heightened activity during the quarters leading up to a federal election, contributing to the increase in balance sheet deposits and One-Way Sell® deposits as of March 31, 2026 compared to December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
Net income was $7.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $5.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The change was primarily due to a $1.4 million increase in net interest income, coupled with a $1.3 million increase in deposit placement services. In addition, credit loss recaptures, which totaled $379 thousand during the first quarter of 2026 compared to $19 thousand during the fourth quarter of 2025, also contributed to the increase in net income. These components more than offset an $841 thousand increase in noninterest expense, driven by increased professional services costs.





Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $1.5 million higher compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. This increase was primarily attributable to a $1.5 million increase in deposit placement services and a $1.1 million improvement in net interest income, with an offsetting $1.3 million increase in noninterest expense.
Book Value Per Share
As of March 31, 2026, book value per share was $26.65, compared to $25.79 at December 31, 2025 and $23.09 at March 31, 2025.
Net income in the first quarter of 2026 drove a $5.7 million increase in stockholders’ equity, but was partially offset by a $1.4 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, reflecting reduced fair values across a higher balance of available for sale investment securities.
The year-over-year increase in stockholders’ equity of $23.4 million was driven by $21.7 million in earnings retained during the period and a $1.7 million reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The reduction reflected higher fair values for available for sale investment securities, primarily due to lower short- and intermediate-term U.S. Treasury interest rates and the pull-to-par effect as certain securities neared maturity.
Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net interest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $14.9 million, compared to $13.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. The net interest margin was 3.41% in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 3.26% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 3.56% in the first quarter of 2025.
The $1.4 million increase in net interest income compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by the taxable investment securities portfolio, which was $131.6 million larger on average, reflecting the deployment of deposit growth into short-term, available for sale U.S. Treasury securities. This growth, together with yield improvements, resulted in additional interest income of $1.2 million. The improvement in yields reflected these new investments, as well as reinvestment of cash flows into new securities with higher yields than those they replaced, despite a decline in overall market yields. As a result of lower interest-bearing deposit balances, and mix changes leading to an overall reduction in cost of funds, interest expense declined $723 thousand, also contributing to the increase in net interest income. Partially offsetting these factors, declining short term rates drove a $434 thousand decrease in interest earned on interest-bearing deposits in banks.
Compared to the first quarter of 2025, net interest income increased by $1.1 million primarily driven by growth within the taxable investment securities portfolio, which was $287.4 million higher on average. This growth, together with yield improvements, resulted in additional interest income of $2.9 million. As a result of lower interest-bearing deposit balances and a reduction in cost of funds, interest expense declined $298 thousand, also contributing to the increase in net interest income. Partially offsetting these factors, balance reductions and declining short term rates drove a $1.5 million decrease in interest earned on interest-bearing deposits in banks. In addition, income from the loan portfolio declined $589 thousand as a result of cyclical loan payoffs. Despite the increase in net interest income, the year-over-year net interest margin declined from 3.56% to 3.41%, reflecting the larger volume of
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average interest-earning assets and a decline in the overall yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by a reduction in cost of funds from 0.25% to 0.15%.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $2.4 million, compared to $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $695 thousand for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter 2026 deposit placement services income, which is driven by the volume of One-Way Sell® deposits placed at other banks through the ICS® network and the rates paid by ICS® for those deposits, was $1.7 million, compared to $372 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $133 thousand in the first quarter of 2025.
