Orange County Bancorp posts record Q3 profit, up 25% year on year
The US community bank reported record quarterly net income as net interest margin widened and credit loss provisions fell, per Reuters and LSEG data.
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what happened
US community bank Orange County Bancorp reported record net income for the third quarter of 2026, up 25% from a year earlier, according to Reuters, which cites LSEG and company data. Earnings per share rose 24% to $0.93, and net interest margin widened to 4.45% from 4.26%.
The company said higher net interest income and a smaller provision for credit losses drove the gain, partly offset by lower noninterest income. Loan and deposit growth, along with higher loan yields, supported the margin, and a shift toward core deposits lowered average funding costs. The bank also plans to exit residential loan exposure by the end of 2026.
why it matters
The report matters mainly to the bank's shareholders and regional peers, since wider margins and cheaper core deposits support profitability. For the broader market the signal is limited, though it shows some small US lenders are still earning well on their spreads. Analysts' average rating is buy, with a median 12-month target of $42.00 per LSEG data.
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- Orange County Bancorp Q3 net income rises 25% to record — Reuters, 28 October 2026 at 20:38 UTC
- Orange County Bancorp Posts Record Q3 Earnings, Net Income Rises 24.6% — TradingView, 28 October 2026 at 20:43 UTC
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