Park National CorporationAMEX: PRK

Park National Corporation reports financial results for second quarter and first half of 2026

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NEWARK, Ohio, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) today reported financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2026. Park's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per common share, payable on September 10, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of August 21, 2026.

Park's net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $58.8 million, a 22.1 percent increase from $48.1 million for the second quarter of 2025. The second quarter of 2026 included $4.1 million ($3.3 million after tax) in expenses related to the merger with First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. Second quarter 2026 net income per diluted common share was $3.23, compared to $2.97 for the second quarter of 2025. Park's net income for the first half of 2026 was $100.4 million, an 11.3 percent increase from $90.3 million for the first half of 2025. The first half of 2026 included $19.6 million ($15.5 million after tax) in merger related expenses. Net income per diluted common share for the first half of 2026 was $5.64, compared to $5.56 for the first half of 2025.

"Our second quarter results reflect the strength of our relationship-based banking model, disciplined execution and commitment to serving customers and communities," said Park CEO and President Matthew R. Miller. "Our teams are making exceptional progress toward the third-quarter First Citizens systems conversion, an important partnership milestone that will enhance our ability to serve customers and support our long-term growth strategy. I am grateful to our colleagues for their dedication, our customers for their trust and our shareholders for their continued confidence as we strive to increase value for all stakeholders."

Park's total loans increased $1.68 billion, or 20.9 percent, during 2026. The increase to total loans included $1.58 billion in loans acquired through the First Citizens transaction. Park's total deposits increased $2.43 billion, or 29.4 percent, during 2026, with an increase of 27.8 percent including off balance sheet deposits. The increase in total deposits included $2.22 billion in deposits acquired through the First Citizens transaction. The combination of solid loan growth and steady deposits contributed to Park's success in 2026.

"Our success begins with our colleagues. Their professionalism, teamwork and commitment to others reflect the very best of Park. While serving customers and communities each day, they are simultaneously working to ensure we execute the best conversion possible," said Park Chairman David L. Trautman. "We look forward to fully welcoming our Tennessee colleagues and customers and deepening the relationships that help communities flourish."

Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Corporation has $12.7 billion in total assets (as of June 30, 2026). Park's banking operations are conducted through its subsidiary, The Park National Bank. Other Park subsidiaries are Scope Leasing, Inc. (d.b.a. Scope Aircraft Finance), Park Investments, Inc., Park National Holdings, Inc., First Citizens Properties, Inc., First Citizens Risk Management, Inc., and SE Property Holdings, LLC.

Complete financial tables are listed below.

Category: Earnings

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Park cautions that any forward-looking statements contained in this news release or made by management of Park are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in Park's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as updated by our filings with the SEC. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.

Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation: (1) the ability to execute our business plan successfully and manage strategic initiatives; (2) the impact of current and future economic and financial market conditions, including unemployment rates, inflation, interest rates, supply-demand imbalances, and geopolitical matters; (3) factors impacting the performance of our loan portfolio, including real estate values, financial health of borrowers, and loan concentrations; (4) the effects of monetary and fiscal policies, including interest rates, money supply, and inflation; (5) changes in federal, state, or local tax laws; (6) the impact of changes in governmental policy and regulatory requirements on our operations; (7) changes in consumer spending, borrowing, and saving habits; (8) changes in the performance and creditworthiness of customers, suppliers, and counterparties; (9) increased credit risk and higher credit losses due to loan concentrations; (10) volatility in mortgage banking income due to interest rates and demand; (11) adequacy of our internal controls and risk management programs; (12) competitive pressures among financial services organizations; (13) uncertainty regarding changes in banking regulations and other regulatory requirements; (14) our ability to meet heightened supervisory requirements and expectations; (15) the impact of changes in accounting policies and practices on our financial condition; (16) the reliability and accuracy of assumptions and estimates used in applying critical accounting estimates; (17) the potential for higher future credit losses due to changes in economic assumptions; (18) the ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes and our reliance on third-party vendors; (19) operational issues related to and capital spending necessitated by the implementation of information technology systems on which we are highly dependent; (20) the ability to secure confidential information and deliver products and services through computer systems and telecommunications networks; (21) the impact of security breaches or failures in operational systems; (22) the impact of geopolitical instability and trade policies on our operations including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs; (23) the impact of changes in credit ratings of government debt and financial stability of sovereign governments; (24) the effect of stock market price fluctuations on our asset and wealth management businesses; (25) litigation and regulatory compliance exposure; (26) availability of earnings and excess capital for dividend declarations; (27) the impact of fraud, scams, and schemes on our business; (28) the impact of natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergencies on our operations; (29) potential deterioration of the economy due to financial, political, or other shocks; (30) impact of healthcare laws and potential changes on our costs and operations; (31) the ability to grow deposits and maintain adequate deposit levels, including by mitigating the effect of unexpected deposit outflows on our financial condition; (32) risks related to the completed acquisition of First Citizens, including the possibility that anticipated benefits are not realized as expected, including the realization of anticipated cost savings and revenue generation, difficulties integrating the two companies, and potential adverse reactions to customer, business, or employee relationships; and (33) other risk factors related to the banking industry.

