QCR Holdings lifts guidance on record Q2 2026 EPS of $2.19
QCRH sits 44% above its 52-week low of $66.65.
Summary
QCR Holdings posted Q2 2026 net income of $36.3 million, or $2.19 diluted EPS, a 28% year-over-year increase. The company also lowered its Q3 expense guidance and reaffirmed strong loan growth expectations.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · QCRH
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Record Q2 EPS of $2.19
Net income reached $36.3 million, translating to diluted EPS of $2.19—a 28% year-over-year increase—powered by strong loan growth and capital markets revenue.
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Capital Markets Revenue Surge
Capital markets revenue from LIHTC production jumped 69% year-over-year to $16.7 million, reflecting robust demand for affordable housing.
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Lowered Expense Guidance
Disciplined expense management and improving operating leverage led to a lowered Q3 2026 noninterest expense guidance of $54-$57 million.
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Share Repurchases Continue
During the quarter, 149,639 shares were repurchased at an average price of $90.01, returning $13.5 million to shareholders.
Analysis · QCRH · Finance
A 28% year-over-year surge in diluted EPS to $2.19 underscores the strength of QCR Holdings' second quarter, fueled by vigorous loan growth and a sharp rebound in capital markets revenue. The firm also trimmed its Q3 expense outlook, pointing to better operating leverage. Still, with the stock hovering near its 52-week high, much of the upbeat story may already be reflected in the price.
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At the time of this filing, QCRH was trading at $96.29 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.6B. The 52-week trading range was $66.65 to $100.30. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.