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Quarterly ResultJul 24, 2026, 08:02 AM

Republic Bancorp Q2 Net Income $32.9M, EPS $1.68; Both Up 4%

AI Summary

Republic Bancorp reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income increasing 4% to $32.9 million and diluted EPS rising 4% to $1.68. The performance was driven by robust Core Bank net interest income expansion, which grew 7% year-over-year, and a 30 basis point expansion in the Core Bank's net interest margin. The company also successfully launched a new Republic Payment Solutions program, anticipated to boost liquidity and funding diversification, and received prestigious industry awards.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 Net Income: $32.9 million, up 4% from $31.5 million in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 Diluted EPS: $1.68, up 4% from $1.61 in Q2 2025.
  • Core Bank Net Interest Income: Increased $4.2 million (7%) to $64.1 million.
  • Core Bank Net Interest Margin: Expanded 30 basis points to 4.02%.
  • Traditional Banking Loans: Grew $59 million during the quarter.
  • RPS Program: Expected to contribute over $150 million in lower-cost deposits.
  • Core Bank Provision for Credit Losses: Net credit of $181,000 in Q2 2026.
  • Total Assets: Approximately $7.06 billion as of June 30, 2026.