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Quarterly ResultJul 23, 2026, 04:12 PM

Burke & Herbert Q2 Net Income $9.3M, EPS $0.50; Declares $0.55 Dividend

AI Summary

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, with net income applicable to common shares of $9.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.50. On an adjusted basis, operating net income was $37.5 million and diluted EPS was $2.03, reflecting the impact of the recently completed merger with LINKBANCORP. The company's board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share. The merger, completed on May 1, 2026, significantly expanded the company's footprint and asset base to approximately $11.0 billion, with post-merger metrics like tangible book value dilution performing better than initial estimates.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 net income applicable to common shares was $9.3 million, with diluted EPS of $0.50.
  • Adjusted operating net income for Q2 2026 was $37.5 million, and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.03.
  • Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable September 1, 2026.
  • Completed merger with LINKBANCORP on May 1, 2026, creating an $11.0 billion asset company.
  • Total assets reached $11.0 billion, total gross loans $8.0 billion, and total deposits $9.0 billion post-merger.
  • Tangible book value dilution was 7.5%, lower than the 10.2% modeled at announcement.
  • Net interest margin (non-GAAP) increased to 4.15% in Q2 2026 from 4.09% in Q1 2026.
  • Company remains well-capitalized with Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 11.79% and Total risk-based capital ratio of 14.48%.