Capital City Bank Group Reports Record Full-Year 2025 Earnings

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Capital City Bank Group reported record full-year 2025 earnings with significant growth in net income and diluted EPS, alongside strong capital metrics and a dividend increase, despite a sequential dip in fourth-quarter results.

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• Record Full-Year Earnings

  Net income attributable to common shareowners for 2025 increased to $61.6 million ($3.60 per diluted share) from $52.9 million ($3.12 per diluted share) in 2024.

• Mixed Fourth Quarter Results

  Q4 2025 net income was $13.7 million ($0.80 per diluted share), a decrease from Q3 2025 ($16.0 million, $0.93 per diluted share) but an increase from Q4 2024 ($13.1 million, $0.77 per diluted share).

• Strong Capital and Credit Quality

  Tangible book value per diluted share increased by 14.3% for the full year, and credit quality metrics remained strong with an improved allowance coverage ratio of 1.22%.

• Increased Dividend

  The company increased its dividend by 13.6% for the full year, reflecting strong shareholder returns.

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Capital City Bank Group reported a record year of earnings for 2025, with a substantial increase in full-year net income and diluted EPS compared to 2024. While fourth-quarter net income saw a sequential decline from the third quarter, this was primarily attributed to a non-recurring gain in the prior quarter and higher performance-based compensation, which was partially offset by a pension plan settlement gain. The year-over-year fourth-quarter results still showed an improvement. Management highlighted strong shareholder returns, including a significant increase in tangible book value per share and a higher dividend, driven by core deposits, disciplined credit management, and healthy liquidity. The overall financial health and strategic execution appear robust, positioning the company for continued success.