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Quarterly ResultMay 8, 2026, 02:51 PM

Eastern Bankshares Q1 Net Income $65.26M; EPS $0.29

AI Summary

Eastern Bankshares reported a significant turnaround in its first quarter 2026 financial results, achieving a net income of $65.26 million, a substantial improvement from a net loss of $217.67 million in the prior year. This positive shift was primarily driven by the absence of large losses from sales of available-for-sale securities, which had impacted the previous year's results. The company also saw an increase in net interest income and a higher quarterly cash dividend.

Key Highlights

  • Net income for Q1 2026 was $65.26 million, a significant improvement from a $217.67 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • Basic earnings per share rose to $0.29 in Q1 2026 from a loss of $1.09 in Q1 2025.
  • Net interest income increased to $244.66 million in Q1 2026 from $188.90 million in Q1 2025.
  • Total noninterest income was $43.56 million in Q1 2026, compared to a loss of $236.12 million in Q1 2025.
  • Quarterly cash dividend increased to $0.13 per share in Q1 2026 from $0.12 per share in Q1 2025.
  • Repurchased common stock worth $75.51 million in Q1 2026.
  • Total assets reached $30.63 billion as of March 31, 2026.