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NB Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
NB Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq Capital Market: NBBK), the holding company of Needham Bank (the "Bank"), today announced its second quarter 2026 financial results.
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NEEDHAM, Mass., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NB Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq Capital Market: NBBK ), the holding company of Needham Bank (the "Bank"), today announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. "The second quarter of 2026 displayed Needham Bank's continued execution of our strategy for disciplined growth in market share as total loans increased 3.4% during the quarter, while total deposits increased 3.7% over the same period. Through the first half of 2026, total loans and total deposits have increased by 15.0% and 15.9% on an annualized basis, while operating EPS increased 24%, respectively. Our teams remained focused on executing our strategic priorities and investing in the infrastructure, technology, and operating capabilities needed to support continued profitable growth. This included targeted investments in artificial intelligence, improved internal systems and automation tools designed to enhance internal efficiency, scalability, and employee effectiveness. We are well positioned to continue to enhance the customer experience and grow market share, while improving long-term operating leverage. The dedication and collaboration of our employees continue to be defining strengths for Needham Bank. As we invest thoughtfully in technology, artificial intelligence, and operational capabilities, while maintaining strong credit performance and disciplined growth, we are building a more scalable and efficient organization that is well-positioned to deliver long-term value for our customers, communities, and shareholders," Campanelli concluded. Declaration of Dividend The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on August 19, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2026. SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2026 One-time pre-tax charges during the current quarter include: One-time pre-tax charges during the prior quarter include: BALANCE SHEET Total assets amounted to $7.45 billion as of June 30, 2026, representing an increase of $220.2 million, or 3.0%, from $7.23 billion as of March 31, 2026. NET INTEREST INCOME Net interest income increased $4.3 million, or 6.6%, to $69.1 million for the current quarter, compared to $64.9 million for the prior quarter. Net interest margin expanded 7 basis points to 4.00% for the current quarter, from 3.93% in the prior quarter. PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES Provision for credit losses decreased $3.1 million, or 49.5%, to a provision for credit losses of $3.2 million for the current quarter, compared to a provision for credit losses of $6.3 million for the prior quarter. NONINTEREST INCOME Noninterest income increased $1.0 million, or 23.2%, to $5.6 million for the current quarter, compared to $4.5 million for the prior quarter. NONINTEREST EXPENSE Noninterest expense increased $1.3 million, or 3.1%, to $44.0 million for the current quarter, compared to $42.7 million for the prior quarter. INCOME TAXES Income tax expense increased $1.0 million, or 18.7%, to $6.4 million for the current quarter, compared to $5.4 million for the prior quarter. The increase was primarily driven by the increase in net income during the current quarter. The effective tax rate and the operating effective tax rate(1) were 23.2% and 23.1%, respectively, for the current quarter, compared to 26.4% and 26.2%, respectively, for the prior quarter. The primary drivers of the decrease in the effective tax rate were a higher volume of earned income tax credits and tax-exempt interest income on loans due to the origination of a tax-exempt loan at the end of the prior quarter. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO Commercial real estate loans increased $226.2 million, or 9.2%, to $2.69 billion, during the current quarter. ASSET QUALITY ABOUT NB BANCORP, INC. NB Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: NBBK) is the registered bank holding company of Needham Bank. Needham Bank is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, which is approximately 17 miles southwest of Boston's financial district. Known as the "Builder's Bank," Needham Bank has been helping individuals, businesses and non-profits build for their futures since 1892. Needham Bank offers an array of tech-forward products and services that businesses and consumers use to manage their financial needs. Needham Bank also provides services to companies in the cannabis industry by providing loans and deposits, along with supporting payment platforms in this industry, such as Mosaic. We have the financial expertise typically found at much larger institutions and the local knowledge and commitment you can only find at a community bank. For more information, please visit https://NeedhamBank.com . Needham Bank is a member of FDIC. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to results presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, including pre-provision net revenue, operating net income, operating pre-tax income, net interest margin, excluding purchase accounting adjustments, operating noninterest expense, operating noninterest income, operating effective tax rate, operating earnings per share, basic, operating earnings per share, diluted, operating return on average assets, operating return on average shareholders' equity, operating efficiency ratio, tangible shareholders' equity, tangible assets and tangible book value per share. The Company's management believes that the supplemental non-GAAP information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a Company's financial condition and therefore, such information is useful to investors. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We may also make forward-looking statements in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in our annual reports to our stockholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by our officers, directors or employees. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "assume," "outlook," "will," "should," and other expressions that predict or indicate future events and trends and which do not relate to historical matters. Although the Company believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable estimates and assumptions, they are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, changes in general business and economic conditions on a national basis and in the local markets in which the Company operates, including changes which adversely affect borrowers' ability to service and repay loans; changes in customer behavior due to political, business and economic conditions, including inflation and concerns about liquidity; turbulence in the capital and debt markets; reductions in net interest income resulting from interest rate volatility as well as changes in the balances and mix of loans and deposits; changes in interest rates and real estate values; changes in loan collectability and increases in defaults and charge-off rates; decreases in the value of securities and other assets, adequacy of credit loss reserves, or deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; risks related to the Company's acquisitions generally, including disruption to current plans and operations; difficulties in customer and employee retention; fees, expenses and charges related to these transactions being significantly higher than anticipated; unforeseen integration issues or impairment of other intangibles; and the Company's inability to achieve expected revenues, cost savings, synergies, and other benefits at levels or within the timeframes originally anticipated; changing government regulation; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; changes in legislation or regulation and accounting principles, policies and guidelines; cybersecurity incidents, fraud, natural disasters, and future pandemics; the risk that the Company may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; the risk that intangibles recorded in the Company's financial statements will become impaired; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements; and the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's Form 10-K and updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other filings submitted to the SEC. These statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this communication or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.