HBT Financial Reports Solid Q4 2025 Results, Advances CNB Merger, and Authorizes New Share Repurchase

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HBT Financial announced Q4 2025 financial results, showing solid adjusted earnings, strong asset quality, and capital. The company also provided a positive update on its CNB Bank Shares merger and authorized a new $30 million share repurchase program.

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• Q4 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported net income of $18.9 million ($0.60 diluted EPS) and adjusted net income of $20.1 million ($0.64 adjusted diluted EPS). Return on average assets (ROAA) was 1.47% (adjusted 1.57%), and return on average tangible common equity (ROATCE) was 14.08% (adjusted 14.97%).

• Strong Asset Quality and Capital

  Asset quality remained strong with nonperforming assets at 0.17% of total assets and net charge-offs at 0.10% of average loans (annualized). All regulatory capital requirements were exceeded, and tangible book value per share increased to $17.20.

• Progress on CNB Bank Shares Merger

  The company confirmed that integration planning for the proposed merger with CNB Bank Shares, Inc. is progressing well, with anticipated closing and core system conversion expected in the first quarter of 2026. This follows a previous 425 filing on January 6, 2026, regarding the merger.

• New Share Repurchase Program Authorized

  HBT Financial's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program for up to $30.0 million of its common stock, effective until January 1, 2027. The company repurchased 23,879 shares at a weighted average price of $24.33 during Q4 2025.

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HBT Financial reported a mixed fourth quarter for 2025, with GAAP net income and diluted EPS slightly down compared to the prior quarter and year-ago period. However, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS showed strength, increasing from Q4 2024. The company demonstrated robust asset quality, with nonperforming assets remaining stable and low net charge-offs. Capital ratios continue to exceed regulatory requirements, and tangible book value per share saw a healthy increase. Management highlighted strong balance sheet growth and a resilient net interest margin. Additionally, the company provided a positive update on its pending merger with CNB Bank Shares, Inc., confirming integration planning is progressing well with an anticipated Q1 2026 closing. The authorization of a new $30 million share repurchase program signals confidence in the company's valuation and financial health.