EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2026 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
EAGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2026 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND |
| [23-April-2026] |
BERRYVILLE, Va., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFSI) (the "Company"), the holding company for Bank of Clarke, announced its first quarter 2026 results. Also, on April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors announced a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2026. The following table presents selected financial performance highlights for the periods indicated:
Additional key highlights for the first quarter of 2026 are as follows:
Brandon Lorey, President and CEO, stated, "Our first quarter results reflect steady progress in our core operating performance and continued improvement in several key metrics. Net interest margin increased modestly, efficiency improved from the prior quarter, and asset quality remained stable. These results demonstrate the impact of the balance sheet actions we have taken and our ongoing focus on disciplined execution. We continue to maintain solid capital and liquidity levels, which positions us to thoughtfully support our customers and communities while remaining mindful of the broader economic environment." Summary Total net income for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was $3.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively. Net loss was $7.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, net income decreased $594 thousand or 13.7% from the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and increased $10.7 million or 153.6% from the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The decrease from the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was due to a decrease in interest and dividend income as well as an increase in the provision for credit losses during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. These changes are discussed below in greater detail. The increase from the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to the loss on sales of securities as a part of the balance sheet repositioning during the first quarter of 2025. Excluding the net of tax effected impact of the $12.4 million loss recognized during the first quarter of 2025 from the balance sheet repositioning, adjusted net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $2.8 million. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to the "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Performance Highlights" table for additional information. The increase in net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to the as-adjusted quarter ended March 31, 2025 was due to several factors. Gain on sale of loans held for sale increased by $583 thousand as well as net interest income, which increased by $2.6 million. These increases were partially offset by increases in noninterest expenses of $1.6 million. These changes are discussed below in greater detail. Interest Income Total loan interest income was $20.7 million and $21.3 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Total loan interest income was $20.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Total loan interest income decreased $555 thousand or 2.6% from the quarter ended December 31, 2025 to the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Average loans decreased by $10.2 million or 0.7% from the quarter ended December 31, 2025 to the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The tax equivalent yield on average loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was 5.77%, an increase of one basis point from the 5.76% average yield for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The slight increase in loan interest income between the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 was mainly due to an increase in interest rates. The tax equivalent yield on average loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was 5.77%, an increase of 20 basis points from the 5.57% average yield for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Average loans remained stable at $1.46 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025. Early during the first quarter of 2025, ahead of its public offering, the Company sold a pool of mortgage loans at par in order to bolster on-balance sheet liquidity. This pool had a total balance of $18.8 million with a weighted average yield of 6.58%. Interest and dividend income from the investment portfolio was $1.3 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Interest and dividend income from the investment portfolio was $848 thousand for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The tax equivalent yield on average investments for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was 4.34%, up nine basis points from 4.25% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and up 141 basis points from 2.93% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The increase in yield was due largely to lower yielding investments sold during the first quarter of 2025 being replaced with higher yielding securities. During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, $99.2 million in securities were sold with a weighted average yield of 1.72%. During the same quarter, $76.0 million in securities were purchased. Of the $76.0 million in securities purchased, $66.0 million were purchased as a part of the executed balance sheet repositioning with a weighted average yield of 4.72%. Interest Expense Total interest expense was $7.9 million and $8.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and $10.2 million for three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in interest expense between the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was mainly due to lower interest expense on deposits. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits increased by $4.7 million during this time period but the average yield paid on these deposits decreased by six basis points for the same period. The decrease in interest expense between the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was largely due to a $964 thousand decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ("FHLB") interest expense. The average balance of FHLB advances decreased $82.1 million from the quarter ended March 31, 2025 to the same period in 2026. The decrease was also attributable to lower interest expense on deposits by $1.3 million for the same comparative periods. The average balance of interest-bearing deposits decreased by $21.2 million during this time period and the average yield paid on these deposits decreased by 39 basis points for the same period. Net Interest Income Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was $15.9 million reflecting a decrease of 2.9% from the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and an increase of 19.2% from the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Net interest income was $16.4 million and $13.3 million, respectively, for the quarters ended December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. The net interest margin was 3.63% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. For the quarters ended December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the net interest margin was 3.61% and 2.98%, respectively. The increase in the net interest margin from December 31, 2025 was mainly due to the decrease in yield paid on interest bearing liabilities. The increase in the net interest margin from March 31, 2025 can be attributed to two main factors. Both the repositioning of the securities portfolio and the run off of higher interest bearing non core deposits during the period had a positive impact to the net interest margin. The net interest spread increased to 2.80% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 from 2.13% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company's net interest margin is not a measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, but it is a common measure used by the financial services industry to determine how profitable earning assets are funded. The Company's net interest margin is calculated by dividing tax equivalent net interest income by total average earning assets. Tax equivalent net interest income is calculated by grossing up interest income for the amounts that are non-taxable (i.e., municipal income) then subtracting interest expense. The tax rate utilized is 21%. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to the "Reconciliation of Tax-Equivalent Net Interest Income" table for additional information. Noninterest Income and Expense Total noninterest income was $4.9 million and $5.4 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 respectively. Total noninterest loss was $8.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
The decrease in total noninterest income for the first quarter of 2026 compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by lower wealth management fee income. The prior quarter benefited from higher transaction‑based revenues related to estates and other services, which did not recur at the same level in the first quarter. This decline was partially offset by an increase in small business investment company income. Cash distributions from these investments are dependent on performance results and the timing of distributions, which can result in quarter‑to‑quarter fluctuations. Noninterest income, as adjusted to exclude the one-time effect of the previously disclosed significant transaction, was $3.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please refer to the "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Performance Highlights" table for additional information. When comparing the first quarter of 2026 to the as adjusted first quarter of 2025, gain on sale of loans held for sale was the largest driver of the increase between the periods. This increase was due to increased volume in both small business administration "SBA" and mortgage loans sold. The volume of SBA loans sold increased from $2.0 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 to $10.0 million for the same period in 2026. Mortgage loan sales volume increased from $14.9 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 to $16.6 million for the same period in 2026. Noninterest expense decreased $1.3 million, or 8.5%, to $14.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 from $15.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Noninterest expense was $12.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, representing an increase of $1.6 million or 12.9% when comparing to the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
The decrease in total noninterest expense when comparing the first quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2025 is mainly due to the decrease in salaries and benefits expense. This decrease was largely due to increased incentive accruals resulting from plan metrics reaching payout levels during the fourth quarter of 2025. When comparing the first quarter of 2026 to the same quarter of 2025, the increase in total noninterest expense was mainly due to the increases in salaries and employee benefits expenses as well as other operating expenses. The increase in salaries and benefit expense is mostly due to the increase in the number of full time equivalent "FTE" employees. During this period, FTE's increased from 233 to 253. Other operating expenses increased largely due to higher contributions toward charitable activities, primarily driven by the Bank's matching of donations from a very successful Give with BOC campaign as well as elevated loan collection costs associated with a single multifamily relationship included in the nonaccrual loan balance discussed below. Asset Quality and Provision for Credit Losses
Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing, other real estate owned (foreclosed properties), and repossessed assets. Nonperforming assets increased slightly between December 31, 2025 to and March 31, 2026. This increase was due to the addition of two small loans to nonaccrual status which was partially offset by the sale of one repossessed asset during the first quarter of 2026. Based on a recent valuation, the Bank believes that there is sufficient collateral to cover the entirety of the outstanding balance of the new nonaccrual relationships. Nonperforming assets decreased as of March 31, 2026 in comparison to March 31, 2025 mainly due to one large loan being paid off during the period. The collateral for this loan (multifamily real estate) was offered for sale on July 8, 2025, for $5.7 million with the Bank agreeing to a short sale of $4.8 million. This decrease was partially offset by several large relationships being placed in nonaccrual status during the same period. The majority of all nonaccrual loans are secured by real estate and management evaluates the financial condition of these borrowers and the value of any collateral on these loans. The results of these evaluations are used to estimate the amount of losses which may be realized on the disposition of these nonaccrual loans. Specific reserves on nonaccrual loans totaled $2.1 million, $467 thousand and $152 thousand as of March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The increase in the specific reserve as of March 31, 2026 was primarily attributable to two commercial and industrial relationships for which new or increased specific allocations were recorded during the first quarter of 2026, driven by updated collateral information. Additional appraisals on certain nonaccrual and individually evaluated loans have been ordered and are expected to be received in the middle to late portion of the second quarter of 2026. The results of these appraisals may indicate that further specific reserves are warranted on certain existing nonaccrual or impaired loans, which could result in additional provisioning in future periods. The Company realized $34 thousand in net recoveries for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to net charge-offs of $237 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, $891 thousand in net charge-offs were recognized. The majority of charge-offs recognized during the first quarter of 2025 were attributable to the write-down of one large multifamily relationship to the fair value of collateral, net of selling costs. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.19% and 1.04% at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.05% at March 31, 2025. The basis point increase in the allowance for credit losses to total loans between March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025 was primarily driven by higher specific reserves, as discussed above. Increases in specific reserves accounted for 11 and 14 basis points, respectively, of the total basis point increase, with the remaining increase largely attributable to changes in historical loss ratios, primarily within the consumer and non‑owner‑occupied commercial real estate portfolios. The amount of provision for credit losses on loans reflects the results of the Bank's analysis used to determine the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. The Company recorded $2.0 million in provision for credit losses on loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company recognized provision for credit losses on loans of $747 thousand and $1.1 million for the quarters ended December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The higher provision for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2025, was primarily driven by higher specific reserves, as well as increases in certain historical loss ratios, as discussed above. The higher provision for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025, was also primarily driven by higher specific reserves and increases in certain historical loss ratios, partially offset by higher charge‑offs recognized during the first quarter of 2025. Management's judgment in determining the level of the allowance is based on evaluations of the collectability of loans while taking into consideration such factors as trends in delinquencies and charge-offs, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect a borrower's ability to repay and the value of collateral, overall portfolio quality and review of specific potential losses. The Company is committed to maintaining an allowance at a level that adequately reflects expected credit losses over the life of the loan portfolio. Balance Sheet Total consolidated assets of the Company at March 31, 2026 were $1.84 billion, which represented a decrease of $50.3 million or 2.66% from total assets of $1.89 billion at December 31, 2025. At March 31, 2025, total consolidated assets were $1.90 billion. Total assets decreased during the first quarter of 2026 in comparison to December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025 primarily due to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents were at a lower level as of March 31, 2026 due to declines in deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances during the quarter. Total net loans decreased $16.2 million or 1.11% from $1.46 billion at December 31, 2025 to $1.44 billion at March 31, 2026 driven largely by the decline in commercial and industrial loans of $11.9 million as well as marine loan amortization. Approximately $7.5 million in commercial and industrial SBA loans were sold during the first quarter of 2026 along with the paydown of $3.1 million on one commercial and industrial line of credit. Total deposits decreased to $1.60 billion as of March 31, 2026 when compared to December 31, 2025 deposits of $1.61 billion. At March 31, 2025 total deposits were $1.61 billion. During the second quarter of 2025, total deposits increased $152.7 million. While deposit balances remained fairly stable in total when comparing each period end, there was fairly significant movement in individual deposit categories. The majority of change to the deposit categories was due to large deposits in non-interest bearing accounts totaling $151.7 million that were made during the second quarter of 2025 and was primarily related to sales proceeds of two customer's businesses. During the third quarter of 2025, $72.4 million of these funds left the bank, with $79.3 million still remaining at September 30, 2025. During the fourth quarter of 2025, $74.4 million of these funds left the bank leaving a remaining $4.9 million. Core deposit change for the quarter and twelve months ended March 31, 2026 was an increase of $29.7 million and a decrease of $7.1 million, respectively. Core deposits consist of checking accounts, NOW accounts, money market accounts, regular savings accounts and time deposits less than $250 thousand. The increase for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 was mainly due to strong growth in noninterest bearing demand deposits. Liquidity The objective of the Company's liquidity management is to ensure the continuous availability of funds to satisfy the credit needs of our customers and the demands of our