HBT Financial Reports Q1 Results, Completes CNB Merger, Repurchases $15.6M Shares, and Issues $85M Subordinated Notes

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HBT Financial reported Q1 2026 results, with GAAP EPS impacted by $15.7 million in CNB merger costs, but adjusted EPS increased. The company completed its strategic CNB acquisition, repurchased $15.6 million in shares, and issued $85.0 million in subordinated notes to bolster capital.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results

  Reported GAAP net income of $11.2 million ($0.34 diluted EPS) and adjusted net income of $22.6 million ($0.68 adjusted diluted EPS). GAAP EPS decreased from $0.60 in Q4 2025, primarily due to $15.7 million in acquisition-related expenses.

• CNB Merger Completion

  Finalized the acquisition of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. on March 1, 2026, adding $1.8 billion in assets, $1.3 billion in loans, and $1.5 billion in deposits. This follows the initial merger announcement and subsequent updates.

• Share Repurchase Activity

  Repurchased 602,855 shares of common stock for approximately $15.6 million at a weighted average price of $25.84 during the quarter. This represents a significant repurchase, with $14.4 million remaining under the existing program.

• Subordinated Note Issuance

  Completed a private placement of $85.0 million in 5.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036, which qualify as Tier 2 regulatory capital, further enhancing the company's capital and liquidity positions.

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The filing details HBT Financial's Q1 2026 financial results, which include a GAAP EPS of $0.34, a notable decrease from previous quarters, primarily due to $15.7 million in acquisition-related expenses from the recently completed CNB Bank Shares merger. However, adjusted EPS, which excludes these one-time costs, rose to $0.68, indicating strong underlying operational performance. The completion of the CNB merger on March 1, 2026, is a significant strategic milestone, expanding the company's footprint and adding substantial assets and deposits. This strategic move, while impacting short-term GAAP profitability and tangible book value, is expected to drive future growth. Furthermore, the company demonstrated confidence through the repurchase of approximately $15.6 million in common stock and strengthened its capital position with an $85.0 million subordinated note issuance. Investors should monitor the integration of CNB and the realization of anticipated cost savings and synergies, as well as the continued impact on tangible book value.