Changes in One-Way Sell® deposits can occur in response to deposit seasonality, evolving balance sheet dynamics and available capital capacity. Deposit placement services income is also affected by changes in the rate paid by ICS® for One Way Sell® deposits, which typically adjusts in a manner parallel to federal fund rate adjustments.
Noninterest Expenses
Total noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2026 was $8.8 million, compared to $8.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $7.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in noninterest expense compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily attributable to increased professional services fees. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, higher salaries and an increase in the number of employees also contributed to the increase in noninterest expense.
Balance Sheet and Related Highlights
As of March 31, 2026:
Total assets were $1.9 billion, compared to $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, and $1.7 billion as of March 31, 2025.
Total deposits were $1.7 billion, compared to $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2025, and $1.6 billion as of March 31, 2025.
Total ICS® One-Way Sell® deposits were $595.0 million, compared to $359.9 million as of December 31, 2025, and $93.2 million as of March 31, 2025.
Interest-bearing reserves held at the Federal Reserve were $603.6 million, compared to $580.9 million as of December 31, 2025 and $620.3 million as of March 31, 2025.
The loan-to-deposit ratio was 15.76% compared to 17.46% as of December 31, 2025, and 19.26% as of March 31, 2025.
The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets remained at 0.00%, unchanged from December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
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Liquidity
As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s liquidity ratio was 92.73%, compared to 91.86% at December 31, 2025 and 89.14% at March 31, 2025. The liquidity ratio is calculated as the sum of cash and cash equivalents plus unpledged securities classified as investment grade, divided by total liabilities. Cash, cash equivalents, and unpledged securities totaled $1.6 billion, $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025.
Capital
As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s tangible common equity to tangible total assets ratio was 9.11%, compared to 9.67% at December 31, 2025 and 8.77% at March 31, 2025. The ratio, calculated in accordance with GAAP, represents the ratio of common equity to total assets. The Company did not have any intangible assets or goodwill for the periods presented.
The quarter-over-quarter decline in this ratio primarily reflects higher total assets in the first quarter of 2026 driven by political organization and other deposit growth, which was partially offset by an increase in stockholders’ equity. The year-over-year increase in this ratio reflects additional equity provided by a year of earnings, partially offset by an increase in total assets.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company reported a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.94%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 47.63%, and a total risk-based capital ratio of 48.65%. As of December 31, 2025, the Company reported a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 10.28%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 46.52% and a total risk-based capital ratio of 47.66%. As of March 31, 2025, the Company’s Tier 1 leverage ratio stood at 9.88%, the Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio at 40.24% and the total risk-based capital ratio at 41.43%. The quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year changes in the risk-based capital ratios reflect a decrease in risk-weighted assets and capital growth through retained earnings.
The quarter-over-quarter decrease in the Tier 1 leverage ratio is the result of asset growth caused by pre-election deposit inflows, partially offset by an increase in retained earnings. The year-over-year increase in the leverage ratio reflected an increase in total equity from retained earnings, partially offset by higher average assets.
Trust & Wealth Department
As of March 31, 2026, the Trust & Wealth Department oversaw total assets under administration (“AUA”), a measure encompassing both managed and custodial assets, of $711.7 million, which included $221.7 million in assets under management (“AUM”) and $490.1 million in assets under custody (“AUC”). This compares to $610.7 million in AUA as of December 31, 2025, which included $215.4 million in AUM and $395.3 million in AUC. As of March 31, 2025, AUA stood at $409.4 million, including $137.8 million in AUM and $271.6 million in AUC. The increases in AUA from both the prior quarter and prior year primarily reflect account growth and asset inflows. AUA are not captured on the consolidated balance sheets.
Trust and wealth management income, which has increased commensurately with AUM, was $434 thousand in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $416 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $270 thousand in the first quarter of 2025.
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Political Organization Deposits