Park does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement was made, or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by law.

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION

Financial Highlights

As of or for the three months ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025

2026

2026

2025

Percent change 2Q '26 vs.

(in thousands, except common share and per common share data and ratios)

2nd QTR

1st QTR

2nd QTR

1Q '26

2Q '25

INCOME STATEMENT:

Net interest income

$

138,857

$

125,780

$

108,991

10.4%

27.4%

Provision for credit losses

4,575

2,672

2,853

71.2%

60.4%

Other income

39,540

33,728

32,186

17.2%

22.8%

Other expense

100,960

105,159

78,977

(4.0)%

27.8%

Income before income taxes

$

72,862

$

51,677

$

59,347

41.0%

22.8%

Income taxes

14,110

9,990

11,228

41.2%

25.7%

Net income

$

58,752

$

41,687

$

48,119

40.9%

22.1%

MARKET DATA:

Earnings per common share - basic (a)

$

3.25

$

2.40

$

2.98

35.4%

9.1%

Earnings per common share - diluted (a)

3.23

2.39

2.97

35.1%

8.8%

Quarterly cash dividend declared per common share

1.10

1.10

1.07

—%

2.8%

Book value per common share at period end

95.58

93.93

80.55

1.8%

18.7%

Market price per common share at period end

182.99

163.45

167.26

12.0%

9.4%

Market capitalization at period end

3,305,561

2,957,806

2,688,093

11.8%

23.0%

Weighted average common shares - basic (b)

18,085,919

17,381,922

16,129,951

4.1%

12.1%

Weighted average common shares - diluted (b)

18,181,868

17,457,573

16,215,565

4.1%

12.1%

Common shares outstanding at period end

18,064,161

18,096,089

16,071,347

(0.2)%

12.4%

PERFORMANCE RATIOS: (annualized)

Return on average assets (a)(b)

1.84

%

1.43

%

1.92

%

28.7%

(4.2)%

Return on average shareholders' equity (a)(b)

13.69

%

10.67

%

14.96

%

28.3%

(8.5)%

Yield on loans

6.42

%

6.36

%

6.37

%

0.9%

0.8%

Yield on investment securities

3.53

%

3.08

%

3.21

%

14.6%

10.0%

Yield on money market instruments

4.09

%

3.95

%

4.34

%

3.5%

(5.8)%

Yield on interest earning assets

5.96

%

5.90

%

5.95

%

1.0%

0.2%

Cost of interest bearing deposits

1.70

%

1.62

%

1.73

%

4.9%

(1.7)%

Cost of borrowings

2.45

%

2.08

%

3.92

%

17.8%

(37.5)%

Cost of paying interest bearing liabilities

1.71

%

1.63

%

1.83

%

4.9%

(6.6)%

Net interest margin (g)

4.81

%

4.80

%

4.75

%

0.2%

1.3%

Efficiency ratio (g)

56.30

%

65.52

%

55.68

%

(14.1)%

1.1%

OTHER DATA (NON-GAAP) AND BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION:

Tangible book value per common share (d)

$

78.92

$

77.21

$

70.44

2.2%

12.0%

Average interest earning assets

11,664,671

10,708,496

9,252,016

8.9%

26.1%

Pre-tax, pre-provision net income (j)

77,437

54,349

62,200

42.5%

24.5%

Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section.

