Union Bankshares Reports Strong Q1 Earnings Growth, EPS Up 18% to $0.65, Declares $0.36 Dividend

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Union Bankshares reported a 20% increase in Q1 net income to $3.0 million, with diluted EPS rising to $0.65, and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share.

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• Q1 Net Income and EPS Growth

  Consolidated net income for the first quarter of 2026 rose to $3.0 million, or $0.65 per share, up from $2.5 million, or $0.55 per share, in the same period of 2025, representing a 20% increase in net income and 18% in EPS.

• Strong Book Value Increase

  Stockholders' equity increased to $80.6 million as of March 31, 2026, resulting in a 13.1% rise in book value per share to $17.46 compared to $15.44 a year prior.

• Shift in Funding Structure

  Total deposits decreased to $1.20 billion from $1.81 billion year-over-year, largely offset by an increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances to $311.0 million from $240.7 million.

• Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared

  The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable on May 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 27, 2026.

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Union Bankshares delivered a strong first quarter, with net income increasing 20% and diluted EPS rising 18% year-over-year. This positive performance is further underscored by a significant 13.1% increase in book value per share, indicating solid underlying financial health. While the company experienced a notable decrease in total deposits, it successfully managed its funding by increasing Federal Home Loan Bank advances, maintaining asset growth. The consistent quarterly dividend declaration signals stability. This report provides a positive update following the previous 10-K's mention of increased nonperforming assets, demonstrating improved asset quality with a credit loss benefit this quarter.