Q1 2026 Earnings Show Significant Rise in Nonperforming Assets Driven by Single Multifamily Loan

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Amalgamated Financial reported Q1 2026 net income of $25.2M and diluted EPS of $0.84, but nonperforming assets surged by $70.2M, mainly from a single multifamily loan, leading to a significant increase in credit loss provisions.

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• Net Income and EPS Slightly Up

  Net income for Q1 2026 was $25.2 million ($0.84 diluted EPS), a modest increase from $25.0 million ($0.81 diluted EPS) in Q1 2025.

• Nonperforming Assets Surge

  Total nonperforming assets increased significantly by $70.2 million to $98.9 million (1.08% of total assets) at March 31, 2026, up from $28.7 million (0.32% of total assets) at December 31, 2025. This was primarily driven by a $71.5 million increase in multifamily nonaccrual loans to a single borrower.

• Credit Loss Provision Jumps

  Provision for credit losses increased substantially to $13.5 million for Q1 2026, compared to $0.6 million for Q1 2025, largely due to the specific reserves established for the nonperforming multifamily loan.

• Strong Capital Ratios Maintained

  The company maintained strong regulatory capital ratios, with the Bank categorized as 'well capitalized' and meeting capital conservation buffer requirements.

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Amalgamated Financial Corp. reported a mixed first quarter, with net income and diluted EPS showing slight year-over-year increases. However, the quarter was significantly impacted by a substantial increase in nonperforming assets, primarily due to a $71.5 million increase in nonaccrual multifamily loans to a single borrower. This led to a sharp rise in the provision for credit losses, which jumped to $13.5 million from $0.6 million in the prior year. While net interest income improved and capital ratios remain strong, the deterioration in asset quality, concentrated in a single loan, presents a notable concern for investors. The company maintains adequate liquidity and continues its share repurchase program.