Merger Costs Dent Richmond Mutual Q2 Earnings, but Core Trends Strengthen as Deal Closes

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Richmond Mutual's Q2 2026 earnings fell to $2.2 million due to $1.9 million in merger costs, but core trends improved with a higher net interest margin. The Farmers Bancorp merger closed July 1, and nonperforming loans rose to 1.78% of total loans.

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• Q2 Earnings Dip on Merger Costs

  Net income fell to $2.2 million ($0.22 diluted EPS) from $2.8 million in Q1 2026, driven by $1.9 million in non-recurring merger-related expenses and a higher provision for credit losses.

• Core Revenue Trends Improve

  Net interest income rose 5.5% sequentially to $12.1 million, and net interest margin expanded to 3.22% from 3.10% in Q1 2026, reflecting loan growth and lower funding costs.

• Merger with Farmers Bancorp Completed

  The $85 million acquisition closed July 1, 2026; the combined bank operates as First Bank Midwest. Farmers Bancorp's results will be included starting Q3 2026.

• Nonperforming Loans Increase

  Nonperforming loans rose to $21.8 million (1.78% of total loans) at June 30, 2026, up from $17.4 million (1.46%) at year-end 2025, primarily due to two multi-family loans placed on nonaccrual.

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Richmond Mutual Bancorporation's Q2 2026 net income slipped to $2.2 million from $2.8 million in Q1, as $1.9 million in merger-related expenses and a higher credit provision weighed on results. Underneath the headline, core performance improved: net interest margin expanded to 3.22% and net interest income rose 5.5% sequentially. The merger with Farmers Bancorp closed July 1, creating a larger franchise, but nonperforming loans jumped to 1.78% of total loans, a credit quality flag. The earnings release provides the first look at the standalone company just before the merger's impact, with combined results starting in Q3.