ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

NET INTEREST MARGIN WIDENS BY 12 BASIS POINTS; TREND CONFIRMED
10% ANNUALIZED LOAN GROWTH
OPERATING PERFORMANCE ACCELERATES
TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER SHARE INCREASES
8.3% INCREASE IN COMMON DIVIDEND PER SHARE DECLARED

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the “Company” or “ConnectOne”), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income available to common stockholders of $36.3 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared with $38.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $18.7 million for the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share were $0.72 for the first quarter of 2026 compared with $0.75 for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $0.49 for the first quarter of 2025. Return on average assets was 1.10%, 1.12% and 0.84% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. Return on average tangible common equity was 12.89%, 13.66% and 8.25% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

Pre-provision net operating revenue (“Operating PPNR”) as a percentage of average assets was 1.81%, 1.75% and 1.34% for the quarters ending March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The sequential increase in Operating PPNR was primarily due to a $2.2 million increase in net interest income, partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in operating expenses. Operating net income available to common stockholders was $39.6 million for the first quarter of 2026, $42.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $19.7 million for the first quarter of 2025. Operating diluted earnings per share were $0.79 for the first quarter of 2026, $0.83 for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $0.51 for the first quarter of 2025. Operating return on average assets was 1.19%, 1.24% and 0.88% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. Operating return on average tangible common equity was 13.35%, 14.27% and 8.59% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. See supplemental tables for a complete reconciliation of GAAP earnings to operating earnings, and other non-GAAP measures.

The decrease in net income available to common stockholders during the first quarter of 2026 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $2.9 million increase in the provision for credit losses, a $0.9 million increase in noninterest expenses and a $0.9 million increase in income tax expense, which were partially offset by a $2.2 million increase in net interest income and a $0.8 million increase in noninterest income. The first quarter of 2026 included restructuring charges related to the merger with the First of Long Island Corporation (“FLIC”) of $2.0 million reflecting our ongoing commitment to streamlining operations and enhancing organizational efficiency. The increase in net income available to common stockholders and diluted earnings per share during the first quarter of 2026 when compared to the first quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $43.0 million increase in net interest income and a $2.3 million increase in noninterest income, which was partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $18.6 million and an increase in income tax expense of $7.5 million. The variances from the first quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2025 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

“ConnectOne began 2026 with robust momentum, positioning us for what we expect to be a strong year,” commented Frank Sorrentino, ConnectOne’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Loans and deposits both grew sequentially at an annualized rate of approximately 10%, while our net interest margin expanded by 12 basis points. Accelerating portfolio loan yields are expected to support continued net interest margin expansion in the quarters ahead, even without further rate cuts.”

“Expenses remain well-controlled as we continue to leverage merger synergies and drive additional productivity gains through increasing use of AI workflow across the organization.” Mr. Sorrentino added, “During the first quarter, our strong retained earnings supported loan growth, share repurchases, and a 1.7% increase in tangible book value per share; we are now approximately one quarter away from returning to our pre-merger tangible book value per share of $24.16.”

“Our credit quality remained solid this quarter. Although 30-59 day delinquencies increased due to one isolated credit relationship, net charge-offs (excluding PCD loans) declined to just 8 basis points annualized, a recent low. The nonaccrual loan ratio also decreased, while criticized and classified asset metrics remained at historically low levels, underscoring our continued portfolio management strength.”

“Subsequent to quarter-end, noninterest income continued to build momentum, driven by accelerating SBA loan sale activity. We generated an additional $1.1 million in gains in April, and the pipeline remains robust.” Mr. Sorrentino concluded, “Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, we’re executing against our strategic priorities and remain well positioned to deliver long-term value for our shareholders in 2026 and beyond.”

Dividend Declarations

The Company announced that its Board of Directors declared an increased quarterly cash dividend on its common stock and declared a cash dividend on its outstanding preferred stock. A cash dividend on common stock of $0.195 per share, reflecting an increase of $0.015, or 8.3%, will be paid on June 1, 2026, to common stockholders of record on May 15, 2026. A dividend of $0.328125 per depositary share, representing a 1/40th interest in a share of the Company’s 5.25% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, will also be paid on June 1, 2026 to holders of record on May 15, 2026.