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION

Financial Highlights (continued)

As of or for the three months ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025

Percent change 2Q '26 vs.

(in thousands, except ratios)

June 30, 2026

March 31, 2026

June 30, 2025

1Q '26

2Q '25

BALANCE SHEET:

Investment securities

$

1,389,379

$

1,366,955

$

1,062,526

1.6%

30.8%

Loans

9,731,356

9,667,260

7,963,221

0.7%

22.2%

Allowance for credit losses

110,686

108,590

89,785

1.9%

23.3%

Goodwill and other intangible assets

300,986

302,565

162,485

(0.5)%

85.2%

Other real estate owned (OREO)

19,836

24,458

638

(18.9)%

N.M.

Total assets

12,677,010

12,983,967

9,949,578

(2.4)%

27.4%

Total deposits

10,670,284

11,000,500

8,237,766

(3.0)%

29.5%

Borrowings

137,422

150,176

285,582

(8.5)%

(51.9)%

Total shareholders' equity

1,726,576

1,699,759

1,294,480

1.6%

33.4%

Total equity

1,728,631

1,701,814

1,294,480

1.6%

33.5%

Tangible equity (d)

1,425,590

1,397,194

1,131,995

2.0%

25.9%

Total nonperforming loans

83,763

83,147

65,507

0.7%

27.9%

Total nonperforming assets

103,599

107,605

66,145

(3.7)%

56.6%

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS:

Loans as a % of period end total assets

76.76

%

74.46

%

80.04

%

3.1%

(4.1)%

Total nonperforming loans as a % of period end loans

0.86

%

0.86

%

0.82

%

—%

4.9%

Total nonperforming assets as a % of period end loans + OREO + other nonperforming assets

1.06

%

1.11

%

0.83

%

(4.5)%

27.7%

Allowance for credit losses as a % of period end loans

1.14

%

1.12

%

1.13

%

1.8%

0.9%

Net loan charge-offs

$

2,479

$

2,628

$

1,198

(5.7)%

N.M.

Annualized net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans (b)

0.10

%

0.12

%

0.06

%

(16.7)%

N.M.

CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY:

Total shareholders' equity / Period end total assets

13.62

%

13.09

%

13.01

%

4.0%

4.7%

Tangible equity (d) / Tangible assets (f)

11.52

%

11.02

%

11.57

%

4.5%

(0.4)%

Average shareholders' equity / Average assets (b)

13.46

%

13.39

%

12.80

%

0.5%

5.2%

Average shareholders' equity / Average loans (b)

17.76

%

17.44

%

16.28

%

1.8%

9.1%

Average loans / Average deposits (b)

89.75

%

90.91

%

94.37

%

(1.3)%

(4.9)%

Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section.

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION

Financial Highlights

Six months ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025

2026

2025

(in thousands, except common share and per common share data and ratios)

Six months
ended June 30

Six months
ended June 30

Percent
change '26
vs '25

INCOME STATEMENT:

Net interest income

$

264,637

$

213,368

24.0%

Provision for credit losses

7,247

3,609

100.8%

Other income

73,268

57,932

26.5%

Other expense

206,119

157,141

31.2%

Income before income taxes

$

124,539

$

110,550

12.7%

Income taxes

24,100

20,274

18.9%

Net income

$

100,439

$

90,276

11.3%

MARKET DATA:

Earnings per common share - basic (a)

$

5.66

$

5.59

1.3%

Earnings per common share - diluted (a)

5.64

5.56

1.4%

Quarterly cash dividend declared per common share

2.20

2.14

2.8%

Weighted average common shares - basic (b)

17,733,921

16,144,647

9.8%

Weighted average common shares - diluted (b)

17,819,777

16,227,150

9.8%

PERFORMANCE RATIOS: (annualized)

Return on average assets (a)(b)

1.64 

%

1.81 

%

(9.4)%

Return on average shareholders' equity (a)(b)

12.25

%

14.22

%

(13.9)%

Yield on loans

6.39 

%

6.32 

%

1.1%

Yield on investment securities

3.32 

%

3.23 

%

2.8%

Yield on money market instruments

4.03 

%

4.40 

%

(8.4)%

Yield on interest earning assets

5.93 

%

5.90 

%

0.5%

Cost of interest bearing deposits

1.66 

%

1.75 

%

(5.1)%

Cost of borrowings

2.28 

%

3.93 

%

(42.0)%

Cost of paying interest bearing liabilities

1.67 

%

1.84 

%

(9.2)%

Net interest margin (g)