Historically, deposits from political organizations have typically increased in the periods leading up to federal elections, declined in the quarters around federal elections, and tended to rebuild gradually in the quarters following federal elections. Although the timing and magnitude of these flows have varied from cycle to cycle, such fluctuations are longstanding characteristics of the Company's deposit base. For additional information regarding political organization deposit activity during 2025, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Through the first quarter of 2026, political organization deposit balances have continued to increase. Political organization deposit inflows contributed to the $166.6 million year-over-year increase in total consolidated deposits and the $501.8 million year-over-year increase in One Way Sell® deposits as of March 31, 2026.
About Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.:
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the registered bank holding company for Chain Bridge Bank, National Association. Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. is regulated and supervised by the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. Chain Bridge Bank, National Association is a national banking association, chartered under the National Bank Act, and is subject to primary regulation, supervision, and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Chain Bridge Bank, National Association is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides banking, trust, and wealth management services. For more information, please visit our investor relations website at https://ir.chainbridgebank.com.
Investor Relations:
Hilary E. Albrecht
Corporate Secretary and Counsel
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.
IR@chainbridgebank.com
(703) 748-2005
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology and expressions. Actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, new information, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to: (i) changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies of, and other activities undertaken by, governments, agencies, central banks or similar organizations, including the effects of United States federal government spending and tariffs; (ii) the level of, or changes in the level of, interest rates and inflation, including the effects on our net interest income, noninterest income, and the market value of our investment and loan portfolios; (iii) the level and composition of our deposits, including our ability to attract and retain, and the seasonality of, client deposits, including those in the ICS® network, as well as the amount and timing of deposit inflows and outflows and the concentration of our deposits; (iv) our future net interest margin, net interest income, net income, and return on equity; (v) our political organization clients’ fundraising and disbursement activities; (vi) the level and composition of our loan portfolio, including our ability to maintain the credit quality of our loan portfolio; (vii) current and future business, economic and market conditions in the United States generally or in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in particular; (viii) the effects of disruptions or instability in the financial system, including as a result of the failure of a financial institution or other participants in it, or geopolitical instability, including war, terrorist attacks, pandemics and man-made and natural disasters; (ix) the impact of, and changes, in applicable laws, regulations, regulatory expectations and accounting standards and policies; (x) our likelihood of success in, and the impact of, legal, regulatory or other actions, investigations or proceedings related to our business; (xi) adverse publicity or reputational harm to us, our senior officers, directors, employees or clients; (xii) our ability to effectively execute our growth plans or other initiatives; (xiii) changes in demand for our products and services; (xiv) our levels of, and access to, sources of liquidity and capital; (xv) the ability to attract and retain essential personnel or changes in our essential personnel; (xvi) our ability to effectively compete with banks, nonbank financial institutions, and financial technology firms and the effects of competition in the financial services industry on our business; (xvii) the effectiveness of our risk management and internal disclosure controls and procedures; (xviii) any failure or interruption of our information and technology systems, including any components provided by a third party; (xix) our ability to identify and address cybersecurity threats and breaches; (xx) our ability to keep pace with technological changes; (xxi) our ability to receive dividends from the Bank and satisfy our obligations as they become due; (xxii) the incremental costs of operating as a public company; (xxiii) our ability to meet our obligations as a public company, including our obligation under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; and (xxiv) the effect of our dual-class structure and the concentrated ownership of our
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Class B common stock, including beneficial ownership of our shares by members of the Fitzgerald Family.

