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Quarterly ResultJul 27, 2026, 07:07 AM

HBT Financial Q2 Net Income $27.8M; EPS $0.76; Dividend Up

AI Summary

HBT Financial, Inc. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income of $27.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, and adjusted net income of $28.5 million, or $0.78 per diluted share. This marks the first full quarter after the CNB Bank Shares acquisition, which contributed to a 12 basis point increase in net interest margin to 4.32%. The company also announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend by $0.02 to $0.25 per share, reflecting strong financial performance and capital ratios. Asset quality remained robust, with nonperforming assets at 0.15% of total assets.

Key Highlights

  • Net income of $27.8 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, for Q2 2026.
  • Adjusted net income of $28.5 million, or $0.78 per diluted share.
  • Net interest margin increased 12 basis points to 4.32%.
  • Nonperforming assets to total assets remained strong at 0.15%.
  • Tangible book value per share increased 3.5% to $17.60.
  • Quarterly cash dividend increased by $0.02 to $0.25 per share.
  • Total loans outstanding increased to $4.75 billion at June 30, 2026.
  • Repurchased 15,466 shares of common stock at $27.53 average price.