OceanFirst (NASDAQ: OCFC) Q1 2026 earnings, margin gain and merger update

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OceanFirst Financial Corp. reported solid first quarter 2026 results with higher profitability, stable credit quality, and progress on its pending merger. Net income available to common stockholders was $20.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, unchanged from a year ago but up from $13.1 million in the prior quarter.

Core earnings were stronger at $24.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, and core pre-tax, pre-provision earnings reached $34.4 million, reflecting expense discipline and non-core merger and restructuring costs. Net interest income rose to $96.4 million and net interest margin improved to 2.93%, helped by lower funding costs and modest loan growth.

Total loans increased to $11.12 billion, driven by commercial and industrial growth, while deposits rose to $11.16 billion and the loan-to-deposit ratio eased to 99.7%. Non-performing loans increased to $34.6 million but remained low relative to total loans, and net charge-offs were $0.7 million. Capital levels stayed robust, with an estimated common equity tier 1 ratio of 10.7% and tangible common equity of $1.14 billion. The company declared a $0.20 per-share quarterly dividend and reiterated expectations to close its approved merger with Flushing Financial Corporation in the second quarter of 2026, subject to remaining Federal Reserve approval and customary conditions.

Insights

Q1 2026 shows steady core growth, better margin, and strong capital.

OceanFirst Financial Corp. delivered Q1 2026 net income of $20.5 million and core earnings of $24.3 million. Net interest income grew 11% year over year to $96.4 million, with net interest margin improving to 2.93% as deposit and borrowing costs eased.

Loan balances reached $11.12 billion, led by commercial and industrial growth, while deposits increased to $11.16 billion, bringing the loan-to-deposit ratio to 99.7%. Asset quality stayed manageable: non-performing loans were $34.6 million, and net charge-offs were only $0.7 million, against an allowance of $86.1 million.

Capital remained comfortably above regulatory minimums, with an estimated CET1 ratio of 10.7% and tangible common equity of $1.14 billion. Management highlighted ongoing expense control and confirmed that the shareholder- and bank-regulator-approved merger with Flushing Financial Corporation is still expected to close in Q2 2026, pending Federal Reserve approval.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Net income to common: $20.5M Diluted EPS: $0.36 Core diluted EPS: $0.43 +5 more

8 metrics

Net income to common $20.5M For the quarter ended March 31, 2026

Diluted EPS $0.36 For the quarter ended March 31, 2026

Core diluted EPS $0.43 Non-GAAP, quarter ended March 31, 2026

Net interest income $96.4M For the quarter ended March 31, 2026; up 11% vs Q1 2025

Net interest margin 2.93% For the quarter ended March 31, 2026

Total loans $11.12B Outstanding at March 31, 2026

Non-performing loans $34.6M Outstanding at March 31, 2026 (0.31% of total loans)

Estimated CET1 ratio 10.7% Regulatory capital, March 31, 2026

Key Terms

net interest margin, core earnings, pre-tax-pre-provision, tangible common equity, +2 more

6 terms

net interest margin financial

"Net interest margin increased to 2.93%, from 2.87%, driven by a decrease in cost of funds."

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.

core earnings financial

"Core earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $24.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share."

Core earnings are the profit a business generates from its normal, ongoing operations after removing one-time gains or losses and unusual accounting adjustments; think of it as the recurring paycheck a household can expect each month rather than a one-off inheritance or sale. Investors care because it highlights the company’s sustainable cash-making ability and makes performance easier to compare across periods and with other firms.

pre-tax-pre-provision financial

"Core earnings before income taxes and provision for credit losses (“PTPP” or “Pre-Tax-Pre-Provision”), and ratios derived therefrom, are non-GAAP financial measures."

Earnings measured before deducting income tax and before setting aside money for potential loan losses; it shows a bank or lender’s operating profit without the effects of taxes and provisions for bad loans. Investors use it to see the business’s core earning power—like looking at a store’s sales and expenses before it reserves cash for damaged goods and pays taxes—while remembering it omits credit risk and tax impacts.

tangible common equity financial

"The Company’s tangible common equity increased by $7.7 million to $1.14 billion."

Tangible common equity is the portion of a company’s net worth that belongs to ordinary shareholders after removing intangible items (like goodwill or patents) and any preferred claims; it’s often expressed on a per-share basis. Think of it as the hard, sellable value left for common owners if you removed non-physical assets and paid off debts—investors use it to judge how much real cushion a company has and whether the stock might be under- or over-valued.

non-performing loans financial

"Non-performing loans increased to $34.6 million, from $27.8 million, primarily related to one commercial loan."

Loans on a bank’s books where the borrower has stopped making scheduled payments for a prolonged period (commonly about 90 days), so the lender no longer expects full repayment on time. Think of them as overdue IOUs that may never be paid back; a rising level of such loans weakens a lender’s earnings and balance sheet, signals greater credit risk in the economy, and can hurt investors through lower dividends, loan losses, or declines in the lender’s stock value.

allowance for loan credit losses financial

"The Company’s allowance for loan credit losses was 0.77% of total loans, as compared to 0.76%."

A bank’s allowance for loan credit losses is a reserve of money set aside to cover loans the lender expects may not be repaid. Think of it as a rainy‑day fund that reduces the reported value of loan assets and reflects management’s estimate of future loan losses; larger reserves can signal weaker borrower health or more conservative accounting, while smaller reserves can boost reported profits but increase risk if actual losses rise. Investors watch this number to gauge a lender’s credit risk, earnings quality, and how prepared it is for economic stress.

Earnings Snapshot

Net income available to common stockholders: $20.5M

Q1 2026

Net income available to common stockholders $20.5M

Diluted EPS $0.36

Core diluted EPS (non-GAAP) $0.43

Net interest income $96.4M +11% vs Q1 2025

Net interest margin 2.93% +0.06 percentage points vs Q4 2025

Return on average assets 0.57%

Core ROAA (non-GAAP) 0.68%

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04/23/2026 - 04:22 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC

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 23, 2026

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-11713

22-3412577

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(Commission
File No.)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

110 West Front Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(732)240-4500

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ITEM 2.02RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On April 23, 2026, OceanFirst Financial Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. That press release is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1. The information included in this item and the related presentation is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

The Company is scheduled to make presentations to current and prospective investors after April 23, 2026. Attached as Exhibit 99.2 of this Form 8-K is a copy of the presentation which OceanFirst Financial Corp. will make available at these presentations and will post on its website at www.oceanfirst.com. The information included in this item and the related press release is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose.

ITEM 9.01FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS


(d)	EXHIBITS

99.1	Press Release dated	April 23, 2026
99.2	Text of written presentation which OceanFirst Financial Corp. intends to provide to current and prospective investors after April 23, 2026.

SIGNATURES

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.


		OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.

Dated:	April 23, 2026	/s/ Patrick S. Barrett
		Patrick S. Barrett
		Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


						Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Company Contact:

Patrick S. Barrett

Chief Financial Officer

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

Tel: (732) 240-4500, ext. 27507

Email: pbarrett@oceanfirst.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.

ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER

FINANCIAL RESULTS

RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, April 23, 2026 - OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:OCFC) (the “Company”), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the “Bank”), announced net income available to common stockholders of $20.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $20.5 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period, and compared to $13.1 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the linked quarter. Selected performance metrics are as follows (refer to “Selected Quarterly Financial Data” for additional information):


	For the Three Months Ended,
Performance Ratios (Annualized):	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,
	2026		2025		2025
Return on average assets	0.57	%	0.36	%	0.62	%
Return on average stockholders’ equity	4.95		3.12		4.85
Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (a)	7.22		4.57		7.05
Return on average tangible common equity (a)	7.22		4.57		7.40
Efficiency ratio	71.13		80.37		65.67
Net interest margin	2.93		2.87		2.90

(a) Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity and return on average tangible common equity (“ROTCE”) are non-GAAP (“generally accepted accounting principles”) financial measures. Refer to “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Selected Quarterly Financial Data” and “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for reconciliation and additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

Core earnings1 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $24.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, an increase from $20.3 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period, and an increase from $23.5 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the linked quarter.

Core earnings PTPP1 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 were $34.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, an increase from $32.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the corresponding prior year period, and an increase from $33.2 million or $0.58 per diluted share, for the linked quarter. Selected performance metrics are as follows:


	For the Three Months Ended,
	March 31,			December 31,			March 31,
Core Ratios1 (Annualized):	2026			2025			2025
Return on average assets	0.68		%	0.65		%	0.62		%
Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity	8.56			8.21			7.00
Return on average tangible common equity	8.56			8.21			7.34
Efficiency ratio	66.76			68.19			65.81
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.43		$	0.41		$	0.35
PTPP diluted earnings per share	0.60			0.58			0.56

1 Core earnings and core earnings before income taxes and provision for credit losses (“PTPP” or “Pre-Tax-Pre-Provision”), and ratios derived therefrom, are non-GAAP financial measures. For the periods presented, core earnings exclude the impact of net (gain) loss on equity investments, restructuring charges, credit risk transfer execution expense, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) special assessment (release) expense, merger-related expenses, and the income tax effect of these items, as well as loss on redemption of preferred stock (collectively referred to as “non-core” operations). PTPP excludes the aforementioned pre-tax “non-core” items along with income tax expense (benefit) and provision for credit losses. Refer to “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Selected Quarterly Financial Data” and the “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

Key developments for the quarter, compared to the linked quarter, are described below:

•Margin and Net Interest Expansion: Net interest margin increased six basis points to 2.93%, from 2.87%, and net interest income increased by $1.2 million, to $96.4 million.

