Camden National Reports Record Q4 2025 Net Income and EPS, Driven by Strong NIM Expansion

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Camden National Corporation announced record fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $22.6 million and diluted EPS of $1.33, driven by a 13 basis point expansion in its net interest margin.

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• Record Quarterly Performance

  Reported record net income of $22.6 million and diluted EPS of $1.33 for Q4 2025, representing a 6% increase over Q3 2025 and a 54% increase in net income year-over-year for the quarter.

• Strong Net Interest Margin Expansion

  Net interest margin (NIM) expanded by 13 basis points to 3.29% in Q4 2025, primarily due to an 11 basis point reduction in funding costs.

• Healthy Asset Quality

  Maintained strong asset quality with non-performing assets at 0.10% of total assets and past-due loans at 0.16% of total loans, despite a $3.0 million charge-off from a commercial real estate loan.

• Solid Full-Year Growth

  Achieved full-year 2025 net income of $65.2 million and diluted EPS of $3.84, marking increases of 23% and 6% respectively, over 2024.

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Camden National Corporation delivered a strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025 performance, marked by record net income and diluted EPS. The significant expansion in net interest margin, coupled with disciplined expense management, drove profitability. While the quarter included a notable charge-off from a commercial real estate loan, management characterized this as a proactive step to strengthen the credit profile. The healthy asset quality metrics and robust capital ratios provide a solid foundation for future growth and support the recently announced share repurchase program. These results reinforce the company's position as it trades near its 52-week high.