Operating Results

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $110.0 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 2.1%, from the fourth quarter of 2025, largely due to a 12 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.39% from 3.27%. The margin benefited from an increase in the yield on interest-earning assets, primarily due to loan repricing, combined with a 12 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, and partially offset by an increased cost in borrowed funds.

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the first quarter of 2026 increased $43.4 million, or 65.2%, from the first quarter of 2025, due to a 46 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.39% from 2.93%, and a 42.7% increase in average interest-earning assets. The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The margin benefited from a 20 basis-point increase in the yield on interest-earning assets and a 49 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits.

Noninterest income was $6.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, $6.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $1.0 million increase in net gains (losses) on equity securities. The increase compared to the first quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $1.4 million increase in BOLI income and a $1.3 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, which was partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in net gains (losses) on equity securities. The year-over-year increases in BOLI income and deposit, loan and other income were primarily due to the merger with FLIC. Extending this positive momentum into the second quarter, the Company realized an additional $1.1 million in SBA loan sale gains in April 2026.

Noninterest expenses were $57.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, $56.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $39.3 million for the first quarter of 2025. Excluding merger expenses and restructuring charges and branch closing expenses, noninterest expenses totaled $55.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, $55.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $38.0 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase of $0.6 million during the first quarter of 2026 when compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $1.6 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, which was partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in FDIC insurance expense and a $0.4 million decrease in amortization of core deposit intangible. The $17.8 million increase in noninterest expenses for the first quarter of 2026 when compared to the first quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $10.2 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $2.7 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses, a $2.6 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $0.8 million increase in other expenses, a $0.7 million increase in professional and consulting expense, and a $0.6 million increase in information technology and communication expenses. The variances from the first quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2025 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Income tax expense was $14.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, $13.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $7.2 million for the first quarter of 2025. The effective tax rates were 28.0%, 26.0% and 26.1% for the first quarter of 2026, fourth quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2025, respectively. The increase in effective rates when compared to 2025 was primarily due to state and local apportionment factors associated with the FLIC merger. 

Asset Quality

The provision for credit losses was $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, $2.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $3.5 million for the first quarter of 2025. In each of the quarters presented, the provision for credit losses reflected net portfolio growth, charges related to individually evaluated loans, and changing macroeconomic forecasts and conditions. The current quarter’s provision was driven by higher loan growth and increased qualitative factors, which were partially offset by improved loss drivers within our quantitative CECL model reflecting improved economic forecasts.

Nonperforming assets, which includes nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned (the Bank had no other real estate owned during the periods reported), were $41.6 million as of March 31, 2026, $45.9 million as of December 31, 2025 and $49.9 million as of March 31, 2025. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets improved to 0.29% as of March 31, 2026, versus 0.33% as of December 31, 2025 and 0.51% as of March 31, 2025. The ratio of nonaccrual loans to loans receivable also improved to 0.35%, as of March 31, 2026, versus 0.40% and 0.61%, at December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The annualized net loan charge-offs ratio (excluding PCD loans) was 0.08% for the first quarter of 2026, 0.17% for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 0.17% for the first quarter of 2025.

The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) represented 1.30%, 1.35% and 1.00% of loans receivable as of March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The ACL decreased $1.2 million to $153.1 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $154.3 million as of December 31, 2025. The ACL as a percentage of nonaccrual loans was 368.1% as of March 31, 2026, 336.1% as of December 31, 2025 and 165.3% as of March 31, 2025. 

Criticized and classified loans as a percentage of loans receivable improved to 2.26% as of March 31, 2026, down from 2.49% as of December 31, 2025 and from 2.79% as of March 31, 2025. Loans past due 30-59 days were 0.81% of loans receivable as of March 31, 2026, 0.19% as of December 31, 2025 and 0.18% as of March 31, 2025. This rise is predominantly due to an interrelated series of credits totaling $63.8 million secured by 19 multifamily NYC rent-regulated properties. We are working with our client to resolve these credits; however, the resulting financial impact cannot be determined at this time.