4.80 

%

4.69 

%

2.3%

Efficiency ratio (g)

60.65

%

57.65

%

5.2%

ASSET QUALITY RATIOS:

Net loan charge-offs

$

5,107

$

1,790

185.3%

Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans (b)

0.11

%

0.05

%

120.0%

CAPITAL & LIQUIDITY

Average shareholders' equity / Average assets (b)

13.42

%

12.72

%

5.5%

Average shareholders' equity / Average loans (b)

17.60

%

16.25

%

8.3%

Average loans / Average deposits (b)

90.30

%

93.96

%

(3.9)%

OTHER DATA (NON-GAAP) AND BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION:

Average interest earning assets

11,189,252

9,231,316

21.2%

Pre-tax, pre-provision net income (j)

131,786

114,159

15.4%

Note: Explanations for footnotes (a) - (k) are included at the end of the financial tables in the "Financial Reconciliations" section.

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION

Consolidated Statements of Income

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30

June 30

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Interest income:

Interest and fees on loans

$

154,692

$

125,543

$

296,734

$

246,191

Interest on debt securities:

Taxable

9,320

6,693

15,164

13,823

Tax-exempt

2,123

1,503

4,349

2,772

Other interest income

6,192

2,757

10,857

5,910

Total interest income

172,327

136,496

327,104

268,696

Interest expense:

Interest on deposits:

Demand and savings deposits

23,517

19,055

44,366

37,491

Time deposits

9,122

5,821

16,654

12,591

Interest on borrowings

831

2,629

1,447

5,246

Total interest expense

33,470

27,505

62,467

55,328

Net interest income

138,857

108,991

264,637

213,368

Provision for credit losses

4,575

2,853

7,247

3,609

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

134,282

106,138

257,390

209,759

Other income

39,540

32,186

73,268

57,932

Other expense

100,960

78,977

206,119

157,141

Income before income taxes

72,862

59,347

124,539

110,550

Income taxes

14,110

11,228

24,100

20,274

Net income

$

58,752

$

48,119

$

100,439

$

90,276

Per common share:

Net income - basic

$

3.25

$

2.98

$

5.66

$

5.59

Net income - diluted

$

3.23

$

2.97

$

5.64

$

5.56

Weighted average common shares - basic

18,085,919

16,129,951

17,733,921

16,144,647

Weighted average common shares - diluted

18,181,868

16,215,565

17,819,777

16,227,150

Cash dividends declared:

Quarterly dividend

$

1.10

$

1.07

$

2.20

$

2.14

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

June 30, 2026

December 31, 2025

Assets

Cash and due from banks

$

144,485

$

137,239

Money market instruments

435,824

96,274

Investment securities

1,389,379

802,142

Loans

9,731,356

8,051,242

Allowance for credit losses

(110,686

)

(92,973

)

Loans, net

9,620,670

7,958,269

Bank premises and equipment, net

96,430

61,627

Goodwill and other intangible assets

300,986

161,990

Other real estate owned

19,836

729

Other assets

669,400

586,743

Total assets

$

12,677,010

$

9,805,013

Liabilities and Equity

Deposits:

Noninterest bearing

$

3,084,889

$

2,656,093

Interest bearing

7,585,395

5,587,620

Total deposits

10,670,284

8,243,713

Borrowings

137,422

81,711

Other liabilities

140,673

126,796

Total liabilities

$

10,948,379

$

8,452,220

Equity:

Preferred shares (200,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at June 30, 2026 or December 31, 2025)

$

—

$

—

Common shares (No par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 19,611,235 shares issued at June 30, 2026 and 17,623,104 at December 31, 2025)

784,614

465,032

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes

(16,901

)

(12,739

)

Retained earnings

1,128,448

1,067,823

Treasury shares (1,547,074 shares at June 30, 2026 and 1,544,842 shares at December 31, 2025)

(169,585

)

(167,323

)