You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this press release primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, available at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website (www.sec.gov).


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Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
As of or For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Key Performance Indicators
Net income$7,072$5,344$5,607
Return on average assets 1
1.59 %1.27 %1.43 %
Return on average risk-weighted assets 1,2
7.66 %5.67 %5.74 %
Return on average equity 1
16.56 %12.74 %15.39 %
Yield on average interest-earning assets 1,3
3.54 %3.58 %3.79 %
Cost of funds 1,4
0.15 %0.35 %0.25 %
Net interest margin 1,5
3.41 %3.26 %3.56 %
Efficiency ratio 650.95 %54.49 %52.06 %
Balance Sheet and Other Highlights
Total assets$1,918,674$1,750,399$1,726,860
Interest-bearing reserves held at the Federal Reserve7
603,624580,890620,270
Total debt securities 8
1,004,608865,314774,605
U.S. Treasury securities 8
663,661527,813437,950
Total gross loans
273,498274,759302,002
Total deposits1,735,0231,573,2801,568,392
ICS® One-Way Sell® Deposits
Total ICS® One-Way Sell® Deposits 9
$594,950$359,918$93,189 
Fiduciary Assets
Trust & Wealth Department: Total assets under administration (AUA)$711,731$610,654$409,389 
Assets under management (AUM)221,666215,361137,823 
Assets under custody (AUC)490,065395,293271,566 
Liquidity and Asset Quality Metrics
Liquidity ratio 10
92.73 %91.86 %89.14 %
Loan-to-deposit ratio15.76 %17.46 %19.26 %
Non-performing assets to total assets— %— %— %
Net charge offs (recoveries) / average loans outstanding— %— %— %
Allowance for credit losses on loans to gross loans outstanding 1.36 %1.49 %1.48 %
Allowance for credit losses on held to maturity securities /gross held to maturity securities 0.05 %0.05 %0.06 %
1 Ratios are presented on an annualized basis.
2 Return on average risk-weighted assets is calculated as net income divided by average risk-weighted assets. Average risk-weighted assets are calculated using the last two quarter ends with respect to the three-month periods presented.
3 Yield on average interest-earning assets is calculated as total interest and dividend income divided by average interest-earning assets.
4 Cost of funds is calculated as total interest expense divided by the sum of average total interest-bearing liabilities and average demand deposits.
5 Net interest margin is net interest income expressed as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.
6 Efficiency ratio is calculated as non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
7 Included in “interest-bearing deposits in other banks” on the consolidated balance sheets.
8 Total debt securities and U.S. Treasury securities are calculated as the sum of securities available for sale (AFS) and securities held to maturity (HTM). AFS securities are reported at fair value, and held to maturity securities are reported at carrying value, net of allowance for credit losses.
9 IntraFi Cash Service® (ICS®) One-Way Sell® are deposits placed at other banks through the ICS® network. One-Way Sell® deposits are not included in the total deposits on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Bank has the flexibility, subject to the terms and conditions of the IntraFi Participating Institution Agreement, to convert these One-Way Sell® deposits into reciprocal deposits which would then appear on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
10 Liquidity ratio is calculated as the sum of cash and cash equivalents and unpledged investment grade securities, expressed as a percentage of total liabilities.





Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Financial Highlights
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
As of or For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Capital Information 11
Tangible common equity to tangible total assets ratio 12
9.11%9.67%8.77%
Tier 1 capital
$179,800$172,728$158,098
Tier 1 leverage ratio
9.94 %10.28 %9.88 %
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
47.63 %46.52 %40.24 %
Total regulatory capital
$183,646$176,952$162,748
Total risk-based regulatory capital ratio
48.65 %47.66 %41.43 %
Double leverage ratio 1396.71 %93.33 %91.41 %
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Share Information
 Number of shares outstanding6,561,817 6,561,817 6,561,817 
Class A number of shares outstanding3,328,927 3,297,137 3,119,317 
Class B number of shares outstanding3,232,890 3,264,680 3,442,500 
 Book value per share$26.65 $25.79 $23.09 
 Earnings per share, basic and diluted$1.08 $0.81 $0.85 

11 Company-level capital information is calculated in accordance with banking regulatory accounting principles specified by regulatory agencies for supervisory reporting purposes.
12 The ratio of tangible common equity to tangible total assets is calculated in accordance with GAAP and represents common equity divided by total assets. The Company did not have any goodwill or other intangible assets for the periods presented.
13 Double leverage ratio represents Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.’s investment in Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. divided by Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.’s consolidated equity.





Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
March 31, 2026December 31, 202514March 31, 2025
Assets
Cash and due from banks$7,605 $4,882 $8,094 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks604,222 581,748 621,123 
Total cash and cash equivalents611,827 586,630 629,217 
Securities available for sale, at fair value758,289 608,804 479,205 
Securities held to maturity, at carrying value, net of allowance for credit losses of $113, $128, and $175 respectively (fair value of $234,817, $245,276 and $277,981, respectively)
246,319 256,510 295,400 
Equity securities, at fair value549 547 527 
Restricted securities, at cost3,627 3,383 3,023 
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $3,732, $4,096 and $4,476, respectively
269,766 270,663 297,526 
Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,899, $7,755, and $7,405, respectively
13,837 13,229 11,156 
Accrued interest receivable10,065 7,108 6,416 
Other assets4,395 3,525 4,390 
Total assets$1,918,674 $1,750,399 $1,726,860 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$1,399,037 $1,254,695 $1,243,170 
Savings, interest-bearing checking and money market accounts326,893 309,352 313,969 
Time, $250 and over
4,804 4,787 6,011 
Other time4,289 4,446 5,242 
Total deposits1,735,023 1,573,280 1,568,392 
Accrued interest payable42 32 61 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities8,734 7,868 6,902 
Total liabilities1,743,799 1,581,180 1,575,355 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred Stock:
No par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
— — — 
Class A Common Stock:
$0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 3,328,927, 3,297,137, and 3,119,317 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
33 33 31 
Class B Common Stock:
$0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 3,232,890, 3,264,680, and 3,442,500 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
32 32 34 
Additional paid-in capital74,785 74,785 74,785 
Retained earnings104,950 97,878 83,248 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4,925)(3,509)(6,593)
Total stockholders’ equity174,875 169,219 151,505 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,918,674 $1,750,399 $1,726,860 
14 Derived from audited financial statements.





Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2026December 31,
2025
March 31, 2025
Interest and dividend income
Interest and fees on loans$3,000 $3,092 $3,589 
Interest and dividends on securities, taxable7,490 6,322 4,607 
Interest on securities, tax-exempt284 285 282 
Interest on interest-bearing deposits in banks4,770 5,204 6,263 
Total interest and dividend income15,544 14,903 14,741 
Interest expense
Interest on deposits595 1,318 893 
Total interest expense595 1,318 893 
Net interest income14,949 13,585 13,848 
Recapture of credit losses
Recapture of loan credit losses(364)(14)(38)
Recapture of securities credit losses(15)(5)(27)
Total recapture of credit losses(379)(19)(65)
Net interest income after recapture of credit losses15,328 13,604 13,913 
Noninterest income
Deposit placement services1,651 372 133 
Trust and wealth management434 416 270 
Service charges on accounts301 280 240 
Gain on sale of mortgage loans— 13 
Other income32 37 39 
Total noninterest income2,418 1,110 695 
Noninterest expenses
Salaries and employee benefits4,798 4,685 4,408 
Professional services1,389 899 893 
Data processing and communication expenses805 759 666 
State franchise taxes353 338 351 
Occupancy and equipment expenses326 296 251 
FDIC and regulatory assessments242 222 228 
Directors’ fees231 164 146 
Insurance expenses169 152 149 
Other operating expenses535 492 479 
Total noninterest expenses8,848 8,007 7,571 
Net income before taxes8,898 6,707 7,037 
Income tax expense1,826 1,363 1,430 
Net income$7,072 $5,344 $5,607 
Earnings per common share, basic and diluted - Class A and Class B $1.08 $0.81 $0.85 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted - Class A3,313,6443,230,8893,088,810 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted - Class B3,248,1733,330,9283,473,007 