The Bank maintains a solid reserve position, particularly within its rent-regulated multifamily portfolio, which includes significant credit and fair value marks applicable to the portfolio acquired from FLIC, in addition to qualitative ACL allocations applicable to its legacy portfolio. The following table provides additional information on the Bank’s New York City (“NYC”) rent-regulated portfolio as of March 31, 2026:

($millions)   Portfolio

Composition
    % of Total
Loans
    Unpaid
Principal
Balance
    Offsets

(3)
    Offset %     Avg. Loan
Size
 
Acquired Portfolio (1)     61.0 %     3.5 %   $ 412.5     $ (66.1 )     16.0 %   $ 2.4  
Legacy ConnectOne (2)     39.0       2.2       263.4       (14.8 )     5.6       2.9  
Total Rent-Regulated     100.0 %     5.7 %   $ 675.9     $ (80.9 )     12.0       2.6  

   
Note: Rent-regulated includes loans secured by multifamily properties with 50% or greater units subject to NYC rent-stabilization guidelines.
(1) Portfolio acquired in merger with FLIC on June 1, 2025.
(2) Loans originated by the Bank.
(3) Offsets include (i) general reserves plus (ii) for the Acquired Portfolio, the applicable nonaccretable and accretable purchase accounting loan marks and (iii) for Legacy ConnectOne, an additional qualitative reserve applicable to rent-regulated multifamily.



Selected Balance Sheet Items

The Company’s total assets were $14.2 billion as of March 31, 2026, compared to $14.0 billion as of December 31, 2025. Loans receivable were $11.7 billion as of March 31, 2026 and $11.5 billion as of December 31, 2025. Total deposits were $11.5 billion as of March 31, 2026 and $11.2 billion as of December 31, 2025.

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity increased to $1.592 billion as of March 31, 2026 from $1.573 billion as of December 31, 2025. Retained earnings increased $27.3 million, partially offset by an increase in the accumulated other comprehensive loss of $6.2 million. As of March 31, 2026, the Company’s tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 8.64% and $23.93, respectively, compared to 8.62% and $23.52, respectively, as of December 31, 2025. Total goodwill and other intangible assets were $277.3 million as of March 31, 2026, and $280.2 million as of December 31, 2025.

Share Repurchase Program

During the first quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 90,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $26.21, leaving 551,118 shares authorized for repurchase under the current Board approved repurchase program. The Company may repurchase shares from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated stock purchases or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable federal securities laws. The share repurchase plan does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock and the plan may be modified or suspended at any time at the Company’s discretion.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), ConnectOne routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP measures. ConnectOne believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends. These non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations and are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of results reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this earnings release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying tables.

First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call

Management will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on April 23, 2026, to review the Company’s financial performance and operating results. The conference call dial-in number is 1 (646) 307-1963, access code 8368502. Please dial in at least five minutes before the start of the call to register. An audio webcast of the conference call will be available to the public, on a listen-only basis, via the “Investor Relations” link on the Company’s website https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23, 2026 and ending on Thursday, April 30, 2026, by dialing 1 (609) 800-9909, access code 8368502. An online archive of the webcast will be available following the completion of the conference call at https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., is a modern financial services company that operates, through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and the Bank’s fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc. ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank offering a full suite of banking & lending products and services that focus on small to middle-market businesses. BoeFly, Inc. is a fintech marketplace that connects borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CNOB,” and information about ConnectOne may be found at https://www.connectonebank.com.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The Company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, those factors set forth in Item 1A  Risk Factors of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as supplemented by the Companys subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company’s market area, changes in accounting principles and guidelines and the impact of the health emergencies and natural disasters on the Company, its employees and operations, and its customers. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. 


