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Quarterly ResultApr 28, 2026, 02:28 PM

UVSP Q1 Net Income +21% to $27.1M; EPS $0.97

AI Summary

UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp reported a strong first quarter for 2026, with net income increasing by 21% to $27.1 million and diluted EPS rising by 25% to $0.96. This improvement was driven by a significant increase in net interest income and a decrease in the provision for credit losses. The company also declared a higher cash dividend of $0.22 per share. While total assets and deposits saw a slight decrease from year-end 2025, and nonperforming loans increased, the core profitability metrics were robust.

Key Highlights

  • Net income increased 21% to $27.1 million for Q1 2026 from $22.4 million in Q1 2025.
  • Diluted EPS rose 25% to $0.96 for Q1 2026, up from $0.77 in Q1 2025.
  • Net interest income grew 11.6% to $63.4 million in Q1 2026 from $56.8 million.
  • Provision for credit losses decreased 43.6% to $1.3 million in Q1 2026.
  • Cash dividends declared increased to $0.22 per share for Q1 2026, up from $0.21.
  • Total assets decreased 3.5% to $8.14 billion at March 31, 2026.
  • Total deposits decreased 3.9% to $6.81 billion at March 31, 2026.
  • Nonperforming loans and leases increased 23.2% to $17.0 million at March 31, 2026.