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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP NWFL

    Jul 22, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Norwood Financial Corp. Q2 FY26 — Record Earnings and Successful Integration

    Norwood Financial delivered a record second quarter, driven by strong organic growth and the successful integration of Presence Bank, which was completed ahead of schedule. The company achieved significant net interest margin expansion and recovered tangible book value dilution two years early, demonstrating strong earnings power and disciplined M&A. Management is focused on leveraging AI for efficiency, strengthening its talent pool, and continuing to drive shareholder value despite rising deposit competition and a specific credit event.

    Highlights

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    • Net income was a record $9.3 million, up 41% compared to last year.

    • Adjusted net income and EPS increased 48% and 25% respectively, with higher adjusted returns on average assets and tangible equity.

    • Net interest margin expanded to 3.9%, an increase of 47 basis points year-over-year and 22 basis points quarter-over-quarter.

    • Tangible book value per share reached $22.96, recovering the dilution from the Presence Bank acquisition 2 years ahead of estimates.

    • Pre-provision net revenue reached $13.6 million, a 55% increase from the prior year quarter.

    Concerns

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    • A customer loan totaling $22 million filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, resulting in a $700,000 net charge-off.

    • Deposit competition is picking up, with anecdotal evidence of more inbound calls for special rates on larger deposits.

    • Higher-than-expected loan payoffs during the quarter impacted loan growth despite good production.

    Operational metrics

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    Net income
    $9.3 millionup 41% YoY from $6.2 million (Q2 FY25)
    Q2 FY26

    Record net income for the quarter.

    Diluted EPS
    $0.86up from $0.67 (Q2 FY25)
    Q2 FY26

    Reported diluted earnings per share.

    Adjusted net income
    up 48%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Adjusted net income increased compared to the prior year.

    Adjusted EPS
    up 25%YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Adjusted earnings per share increased compared to the prior year.

    Return on average assets
    1.28%improved
    Q2 FY26

    Improved return on average assets.

    Tangible book value per share
    $22.96up from $22.90 (Dec 31, prior to acquisition)
    Q2 FY26 end

    Tangible book value per share at quarter end, recovering dilution from Presence Bank acquisition 2 years ahead of estimates.

    Pre-provision net revenue
    $13.6 millionup 55% YoY, more than doubled QoQ
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects benefits of a larger balance sheet, stronger net interest income generation, and continued operating leverage.

    Allowance for credit losses
    $25.6 million
    Q2 FY26 end

    Allowance for credit losses at quarter end.

    Total assets
    $2.9 billion
    Q2 FY26 end

    Total assets at quarter end.

    Merger-related expenses
    $53,000compared to $5 million in Q1 FY26
    Q2 FY26

    Merger-related expenses were largely behind in Q2.

    BOLI restructuring fee
    $225,000
    Q1 FY26

    One-time BOLI restructuring fee recognized in the first quarter.

    Legal bills (loan workout)
    $75,000
    Q2 FY26

    Legal bills related to the previously mentioned loan workout.

    Nonrecurring interest income
    $241,000
    Q2 FY26

    Nonrecurring interest income from bond calls and acceleration of a credit mark associated with a PCD loan.

    Spot deposit costs
    2 bps higherthan quarterly average
    June

    Spot deposit costs for the month of June.

    Loan accretion (purchase accounting)
    $700,000
    Q2 FY26

    Accretion from purchase accounting related to loans.

    CDI accretion (purchase accounting)
    $300,000
    Q2 FY26

    Accretion from core deposit intangible (CDI).

    Total nonaccrual loans
    $22.5 millionabout flat from Q1
    Q2 FY26 end

    Total nonaccrual loans at the end of the quarter, with one credit being the lion's share.

    Pipeline yields
    high to mid-6s
    Current

    Yields on the current loan pipeline.

    Net interest income growth
    improved 39%
    YTD H1 FY26

    Year-to-date net interest income improvement.

    Adjusted net income growth
    improved 42%
    YTD H1 FY26

    Year-to-date adjusted net income improvement.