Investor Contact

:

William S. Burns

Senior Executive Vice President & CFO

201.816.4474;


[email protected]


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:

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION        
(in thousands)          
  March 31,   December 31,   March 31,
    2026       2025       2025  
  (unaudited)       (unaudited)
ASSETS          
Cash and due from banks $ 39,472     $ 92,406     $ 49,759  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks   304,999       288,489       242,844  
Cash and cash equivalents   344,471       380,895       292,603  
           
Investment securities   1,196,384       1,250,938       636,806  
Equity securities   19,422       19,287       18,859  
           
Loans held-for-sale   10,222       391       202  
           
Loans receivable   11,735,596       11,453,280       8,201,134  
Less: Allowance for credit losses – loans   153,056       154,305       82,403  
Net loans receivable   11,582,540       11,298,975       8,118,731  
           
Investment in restricted stock, at cost   51,464       54,722       37,031  
Bank premises and equipment, net   54,765       55,285       27,624  
Accrued interest receivable   62,473       60,761       46,740  
Bank owned life insurance   373,664       370,713       244,651  
Right of use operating lease assets   27,960       29,603       13,755  
Goodwill   220,235       220,235       208,372  
Core deposit intangibles   57,078       59,923       4,360  
Other assets   208,883       200,972       109,521  
Total assets $ 14,209,561     $ 14,002,700     $ 9,759,255  
           
LIABILITIES          
Deposits:          
Noninterest-bearing $ 2,393,938     $ 2,420,397     $ 1,319,196  
Interest-bearing   9,119,115       8,820,218       6,448,034  
Total deposits   11,513,053       11,240,615       7,767,230  
Borrowings   827,477       903,489       613,053  
Subordinated debentures, net   202,050       201,864       80,071  
Operating lease liabilities   30,560       32,446       14,737  
Other liabilities   44,874       50,946       31,225  
Total liabilities   12,618,014       12,429,360       8,506,316  
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Preferred stock   110,927       110,927       110,927  
Common stock   857,765       857,765       586,946  
Additional paid-in capital   38,257       38,763       36,007  
Retained earnings   701,154       673,897       643,265  
Treasury stock   (78,507 )     (76,116 )     (76,116 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (38,049 )     (31,896 )     (48,090 )
Total stockholders’ equity   1,591,547       1,573,340       1,252,939  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 14,209,561     $ 14,002,700     $ 9,759,255  
           

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES            
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME            
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)            
  Three Months Ended
  03/31/26   12/31/25   03/31/25  
Interest income            
Interest and fees on loans $ 168,298   $ 167,532     $ 115,351  
Interest and dividends on investment securities:            
Taxable   10,799     11,628       4,987  
Tax-exempt   1,978     1,995       1,097  
Dividends   935     936       889  
Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments   2,387     4,249       2,465  
Total interest income   184,397     186,340       124,789  
Interest expense            
Deposits   65,682     70,854       53,992  
Borrowings   9,911     8,891       5,041  
Total interest expense   75,593     79,745       59,033  
             
Net interest income   108,804     106,595       65,756  
Provision for credit losses   5,200     2,300       3,500  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   103,604     104,295       62,256  
             
Noninterest income            
Deposit, loan and other income   3,283     3,289       2,006  
Income on bank owned life insurance   2,951     2,946       1,584  
Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale   427     631       332  
Net gains (losses) on equity securities   135     (846 )     529  
Total noninterest income   6,796     6,020       4,451  
             
Noninterest expenses            
Salaries and employee benefits   32,768     31,211       22,578  
Occupancy and equipment   5,345     5,265       2,680  
FDIC insurance   2,000     2,400       1,800  
Professional and consulting   3,108     2,908       2,366  
Marketing and advertising   926     974       595  
Information technology and communications   5,243     5,366       4,604  
Merger expenses and restructuring charges   2,125     498       1,320  
Branch closing expenses       1,275        
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge             327  
Amortization of core deposit intangibles   2,845     3,196       279  
Other expenses   3,509     3,853       2,756  
Total noninterest expenses   57,869     56,946       39,305  
             
Income before income tax expense   52,531     53,369       27,402  
Income tax expense   14,709     13,851       7,160  
Net income   37,822     39,518       20,242  
Preferred dividends   1,509     1,509       1,509  
Net income available to common stockholders $ 36,313   $ 38,009     $ 18,733  
             
Earnings per common share:            
Basic $ 0.72   $ 0.76     $ 0.49  
Diluted   0.72     0.75       0.49  
             

ConnectOne’s management believes that the supplemental financial information, including non-GAAP measures provided below, is useful to investors. The non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.  
                     
CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.                    
SUPPLEMENTAL GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES                    
  As of  
  Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,  
    2026       2025       2025       2025       2025    

Selected Financial Data
(dollars in thousands)  
Total assets $ 14,209,561     $ 14,002,700     $ 14,023,585     $ 13,915,738     $ 9,759,255    
Loans receivable:                    
Commercial   1,638,836       1,558,436       1,613,421       1,597,590       1,483,392    
Commercial real estate   4,750,508       4,625,143       4,310,159       4,285,663       3,356,943    
Multifamily   3,574,336       3,437,080       3,420,465       3,348,308       2,490,256    
Commercial construction   571,073       623,902       728,615       681,222       617,593    
Residential   1,202,539       1,210,980       1,233,305       1,254,646       256,555    
Consumer   1,801       2,017       2,166       1,709       1,604    
Gross loans   11,739,093       11,457,558       11,308,131       11,169,138       8,206,343    
Net deferred loan fees   (3,497 )     (4,278 )     (4,495 )     (4,661 )     (5,209 )  
Loans receivable   11,735,596       11,453,280       11,303,636       11,164,477       8,201,134    
Loans held-for-sale   10,222       391             1,027       202    
Total loans $ 11,745,818     $ 11,453,671     $ 11,303,636     $ 11,165,504     $ 8,201,336    
                     
Investment and equity securities $ 1,215,806     $ 1,270,225     $ 1,272,335     $ 1,246,907     $ 655,665    
Goodwill and other intangible assets   277,313       280,158       278,730       281,926       212,732    
Deposits:                    
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 2,393,938     $ 2,420,397     $ 2,513,102     $ 2,424,529     $ 1,319,196    
Time deposits   3,010,971       2,796,877       2,977,952       3,065,015       2,550,223    
Other interest-bearing deposits   6,108,144       6,023,341       5,878,241       5,788,943       3,897,811    
Total deposits $ 11,513,053     $ 11,240,615     $ 11,369,295     $ 11,278,487     $ 7,767,230    
                     
Borrowings $ 827,477     $ 903,489     $ 833,443     $ 783,859     $ 613,053    
Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)   202,050       201,864       201,677       276,500       80,071    
Total stockholders’ equity   1,591,547       1,573,340       1,538,344       1,496,431       1,252,939    
                     

Quarterly Average Balances
                   
Total assets $ 13,999,581     $ 13,963,138     $ 14,050,585     $ 11,108,430     $ 9,748,605    
Loans receivable:                    
Commercial $ 1,579,368     $ 1,597,123     $ 1,583,673     $ 1,486,245     $ 1,488,962    
Commercial real estate (including multifamily)   8,137,515       7,822,943       7,630,195       6,404,302       5,852,342    
Commercial construction   613,661       646,414       704,170       643,115       610,859    
Residential   1,204,082       1,221,171       1,241,375       587,118       256,430    
Consumer   6,851       5,473       6,747       5,759       5,687    
Gross loans   11,541,477       11,293,124       11,166,160       9,126,539       8,214,280    
Net deferred loan fees   (4,042 )     (4,708 )     (4,418 )     (5,097 )     (5,525 )  
Loans receivable   11,537,435       11,288,416       11,161,742       9,121,442       8,208,755    
Loans held-for-sale   335       230       318       352       259    
Total loans $ 11,537,770     $ 11,288,646     $ 11,162,060     $ 9,121,794     $ 8,209,014    
                     
Investment and equity securities $ 1,256,147     $ 1,269,275     $ 1,274,000     $ 845,614     $ 655,191    
Goodwill and other intangible assets   279,158       279,165       280,814       235,848       212,915    
Deposits:                    
Noninterest-bearing demand   2,384,883       2,473,596       2,486,993       1,680,653       1,305,722    
Time deposits   2,901,327       2,946,459       3,019,848       2,662,411       2,480,990    
Other interest-bearing deposits   5,996,487       5,907,547       5,889,230       4,463,648       3,888,131    
Total deposits $ 11,282,697     $ 11,327,602     $ 11,396,071     $ 8,806,712     $ 7,674,843    
                     