Total shareholders' equity

$

1,726,576

$

1,352,793

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary

2,055

—

Total equity

$

1,728,631

$

1,352,793

Total liabilities and equity

$

12,677,010

$

9,805,013

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION 

Consolidated Average Balance Sheets

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

(in thousands)

2026

2025

2026

2025

Assets

Cash and due from banks

$

140,993

$

114,619

$

190,458

$

120,889

Money market instruments

607,263

254,697

543,319

270,767

Investment securities 

1,375,215

1,061,693

1,265,398

1,065,635

Loans

9,691,723

7,922,263

9,392,367

7,877,994

Allowance for credit losses

(110,075

)

(88,773

)

(107,574

)

(88,799

)

Loans, net

9,581,648

7,833,490

9,284,793

7,789,195

Bank premises and equipment, net

94,820

65,800

88,245

67,387

Goodwill and other intangible assets

301,545

162,664

274,431

162,800

Other real estate owned

22,585

40

18,504

477

Other assets

663,340

585,458

651,667

584,975

Total assets

$

12,787,409

$

10,078,461

$

12,316,815

$

10,062,125

Liabilities and Equity

Deposits:

Noninterest bearing

$

3,079,994

$

2,626,232

$

2,984,059

$

2,602,666

Interest bearing

7,718,858

5,768,900

7,416,819

5,781,338

Total deposits

10,798,852

8,395,132

10,400,878

8,384,004

Borrowings

136,276

269,088

128,218

269,170

Other liabilities

129,148

124,200

132,559

128,746

Total liabilities

$

11,064,276

$

8,788,420

$

10,661,655

$

8,781,920

Equity:

Preferred shares

$

—

$

—

$

—

$

—

Common shares

783,372

460,238

730,253

462,132

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes

(14,314

)

(34,291

)

(12,544

)

(37,101

)

Retained earnings

1,117,850

1,022,323

1,102,302

1,009,930

Treasury shares

(165,830

)

(158,229

)

(166,554

)

(154,756

)

Total shareholders' equity

$

1,721,078

$

1,290,041

$

1,653,457

$

1,280,205

Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiary

2,055

—

1,703

—

Total equity

$

1,723,133

$

1,290,041

$

1,655,160

$

1,280,205

Total liabilities and equity

$

12,787,409

$

10,078,461

$

12,316,815

$

10,062,125

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION 

Consolidated Statements of Income - Linked Quarters

2026

2026

2025

2025

2025

(in thousands, except per share data)

2nd QTR

1st QTR

4th QTR

3rd QTR

2nd QTR

Interest income:

Interest and fees on loans 

$

154,692

$

142,042

$

127,443

$

126,648

$

125,543

Interest on debt securities:

Taxable

9,320

5,844

4,267

5,644

6,693

Tax-exempt

2,123

2,226

1,487

1,520

1,503

Other interest income

6,192

4,665

3,695

5,140

2,757

Total interest income

172,327

154,777

136,892

138,952

136,496

Interest expense:

Interest on deposits:

Demand and savings deposits

23,517

20,849

18,431

20,499

19,055

Time deposits

9,122

7,532

5,267

5,501

5,821

Interest on borrowings

831

616

268

1,935

2,629

Total interest expense

33,470

28,997

23,966

27,935

27,505

Net interest income

138,857

125,780

112,926

111,017

108,991

Provision for credit losses

4,575

2,672

3,849

4,030

2,853

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

134,282

123,108

109,077

106,987

106,138

Other income

39,540

33,728

31,375

30,574

32,186

Other expense

100,960

105,159

87,777

79,463

78,977

Income before income taxes

72,862

51,677

52,675

58,098

59,347

Income taxes

14,110

9,990

10,036

10,940

11,228

Net income 

$

58,752

$

41,687

$

42,639

$

47,158

$

48,119

Per common share:

Net income - basic

$

3.25

$

2.40

$

2.65

$

2.93

$

2.98

Net income - diluted

$

3.23

$

2.39

$

2.63

$

2.92

$

2.97

PARK NATIONAL CORPORATION 

Detail of other income and other expense - Linked Quarters

2026

2026

2025

2025

2025

(in thousands)

2nd QTR

1st QTR

4th QTR

3rd QTR

2nd QTR

Other income:

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