City Holding Posts Record Quarterly Profit as Margin Widens
West Virginia lender City Holding reported $34.6 million net income and record $2.43 diluted EPS for the third quarter of 2026.
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what happened
City Holding Company, a bank holding company based in Charleston, West Virginia, with $6.8 billion in assets, reported net income of $34.6 million for the third quarter of 2026. Diluted earnings per share reached $2.43, a record for the company, according to TradingView.
Net interest income rose about $1.8 million, or 3.0%, to $62.6 million, and the net interest margin climbed from 3.97% to 4.04%. Non-interest income grew $0.9 million to $21.4 million, while non-interest expenses rose $2.6 million to $40.9 million. Loans grew $48.4 million to $4.55 billion over the quarter.
The board approved a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, 15% above the prior $0.87 payment.
why it matters
For broader markets this is a regional bank earnings report with limited impact. Rising margins and loan growth with low credit costs point to a sound balance sheet, and the higher dividend signals management's confidence in earnings.
market impact
US regional banks: strong results and a higher dividend support City Holding shares
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- City Holding Company Announces Record Quarterly Results — TradingView, 26 October 2026 at 11:30 UTC
- City Holding Company Announces Record Quarterly Results — Reuters, 26 October 2026 at 11:36 UTC
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