| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.00 | 11.3% | 5.1% |
| Total Income | 6.00 | 11.3% | 5.1% |
| Expenditure | -19.19 | 11.1% | 28.5% |
| PBT | 25.19 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
| Net Profit | 18.87 | 10.4% | 21.7% |
| OPM | — | ||
| NPM | 100.00% | 0.00pp | 0.00pp |
| EPS | 0.56 | 9.8% | 21.7% |
Shore Bancshares Reports Q2 2026 Net Income of $18.9 Million
24 Jul 2026 · 24 Jul, 1:37 am
Summary
Shore Bancshares, Inc. reported strong second quarter 2026 results, with net income reaching $18.9 million, up $1.8 million from the previous quarter, and $36.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase from $29.3 million in the prior year. The company saw its Net Interest Margin (NIM) expand to 3.70%, driven by disciplined balance sheet management and lower funding costs. Management highlighted the continued strength of the franchise, improved earnings, and capital generation, which supported a dividend increase and the launch of a $30 million share repurchase program.
Key Highlights
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Shore Bancshares reported net income of $18.9 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $1.8 million from the first quarter of 2026.
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Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $36.0 million, compared to $29.3 million for the same period in 2025.
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The company's Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased 6 basis points to 3.70% during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026.
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Book value per share increased to $18.44 at June 30, 2026, from $18.02 at March 31, 2026.
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The efficiency ratio for the second quarter of 2026 improved to 57.76%, compared to 61.97% in the first quarter of 2026.
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Shore Bancshares announced a $30 million share repurchase program and repurchased approximately $891 thousand of its outstanding common stock during the quarter.
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The quarterly dividend was increased by $0.02, or 16.7%, to $0.14 per share.
Management Comments
James M. Burke
Our second quarter results reflect the continued strength of our franchise and the progress we are making across the organization. Another quarter of expanding net interest margin, record net interest income and record profitability demonstrates the benefits of disciplined balance sheet management, lower funding costs and our ongoing focus on operational execution. Our improved earnings and capital generation allowed us to increase our quarterly dividend and launch a share repurchase program, underscoring the confidence our Board has in the long-term value of our franchise and our commitment to disciplined capital allocation. We continue to closely monitor several commercial real estate relationships, overall asset quality remains supported by conservative underwriting, strong collateral values and solid reserve levels. We remain focused on executing our strategy, enhancing shareholder returns and positioning Shore Bancshares for sustainable long-term growth.
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