Borrowings $ 833,551     $ 781,388     $ 783,994     $ 723,303     $ 686,391    
Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)   201,928       201,741       263,511       170,802       79,988    
Total stockholders’ equity   1,594,699       1,558,366       1,513,892       1,344,254       1,254,373    
                     
  Three Months Ended  
  Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,  
    2026       2025       2025       2025       2025    
  (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)  
Net interest income $ 108,804     $ 106,595     $ 102,017     $ 78,883     $ 65,756    
Provision for credit losses   5,200       2,300       5,500       35,700       3,500    
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   103,604       104,295       96,517       43,183       62,256    
Noninterest income                    
Deposit, loan and other income   3,283       3,289       3,836       2,570       2,006    
Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain               3,501                
Employee retention tax credit               6,608                
Income on bank owned life insurance   2,951       2,946       2,931       2,087       1,584    
Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale   427       631       859       181       332    
Net gains (losses) on equity securities   135       (846 )     1,674       347       529    
Total noninterest income   6,796       6,020       19,409       5,185       4,451    
Noninterest expenses                    
Salaries and employee benefits   32,768       31,211       32,401       25,233       22,578    
Occupancy and equipment   5,345       5,265       5,122       3,478       2,680    
FDIC insurance   2,000       2,400       2,400       2,000       1,800    
Professional and consulting   3,108       2,908       2,929       2,598       2,366    
Marketing and advertising   926       974       771       840       595    
Information technology and communications   5,243       5,366       5,243       4,792       4,604    
Restructuring and exit charges               994                
Merger expenses and restructuring charges   2,125       498       1,898       30,745       1,320    
Branch closing expenses         1,275                      
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge                           327    
Amortization of core deposit intangible   2,845       3,196       3,196       1,251       279    
Other expenses   3,509       3,853       3,719       2,712       2,756    
Total noninterest expenses   57,869       56,946       58,673       73,649       39,305    
                     
Income (loss) before income tax expense   52,531       53,369       57,253       (25,281 )     27,402    
Income tax expense (benefit)   14,709       13,851       16,277       (4,988 )     7,160    
Net income (loss)   37,822       39,518       40,976       (20,293 )     20,242    
Preferred dividends   1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509    
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 36,313     $ 38,009     $ 39,467     $ (21,802 )   $ 18,733    
                     
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   50,382,297       50,414,115       50,462,030       42,173,758       38,511,237    
Diluted EPS $ 0.72     $ 0.75     $ 0.78     $ (0.52 )   $ 0.49    
                     

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Operating Net Income:
                   
Net income (loss) $ 37,822     $ 39,518     $ 40,976     $ (20,293 )   $ 20,242    
Restructuring and exit charges               994                
Merger expenses and restructuring charges   2,125       498       1,898       30,745       1,320    
Estimated state tax liability on intercompany dividends                     3,000          
Initial provision for credit losses related to merger                     27,418          
Branch closing expenses         1,275                      
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge                           327    
Amortization of core deposit intangibles   2,845       3,196       3,196       1,251       279    
Net (gains) losses on equity securities   (135 )     846       (1,674 )     (347 )     (529 )  
Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain               (3,501 )              
Employee retention tax credit               (6,608 )              
Tax impact of adjustments   (1,499 )     (1,802 )     1,737       (17,168 )     (420 )  
Operating net income $ 41,158     $ 43,531     $ 37,018     $ 24,606     $ 21,219    
Preferred dividends   1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509    
Operating net income available to common stockholders $ 39,649     $ 42,022     $ 35,509     $ 23,097     $ 19,710    
                     
Operating diluted EPS (non-GAAP) (1) $ 0.79     $ 0.83     $ 0.70     $ 0.55     $ 0.51    
                     

Return on Assets Measures
                   
Average assets $ 13,999,581     $ 13,963,138     $ 14,050,585     $ 11,108,430     $ 9,748,605    
Return on avg. assets   1.10   %   1.12   %   1.16   %   (0.73 ) %   0.84   %
Operating return on avg. assets (non-GAAP) (2)   1.19       1.24       1.05       0.89       0.88    
Pre-provision net operating revenue (“PPNR”) return on avg. assets (non-GAAP) (3)   1.81       1.75       1.61       1.52       1.34    
                     
(1) Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
(2) Operating net income divided by average assets.
(3) Net income before income tax expense, provision for credit losses, merger expenses and restructuring charges, branch closing expenses, BOLI restructuring charges, restructuring and exit charges, employee retention tax credit, defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain, amortization of core deposit intangibles and net gains on equity securities divided by average assets.
 