•Sustained Growth: Total loans increased $91.9 million, a 3% annualized growth rate, and included commercial and industrial loan growth of $105.1 million, a 19% annualized growth rate.

•Controlled Expenses: Non-interest expense decreased by 13%, or $10.7 million, to $73.4 million, and operating expenses excluding non-core operations decreased to $69.1 million from $71.2 million.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher D. Maher, commented on the Company’s results, “We are pleased to report strong first quarter results driven by continued loan growth, net interest margin expansion, and expense discipline. The Company remains focused on growing our business and improving profitability through margin expansion and prudent expense discipline.” Mr. Maher added, “Our announced merger agreement with Flushing Financial Corporation (“Flushing”) has recently been approved by shareholders, the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. It remains subject to the receipt of the requisite regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and other customary closing conditions. We continue to expect the merger to close in the second quarter of 2026.”

The Company’s Board of Directors previously declared its 117th consecutive quarterly cash dividend on common stock. The quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $0.20 per share will be paid on May 8, 2026, to common stockholders of record on April 27, 2026.

Results of Operations

The current quarter included an additional $4.2 million of merger-related expenses for the anticipated merger with Flushing and $128,000 of restructuring charges for the discontinuation of residential loan originations.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. March 31, 2025

Net interest income increased to $96.4 million, from $86.7 million, reflecting the net impact of the interest rate environment and an increase in average balances. Net interest margin increased to 2.93%, from 2.90%, which included the impact of purchase accounting accretion and prepayment fees of 0.01% and 0.03%, respectively. Net interest margin increased primarily due to the decrease in cost of funds.

Average interest-earning assets increased by $1.25 billion, primarily due to increases in commercial loans and securities. The average yield for interest-earning assets decreased to 5.10%, from 5.13%, primarily due to the repricing of assets tied to short-term rates.

The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.66%, from 2.78%, primarily due to repricing of deposits and, to a lesser extent, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances. The total cost of deposits decreased nine basis points to 1.97%, from 2.06%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $1.19 billion, primarily due to increases in deposits and FHLB advances.

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Net interest income increased by $1.2 million, to $96.4 million from $95.3 million, and net interest margin increased to 2.93%, from 2.87%, driven by a decrease in cost of funds. Net interest income included the impact of purchase accounting accretion and prepayment fees of 0.01% for both periods.

Average interest-earning assets increased by $200.5 million, primarily due to increases in commercial loans, while the yield on average interest-earning assets decreased to 5.10%, from 5.19%.

The cost of average interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 2.66%, from 2.83%, primarily due to a decrease in the cost of deposits and FHLB advances. The total cost of deposits decreased to 1.97%, from 2.13%. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $248.5 million, primarily due to an increase in FHLB advances.

Provision for Credit Losses

Provision for credit losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $2.7 million, as compared to $5.3 million for the corresponding prior year period, and $3.7 million in the linked quarter. The current quarter provision was primarily driven by net loan growth and an increase in criticized and classified loans, partly offset by a decrease in off-balance sheet commitments.

Net loan charge-offs were $701,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $636,000 for the corresponding prior year period and $2.0 million for the linked quarter. The prior year period included charge-offs of $720,000 related to the sale of $5.1 million of non-performing residential and consumer loans. The linked quarter included charge-offs of $1.1 million for three commercial relationships and charge-offs of $342,000 related to sales of non-performing residential and consumer loans.

Non-interest Income

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. March 31, 2025

Other income decreased to $6.7 million, as compared to $11.3 million. Other income was adversely impacted by non-core operations of $354,000 related to net losses on equity investments in the current quarter. The prior year other income was favorably impacted by non-core operations of $205,000 related to net gains on equity investments.

Excluding non-core operations, other income decreased by $3.9 million. The primary drivers were a decrease in fees and service charges of $1.9 million related to disposition of the title business at the beginning of the fourth quarter last year, and a decrease in a net gain on sale of loans of $886,000 due to the discontinuation of residential loan originations. In addition, the prior period included non-recurring other income of $842,000.

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Other income in the linked quarter was $9.4 million and included non-core operations of $230,000 related to net gain on equity investments. Excluding non-core operations, other income

decreased by $2.1 million. The primary drivers were decreases in net gain on sale of loans of $779,000 and commercial loan swap income of $774,000 due to lower activity.

Non-interest Expense

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. March 31, 2025

Operating expenses increased to $73.4 million, as compared to $64.3 million. Operating expenses in the current quarter were adversely impacted by non-core operations of $4.3 million, due to merger-related expenses and restructuring charges.

Excluding non-core operations, operating expenses increased by $4.8 million. The primary driver was an increase in compensation and benefits of $2.7 million, mostly due to the net impact of discontinuation of residential initiatives and commercial banking hires adjusted for annual inflationary increases. The prior year also included a $1.3 million benefit from normal incentive-related adjustments released. Additional drivers were increases in professional fees of $797,000, partly due to higher consulting fees, other operating expenses of $627,000, mostly due to credit risk transfer premium expense, and data processing expense of $405,000.

Three months ended March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Operating expenses in the linked quarter were $84.1 million and included non-core operations of $12.9 million related to restructuring charges, merger-related expenses and credit risk transfer execution expenses. Excluding non-core operations, operating expenses decreased by $2.1 million. The primary drivers were decreases in compensation and benefits of $1.5 million, partly due to fewer working days and the discontinuation of residential loan originations, and marketing expense of $503,000.

Income Tax Expense

The provision for income taxes was $6.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $6.8 million for the same prior year period and $3.8 million for the linked quarter. The effective tax rate was 24.2% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to 24.1% for the same

prior year period and 22.3% for the linked quarter. The effective tax rate for the linked quarter was positively impacted by higher tax credits, partially offset by higher non-deductible merger expenses.

Financial Condition

March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Total assets decreased by $8.0 million to $14.56 billion, primarily due to a decrease in total debt securities, offset by an increase in loans. Debt securities available-for-sale decreased by $50.7 million to $1.18 billion, from $1.23 billion, primarily due to principal reductions, maturities and calls. Debt securities held-to-maturity decreased by $28.7 million to $852.9 million, from $881.6 million, primarily due to principal repayments. Total loans increased by $91.9 million to $11.12 billion, from $11.03 billion, primarily due to an increase in commercial loans of $162.9 million, partly offset by a decrease in total consumer loans of $71.0 million.

Total liabilities decreased by $14.8 million to $12.89 billion, from $12.90 billion primarily related to a decrease in FHLB advances, partly offset by an increase in deposits. FHLB advances decreased by $217.0 million to $1.18 billion, from $1.40 billion driven by a shift to more favorably priced deposits. Deposits increased by $191.5 million to $11.16 billion, from $10.96 billion, primarily due to an increase in interest bearing deposits of $182.2 million. Time deposits decreased by $81.6 million to $2.39 billion, from $2.47 billion, representing 21.4% and 22.5% of total deposits, respectively. Time deposits included a decrease in brokered time deposits of $121.9 million, partly offset by an increase in retail time deposits of $40.6 million. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 99.7%, as compared to 100.6%.

Other liabilities decreased by $7.0 million to $202.3 million, from $209.3 million, mostly due to payment of annual incentive accruals, partly offset by collateral received from counterparties.

Capital levels remain strong and in excess of “well-capitalized” regulatory levels at March 31, 2026, including the Company’s estimated common equity tier one capital ratio of 10.7%.

Total stockholders’ equity increased to $1.67 billion, as compared to $1.66 billion, primarily due to net income, partially offset by capital returns comprised of dividends and share repurchases. Additionally, accumulated other comprehensive loss increased by $2.4 million primarily due to decreases in the fair market value of available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased 177,450 shares totaling $3.4 million representing a weighted average cost of $19.18, which represented repurchases of exercised options and vesting of awards from employees outside of the authorized share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 3,226,284 shares available for repurchase under the authorized repurchase programs.

The Company’s tangible common equity2 increased by $7.7 million to $1.14 billion. The Company’s stockholders’ equity to assets ratio was 11.47% at March 31, 2026, and tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio increased by 6 basis points during the year to 8.15%, primarily due to the drivers described above.

Book value per common share increased to $28.98, as compared to $28.97. Tangible book value per common share2 increased to $19.86, as compared to $19.79.

