Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Common Stock Dividend

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (the "Company" or "Burke & Herbert") (Nasdaq: BHRB) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. In addition, at its meeting on July 23, 2026, the board of directors declared a $0.55 per share regular cash dividend to be paid on September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2026.

From David P. Boyle, Company Chair and Chief Executive Officer

"The successful integration of LINKBANCORP brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to being the quintessential community bank in our markets – one that is deeply invested in the people and businesses we serve every day. Our operating results for the second quarter reflect the strength of that combination, demonstrating both the financial benefits of the acquisition and the power of our disciplined execution. As we move forward, we remain firmly committed to delivering top‑quartile financial performance, just as we achieved following the Summit merger, and to creating sustained value for our shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities we call home."

Q2 2026 Highlights

• On May 1, 2026, the Company announced the completion of the merger of LINKBANCORP, Inc. ("LNKB") with and into Burke & Herbert and the merger of LINKBANK with and into Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company, effective May 1, 2026. The merger created a financial holding company with approximately $11.0 billion in assets and over 100 branches across Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

• Related to the merger, the total aggregate consideration paid was approximately $329.7 million and resulted in approximately $82.1 million of preliminary goodwill subject to adjustment in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations.

• The Company reported net income applicable to common shares of $9.3 million for the quarter and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $0.50; reflective of merger and other related items, adjusted (non-GAAP1) operating net income applicable to common shares was $37.5 million for the quarter and adjusted (non-GAAP1) diluted EPS was $2.03.

• For the quarter, the annualized return on average assets ("ROA") was 0.37%, the annualized return on average common equity ("ROCE") was 3.53%, and the annualized return on average tangible common equity ("ROATCE") (non-GAAP1) was 4.07%.

• On an adjusted basis (non-GAAP1), ROA was 1.50%, ROCE was 14.27%, and ROATCE was 16.45%.

• Total shareholders' equity was $1.2 billion and tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP1) was 9.21%, reflecting the Company's strong capital position.

• Ending total gross loans were $8.0 billion and ending total deposits were $9.0 billion; ending loan-to-deposit ratio was 89.2%. The net interest margin (non-GAAP1) was 4.15% for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

• The balance sheet remains strong with ample liquidity. Total liquidity, including all available borrowing capacity with cash and cash equivalents, totaled $6.1 billion at the end of the second quarter.

• Asset quality metrics remain within the Company's moderate risk profile with adequate reserve coverage.

• The Company continues to be well-capitalized, ending the quarter with 11.79%2 Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, 14.48%2 Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets, and a leverage ratio of 11.08%.2
  
  

Results of Operations reflecting the May 1, 2026 merger with LNKB and system & operational integration activities successfully completed in June 2026

Second Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2026

The Company reported second quarter 2026 net income applicable to common shares of $9.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted common share, compared to first quarter 2026 net income applicable to common shares of $27.1 million, or $1.79 per diluted common share.

• Period-end total gross loans were $8.0 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of $2.6 billion from March 31, 2026, mostly due to the merger. Additionally, the Company originated $333.0 million of new, relationship-based loan commitments during the quarter. During the month of April 2026, LNKB originated $78.2 million of new, relationship-based loan commitments.

• Period-end total deposits were $9.0 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of $2.6 billion from March 31, 2026, mostly due to the merger. During the quarter, brokered deposits increased by $117.2 million and totaled $120.7 million at June 30, 2026, representing only 1.35% of total deposits.

• Net interest income for the quarter was $93.0 million compared to $71.8 million in the prior quarter due to an increase in interest income of $31.5 million, offset by an increase in interest expense of $10.3 million, primarily driven by the acquisition of LNKB.

• Net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis (non-GAAP1) increased to 4.15% versus 4.09% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in average interest-earning assets from the LNKB acquisition and higher securities yields, partially offset by lower loan yields and higher funding costs.

• Accretion income on loans during the quarter was $9.3 million, and the amortization expense impact on interest expense was $1.5 million, or 34.0 bps of net interest margin on an annualized basis in the second quarter of 2026. In the prior quarter, accretion income on loans during the quarter was $6.8 million, and the amortization expense impact on interest expense was $1.4 million, or 30.5 bps of net interest margin on an annualized basis.

• The cost of total deposits, including non-interest bearing deposits, was 1.75% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 1.71% in the first quarter of 2026. The increase in the cost of deposits was mostly due to an increase in the rate paid on interest-bearing deposits and an increase in volume of interest-bearing deposits compared to the first quarter of 2026.