                     
  Three Months Ended  
  Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,  
    2026       2025       2025       2025       2025    

Return on Equity Measures
(dollars in thousands)  
Average stockholders’ equity $ 1,594,699     $ 1,558,366     $ 1,513,892     $ 1,344,254     $ 1,254,373    
Less: average preferred stock   (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )  
Average common equity $ 1,483,772     $ 1,447,439     $ 1,402,965     $ 1,233,327     $ 1,143,446    
Less: average intangible assets   (279,158 )     (279,165 )     (280,814 )     (235,848 )     (212,915 )  
Average tangible common equity $ 1,204,614     $ 1,168,274     $ 1,122,151     $ 997,479     $ 930,531    
Return on avg. common equity (GAAP)   9.93   %   10.42   %   11.16   %   (7.09 ) %   6.64   %
Operating return on avg. common equity (non-GAAP) (4)   10.84       11.52       10.04       7.51       6.99    
Return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (5)   12.89       13.66       14.74       (8.42 )     8.25    
Operating return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP) (6)   13.35       14.27       12.55       9.29       8.59    
                     

Efficiency Measures
                   
Total noninterest expenses $ 57,869     $ 56,946     $ 58,673     $ 73,649     $ 39,305    
Restructuring and exit charges               (994 )              
Merger expenses and restructuring charges   (2,125 )     (498 )     (1,898 )     (30,745 )     (1,320 )  
Branch closing expenses         (1,275 )                    
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge                           (327 )  
Amortization of core deposit intangibles   (2,845 )     (3,196 )     (3,196 )     (1,251 )     (279 )  
Operating noninterest expense $ 52,899     $ 51,977     $ 52,585     $ 41,653     $ 37,379    
                     
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 109,976     $ 107,761     $ 103,155     $ 79,810     $ 66,580    
Noninterest income   6,796       6,020       19,409       5,185       4,451    
Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain               (3,501 )              
Employee retention tax credit               (6,608 )              
Net (gains) losses on equity securities   (135 )     846       (1,674 )     (347 )     (529 )  
Operating revenue $ 116,637     $ 114,627     $ 110,781     $ 84,648     $ 70,502    
                     
Operating efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (7)   45.4   %   45.3   %   47.5   %   49.2   %   53.0   %
                     

Net Interest Margin
                   
Average interest-earning assets $ 13,160,794     $ 13,093,053     $ 13,172,443     $ 10,468,589     $ 9,224,712    
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 109,976     $ 107,761     $ 103,155     $ 79,810     $ 66,580    
Net interest margin (non-GAAP)   3.39   %   3.27   %   3.11   %   3.06   %   2.93   %
                     
(4) Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by average common equity.
(5) Net income available to common stockholders, excluding amortization of intangible assets, divided by average tangible common equity.
(6) Operating net income available to common stockholders, divided by average tangible common equity.
(7) Operating noninterest expense divided by operating revenue.
                     
  As of  
  Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,  
    2026       2025       2025       2025       2025    

Capital Ratios and Book Value per Share
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)  
Stockholders equity $ 1,591,547     $ 1,573,340     $ 1,538,344     $ 1,496,431     $ 1,252,939    
Less: preferred stock   (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )  
Common equity $ 1,480,620     $ 1,462,413     $ 1,427,417     $ 1,385,504     $ 1,142,012    
Less: intangible assets   (277,313 )     (280,158 )     (278,730 )     (281,926 )     (212,732 )  
Tangible common equity $ 1,203,307     $ 1,182,255     $ 1,148,687     $ 1,103,578     $ 929,280    
                     