Asset Quality

March 31, 2026 vs. December 31, 2025

Non-performing loans increased to $34.6 million, from $27.8 million, primarily related to one commercial loan, and represented 0.31% and 0.25% of total loans, respectively. The allowance for loan credit losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans was 248.60%, as compared to 301.27%. The level of 30 to 89 days delinquent loans increased to $55.9 million, from $47.8 million, primarily related to commercial loans. Criticized and classified loans and other real estate owned increased to $180.7 million, from $122.1 million, primarily due to one accruing commercial and industrial relationship of

2 Tangible book value per common share and tangible common equity to tangible assets are non-GAAP financial measures and exclude the impact of intangible assets, goodwill, and preferred equity from both stockholders’ equity and total assets. Refer to “Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation” tables for additional information regarding non-GAAP financial measures.

$50.4 million. The Company’s allowance for loan credit losses was 0.77% of total loans, as compared to 0.76%. Refer to “Provision for Credit Losses” section for further discussion.

The Company’s asset quality, excluding purchased with credit deterioration (“PCD”) loans, was as follows. Non-performing loans increased to $28.7 million, from $22.4 million. The allowance for loan credit losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans was 299.64%, as compared to 374.46%. The level of 30 to 89 days delinquent loans, excluding non-performing loans, increased to $47.1 million, from $44.7 million.

Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reported amounts are presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s management believes that the supplemental non-GAAP information, which consists of reported net income excluding non-core operations and in some instances excluding income taxes and provision for credit losses, and reporting equity and asset amounts excluding intangible assets, goodwill or preferred stock, all of which can vary from period to period, provides a better comparison of period-to-period operating performance. Additionally, the Company believes this information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company’s financial condition and, therefore, such information is useful to investors. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures, which may be presented by other companies. Refer to the Non-GAAP Reconciliation table at the end of this document for details on the earnings impact of these items.

Conference Call

As previously announced, the Company will host an earnings conference call on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The direct dial number for the call is (888) 596-4144, using the access code 3895064. For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available. To access the replay, dial (800) 770-2030 using the access code 3895064, from one hour after the end of the call until May 1, 2026. The conference call, as well as the replay, are also available (listen-only) by internet webcast at www.oceanfirst.com in the Investor Relations section.

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OceanFirst Financial Corp.’s subsidiary, OceanFirst Bank N.A., founded in 1902, is a $14.6 billion regional bank providing financial services throughout New Jersey and in the major metropolitan areas from Massachusetts through Virginia. OceanFirst Bank delivers commercial and residential financing, treasury management, trust and asset management, and deposit services and is one of the largest and oldest community-based financial institutions headquartered in New Jersey. To learn more about OceanFirst, go to www.oceanfirst.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words such as “ estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “could,” “target,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this document, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance, and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict, may differ from assumptions and many are beyond the control of the Company. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements may include statements with respect to the proposed transaction between the Company and Flushing and the proposed investment by Warburg Pincus LLC (“Warburg”) in the Company’s equity securities.

Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to: changes in interest rates, inflation, general economic conditions, including potential recessionary conditions, levels of unemployment in the Company’s lending area, real estate market values in the Company’s lending area, potential goodwill impairment, natural disasters, potential increases to flood insurance premiums, the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events, the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies and retaliatory responses, the effects of a potential future federal government shutdown, the level of prepayments on loans and mortgage-backed securities, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, the availability of low-cost funding, changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of the Company’s deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio, changes in capital management and balance sheet strategies and the ability to

successfully implement such strategies, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, our ability to enter into new markets and capitalize on growth opportunities, the adequacy of and changes in the economic assumptions and methodology for computing the allowance for credit losses, availability of capital, competition, our ability to maintain and increase market share and control expenses, changes in investor sentiment and consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits, changes in accounting principles, a failure in or breach of the Company’s operational or security systems or infrastructure, including cyberattacks and fraud, the failure to maintain current technologies, failure to retain or attract employees, the impact of pandemics on our operations and financial results and those of our customers and the Bank’s ability to successfully integrate acquired operations.

Additional forward-looking statements related to the proposed transaction with Flushing and the proposed investment by Warburg include, but are not limited to: (i) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction); (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement between the Company and Flushing; (iv) the inability to obtain alternative capital in the event it becomes necessary to complete the proposed transaction; (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on Company’s and Flushing’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; (vi) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of the Company and Flushing; (vii) potential difficulties in retaining Company and Flushing customers and employees as a result of the proposed transaction; (viii) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against the Company, Flushing or their respective directors and officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (ix) the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected expenses, factors or events; (x) the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where the Company and Flushing do business; and (xi) the dilution caused by the Company’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the transaction. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above.

These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, under Item 1A - Risk Factors and elsewhere, and subsequent securities filings and should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(dollars in thousands)


	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,
	2026		2025		2025
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	136,981	$	135,130	$	163,721

Debt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	1,181,087		1,231,827		746,168
Debt securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses of $754 at March 31, 2026, $811 at December 31, 2025, and $898 at March 31, 2025 (estimated fair value of $793,409 at March 31, 2026, $825,790 at December 31, 2025, and $926,075 at March 31, 2025)	852,917		881,568		1,005,476
Equity investments	88,239		91,882		87,365
Restricted equity investments, at cost	119,503		129,329		102,172
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses of $86,110 at March 31, 2026, $83,726 at December 31, 2025, and $78,798 at March 31, 2025	11,059,275		10,970,666		10,058,072
Loans held-for-sale	—		5,768		9,698
Interest and dividends receivable	49,588		49,010		44,843
Other real estate owned	10,393		10,266		1,917
Premises and equipment, net	112,066		112,743		114,588

Bank owned life insurance	271,650		270,301		269,398


Goodwill	517,481		517,481		523,308
Intangibles	8,198		9,046		11,740
Other assets	148,958		149,300		170,812
Total assets	$	14,556,336	$	14,564,317	$	13,309,278
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits	$	11,155,916	$	10,964,405	$	10,177,023
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	1,180,179		1,397,179		891,021
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase with customers	67,249		54,434		65,132
Other borrowings	255,518		255,233		197,808
Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance	25,851		21,245		28,789
Other liabilities	202,255		209,271		240,388
Total liabilities	12,886,968		12,901,767		11,600,161
Stockholders’ equity:
OceanFirst Financial Corp. stockholders’ equity	1,669,368		1,662,550		1,708,322
Non-controlling interest	—		—		795
Total stockholders’ equity	1,669,368		1,662,550		1,709,117
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	14,556,336	$	14,564,317	$	13,309,278

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share amounts)


	For the Three Months Ended,
	March 31,		December 31,		March 31,
	2026		2025		2025
	\|---------------------- (Unaudited) ----------------------\|
Interest income:
Loans	$	145,324	$	146,550	$	133,019
Debt securities	19,810		21,681		17,270
Equity investments and other	3,157		3,501		3,414
Total interest income	168,291		171,732		153,703
Interest expense:
Deposits	53,695		59,615		51,046
Borrowed funds	18,149		16,839		16,005
Total interest expense	71,844		76,454		67,051
Net interest income	96,447		95,278		86,652
Provision for credit losses	2,738		3,700		5,340
Net interest income after provision for credit losses	93,709		91,578		81,312
Other income (loss):
Bankcard services revenue	1,629		1,789		1,463
Trust and asset management revenue	433		350		406
Fees and service charges	2,813		2,994		4,712



Net (loss) gain on sales of loans	(28)		751		858
Net (loss) gain on equity investments	(354)		230		205
Net loss from other real estate operations	(164)		(10)		(16)
Income from bank owned life insurance	1,874		2,127		1,852
Commercial loan swap income	345		1,119		620
Other	200		61		1,153
Total other income	6,748		9,411		11,253
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee benefits	39,484		40,984		36,740
Occupancy	5,832		5,825		5,497
Equipment	921		876		921
Marketing	963		1,466		1,108
Federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessments	3,215		3,102		2,983
Data processing	7,052		7,104		6,647
Check card processing	1,098		1,086		1,170
Professional fees	3,222		4,862		2,425

Amortization of intangibles	848		888		940

Merger-related expenses	4,150		4,253		—
Restructuring charges	128		7,379		—
Other operating expenses	6,490		6,317		5,863
Total operating expenses	73,403		84,142		64,294
Income before provision for income taxes	27,054		16,847		28,271
Provision for income taxes	6,548		3,754		6,808
Net income	20,506		13,093		21,463
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest	—		—		(46)
Net income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp.	20,506		13,093		21,509
Dividends on preferred shares	—		—		1,004

Net income available to common stockholders	$	20,506	$	13,093	$	20,505
Basic earnings per share	$	0.36	$	0.23	$	0.35
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.36	$	0.23	$	0.35
Average basic shares outstanding	57,043		56,942		58,102
Average diluted shares outstanding	57,048		56,954		58,111

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

SELECTED LOAN AND DEPOSIT DATA

(dollars in thousands)


