TrustCo Reports 12.8% Increase in Net Income for the Second Quarter of 2026 to $17 Million

Executive Snapshot:

Financial results:

• Key metrics for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025:

  • Diluted earnings per share of $0.98 increased 24.1% compared to $0.79

  • Net interest income of $45.6 million, up 9.2% from $41.7 million

  • Net interest margin of 2.87%, up 16 basis points from 2.71%

  • Net income of $17.0 million increased 12.8% compared to $15.0 million

  • Average loans increased $197.5 million, or 3.8%

  • Average deposits increased $208.6 million, or 3.8%
    
    

• Capital position and Stock Repurchase Program:
  
  

  • Book value per share as of June 30, 2026 was $38.53, up from $36.75 as of June 30, 2025

  • Purchased 10.5% of TrustCo outstanding common stock under the 2026 and 2025 Stock Repurchase Programs through the acquisition of over one million shares in the first half of 2026, following the purchase of one million shares in 2025, reinforcing a disciplined long-term capital allocation strategy

  • On pace to complete the repurchase of a total of three million shares, or 15.8%, of TrustCo common stock by the end of 2026
    
    

GLENVILLE, N.Y., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, NASDAQ: TRST) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026 highlighted by a continued increase in net interest income and sustained loan and deposit growth across core lending and deposit categories. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, net interest income increased 9.2% year over year to $45.6 million. This was driven by the ongoing asset repricing across our loan portfolio at higher yields and effective execution of deposit growth and pricing strategies. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, net interest margin expanded to 2.87% from 2.71% in the prior year period. This resulted in second quarter 2026 net income of $17.0 million, or $0.98 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $15.0 million, or $0.79 diluted earnings per share, for the second quarter 2025; and net income of $33.3 million, or $1.89 diluted earnings per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income of $29.3 million, or $1.54 diluted earnings per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

During the second quarter of 2026, TrustCo recognized an $844 thousand unrealized gain on equity securities resulting from the conversion of Visa Class B-2 shares into a combination of Visa Class B-3 and Visa Class C shares and the fair-value recognition of the Class C shares received. The Company had not sold the resulting Class C shares as of June 30, 2026. The Company originally obtained the Visa Class B shares in 2008. The strategic decision to retain the Class C shares and not sell them sooner, allowed the Company to avoid commissions and other expenses thus recognizing the full market value.

Overview

Chairman, President, and CEO, Robert J. McCormick, said "We are very pleased to report another quarter of stellar results. As expected, we have seen favorable repricing in our loan portfolio that has contributed to improving net interest margin. We also have seen steady growth in loans and deposits – each of which is up 3.8% year over year. This kind of symmetry in loan and deposit growth represents the ongoing realization of one of our long-time business goals. We take the deposits that we gather and lend those funds right back out into the communities that we serve. We also are realizing success on our long-term capital allocation strategy which has seen the company repurchase two million shares over the past year and a half, and we are on pace to purchase another million shares by the end of this year, which would bring the total for 2025-2026 to nearly 16% of TrustCo's outstanding shares. We also are pleased to announce that we have moved into the building that we repurposed into our regional corporate headquarters in historic Longwood, Florida, which speaks volumes about our commitment to that great state."

Details

We have continued to see meaningful net income and net interest income improvement. Management expects these improvements to remain sustainable. The loan and investment portfolios of TrustCo Bank (the "Bank") continue to reprice upward as lower yielding assets mature and are replaced with higher rate loan originations and investment purchases, driving steady improvement in overall asset yields. We believe that this ongoing repricing reflects disciplined loan production aligned with current market conditions. Complementing this, the Bank maintains a strong liquidity position, driven by deposit growth while decreasing funding costs which underscores the Bank's disciplined relationship banking strategy and the value customers place on stability and service. We believe that these factors position the Bank to generate continued net income and net interest income growth in the coming quarters and deliver long-term value to shareholders. Net interest income was $45.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $3.8 million, or 9.2%, compared to the second quarter of 2025, driven by loan growth at higher interest rates and a decrease in interest expense. The net interest margin for the second quarter of 2026 was 2.87%, up 16 basis points from 2.71% in the second quarter of 2025. The yield on interest-earning assets increased to 4.27% in the second quarter of 2026, up 8 basis points from 4.19% in the second quarter of 2025. The cost of interest bearing liabilities decreased to 1.79% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 1.91% in the second quarter of 2025.

Average loans were up $197.5 million, or 3.8%, in the second quarter of 2026 over the same period in 2025. Average residential loans and Home Equity Credit Lines (HECLs), our primary lending focus, were up $142.0 million, or 3.2%, and $44.8 million, or 10.4%, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026 over the same period in 2025. Average commercial loans also increased $13.4 million, or 4.4%, in the second quarter of 2026 over the same period in 2025. Loan growth in the second quarter of 2026 remained steady, driven by continued strength in core relationship lending. Credit quality metrics were stable. Following this period of sustained growth, TrustCo remains confident in the quality of its loan portfolio amid broader market concerns. We believe that our continued focus on strong underwriting within our loan portfolio and conservative lending standards positions us to manage credit risk effectively in the current environment. The consistent growth in the loan portfolio will likely enhance net interest income in the quarters ahead. Average deposits were up $208.6 million, or 3.8%, for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily as a result of an increase in time deposits, interest bearing checking accounts, and demand deposits. The Bank's ongoing emphasis on relationship banking, combined with competitive product offerings and digital capabilities, has contributed to a broadening deposit base that supports ongoing loan growth and expansion.

