Eagle Bancorp Montana Q2 Earnings Rise 15% on Expanding Margins and Lower Credit Costs

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Eagle Bancorp Montana reported Q2 2026 net income of $3.7 million ($0.47/share), a 15% increase year-over-year, as net interest margin expanded and credit costs fell. The board authorized a new 400,000-share repurchase program.

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• Q2 Net Income Rises 15%

  Net income of $3.7 million, or $0.47 per share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.42 per share, in Q2 2025. The increase was driven by higher net interest income and a lower provision for credit losses.

• Net Interest Margin Expands

  Net interest margin widened to 4.15% from 3.91% a year ago, reflecting lower funding costs and a favorable shift in the deposit mix. Net interest income grew 5.5% to $19.1 million.

• Credit Quality Improves

  Provision for credit losses fell to $343,000 from $1.04 million. Nonperforming assets declined to $4.2 million, or 0.20% of total assets, from $5.7 million at year-end 2025.

• Balance Sheet Growth

  Total assets increased to $2.13 billion, with net loans up $39 million to $1.54 billion. Deposits were essentially flat at $1.79 billion.

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Eagle Bancorp Montana posted Q2 net income of $3.7 million, up from $3.2 million a year ago, driven by a 24-basis-point expansion in net interest margin to 4.15% and a sharp drop in credit loss provisions. The balance sheet grew modestly, with loans up $39 million and deposits stable. Asset quality improved, with nonperforming assets falling to 0.20% of total assets. The board also authorized a new 400,000-share buyback, signaling confidence in the stock. The results reinforce the positive trend seen in Q1 and suggest the bank is navigating the rate environment effectively.