LOANS RECEIVABLE			At
			March 31,		December 31,		September 30,		June 30,		March 31,
			2026		2025		2025		2025		2025
Commercial:
Commercial real estate - investor			$	5,478,832	$	5,420,989	$	5,211,220	$	5,068,125	$	5,200,137
Commercial and industrial:
Commercial and industrial - real estate			1,016,912		986,431		997,122		914,406		896,647
Commercial and industrial - non-real estate			1,302,128		1,227,556		998,860		862,504		748,575
Total commercial and industrial			2,319,040		2,213,987		1,995,982		1,776,910		1,645,222
Total commercial			7,797,872		7,634,976		7,207,202		6,845,035		6,845,359
Consumer:
Residential real estate			3,128,023		3,194,264		3,135,200		3,119,232		3,053,318

Home equity loans and lines and other consumer ("other consumer")			198,048		202,763		215,581		220,820		226,633

Total consumer			3,326,071		3,397,027		3,350,781		3,340,052		3,279,951
Total loans			11,123,943		11,032,003		10,557,983		10,185,087		10,125,310

Deferred origination costs (fees), net			21,442		22,389		13,105		13,960		11,560
Allowance for loan credit losses			(86,110)		(83,726)		(81,236)		(79,266)		(78,798)
Loans receivable, net			$	11,059,275	$	10,970,666	$	10,489,852	$	10,119,781	$	10,058,072
Mortgage loans serviced for others			$	344,316	$	365,431	$	340,740	$	288,211	$	222,963
	At March 31, 2026 Average Yield
Loan pipeline (1):
Commercial	6.70	%	$	417,356	$	464,602	$	710,933	$	790,768	$	375,622
Residential real estate (2)	6.07		461		9,457		136,797		146,921		116,121
Other consumer (2)	—		—		—		16,184		17,110		12,681
Total	6.70	%	$	417,817	$	474,059	$	863,914	$	954,799	$	504,424


	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,				December 31,		September 30,		June 30,		March 31,
	2026				2025		2025		2025		2025
	Average Yield
Loan originations:
Commercial (3)	6.68	%	$	422,907	$	786,186	$	739,154	$	425,877	$	233,968
Residential real estate	6.01		5,824		249,540		250,066		274,314		167,162
Other consumer	—		—		14,859		18,087		15,813		15,825
Total	6.67	%	$	428,731	$	1,050,585	$	1,007,307	$	716,004	$	416,955
Loans sold (4)			$	2,704	$	107,486	$	145,735	$	142,431	$	104,991

(1)Loan pipeline includes loans approved but not funded.

(2)As of December 31, 2025, the Company has discontinued its residential and consumer originations, and the pipeline represents the remaining commitments expected to close in 2026.

(3)Excludes commercial loan pool purchases of $24.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025

(4)Excludes sale of non-performing residential and consumer loans of $2.5 million, $2.2 million and $5.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively.


DEPOSITS	At
	March 31,		December 31,		September 30,		June 30,		March 31,
	2026		2025		2025		2025		2025
Type of Account
Non-interest-bearing	$	1,757,097	$	1,741,958	$	1,731,760	$	1,686,627	$	1,660,738
Interest-bearing checking	4,536,726		4,354,485		4,090,930		3,845,602		4,006,653
Money market	1,488,653		1,412,917		1,397,434		1,377,999		1,337,570
Savings	986,208		986,195		1,000,488		1,022,918		1,052,504
Time deposits (1)	2,387,232		2,468,850		2,215,382		2,299,296		2,119,558
Total deposits	$	11,155,916	$	10,964,405	$	10,435,994	$	10,232,442	$	10,177,023

(1)Includes brokered time deposits of $487.9 million, $609.8 million, $405.1 million, $522.8 million, and $370.5 million at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

ASSET QUALITY

(dollars in thousands)


ASSET QUALITY (1) (2)	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,			March 31,
	2026			2025			2025			2025			2025
Non-performing loans:
Commercial real estate - investor	$	18,970		$	13,636		$	23,570		$	20,457		$	23,595
Commercial and industrial:
Commercial and industrial - real estate	5,541			4,813			7,469			4,499			4,690
Commercial and industrial - non-real estate	228			640			394			311			22
Total commercial and industrial	5,769			5,453			7,863			4,810			4,712
Residential real estate	7,011			6,200			7,334			5,318			5,709
Other consumer	2,888			2,502			2,496			2,926			2,954

Total non-performing loans (2)	$	34,638		$	27,791		$	41,263		$	33,511		$	36,970

Other real estate owned	10,393			10,266			7,498			7,680			1,917
Total non-performing assets	$	45,031		$	38,057		$	48,761		$	41,191		$	38,887
Delinquent loans 30 to 89 days	$	55,876		$	47,808		$	19,817		$	14,740		$	46,246




Modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty
Non-performing (included in total non-performing loans above)	$	5,460		$	956		$	7,693		$	8,129		$	8,307
Performing	15,083			23,898			23,952			31,986			27,592
Total modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty	$	20,543		$	24,854		$	31,645		$	40,115		$	35,899

Allowance for loan credit losses	$	86,110		$	83,726		$	81,236		$	79,266		$	78,798
Allowance for unfunded commitments	3,738			4,028			4,636			3,289			2,846
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total loans receivable (3)	0.77		%	0.76		%	0.77		%	0.78		%	0.78		%

Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans (3)	248.60			301.27			196.87			236.54			213.14
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable	0.31			0.25			0.39			0.33			0.37
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets	0.31			0.26			0.34			0.31			0.29
Supplemental PCD and non-performing loans
PCD loans, net of allowance for loan credit losses	$	14,604		$	14,968		$	19,003		$	20,934		$	21,737
Non-performing PCD loans	5,900			5,432			5,677			6,800			7,724
Delinquent PCD and non-performing loans 30 to 89 days	8,794			3,103			2,987			2,590			10,489


PCD modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (2)	16			18			20			20			22
Asset quality, excluding PCD loans
Non-performing loans (2)	28,738			22,359			35,586			26,711			29,246
Non-performing assets	39,131			32,625			43,084			34,391			31,163
Delinquent loans 30 to 89 days (excludes non-performing loans)	47,082			44,705			16,830			12,150			35,757





Modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty (2)	20,527			24,836			31,625			40,095			35,877
Allowance for loan credit losses as a percent of total non-performing loans (3)	299.64		%	374.46		%	228.28		%	296.75		%	269.43		%
Non-performing loans as a percent of total loans receivable	0.26			0.20			0.34			0.26			0.29
Non-performing assets as a percent of total assets	0.27			0.22			0.30			0.26			0.23

(1)Asset quality metrics exclude loans held for sale.

(2)The quarters ended December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025 included the sale of non-performing residential and consumer loans of $2.5 million, $2.2 million and $5.1 million, respectively.

(3)Loans acquired from acquisitions were recorded at fair value. The net unamortized credit and PCD marks on these loans, not reflected in the allowance for loan credit losses, was $3.8 million, $4.0 million, $4.4 million, $5.0 million and $5.6 million at March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively.

(continued)


NET LOAN CHARGE-OFFS	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,			March 31,
	2026			2025			2025			2025			2025
Net loan charge-offs:
Loan charge-offs	$	(956)		$	(2,190)		$	(850)		$	(2,415)		$	(798)
Recoveries on loans	255			216			233			197			162
Net loan charge-offs	$	(701)		$	(1,974)		$	(617)		$	(2,218)		$	(636)
Net loan charge-offs to average total loans (annualized)	0.03		%	0.07		%	0.02		%	0.09		%	0.03		%
Net loan (charge-offs) recoveries detail:
Commercial (1)	$	(736)		$	(1,676)		$	(522)		$	(1,666)		$	25
Residential real estate (2)	(7)			(268)			(24)			(348)			(720)
Other consumer (2)	42			(30)			(71)			(204)			59

Net loan charge-offs	$	(701)		$	(1,974)		$	(617)		$	(2,218)		$	(636)

(1)The three months ended June 30, 2025 included charge-offs related to two commercial relationships of $1.6 million.

(2)The three months ended December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025 included charge-offs of $342,000, $445,000 and $720,000, respectively, related to the sale of non-performing residential and consumer loans.

