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SEC filingStrong quarter driven by net interest income expansion and lower credit provisions, though noninterest expenses rose on compensation and acquisition costs.
Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $15.0 million, up 47.4% from $10.2 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.72 from $0.66, a 9.1% increase. The improvement was primarily driven by higher net interest income and a provision credit, reflecting lower loan balances and improved loss rates.
Total noninterest expense increased, primarily due to higher compensation costs from increased salaries, commissions, and medical expenses associated with a higher full-time equivalent employee count year-over-year. This was partially offset by decreases in FDIC assessment and professional fees, the latter due to lower consulting expenses related to CLF's core system conversion.