    Average tangible equity increase
    approximately 15%
    YTD H1 FY26

    Increase in average tangible equity year-to-date.

    DDAs growth
    good rate
    Current

    Demand deposit accounts continue to grow, helping to temper higher cost money markets and CDs.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Loans$2.26 billionUSD
    Deposits$2.51 billionUSD
    Rotce ROE15%%
    Allowance reserves$25.6 millionUSD
    Net interest income—
    Net interest margin3.9%%
    Net charge offs npls$700,000USD
    Total operating expenses—
    Provision for credit losses—
    Efficiency ratio operating leverage—

    Deals & partnerships

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    Presence BankAcquisition of Presence Bankshares, with successful integration completed.

    All planned integration activities, including core system conversion and brand rollout, are complete. The experience gained will serve well for future acquisitions.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Customer Chapter 11 bankruptcy filingOngoing process

    $22 million loan exposure, $700,000 net charge-off recorded.

    Mitigation: Actively involved in the process, engaging with parties to achieve an agreeable outcome. Monitoring progress to understand the impact.

    Increased deposit competitionCurrent, ongoing

    Spot deposit costs in June were 2 bps higher than the quarterly average. Anecdotal evidence of more inbound calls for special rates on larger deposits.

    Mitigation: DDAs continue to grow at a good rate, helping to temper higher cost money markets and CDs. Not expecting to repeat Q2 CD experience.

    Higher-than-expected loan payoffsQ2 FY26

    Impacted loan growth in Q2 FY26.

    Mitigation: Loan production was good, and pipeline yields remain strong in the high to mid-6s.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Net Interest Margin trajectory

    Next quarter (Q3 FY26)
    Current3.90% (Q2 FY26), with 3-4 bps nonrecurring
    TargetContinued meaningful improvement, or stabilization given deposit competition

    Why it matters

    NIM is a primary driver of profitability for banks, and its trajectory will indicate the impact of deposit competition and rate environment.

    I wouldn't expect us to repeat the same Q2 experience in CDs. So I think loans are maintaining given where the pipeline is.

    Q&A highlights

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    Clarification on the $241,000 non-recurring interest income and its breakdown between bonds and loans, and its impact on NIM.

    John McCaffery clarified that $241,000 was non-recurring, impacting NIM by 3-4 bps, with $170,000 from loans and $65,000 from bonds.

    “Yes, there was $241,000 in nonrecurring, which is about 3 or 4 basis points in the NIM for the quarter. There was about $170,000 in loans and $65,000 in bonds.”

    asked by Matthew Breese · answered by John McCaffery

    1 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Presence Bank Integration & Strategic Priorities

    Norwood Financial successfully completed all planned integration activities for Presence Bank, including core system conversion and brand rollout, ahead of schedule. This experience is expected to benefit future M&A. The company is now focused on identifying and adopting best-in-class practices from the combined entities to drive operational excellence.

    02

    AI Implementation for Efficiency

    The company is implementing a commercial credit system from Presence Bank across the organization, utilizing embedded AI and machine learning to enhance credit officer productivity through automation, speed, and improved reporting. A 3-year plan for AI rollout across all departments is in place to empower employees to perform higher-value functions and better serve customers.

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    Talent Development & Leadership Succession

    Norwood is strengthening its talent pool and leadership bench through initiatives focused on workforce development and succession planning. Recent examples include the appointment of Steve Daniels as Chief Lending Officer, succeeding Vinny O'Bell, and Deb Kennedy's promotion to Director of Retail Banking, overseeing all branches in New York and Pennsylvania.

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    Shareholder Value Creation

    The company's strong Q2 and H1 2026 results demonstrate a commitment to increasing shareholder value. Net interest income improved 39% year-to-date, and adjusted net income improved 42%. The tangible book value dilution from the Presence Bank acquisition was earned back two years ahead of estimates, highlighting the combined organization's earnings power and disciplined M&A approach.

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    Credit Quality Event

    A customer loan totaling $22 million filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to a $700,000 net charge-off. Management is actively involved in the ongoing process and believes the outcome is acceptable given the total exposure, with continued monitoring of its progress.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.