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME


	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2026						December 31, 2025						March 31, 2025
(dollars in thousands)	Average Balance		Interest		Average Yield/ Cost (1)		Average Balance		Interest		Average Yield/ Cost (1)		Average Balance		Interest		Average Yield/ Cost (1)
Assets:
Interest-earning assets:
Interest-earning deposits and short-term investments	$	83,036	$	662	3.23	%	$	93,474	$	988	4.19	%	$	95,439	$	983	4.18	%
Securities (2)	2,282,663		22,305		3.96		2,339,646		24,194		4.10		2,003,206		19,701		3.99
Loans receivable, net (3)
Commercial	7,687,461		109,097		5.76		7,382,168		109,795		5.90		6,781,005		98,260		5.88
Residential real estate	3,167,262		33,141		4.19		3,194,529		33,377		4.18		3,065,679		31,270		4.08
Other consumer	199,318		3,086		6.28		211,650		3,378		6.33		228,553		3,489		6.19

Allowance for loan credit losses, net of deferred loan costs and fees	(61,878)		—		—		(64,107)		—		—		(61,854)		—		—
Loans receivable, net	10,992,163		145,324		5.34		10,724,240		146,550		5.43		10,013,383		133,019		5.37
Total interest-earning assets	13,357,862		168,291		5.10		13,157,360		171,732		5.19		12,112,028		153,703		5.13
Non-interest-earning assets	1,192,836						1,180,416						1,199,865
Total assets	$	14,550,698					$	14,337,776					$	13,311,893
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing checking	$	4,509,841	22,820		2.05	%	$	4,464,604	25,575		2.27	%	$	4,135,952	21,433		2.10	%
Money market	1,472,989		8,808		2.43		1,643,192		11,500		2.78		1,322,003		9,353		2.87
Savings	988,964		1,306		0.54		989,003		1,492		0.60		1,058,015		1,785		0.68
Time deposits	2,372,824		20,761		3.55		2,270,671		21,048		3.68		1,916,109		18,475		3.91
Total	9,344,618		53,695		2.33		9,367,470		59,615		2.52		8,432,079		51,046		2.46
FHLB Advances	1,261,984		12,884		4.14		984,934		10,912		4.40		996,293		11,359		4.62
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	59,806		384		2.60		65,891		427		2.57		64,314		428		2.70
Other borrowings	299,919		4,881		6.60		299,565		5,500		7.28		283,150		4,218		6.04
Total borrowings	1,621,709		18,149		4.54		1,350,390		16,839		4.95		1,343,757		16,005		4.83
Total interest-bearing liabilities	10,966,327		71,844		2.66		10,717,860		76,454		2.83		9,775,836		67,051		2.78
Non-interest-bearing deposits	1,731,789						1,755,211						1,597,972
Non-interest-bearing liabilities	174,100						199,504						222,951
Total liabilities	12,872,216						12,672,575						11,596,759
Stockholders’ equity	1,678,482						1,665,201						1,715,134
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	14,550,698					$	14,337,776					$	13,311,893
Net interest income			$	96,447					$	95,278					$	86,652
Net interest rate spread (4)					2.44	%					2.36	%					2.35	%
Net interest margin (5)					2.93	%					2.87	%					2.90	%
Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)					1.97	%					2.13	%					2.06	%

(1) Average yields and costs are annualized.

(2) Amounts represent debt and equity securities, including FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock, and are recorded at average amortized cost, net of allowance for securities credit losses.

(3) Amount is net of deferred loan costs and fees, undisbursed loan funds, discounts and premiums and allowance for loan credit losses, and includes loans held-for-sale and non-performing loans.

(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the yield on interest-earning assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net interest margin represents net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

(in thousands, except per share amounts)


	March 31,		December 31,		September 30,		June 30,		March 31,
	2026		2025		2025		2025		2025
Selected Financial Condition Data:
Total assets	$	14,556,336	$	14,564,317	$	14,324,664	$	13,327,847	$	13,309,278
Debt securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value	1,181,087		1,231,827		1,261,580		735,561		746,168
Debt securities held-to-maturity, net of allowance for securities credit losses	852,917		881,568		919,734		968,969		1,005,476
Equity investments	88,239		91,882		90,731		87,808		87,365
Restricted equity investments, at cost	119,503		129,329		142,398		106,538		102,172
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan credit losses	11,059,275		10,970,666		10,489,852		10,119,781		10,058,072

Deposits	11,155,916		10,964,405		10,435,994		10,232,442		10,177,023
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	1,180,179		1,397,179		1,705,585		938,687		891,021
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase from customers and other borrowings	322,767		309,667		263,007		259,509		262,940
Total stockholders’ equity	1,669,368		1,662,550		1,653,427		1,643,680		1,709,117


	For the Three Months Ended,
	March 31,		December 31,		September 30,		June 30,		March 31,
	2026		2025		2025		2025		2025
Selected Operating Data:
Interest income	$	168,291	$	171,732	$	162,194	$	154,825	$	153,703
Interest expense	71,844		76,454		71,537		67,189		67,051
Net interest income	96,447		95,278		90,657		87,636		86,652
Provision for credit losses	2,738		3,700		4,092		3,039		5,340

Net interest income after provision for credit losses	93,709		91,578		86,565		84,597		81,312
Other income (excluding equity investments)	7,102		9,181		12,311		11,245		11,048
Net (loss) gain on equity investments	(354)		230		(7)		488		205




Operating expenses (excluding non-core operations)	69,125		71,227		72,390		71,474		64,294



Restructuring charges	128		7,379		4,147		—		—
Credit risk transfer execution expense	—		1,283		—		—		—
FDIC special assessment release	—		—		(210)		—		—
Merger-related expenses	4,150		4,253		—		—		—
Income before provision for income taxes	27,054		16,847		22,542		24,856		28,271
Provision for income taxes	6,548		3,754		5,156		5,771		6,808
Net income	20,506		13,093		17,386		19,085		21,463
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	—		—		56		39		(46)
Net income attributable to OceanFirst Financial Corp.	$	20,506	$	13,093	$	17,330	$	19,046	$	21,509
Net income available to common stockholders	$	20,506	$	13,093	$	17,330	$	16,200	$	20,505
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.36	$	0.23	$	0.30	$	0.28	$	0.35
Net accretion/amortization of purchase accounting adjustments included in net interest income	$	59	$	222	$	510	$	420	$	219

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	At or For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,		December 31,		September 30,		June 30,		March 31,
	2026		2025		2025		2025		2025
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data(1) (2):
Performance Ratios (Annualized):
Return on average assets (3)	0.57	%	0.36	%	0.51	%	0.49	%	0.62	%
Return on average tangible assets (3) (4)	0.59		0.38		0.53		0.51		0.65
Return on average stockholders’ equity (3)	4.95		3.12		4.15		3.86		4.85
Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity (3) (4)	7.22		4.57		6.13		5.66		7.05
Return on average tangible common equity (3) (4)	7.22		4.57		6.13		5.66		7.40
Stockholders’ equity to total assets	11.47		11.42		11.54		12.33		12.84
Tangible stockholders’ equity to tangible assets (4)	8.15		8.09		8.12		8.67		9.19
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (4)	8.15		8.09		8.12		8.67		8.76
Net interest rate spread	2.44		2.36		2.36		2.37		2.35
Net interest margin	2.93		2.87		2.91		2.91		2.90
Operating expenses to average assets	2.05		2.33		2.23		2.16		1.96
Efficiency ratio (5)	71.13		80.37		74.13		71.93		65.67
Loan-to-deposit ratio	99.70		100.60		101.20		99.50		99.50

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	At or For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,			March 31,
	2026			2025			2025			2025			2025
Trust and Asset Management:
Wealth assets under administration and management (“AUA/M”)	$	142,962		$	142,030		$	143,708		$	141,921		$	149,106
Nest Egg AUA/M	469,586			485,606			463,906			462,664			453,803
Total AUA/M	612,548			627,636			607,614			604,585			602,909
Per Share Data:
Cash dividends per common share	$	0.20		$	0.20		$	0.20		$	0.20		$	0.20
Book value per common share at end of period	28.98			28.97			28.81			28.64			29.27
Tangible book value per common share at end of period (4)	19.86			19.79			19.52			19.34			19.16
Common shares outstanding at end of period	57,600,069			57,390,569			57,388,603			57,383,975			58,383,525
Preferred shares outstanding at end of period	—			—			—			—			57,370
Number of full-service customer facilities:	41			41			40			40			39
Quarterly Average Balances
Total securities	$	2,282,663		$	2,339,646		$	1,990,917		$	1,917,114		$	2,003,206
Loans receivable, net	10,992,163			10,724,240			10,278,610			10,036,785			10,013,383
Total interest-earning assets	13,357,862			13,157,360			12,363,997			12,065,530			12,112,028
Total goodwill and intangibles	526,228			529,006			533,835			534,734			535,657
Total assets	14,550,698			14,337,776			13,551,194			13,248,073			13,311,893
Time deposits	2,372,824			2,270,671			2,105,734			2,175,564			1,916,109
Total deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)	11,076,407			11,122,681			10,263,523			10,176,895			10,030,051
Total borrowings	1,621,709			1,350,390			1,432,196			1,201,878			1,343,757
Total interest-bearing liabilities	10,966,327			10,717,860			9,975,062			9,739,728			9,775,836
Non-interest bearing deposits	1,731,789			1,755,211			1,720,657			1,639,045			1,597,972
Stockholders' equity	1,678,482			1,665,201			1,655,893			1,682,647			1,715,134
Tangible stockholders’ equity (4)	1,152,254			1,136,195			1,122,058			1,147,913			1,179,477

Quarterly Yields and Costs
Total securities	3.96		%	4.10		%	3.83		%	3.82		%	3.99		%
Loans receivable, net	5.34			5.43			5.49			5.41			5.37
Total interest-earning assets	5.10			5.19			5.21			5.14			5.13
Time deposits	3.55			3.68			3.73			3.74			3.91
Total cost of deposits (including non-interest-bearing deposits)	1.97			2.13			2.06			2.06			2.06
Total borrowed funds	4.54			4.95			5.07			4.98			4.83
Total interest-bearing liabilities	2.66			2.83			2.85			2.77			2.78
Net interest spread	2.44			2.36			2.36			2.37			2.35
Net interest margin	2.93			2.87			2.91			2.91			2.90

(1) With the exception of end of quarter ratios, all ratios are based on average daily balances.

