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ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for ConnectOne Bancorp.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CNOB.

ConnectOne Bancorp Reports Strong Q4 2025 Performance and Provides 2026 Outlook
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  • ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) delivered strong Q4 2025 operating earnings, up 18.6% sequentially, with operating return on assets reaching 1.24% and return on tangible common equity at 14.3%.
  • The company successfully integrated its largest transaction, growing assets to $14 billion and market cap to over $1.4 billion by year-end 2025, surpassing the $10 billion asset threshold.
  • Client deposits and the loan portfolio each grew by an annualized 5% in the second half of 2025. For 2026, loan portfolio growth is projected at a more modest 3%-5% due to anticipated higher payoffs.
  • Net interest margin (NIM) widened significantly in Q4 2025, with 2026 guidance expecting a 5 basis point increase in Q1 and further expansion throughout the year, potentially reaching the 335-340 range by year-end.
  • Operating expenses are forecast to increase 4% by Q4 2026 from the current quarter, with five branch closures planned by the end of Q1 2026 to drive efficiencies.
Jan 29, 2026, 3:00 PM
ConnectOne Bancorp Reports Strong Q4 2025 Performance and Provides 2026 Outlook
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Guidance Update
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  • ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) delivered strong Q4 2025 performance, with operating earnings increasing 18.6% sequentially over the third quarter, driving quarterly operating return on assets to 1.24% and return on tangible common equity to 14.3%.
  • The company ended 2025 with $14 billion in assets and a market cap exceeding $1.4 billion, following the successful integration of its largest transaction.
  • The net interest margin (NIM) widened significantly in Q4 2025, and ConnectOne anticipates this positive trajectory to continue throughout 2026, projecting a year-end NIM in the 335-340 basis points range, including one rate cut.
  • Client deposits increased approximately 5% on an annualized basis in the second half of 2025, and the loan portfolio also grew by an annualized 5%, with a more modest loan portfolio increase of 3%-5% anticipated for 2026.
  • CNOB's tangible common equity ratio steadily increased to 8.62% as of year-end 2025, with a goal to reach 9%, providing flexibility for potential dividend increases, share repurchases, and opportunistic M&A.
Jan 29, 2026, 3:00 PM
ConnectOne Bancorp Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results and Provides Positive 2026 Outlook
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Guidance Update
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  • ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) delivered strong Q4 2025 performance, with operating earnings increasing 18.6% sequentially over Q3, driving the quarterly operating return on assets to 1.24% and return on tangible common equity to 14.3%.
  • The company ended 2025 with $14 billion in assets and a market capitalization exceeding $1.4 billion.
  • For 2026, ConnectOne anticipates Net Interest Margin (NIM) expansion, with guidance suggesting a 5 basis point increase in Q1 (to the low 330s) and further improvement from Fed rate cuts and higher loan yields, potentially reaching the 335-340 range by year-end. Loan portfolio growth is projected to be in the 3%-5% range.
  • Strategic initiatives include improving the quality of its deposit base (non-interest-bearing demand now over 21% ), closing 5 branches , and aiming to increase the tangible common equity ratio from 8.62% to 9%, which would provide flexibility for dividends, share repurchases, and opportunistic M&A.
Jan 29, 2026, 3:00 PM
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
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  • ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. reported net income available to common stockholders of $38.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.75 for the fourth quarter of 2025, with full-year 2025 net income of $74.4 million and diluted EPS of $1.63.
  • The company's net interest margin widened by 16 basis points to 3.27% in Q4 2025, while operating return on average assets advanced to 1.24% and tangible book value per share increased to $23.52.
  • Noninterest income for Q4 2025 was $6.0 million, a decrease from Q3 2025 primarily due to nonrecurring benefits in the prior quarter, including a $6.6 million employee retention tax credit and a $3.5 million defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain.
  • Asset quality remained solid with nonperforming assets at 0.33% of total assets and annualized net charge-offs at 0.17% for Q4 2025. Total assets grew to $14.0 billion as of December 31, 2025, largely due to the merger with First of Long Island Corporation.
  • The Board of Directors declared a common stock cash dividend of $0.18 per share payable on March 2, 2026, and announced five branch closures as part of rationalization efforts.
Jan 29, 2026, 12:30 PM
ConnectOne Bancorp Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings
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  • ConnectOne Bancorp reported net income available to common stockholders of $38.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.75 for the fourth quarter of 2025, with full-year 2025 figures at $74.4 million and $1.63, respectively.
  • Operating net income available to common stockholders was $42.0 million and operating diluted earnings per share were $0.83 for the fourth quarter of 2025. The net interest margin widened by 16 basis points to 3.27% during the quarter.
  • As of December 31, 2025, total assets reached $14.0 billion, loans receivable $11.5 billion, and total deposits $11.2 billion, primarily driven by the merger with The First of Long Island Corporation (FLIC).
  • The company declared a common stock dividend of $0.18 per share and reported a tangible book value per share of $23.52 as of December 31, 2025.
Jan 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
ConnectOne Bancorp Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results, Merger Integration Complete, and Positive 2026 Outlook
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Guidance Update
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  • ConnectOne Bancorp reported strong Q3 2025 financial performance, with operating return on assets increasing by over 30 basis points to 1.05% and net interest margin expanding to 3.11%. The company also saw robust sequential client deposit growth of approximately 4% annualized, matching loan growth and maintaining a loan-to-deposit ratio below 100%.
  • Credit quality remains solid, with non-performing assets at 0.28% and annualized net charge-offs below 0.25% for Q3 2025.
  • The company received two non-recurring items that boosted pre-tax income by over $10 million in Q3 2025, including a $6.6 million employee retention tax credit and a $3.5 million pension curtailment gain.
  • ConnectOne Bancorp provided an optimistic outlook, expecting Q4 2025 net interest margin to be 3.25% or above and projecting 2026 loan growth in the 5% plus range. Profitability targets for 2026 include a 1.2% ROA by Q2 and approaching 1.3% by year-end.
Oct 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Reports Q3 2025 Results
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  • ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. reported net income available to common stockholders of $39.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.78 for the third quarter of 2025, a significant increase from $(21.8) million net income and $(0.52) diluted EPS in Q2 2025.
  • The third quarter of 2025 results included nonrecurring items such as a $6.6 million Employee Retention Tax Credit and a $3.5 million defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain, partially offset by $2.9 million in merger and restructuring expenses.
  • As of September 30, 2025, total assets were $14.0 billion, loans receivable $11.3 billion, and total deposits $11.4 billion, with these increases primarily attributable to the merger with The First of Long Island Corporation completed on June 1, 2025.
  • The company's net interest margin expanded five basis points sequentially to 3.11% in Q3 2025, and nonperforming assets were $39.7 million, representing 0.28% of total assets.
  • A cash dividend of $0.18 per share on common stock and $0.328125 per depositary share on preferred stock was declared, both payable on December 1, 2025.
Oct 30, 2025, 11:30 AM