Midland States Bancorp Q2 2026: Net Income Climbs to $19.9M, NIM Reaches 3.98%

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Midland States Bancorp posted Q2 2026 EPS of $0.82, up from $0.44 a year ago, fueled by a wider net interest margin and lower credit costs. Nonperforming loans declined, and the board raised the stock repurchase program to $45 million.

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• Q2 Earnings Beat

  Net income available to common shareholders was $17.7 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared to $9.8 million, or $0.44 per share, in Q2 2025.

• Net Interest Margin Expansion

  On a tax-equivalent basis, the net interest margin increased to 3.98% from 3.56% a year ago, as interest expense on deposits fell faster than interest income on assets.

• Credit Quality Improvement

  Nonperforming loans declined to $60.9 million (1.43% of total loans) from $65.5 million at year-end 2025. The provision for credit losses dropped to $6.8 million from $17.4 million in Q2 2025.

• Share Buyback Increase

  The board increased the stock repurchase authorization to $45 million and extended it to December 31, 2026. Through June 30, $20.2 million (935,937 shares) had been repurchased.

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A strong second quarter underscored Midland States Bancorp's recovery, with net income available to common shareholders reaching $17.7 million, or $0.82 per share, up from $9.8 million a year ago. The net interest margin widened to 3.98% as deposit costs fell faster than asset yields. Credit quality continued to improve — nonperforming loans dropped to 1.43% of total loans, and the provision for credit losses was less than half the prior-year level. Signaling confidence in its capital position, the company also expanded its share buyback authorization to $45 million. These results confirm the turnaround from the 2025 goodwill impairment and portfolio restructuring.