(2) Performance ratios for each period are presented on a GAAP basis and include non-core operations. Refer to “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”

(3) Ratios for each period are based on net income available to common stockholders.

(4) Tangible stockholders’ equity and tangible assets exclude goodwill and other intangibles. Tangible common equity (also referred to as “tangible book value”) excludes goodwill, intangibles and preferred equity. Refer to “Other Items - Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”

(5) Efficiency ratio represents the ratio of operating expenses to the aggregate of other income and net interest income.

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

OTHER ITEMS

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION


	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,			March 31,
	2026			2025			2025			2025			2025
Core Earnings:
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)	$	20,506		$	13,093		$	17,330		$	16,200		$	20,505
Adjustments to exclude the impact of non-recurring and non-core items:

Net loss (gain) on equity investments	354			(230)			7			(488)			(205)



Restructuring charges	128			7,379			4,147			—			—
Credit risk transfer execution expense	—			1,283			—			—			—
FDIC special assessment release	—			—			(210)			—			—
Merger-related expenses	4,150			4,253			—			—			—









Income tax (benefit) expense on items	(806)			(2,254)			(926)			115			49
Loss on redemption of preferred stock	—			—			—			1,842			—
Core earnings (Non-GAAP)	$	24,332		$	23,524		$	20,348		$	17,669		$	20,349
Income tax expense	$	6,548		$	3,754		$	5,156		$	5,771		$	6,808
Provision for credit losses	2,738			3,700			4,092			3,039			5,340

Less: income tax (benefit) expense on non-core items	(806)			(2,254)			(926)			115			49
Core earnings PTPP (Non-GAAP)	$	34,424		$	33,232		$	30,522		$	26,364		$	32,448
Core earnings diluted earnings per share	$	0.43		$	0.41		$	0.36		$	0.31		$	0.35
Core earnings PTPP diluted earnings per share	$	0.60		$	0.58		$	0.54		$	0.46		$	0.56

Core Ratios (Annualized):
Return on average assets	0.68		%	0.65		%	0.60		%	0.53		%	0.62		%

Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity	8.56			8.21			7.19			6.17			7.00
Return on average tangible common equity	8.56			8.21			7.19			6.17			7.34
Efficiency ratio	66.76			68.19			70.30			72.28			65.81

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	March 31,			December 31,			September 30,			June 30,			March 31,
	2026			2025			2025			2025			2025
Tangible Equity:
Total stockholders' equity	$	1,669,368		$	1,662,550		$	1,653,427		$	1,643,680		$	1,709,117
Less:
Goodwill	517,481			517,481			523,308			523,308			523,308
Intangibles	8,198			9,046			9,934			10,834			11,740
Tangible stockholders' equity	1,143,689			1,136,023			1,120,185			1,109,538			1,174,069
Less:
Preferred stock	—			—			—			—			55,527
Tangible common equity	$	1,143,689		$	1,136,023		$	1,120,185		$	1,109,538		$	1,118,542

Tangible Assets:
Total assets	$	14,556,336		$	14,564,317		$	14,324,664		$	13,327,847		$	13,309,278
Less:
Goodwill	517,481			517,481			523,308			523,308			523,308
Intangibles	8,198			9,046			9,934			10,834			11,740
Tangible assets	$	14,030,657		$	14,037,790		$	13,791,422		$	12,793,705		$	12,774,230

Tangible stockholders' equity to tangible assets	8.15		%	8.09		%	8.12		%	8.67		%	9.19		%
Tangible common equity to tangible assets	8.15		%	8.09		%	8.12		%	8.67		%	8.76		%

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 1 OceanFirst Bank OceanFirst Financial Corp. Q1 2026 Earnings Release Supplement (1) April 2026 (1) The Q1 2026 Earnings Release Supplement should be read in conjunction with the Earnings Release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 23, 2026. OCEANFIRST BANK | A p r i l 2 3 , 2026 Exhibit 99.2

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Legal Disclaimer 2 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. In addition to historical information, this presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of OceanFirst Financial Corp (the “Company”). Forward looking statements may be identified by the use of the words such as “ estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “could,” “target,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” or similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this document, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance, and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict, may differ from assumptions and many are beyond the control of the Company. The forward-looking statements are intended to be subject to the safe harbor provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Additional forward-looking statements related to the proposed transaction with Flushing and the proposed investment by Warburg include, but are not limited to: (i) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; (ii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such regulatory approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction); (iii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement between the Company and Flushing; (iv) the inability to obtain alternative capital in the event it becomes necessary to complete the proposed transaction; (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction on Company’s and Flushing’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; (vi) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of the Company and Flushing; (vii) potential difficulties in retaining Company and Flushing customers and employees as a result of the proposed transaction; (viii) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against the Company, Flushing or their respective directors and officers, including the effects of any outcomes related thereto; (ix) the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected expenses, factors or events; (x) the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where the Company and Flushing do business; and (xi) the dilution caused by the Company’s issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the transaction. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above. These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, under Item 1A - Risk Factors and elsewhere, and subsequent securities filings and should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION. This presentation contains certain non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) measures. 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. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Q1-26 Financial Highlights (1) For non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” in the Appendix for a reconciliation to GAAP financial information. (2) Q1-26 CET1 Ratio – Preliminary Estimate. Financial Highlights $0.43 Core Diluted EPS(1) $96 million Net Interest Income 0.68% Core ROAA(1) 8.56% Core ROTCE(1) $0.60 Core PTPP Diluted EPS(1) 10.7% CET1 Ratio(2) ▪ Net interest income increased $1 million (or 1%) from the linked quarter and $10 million (or 11%) compared to Q1-25 showing the continued momentum from interest earning asset growth. ▪ Total loans grew by $92 million (3% annualized), led by an increase of $105 million (19% annualized) in commercial and industrial loans. With $429 million in originations and a $418 million pipeline, the company’s growth trajectory remains strong. ▪ Non-interest expense decreased by 13%, or $11 million, to $73 million, and operating expenses, excluding non-core operations, decreased to $69 million from $71 million(1). ▪ Our announced merger on December 29, 2025, with Flushing Financial Corporation, which has recently been approved by shareholders, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, remains subject to regulatory approval by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and to other customary closing conditions. 3

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Loan Portfolio Trends Moderated Loan Growth ($’millions) ▪ Total loans increased $92 million (3% annualized), including $105 million (19% annualized) of commercial and industrial loan growth. ▪ The company maintained strong momentum, delivering $429 million in loan originations and a $418 million pipeline. ▪ NDFI(1) loan balances remain minimal, totaling $351 million (or ~3% of total loans) at Q1-26. 5,200 5,068 5,211 5,421 5,479 897 914 997 986 1,017 749 863 999 1,228 1,302 3,053 3,119 3,135 3,194 3,128 5.37% 226 Q1-25 5.41% 221 Q2-25 5.49% 216 Q3-25 5.43% 203 Q4-25 Q1-26 10,125 10,185 10,558 11,032 5.34% 11,124 198 Average Loan Yield Home Equity & Consumer Residential C&I - non-real estate C&I - real estate CRE Investor-Owned 4 (1) Non-Depository Financial Institution

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 125,454 124,112 104,773 93,715 154,441 23,811 21,521 18,972 18,161 3.70% 1.47% Q1-25 3.82% 1.43% Q2-25 3.68% 1.17% Q3-25 1.01% Q4-25 Q1-26 3.47% 1.53% 15,901 Strong asset quality trends driven by prudent growth and strong credit risk management Quarterly Credit Trends (1 of 2) Non-Performing Loans and Assets ($’000)(1) Special Mention and Substandard Loans ($’000) Criticized loans as a % of total loans remain low at 1.53% as of Q1-26 compared to 2.06% as of Q4-19 (pre-pandemic). 29,246 26,711 35,586 22,359 28,738 7,680 7,498 10,266 10,393 0.29% 0.23% 1,917 Q1-25 0.26% Q2-25 0.34% 0.30% Q3-25 0.20% 0.22% Q4-25 0.26% 0.27% Q1-26 NPL to total loans NPA to total assets OREO Non-performing loans Peer Average Criticized Loans / Total Loans OCFC Criticized Loans / Total Loans Special Mention Substandard 5 OCFC 10-Year (2015-2025) Average Criticized Loans / Total Loans = 1.78% (2) (1) Note: At March 31, 2026, of the Special Mention loans and Substandard loans represented above, 88.2% and 66.8% were current on payments, respectively. (1) OCFC criticized loans exclude other real estate owned. (2) Peer data is on a one quarter lag. (3) Increase due to one C&I relationship of $50.4 million that is still accruing. (1) PCD loans are not included in these metrics. Refer to Asset Quality section in the Earnings Release for additional information. (3)

