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The Bancorp Reports 1Q 2026 EPS of $1.41, ROA of 2.57%, and ROE of 35.1% Driven by Strong Growth in Loans, Deposits and Payments Volume, and Supported by Continued Improvement in Credit Performance
WILMINGTON, Del., April 23, 2026--The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK), a financial holding company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting net income of $60.1 million and $1.41 per diluted share for the quarter, which is an 18% growth from the first quarter of 2025.
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