depositors, creditors and investors. Uninsured deposits represent an estimate of amounts above the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance coverage limit of $250,000. As of March 31, 2026, the Company's uninsured deposits were approximately $207.3 million or 13.1% of total deposits. The Company's liquid assets, which include cash and due from banks, interest-bearing deposits at other banks, loans with a maturity less than one year and nonpledged securities available for sale, were $423.9 million and borrowing availability was $635.3 million as of March 31, 2026, which in total exceed uninsured deposits, excluding intercompany cash holdings and secured municipal deposits, by $851.9 million. Liquid assets have decreased by only $535 thousand during the first quarter. In addition to deposits, the Company utilizes short-term and long-term borrowings as sources of funds. Short-term borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank and the FHLB as well as federal funds purchased from Community Bankers Bank may be used to fund the Company's day-to-day operations. Long-term borrowings include FHLB advances as well as subordinated debt. Total outstanding borrowings decreased to $29.6 million at March 31, 2026 from $94.5 million at March 31, 2025. Borrowings decreased by $40.0 million from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The decreases were primarily due to the paydown of outstanding FHLB advances. Additional sources of liquidity available to the Company include cash flows from operations, loan payments and payoffs, deposit growth, maturities, calls and sales of securities and the issuance of brokered certificates of deposit. Capital and Dividends On April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors announced a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 4, 2026. The Board of Directors of the Company regularly reviews the amount of cash dividends per share and the resulting dividend payout ratio in light of changes in economic conditions, current and future capital requirements, and expected future earnings. Total consolidated equity increased $13.9 million to $190.3 million at March 31, 2026 compared to March 31, 2025 and increased $1.5 million compared to December 31, 2025. The increases are primarily due to increased retained earnings from net income. The Company's securities available for sale are fixed income debt securities and their unrealized loss position is a result of increased market interest rates since they were purchased. The Company expects to recover its investments in debt securities through scheduled payments of principal and interest. The accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the Company's securities available for sale increased to $6.0 million at March 31, 2026 compared to $5.3 million at December 31, 2025 and decreased from $6.6 million at March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the most recent notification from the FDIC categorized the Bank of Clarke as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized under regulations applicable at March 31, 2026, Bank of Clarke was required to maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, CET1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios. In addition to the regulatory risk-based capital requirements, Bank of Clarke must maintain a capital conservation buffer of additional capital of 2.5 percent of risk-weighted assets as required by the Basel III capital rules. The Bank of Clarke exceeded these ratios at March 31, 2026. Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that the supplemental Non-GAAP information provides a better comparison of period-to-period operating performance and the impact of non-recurring transactions on the Bank's results. Additionally, the Company believes this information is utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company's results and financial condition and therefore, such information is useful to investors. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for or more important than financial results in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures which may be presented by other companies. First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Conference Call and Webcast Eagle Financial Services' Chief Executive Officer, Brandon Lorey, and Chief Financial Officer, Kate Chappell, will hold a listen-only conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter results on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. eastern time. Those wishing to listen to the conference call should call the applicable number below and reference the Conference ID below. USA / International – (Toll) - +1.646.968.2525 A replay of the call and webcast will be accessible at investors.bankofclarke.bank. Webcast URL: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/201720331 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this discussion may include "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. These forward-looking statements relate to the Company's future operations and are generally identified by phrases such as "the Company expects," "the Company believes" or words of similar import. Although the Company believes that its expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reliable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements of the Company will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company include, but are not limited to: changes in interest rates and general economic conditions; the legislative and regulatory climate; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve; the quality or composition of the Company's loan or investment portfolios; the Company's ability to successfully resolve non-performing assets; demand for loan products; liquidity and deposit flows; competition; demand for financial services in the Company's market area; acquisitions and dispositions; the Company's ability to keep pace with new technologies; a failure in or breach of the Company's operational or security systems or infrastructure, or those of third-party vendors or other service providers, including as a result of cyberattacks; the Company's capital and liquidity; changes in tax and accounting rules, principles, policies and guidelines; and other factors included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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