City Holding Co. Reports Record 2025 Financials with Strong Growth, Improved Credit Quality, and Shareholder Returns

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City Holding Company's annual report details record net income and diluted EPS for 2025, driven by robust loan and deposit growth, significant share repurchases, and a dividend increase, alongside improved credit quality and strong capital ratios.

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• Record 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported record net income of $130.5 million and diluted EPS of $8.93 for 2025, representing significant year-over-year growth.

• Strong Loan and Deposit Growth

  Achieved a 5.4% increase in gross loans to $4.51 billion and a 3.0% rise in total deposits to $5.30 billion.

• Improved Credit Quality

  Recorded a $1.4 million recovery in the provision for credit losses and a decrease in non-performing assets to 0.32% of total loans and OREO.

• Robust Capital Position

  Maintained strong capital ratios, with CET 1 at 16.9%, Tier 1 at 16.9%, Total Capital at 17.4%, and Tier 1 Leverage at 11.0%, all well above "well capitalized" thresholds.

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This 10-K filing provides comprehensive, audited financial results for 2025, reinforcing the positive preliminary announcement made in January. The company achieved record net income and diluted EPS, demonstrating strong operational performance. Key highlights include healthy growth in both loans and deposits, a substantial share repurchase program, and a notable increase in cash dividends, all signaling management's confidence and commitment to shareholder value. Furthermore, the significant recovery in the provision for credit losses and a reduction in non-performing assets indicate a marked improvement in asset quality. The company also maintains robust capital ratios well above regulatory requirements, underscoring its financial stability. The adoption of 10b5-1 stock purchase plans by four directors further suggests positive insider sentiment.