• The Company recorded credit provision expense in the second quarter of 2026 of $30.0 thousand on loans and a credit provision expense of $1.3 million on unfunded commitments. The Company's allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2026, was $94.5 million, or 1.2% of total loans. The credit provision expense increase in the unfunded commitment was primarily driven by a Day 2 impact of the LNKB acquisition.

• Total non-interest income increased $1.0 million to $13.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $12.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 driven by favorable contributions from company-owned life insurance income, debit card-related revenue, and other non-interest income categories. These increases were partially offset by lower income from the sale of LNKB-acquired securities compared to the prior quarter.

• Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2026 was $93.5 million compared to $51.4 million in the first quarter of 2026; the increase was primarily driven by the LNKB acquisition. The increase in expense included conversion and integration costs, professional fees, contract termination costs, and employee-related expenses.
  
  

Regulatory capital ratios2

The Company continues to be well-capitalized with capital ratios that are above regulatory requirements. As of June 30, 2026, our Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted asset and Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted asset ratios were 11.8%2 and 14.5%2, respectively, and significantly above the well-capitalized requirements of 6.5% and 10%, respectively. The leverage ratio was 11.1%2 compared to a 5% level to be considered well-capitalized.

Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company (the "Bank"), the Company's wholly-owned bank subsidiary, also continues to be well-capitalized with capital ratios that are above regulatory requirements. As of June 30, 2026, the Bank's Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted asset and Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted asset ratios were 13.3%2 and 14.3%,2 respectively, and significantly above the well-capitalized requirements. In addition, the Bank's leverage ratio of 12.3%2 is considered to be well-capitalized.

For more information about the Company's financial condition, including additional disclosures pertinent to recent events in the banking industry, please see our financial statements and supplemental information attached to this release.

About Burke & Herbert

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. is the financial holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company. Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company is the oldest continuously operating bank under its original name headquartered in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With over 100 branches across Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company offers a full range of business and personal financial solutions designed to meet customers' banking, borrowing, and investment needs. Learn more at investor.burkeandherbertbank.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including with respect to (or based on) the beliefs, goals, intentions, and expectations of Burke & Herbert regarding our: merger with LINKBANCORP, Inc., effective as of May 1, 2026, and the expected cost savings, synergies, returns, and other anticipated benefits from the integration of LNKB; revenues, earnings, earnings per share, loan production, asset quality, and capital levels, among other matters; estimates of the future costs and benefits of the actions we may take; assessments of expected losses on loans; assessments of interest rate and other market risks; ability to achieve financial and other strategic goals; and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward–looking statements are typically identified by such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "will," "should," and other similar words and expressions, and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time.

Additionally, forward–looking statements speak only as of the date they are made; Burke & Herbert does not assume any duty, and does not undertake, to update such forward–looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Furthermore, because forward–looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those indicated in or implied by such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Burke & Herbert. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of Burke & Herbert and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties outside of its control. Caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include the following: the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the merger will not be realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from (if any), the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where Burke & Herbert and LNKB do business; costs or difficulties associated with newly developed or acquired operations; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the possibility that the parties may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in the merger within the expected timeframes or at all and to successfully integrate LNKB's operations and those of Burke & Herbert; that the integration of LNKB may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; revenues following the merger may be lower than expected; Burke & Herbert's success in executing its business plans and strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; and risks related to the potential impact of global macroeconomic conditions and changes in general economic, political and market factors on the merger or our operations, generally (either nationally or locally in the areas in which we conduct, or will conduct, business), including inflation, changes in interest rates, market volatility and monetary fluctuations, and changes in federal government policies and practices, including the impact with respect to spending on industries concentrated in our market area, as well as the impact from tariffs on the markets we serve; increased competition; changes in consumer confidence and demand for financial services, including changes in consumer borrowing, repayment, investment, and deposit practices; changes in asset quality and credit risk; our ability to control costs and expenses; adverse developments in borrower industries or declines in real estate values; changes in and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations that pertain to our business and capital levels; our ability to raise capital as needed; the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; emerging external focus among regulators and other officials related to risks in connection with the development and use of artificial intelligence; the effects of any cybersecurity breaches or events; the potential adverse effects of unusual and infrequently occurring events, such as weather-related disasters, terrorist acts, geopolitical conflicts and tensions, or public health events (such as pandemics), and of governmental and societal responses thereto; and the other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Burke & Herbert's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and other reports Burke & Herbert files with the SEC.