TrustCo Bank Q2 Earnings: EPS Surges 24% to $0.98, Buyback Hits 10.5% of Shares in H1
TRST sits 71% above its 52-week low of $32.62.
Summary
TrustCo Bank reported Q2 2026 net income of $17.0 million, or $0.98 per share, up 24% year-over-year, fueled by wider margins and an aggressive buyback that retired 10.5% of shares in the first half.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · TRST
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Earnings Beat on Margin Expansion
Q2 2026 net income rose 12.8% YoY to $17.0 million, with diluted EPS of $0.98 up 24.1%. Net interest margin widened 16 bps to 2.87% as loan yields repriced higher and deposit costs fell.
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Aggressive Buyback Execution
TrustCo repurchased 10.5% of its outstanding common stock in H1 2026 (over 1 million shares) and is on pace to retire 15.8% by year-end, significantly boosting per-share earnings and book value.
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Balanced Loan and Deposit Growth
Average loans and deposits both grew 3.8% YoY, with residential mortgages and home equity lines leading loan growth, while time deposits and checking accounts drove deposit expansion.
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Credit Quality Remains Strong
Nonperforming loans edged up to 0.40% of total loans, but the allowance for credit losses covered NPLs by 248.6%, and net recoveries continued, reflecting conservative underwriting.
Analysis · TRST · Finance
TrustCo delivered a standout quarter — net income jumped 12.8% to $17 million, driven by a 9.2% rise in net interest income and a 16-basis-point expansion in net interest margin to 2.87%. Diluted EPS of $0.98 crushed the year-ago $0.79 by 24%, reflecting both operational strength and aggressive share repurchases. The bank bought back 10.5% of its outstanding stock in the first half alone and is on track to retire 15.8% by year-end, a massive return of capital that directly boosts per-share metrics. Loan and deposit growth both clocked in at 3.8%, showing balanced organic expansion. Credit quality remains solid with a 1.01% allowance ratio and net recoveries. The only soft spot is a modest uptick in nonperforming loans, but coverage remains robust at 248%. With the stock trading near its 52-week high, these results validate the premium valuation and suggest the repricing tailwind still has room to run.
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