During the second quarter of 2026, the Bank remained focused on capital deployment and allocation, guided by a disciplined framework, with share repurchases continuing to serve as a key tool to enhance shareholder value. This reflects our confidence in the long-term strength of the franchise and our focus on capital optimization. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, TrustCo repurchased one million shares, or 5.6%, of TrustCo's outstanding common stock under its previously announced stock repurchase program, which authorizes TrustCo to repurchase up to two million shares, or 11.1%, of TrustCo's outstanding common stock in 2026. We continue to believe that our approach ensures every dollar of capital is working to generate solid returns, strengthen customer relationships, and enhance shareholder value. As of June 30, 2026, our equity to asset ratio was 10.05%, compared to 10.91% as of June 30, 2025. Book value per share as of June 30, 2026 was $38.53, up 4.8% compared to $36.75 as of a year earlier.

Asset quality remains strong and has been consistent over the past twelve months. TrustCo recorded a provision for credit losses of $650 thousand in the second quarter of 2026, flat compared to the same period in 2025. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the provision for credit losses was the result of a provision for credit losses on loans of $1.0 million and a benefit for credit losses on unfunded commitments of $350 thousand. The ratio of allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.01% and 0.99% as of June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The allowance for credit losses on loans was $54.1 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $51.3 million as of June 30, 2025. Nonperforming loans (NPLs) were $21.8 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $17.9 million as of June 30, 2025. NPLs were 0.40% and 0.35% of total loans as of June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025, respectively. The coverage ratio, or allowance for credit losses on loans to NPLs, was 248.6% as of June 30, 2026, compared to 286.2% as of June 30, 2025. Nonperforming assets (NPAs) were $23.0 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $19.0 million as of June 30, 2025. While NPLs increased modestly during the quarter, asset quality metrics remain stable and well covered by reserves, reflecting the Bank's conservative underwriting standards.

A conference call to discuss second quarter 2026 results will be held at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 22, 2026. Those wishing to participate in the call may dial toll-free for North America 1-833-461-5787, Meeting ID 562 250 806. The call will also be audio webcast at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/562250806. The webcast replay will be available for one year at the same link.

About TrustCo Bank Corp NY

TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a $6.5 billion savings and loan holding company and through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, operated 132 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Florida as of June 30, 2026.

In addition, the Bank's Wealth Management Department offers a full range of investment services, retirement planning and trust and estate administration services. The common shares of TrustCo are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TRST.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this news release and the related earnings call that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future development, results or periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding our expectations for our future performance, including our expectations regarding net income, net interest income and shareholder value for future quarters; the anticipated impact of our focus on underwriting within our loan portfolio and conservative lending standards; the expected impact of the continued repricing of our loan and investment portfolios, as well as our liquidity position, on our future net interest income and overall asset yields; the amount of shares that we expect to repurchase in 2026; and the anticipated effects of our capital management strategy, including our stock repurchase program. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time the statements are made. Such forward-looking statements are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause TrustCo's actual results to differ materially from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in such statements. TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The following important factors, among others, in some cases have affected and in the future could affect TrustCo's actual results and could cause TrustCo's actual financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in any forward-looking statement: future changes in interest rates; external economic factors, such as changes in monetary policy, ongoing inflationary pressures and continued elevated prices; exposure to credit risk in our lending activities; the risk of weakness in residential real estate markets; our increasing commercial loan portfolio; the sufficiency of our allowance for credit losses on loans to cover actual loan losses; our ability to meet the cash flow requirements of our depositors or borrowers or to meet our operating cash needs to fund corporate expansion and other activities; claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility and lender liability; the enforcement of federal cannabis laws and regulations and its impact on our ability to provide services in the cannabis industry; our dependency upon the services of the management team; our disclosure controls and procedures' ability to prevent or detect errors or acts of fraud; the adequacy of our business continuity and disaster recovery plans; the effectiveness of our risk management framework; the impact of any expansion by us into new lines of business or new products and services; the rising popularity of alternative financial products, including fintech platforms, cryptocurrencies, money market funds, and digital wallets; an increase in the prevalence of fraud and other financial crimes; the impact of severe weather events and climate change on us and the communities we serve, including societal responses to climate change; environmental, social and governance risks and their impact on our reputation and relationships; the chance of a prolonged economic downturn, especially one affecting our geographic market area; instability in global economic conditions and geopolitical matters, including as a result of the conflict between the United States (U.S.) and Iran, as well as volatility in financial markets; the chance of a downgrade in the credit rating of the U.S. government or a default by the U.S. government; the soundness of other financial institutions; U.S. government shutdowns; fluctuations in the trust wealth management fees we receive as a result of investment performance; the impact of regulatory capital rules on our growth; changes in laws and regulations, including changes in cybersecurity or privacy regulations; our compliance with laws designed to protect consumers, including the Community Reinvestment Act and fair lending laws; restrictions on data collection and use; our compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and other laws and regulations that could result in material fines or sanctions; changes in tax laws; limitations on our ability to pay dividends; TrustCo Realty Corp.'s ability to qualify as a real estate investment trust; changes in accounting standards; competition within our market areas; consumers and businesses' use of non-banks to complete financial transactions; our reliance on third-party service providers; the impact of data breaches and cyber-attacks; the development and use of artificial intelligence; the impact of a failure in or breach of our operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties; the impact of an unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential client or customer information; the impact of interruptions in the effective operation of our computer systems; the impact of anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents; the impact of the manner in which we allocate capital; the impact of the actions of activist shareholders; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in our public filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2026, our upcoming quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2026, and future reports to be filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent TrustCo management's judgment as of the date of this news release. TrustCo disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements, either as a result of future developments, new information or otherwise, except as may be required by law.