Origin Bancorp Q2 Earnings Surge 22% on NIM Expansion; Dividend Hiked 67%, Buyback Boosted by $100M

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Origin Bancorp reported Q2 2026 net income of $33.8 million, up 22% from Q1, driven by a 21-basis-point NIM expansion to 3.92%. The board declared a $0.25 dividend (67% increase) and boosted the buyback program by $100 million.

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• Q2 Net Income Surges 22%

  Net income reached $33.8 million, or $1.09 diluted EPS, compared to $27.7 million ($0.89 EPS) in Q1 2026, marking the highest level since Q4 2022.

• NIM Expands 21 bps to 3.92%

  Fully tax-equivalent net interest margin rose to 3.92% from 3.71% in Q1, driven by higher loan yields and lower deposit costs, with net interest income up $5.0 million sequentially.

• Credit Quality Strengthens

  Past-due loans fell 70% to $5.2 million; net charge-offs dropped to $454,000 (0.02% annualized); provision for credit losses was just $65,000, down from $5.0 million in Q1.

• Dividend Hiked 67% to $0.25/Share

  Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable August 31, 2026, to shareholders of record August 14, 2026, up from $0.15 previously.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · OBK · Finance

Origin Bancorp delivered its strongest quarter since late 2022, with net income jumping 22% sequentially to $33.8 million. The net interest margin expanded sharply to 3.92%, driving a 5.7% increase in net interest income. Credit quality improved across the board — past-due loans fell 70%, net charge-offs dropped to just 0.02% of loans, and the provision for credit losses was near zero. The board reinforced confidence by declaring a $0.25 quarterly dividend (up 67% from the prior $0.15) and adding $100 million to the buyback authorization, with $121.6 million now available. The stock trades near its 52-week high, reflecting the market's recognition of the turnaround under the Optimize Origin initiative.