Consumers Bancorp Reports Strong Q2 FY26 Earnings with 20.4% Net Income Growth and Improved Net Interest Margin
CBKM sits 58% above its 52-week low of $16.75 on light trading volume (0.1× avg).
Summary
Consumers Bancorp reported strong Q2 FY26 results with a 20.4% increase in net income, expanded net interest margin, healthy loan and deposit growth, and improved asset quality.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CBKM
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Strong Net Income Growth
Net income for Q2 FY26 increased by 20.4% to $2.755 million ($0.87 per share) compared to $2.287 million ($0.73 per share) in the prior year's comparable quarter. Year-to-date net income rose by 19.15% to $5.389 million.
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Expanded Net Interest Margin
The net interest margin improved to 3.43% for Q2 FY26, up from 3.02% in the prior year, driven by a 30-basis point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets and an 18-basis point reduction in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
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Healthy Loan and Deposit Growth
Total loans increased by $58.934 million (annualized 14.5%) to $872.392 million, and total deposits grew by $52.236 million (annualized 10.1%) to $1.089 billion since June 30, 2025.
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Improved Asset Quality and Equity
Non-performing loans decreased to $969,000 from $1.031 million, and shareholders' equity increased by $9.855 million to $86.126 million, partly due to a $5.549 million improvement in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Analysis · CBKM · Finance
Consumers Bancorp Inc. delivered robust financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, building on the positive trend previously indicated. The company achieved a significant increase in net income and earnings per share, driven by strong growth in tax-equivalent net interest income and an expanded net interest margin. This performance reflects effective asset and liability management, with yields on interest-earning assets increasing while the cost of funds decreased. The balance sheet also showed healthy expansion in both total assets and loans, alongside a notable improvement in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which bolstered shareholders' equity. Asset quality remained solid with a decrease in non-performing loans. These comprehensive positive results underscore the company's operational strength and favorable market conditions, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high.
At the time of this filing, CBKM was trading at $26.50 on OTC in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $83.3M. The 52-week trading range was $16.75 to $27.44. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.