INDB Independent Bank (INDB) Q3 FY26 earnings call
Independent Bank Corp. delivered record earnings in Q3 FY26, driven by solid loan and deposit growth and stable net interest margin amidst a competitive rate environment. The bank maintained strong capital levels, actively returned capital to shareholders through buybacks, and managed expenses prudently. Management is focused on disciplined growth, operational efficiencies, and preparing for a core systems upgrade in early 2027, while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.
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INDB operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | This call Sep 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) | — | 14.05%And to summarize the quarter results, 2026 second quarter net income was $81.8 million, and diluted EPS was $1.70, resulting in a 1.34% return on assets, a 9.24% return on average common equity and a 14.05% return on average tangible common equity.Source: earnings call transcript | 15.4%Return on assets for the quarter was 1.42%, and return on average tangible common equity was 15.4%.Source: earnings call transcript | +1.3 pt |
| Common equity tier 1 ratio (CET1) | 12.87%As Jeff alluded to in his comments, we maintained our robust CET1 capital ratios at 12.87%, while repurchasing $63.3 million in capital during the quarter, and increasing our common dividend 8.5% to $0.64 per quarter.Source: earnings call transcript | 12.8%During the second quarter, we repurchased $75 million in capital, bringing our capital ratios down slightly, with the CET1 ratio at June 30 now at 12.8% and the tangible capital ratio at 9.7%.Source: earnings call transcript | 12.7%As of September 30, our CET1 ratio sits at 12.7%, and our tangible capital ratio was at 9.4%.Source: earnings call transcript | -0.1 pt |
| Net interest margin | — | 3.76%Spot margin for June stayed at 3.76%, which is what the full quarter was despite that cost of deposit increase I just mentioned.Source: earnings call transcript | 3.89%The net interest margin for the quarter of 3.89% increased 4 basis points from the prior quarter as a result of increased purchase accounting benefit, while the adjusted core margin, excluding purchase accounting and other noncore items, was flat at 3.76%.Source: earnings call transcript | +0.1 pt |
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