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Quarterly Credit Trends (2 of 2) Loan Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) Plus PCD & General Credit Marks / Total Loans NCOs / (Recoveries) and Provision for Credit Loss Expense ($’thousands) 0.05% 0.78% Q1-25 0.05% 0.78% Q2-25 0.04% 0.77% Q3-25 0.04% 0.76% Q4-25 0.04% 0.77% Q1-26 0.83% 0.83% 0.81% 0.80% 0.81% PCD & General Credit Marks ACL 636 2,218 617 1,974 701 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Provision Expense Net Charge-offs (Recoveries) 2,086 Includes $3.3 million of increased provision related to elevated uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment despite strong asset quality metrics. 5,340 6 3,039 Note: The allowance for credit losses plus the unamortized credit and PCD marks amounted to $89.9 million, or 0.81% of total loans at Q1-26, as compared to $87.7 million, or 0.80% of total loans at Q4-25. Note: Q2-25 charge-offs primarily relate to two commercial relationships of $1.6 million and $445K for NPL sale. 4,092 3,700 2,738

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 COVID-19 Pandemic Track Record of Strong Credit Performance ▪ From 2006 to Q1-26, inclusive of the Global Financial Crisis, Hurricane Sandy, and the COVID-19 Pandemic, OCFC’s NCO to average loans totaled 14 bps per year compared to 72 bps for all commercial banks between $10 - $50 billion in assets. ▪ From 2006 to Q1-26, peak net charge-offs to average loans for OCFC totaled 56 bps in 2011. Peak charge-offs for commercial banks between $10 - $50 billion in assets were 253 bps in 2009. Global Financial Crisis Hurricane Sandy 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Q1-26 OCFC NCO / Avg Loans Commercial Banks ($10-50 bn) NCO / Avg Loans(1) 7 Source: S&P Global. (1) Any period with net recoveries is denoted as 0% NCO / Avg Loans in the graph. (2) Commercial bank reporting is on a one quarter lag (2)

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Deposit Trends ▪ Deposits increased by $192 million (or 1.7%), driven by an increase in non-maturity deposits of $273 million (or 3.2%) from the prior quarter. ▪ The decrease in time deposits by $82 million was primarily driven by lower brokered CD’s of $122 million. Deposit Mix Remains Stable ($’millions) 2,120 2,299 2,215 2,469 2,387 1,052 1,023 1,000 986 986 1,337 1,378 1,398 1,413 1,489 4,007 3,845 4,091 4,354 4,537 1,661 1,687 1,732 1,742 1,757 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 10,177 10,232 10,436 10,964 11,156 Non-Int. Bearing Int. Bearing Checking Money Market Savings Time Deposits Deposit Beta(1) Up Cycle Down Cycle 42% 22% 8 Cost of Deposits Spot Avg Type of Account Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Q1-26 Int. Bearing Checking 2.04% 2.02% 2.08% 2.05% 2.15% 2.05% Money Market 2.83% 2.94% 2.75% 2.43% 2.43% 2.43% Savings 0.67% 0.66% 0.63% 0.55% 0.52% 0.54% Time Deposits 3.75% 3.75% 3.74% 3.64% 3.48% 3.55% Total (incl. non-int. bearing) 2.03% 2.07% 2.04% 2.00% 1.99% 1.97% (1) Deposit beta is calculated as the increase in rate paid on total deposits per quarter divided by the incremental increase in the fed funds rate since January 1, 2022. Up cycle is the period from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024. The down cycle is from July 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin Trends Net Interest Margin NIM Bridge 2.90% Q1-25 2.91% Q2-25 2.91% Q3-25 2.87% Q4-25 2.93% Q1-26 NIM Net Interest Income ($’000) 86,652 Q1-25 87,636 Q2-25 90,657 Q3-25 95,278 Q4-25 96,447 Q1-26 Net Interest Income ▪ Net interest income increased 1% and 11% compared to Q4-25 and Q1-25, respectively. ▪ Net interest margin increased 6 bps and 3 bps compared to Q4-25 and Q1-25, respectively. ▪ Competitive market environment may pressure margin as peers compete on rate for quality credit and deposits. 9 Q4-25 NIM 0.04% Mix-shift in balances and rates excluding subordinated debt 0.02% Subordinated debt impact Q1-26 NIM 2.87% 2.93%

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Core Efficiency Ratio(1) Expense Discipline and Focused Investment Core Non-Interest Expense(1) ($’000) 9,081 10,867 10,517 9,757 9,399 2,425 4,336 3,467 3,579 3,222 6,647 6,808 7,164 7,104 7,052 2,983 2,898 2,826 3,102 3,215 6,418 6,323 7,029 6,701 6,753 36,740 40,242 41,387 40,984 39,484 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 64,294 71,474 72,390 71,227 69,125 Compensation & employee benefits Occupancy & equipment FDIC & regulatory assessments Data processing Professional fees Other Opex ▪ Q1-26 core non-interest expenses decreased by $2.1 million (or 3%) from the linked quarter driven primarily by lower compensation expenses. (2) 10 65.81% Q1-25 72.28% Q2-25 70.30% Q3-25 68.19% Q4-25 66.76% Q1-26 1.96% 2.16% 2.12% 1.97% 1.93% Core Efficiency Ratio Core Non-Interest Expense to Average Assets (Annualized) (1) For non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” in the Appendix for a reconciliation to GAAP financial information. (2) Other Opex includes marketing, check card processing, amortization of intangibles, and other expenses.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Generating Consistent Returns Book Value and Tangible Book Value per Common Share(1) ($) Core ROAA(1), ROTE(1), and ROTCE(1) ▪ Capital remains strong and above “well capitalized” levels. ▪ Tangible book value per common share increased $0.70 or 4% from the same quarter last year. ▪ Total share repurchases of 177,450 for employee related awards in Q1-26(3). Capital Management ($’millions) 19.16 19.34 19.52 19.79 19.86 29.27 28.64 28.81 28.97 28.98 Q1-25 Q2-25 Q3-25 Q4-25 Q1-26 Book Value per Share Tangible Book Value per Common Share 7.00% 7.34% 0.62% Q1-25 6.17% 0.53% Q2-25 7.19% 0.60% Q3-25 8.21% 0.65% Q4-25 8.56% 0.68% Q1-26 Core ROTE Core ROTCE Core ROAA 12 12 12 12 12 7 17 3 9.2% 11.2% Q1-25 8.7% 11.0% Q2-25 8.1% 10.6% 0 Q3-25 8.1% 10.7% 0 Q4-25 8.2% 10.7% Q1-26 Tangible Stockholders’ Equity to Tangible Assets (1) CET1(2) Share Repurchases Common Dividend 11 (1) For non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” in the Appendix for a reconciliation to GAAP financial information. (2) Q1-26 CET1 Ratio – Preliminary Estimate. (3) Represents share repurchases from employees that have elected to sell shares to cover withholding taxes. These shares are not included as repurchases under the authorized share repurchase programs.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Management Q2-26 Outlook(1) 12 Outlook Comments Loans 1-2% growth sequentially • Expecting continued steady growth, subject to unanticipated payoffs. • Growth will be predominately driven by C&I with muted growth in CRE and Construction. • Credit expected to remain benign. Deposits Consistent with loan growth • Maintain loan-to-deposit ratio <=100%. Net Interest Income 1-2% growth sequentially • NIM is expected to remain stable with modest expansion. • Subject to expected growth and interest rate trends, we expect net interest income dollars to grow in-line with loans. Other Income $7 to $8 million • Subject to loan swap activity. Operating Expenses $70 to $71 million • Includes anticipated increases related to new commercial banking hires, partly offset by lower data processing spend. Capital Strong CET1 ratio (>10.5%) • Sufficient capital to fund near-term growth. (1) Management Outlook is for OCFC Standalone and does not include the pending Flushing Financial Corporation merger impact.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Outlook Comments Loans 7-9% growth • Expecting continued steady growth, subject to unanticipated payoffs and supported by our strong pipeline. • Growth will be driven by C&I verticals offset by run-off from the Residential portfolio. • Credit is expected to remain benign. Deposits Consistent with loan growth • Maintain loan-to-deposit ratio <=100%. Net Interest Income > 3.00% NIM • Subject to expected growth and interest rate trends, we expect net interest income dollars to grow in-line with loans. • No rate cuts modeled through the rest of the year. Other Income $25 to $35 million • Levels reduced year-over-year related to the outsourcing of residential and title platforms. Operating Expenses $275 to $285 million • Includes inflationary increases in compensation and new commercial banking hires, partly offset by lower data processing spend. Capital Strong CET1 ratio (>10.5%) • Continuing to explore ways to optimize capital in relation to loan growth. Management 2026 Outlook(1) 13 (1) Management Outlook is for OCFC Standalone and does not include the pending Flushing Financial Corporation merger impact.