The following table shows the average outstanding balance of each principal category of our assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, together with the average yields on our interest-earning assets and the average costs of our interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated. Such yields and costs are calculated by dividing the annualized income or expense by the average daily balances of the corresponding assets or liabilities for the same period.
Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Average Balance Sheets, Interest, and Yields/Costs
(unaudited)
Three months ended
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025
($ in thousands)
Average
balance
Interest
Average
yield/cost
Average
balance
Interest
Average
yield/cost
Average
balance
Interest
Average
yield/cost
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks
$520,219 $4,770 3.72 %$519,683 $5,204 3.97%$566,675 $6,263 4.48%
Investment securities, taxable 15
927,203 7,490 3.28 %795,621 6,322 3.15%639,825 4,607 2.92%
Investment securities, tax-exempt 15
57,633 284 2.00 %59,476 285 1.90%62,235 282 1.84%
Loans
274,034 3,000 4.44 %278,694 3,092 4.40%308,741 3,589 4.71%
Total interest-earning assets
1,779,089 $15,544 3.54 %1,653,474 $14,903 3.58%1,577,476 $14,741 3.79%
Less allowance for credit losses
(4,219)(4,243)(4,715)
Noninterest-earning assets
30,230 26,908 19,097 
Total assets
$1,805,100 $1,676,139 $1,591,858 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Savings, interest-bearing checking and money market
$257,181 $544 0.86 %$435,901 $1,265 1.15%$325,018 $817 1.02%
Time deposits
9,277 51 2.23 %9,228 53 2.26%11,438 76 2.69%
Short term borrowings16
— — — %25 — 4.84%— — %
Total interest-bearing liabilities
266,458 $595 0.91 %445,154 $1,318 1.17%336,456 $893 1.08%
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:
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Demand deposits
1,357,226 1,056,754 1,100,966 
Other liabilities
8,223 7,770 6,642 
Total liabilities
1,631,907 1,509,678 1,444,064 
Stockholders’ equity
173,193 166,461 147,794 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$1,805,100 $1,676,139 $1,591,858 
Net interest income$14,949 $13,585 $13,848 
Net interest margin
3.41 %3.26%3.56%
15 Average balances for securities transferred from AFS to HTM at fair value are shown at carrying value. Average balances for AFS and all other HTM bonds are shown at amortized cost.
16 The yield for short term borrowings reflects interest expense incurred during the period. When the amount of interest expense was less than our rounding threshold, it is displayed as $0

FAQ

How did Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Chain Bridge Bancorp reported Q1 2026 net income of $7.1 million, up from $5.3 million in Q4 2025 and $5.6 million a year earlier. Earnings per share were $1.08, with annualized return on equity of 16.56% and return on assets of 1.59%.

What were Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) net interest income and margin in Q1 2026?

Net interest income in Q1 2026 was $14.9 million, compared to $13.6 million in Q4 2025 and $13.8 million in Q1 2025. The net interest margin was 3.41%, up from 3.26% sequentially but down from 3.56% in the prior‑year quarter.

How did Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) deposits and assets change by March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, total assets were $1.9 billion, up from $1.8 billion at December 31, 2025. Total deposits reached $1.7 billion, compared with $1.6 billion at both December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, reflecting growth in political and other deposit categories.

What is driving Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) deposit placement services income?

Deposit placement services income rose to $1.7 million in Q1 2026 from $372,000 in Q4 2025, driven by higher ICS One‑Way Sell deposits of $595.0 million. These off‑balance‑sheet deposits are influenced by political organization balances and ICS network rates linked to federal funds rate movements.

What are Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) asset quality metrics for Q1 2026?

Asset quality was very strong in Q1 2026. Non‑performing assets were 0.00% of total assets, with net charge‑offs also at 0.00% of average loans. The allowance for credit losses on loans was 1.36% of gross loans, and credit loss recaptures totaled $379,000 in the quarter.

How well capitalized is Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Chain Bridge Bancorp reported a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 9.94%, a Tier 1 risk‑based capital ratio of 47.63%, and a total risk‑based capital ratio of 48.65%. Tangible common equity to tangible total assets was 9.11%, and book value per share was $26.65.

What were Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA) liquidity and loan-to-deposit ratios in Q1 2026?

The liquidity ratio was 92.73% at March 31, 2026, up from 91.86% at year‑end 2025. The loan‑to‑deposit ratio declined to 15.76%, from 17.46% at December 31, 2025 and 19.26% a year earlier, reflecting substantial liquid assets relative to loans.

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