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 14 14 14 OceanFirst Bank Appendix OCEANFIRST BANK | A p r i l 23, 2026

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Diversified CRE Portfolio with Conservative Risk Profile ▪ Underlying collateral is diversified. ▪ Low concentration in the Multi-Family portfolio, which represents 7% of total assets. ▪ Maturity wall is modest and has a minimal impact: Our CRE Investor- Owned maturity wall, totaling $1.56 billion (or 14% of total loans), is set to mature in 2026 and 2027 with weighted average rates of 4.49% and 4.43%, for each respective cohort. The impact of repriced loans to-date has been benign. CRE Investor-Owned Portfolio by Geography(3) Notes: • All data represents CRE Investor-Owned balances, excluding purchase accounting marks and Construction as of March 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted. • WA rate includes borrower fixed-rate exposure for loans with swap contracts and excludes any benefit from back-to-back rate swaps • WA LTV represents the weighted average of loan balances as of March 31, 2026 divided by their most recent appraisal value, which is generally obtained at the time of origination. • WA DSCR represents the weighted average of net operating income on the property before debt service divided by the loan’s respective annual debt service based on the most recent credit review of the borrower. Footnotes: (1) Other includes underlying co-operatives, single purpose, stores and some living units / mixed use, investor-owned 1-4 family, land / development, and other. (2) Rent-regulated multi-family is defined as buildings with >50% rent-regulated units. (3) Based on location of collateral. 30% 28% 26% 9% NY PA/DE NJ 4% MA 3% MD/DC Other Limited underlying concentration exposure: • NYC rent-regulated(2) multi-family: $27.8 million • NYC Office Central Business District (CBD): $7.0 million 15 CRE Investor-Owned - Maturity Wall Balance Weighted Average % of Maturity Year ($'millions) Rate (%) LTV (%) DSCR (x) Loans 2026 695 4.49% 56.8% 1.83x 6.24% 2027 865 4.43% 53.7% 1.92x 7.78% Total 1,560 4.46% 55.1% 1.88x 14.02% CRE Investor-Owned - Collateral Details $'millions CRE: Investor-Owned % of Total WA LTV (%) WA DSCR (x) Office 1,040 21.3% 55.1% 1.74x Retail 1,128 23.1% 60.5% 1.88x Multi-Family 984 20.1% 61.4% 1.49x Industrial / Warehouse 809 16.5% 50.8% 2.04x Hospitality 174 3.6% 46.4% 1.80x Other (1) 755 15.4% 52.1% 1.80x CRE: Investor-Owned 4,890 100.0% 56.2% 1.78x Construction 589 CRE IO and Construction Total 5,479

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 COVID-19 Pandemic Hurricane Sandy Global Financial Crisis Northeast Outperforms Through Credit Cycles… ▪ Historically, net charge-offs for Northeastern headquartered banks have greatly outperformed major exchange traded U.S. banks headquartered in other regions ▪ Median net charge-offs / average assets for Northeastern banks averaged 20 bps during the Global Financial Crisis compared to 50 bps for other regions. GFC Peak NCOs 1.1x1.8x 2.2x 4.9x2.8x 16 Source: S&P Global. Note: Commercial bank reporting is on a one quarter lag. 0.29% 0.51% 0.63% 0.32% 0.80% 1.43% Northeast Mid Atlantic Southeast Midwest Southwest West

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Hurricane Sandy Global Financial Crisis COVID-19 Pandemic …With a Similar Story in Commercial Real Estate Portfolios GFC Peak CRE NCOs ▪ Northeastern banks’ CRE portfolio net charge-offs have also historically outperformed major exchange traded banks in other regions ▪ Median CRE net charge-offs / average assets for Northeastern banks averaged 2 bps during the Global Financial Crisis compared to 6 bps for other regions 17 Source: S&P Global. Note: Commercial bank reporting is on a one quarter lag. 0.03% 0.10% 0.09% 0.11% 0.04% 0.16% Northeast Mid Atlantic Southeast Midwest Southwest West

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Non-GAAP Reconciliations (1 of 2) 18 Non-GAAP Reconciliation For the Three Months Ended March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, 2026 2025 2025 2025 2025 Core Earnings: Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP) $ 20,506 $ 13,093 $ 17,330 $ 16,200 $ 20,505 Adjustments to exclude the impact of non-recurring and non- core items: Net loss (gain) on equity investments 354 (230) 7 (488) (205) Restructuring charges 128 7,379 4,147 - - Credit risk transfer execution expense - 1,283 - - - FDIC special assessment release - - (210) - - Merger related expenses 4,150 4,253 - - - Income tax (benefit) expense on items (806) (2,254) (926) 115 49 Loss on redemption of preferred stock - - - 1,842 - Core earnings (Non-GAAP) $ 24,332 $ 23,524 $ 20,348 $ 17,669 $ 20,349 Income tax expense 6,548 3,754 5,156 5,771 6,808 Provision for credit losses 2,738 3,700 4,092 3,039 5,340 Less: income tax (benefit) expense on non-core items (806) (2,254) (926) 115 49 Core earnings PTPP (Non-GAAP) $ 34,424 $ 33,232 $ 30,522 $ 26,364 $ 32,448 Core earnings diluted earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.41 $ 0.36 $ 0.31 $ 0.35 Core earnings PTPP diluted earnings per share $ 0.60 $ 0.58 $ 0.54 $ 0.46 $ 0.56 Core Ratios (Annualized): Return on average assets 0.68% 0.65% 0.60% 0.53% 0.62% Return on average tangible stockholders’ equity 8.56 8.21 7.19 6.17 7.00 Return on average tangible common equity 8.56 8.21 7.19 6.17 7.34 Efficiency ratio 66.76 68.19 70.30 72.28 65.81

. . . 0-51-141 0-171-232 0-169-83 0-176-80 238-112-8 144-187-35 Non-GAAP Reconciliations (2 of 2) 19 Non-GAAP Reconciliation For the Three Months Ended March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31, 2026 2025 2025 2025 2025 Tangible Equity: Total stockholders' equity $ 1,669,368 $ 1,662,550 $ 1,653,427 $ 1,643,680 $ 1,709,117 Less: Goodwill 517,481 517,481 523,308 523,308 523,308 Intangibles 8,198 9,046 9,934 10,834 11,740 Tangible stockholders' equity 1,143,689 1,136,023 1,120,185 1,109,538 1,174,069 Less: Preferred stock - - - - 55,527 Tangible common equity $ 1,143,689 $ 1,136,023 $ 1,120,185 $ 1,109,538 $ 1,118,542 Tangible Assets: Total Assets $ 14,556,336 $ 14,564,317 $ 14,324,664 $ 13,327,847 $ 13,309,278 Less: Goodwill 517,481 517,481 523,308 523,308 523,308 Intangibles 8,198 9,046 9,934 10,834 11,740 Tangible Assets $ 14,030,657 $ 14,037,790 $ 13,791,422 $ 12,793,705 $ 12,774,230 Tangible stockholders' equity to tangible assets 8.15% 8.09% 8.12% 8.67% 9.19% Tangible common equity to tangible assets 8.15% 8.09% 8.12% 8.67% 8.76%

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FAQ

How did OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) perform in Q1 2026?

OceanFirst reported net income available to common stockholders of $20.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for Q1 2026. Core earnings were higher at $24.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, showing stronger underlying performance after excluding merger, restructuring, and investment-related items.

What happened to OceanFirst’s net interest income and margin in Q1 2026?

Net interest income rose to $96.4 million in Q1 2026, up from $86.7 million a year earlier. Net interest margin improved to 2.93% from 2.87% in the prior quarter, driven mainly by lower funding costs and continued growth in interest-earning assets, particularly commercial loans.

How strong were OceanFirst’s loan and deposit balances in Q1 2026?

Total loans increased by $91.9 million during Q1 2026 to $11.12 billion, led by $162.9 million growth in commercial loans. Deposits rose by $191.5 million to $11.16 billion, and the loan-to-deposit ratio declined slightly to 99.7%, indicating funding kept pace with lending expansion.

What is OceanFirst’s asset quality and credit loss position as of March 31, 2026?

Non-performing loans were $34.6 million at March 31, 2026, representing 0.31% of total loans. The allowance for loan credit losses totaled $86.1 million, or 0.77% of total loans, covering 248.60% of non-performing loans, while quarterly net loan charge-offs were modest at $701,000.

How well capitalized is OceanFirst Financial Corp. after Q1 2026?

Total stockholders’ equity was $1.67 billion at March 31, 2026, with tangible common equity of about $1.14 billion. The company reported an estimated common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 10.7%, and its stockholders’ equity-to-assets ratio stood at 11.47%, both above well-capitalized thresholds.

What is the status of OceanFirst’s merger with Flushing Financial Corporation?

OceanFirst’s merger with Flushing Financial Corporation has been approved by shareholders, the New York State Department of Financial Services, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. It remains subject to approval by the Federal Reserve and other customary closing conditions, with closing expected in Q2 2026.

Did OceanFirst declare a dividend for Q1 2026 and what was it?

The board declared its 117th consecutive quarterly cash dividend on common stock. The Q1 2026 dividend was $0.20 per common share, payable on May 8, 2026, to stockholders of record as of April 27, 2026, continuing the company’s long-standing dividend track record.

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