Total assets $ 14,209,561     $ 14,002,700     $ 14,023,585     $ 13,915,738     $ 9,759,255    
Less: intangible assets   (277,313 )     (280,158 )     (278,730 )     (281,926 )     (212,732 )  
Tangible assets $ 13,932,248     $ 13,722,542     $ 13,744,855     $ 13,633,812     $ 9,546,523    
                     
Common shares outstanding   50,288,494       50,271,854       50,273,089       50,270,162       38,469,975    
                     
Common equity ratio (GAAP)   10.42   %   10.44   %   10.18   %   9.96   %   11.70   %
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP) (8)   8.64       8.62       8.36       8.09       9.73    
                     
Regulatory capital ratios (Bancorp):                    
Leverage ratio   9.79   %   9.61   %   9.35   %   11.58   %   11.33   %
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio   10.23       10.24       10.17       10.04       11.14    
Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio   11.19       11.22       11.17       11.06       12.46    
Risk-based total capital ratio   13.81       13.88       13.88       14.35       14.29    
                     
Regulatory capital ratios (Bank):                    
Leverage ratio   10.81   %   10.59   %   10.35   %   12.81   %   11.67   %
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio   12.36       12.36       12.37       12.22       12.82    
Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio   12.36       12.36       12.37       12.22       12.82    
Risk-based total capital ratio   13.34       13.33       13.38       13.24       13.79    
                     
Book value per share (GAAP) $ 29.44     $ 29.09     $ 28.39     $ 27.56     $ 29.69    
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) (9)   23.93       23.52       22.85       21.95       24.16    
                     
(8) Tangible common equity divided by tangible assets
(9) Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding at period-end
                     
  As of  
  Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,  
    2026       2025       2025       2025       2025    

Net Loan Charge-offs (Recoveries) (10):
(dollars in thousands)  
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries):                    
Charge-offs $ 2,758     $ 5,613     $ 5,174     $ 5,039     $ 3,555    
Recoveries   (467 )     (836 )     (38 )     (118 )     (155 )  
Net loan charge-offs $ 2,291     $ 4,777     $ 5,136     $ 4,921     $ 3,400    
Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans receivable (annualized)   0.08   %   0.17   %   0.18   %   0.22   %   0.17   %
                     
(10) Includes only non-PCD loans
                     
                     
  As of  
  Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,  
    2026       2025       2025       2025       2025    

Asset Quality
(dollars in thousands)  
Nonaccrual loans $ 41,579     $ 45,915     $ 39,671     $ 39,228     $ 49,860    
Other real estate owned                              
Nonperforming assets $ 41,579     $ 45,915     $ 39,671     $ 39,228     $ 49,860    
                     
Allowance for credit losses – loans (excluding nonaccretable credit marks) $ 115,398     $ 112,282     $ 113,163     $ 112,854     $ 82,230    
Add: nonaccretable credit marks   37,658       42,023       43,336       43,336       173    
Allowance for credit losses – loans (“ACL”) $ 153,056     $ 154,305     $ 156,499     $ 156,190     $ 82,403    
                     
Loans receivable $ 11,735,596     $ 11,453,280     $ 11,303,636     $ 11,164,477     $ 8,201,134    
                     
Nonaccrual loans as a % of loans receivable   0.35   %   0.40   %   0.35   %   0.35   %   0.61   %
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets   0.29       0.33       0.28       0.28       0.51    
ACL as a % of loans receivable   1.30       1.35       1.38       1.40       1.00    
ACL as a % of nonaccrual loans   368.1       336.1       394.5       398.2       165.3    
                     

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.                                        
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS                                        
(dollars in thousands)                                        
  For the Three Months Ended  
  March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025
  Average             Average             Average          
Interest-earning assets: Balance   Interest   Rate
(7)
    Balance   Interest   Rate
(7)
    Balance   Interest   Rate
(7)
 
Investment securities (1) (2) $ 1,307,184     $ 13,302     4.13 %   $ 1,329,393     $ 14,154     4.22 %   $ 745,873     $ 6,375     3.47 %
Loans receivable and loans held-for-sale (2) (3) (4)   11,537,770       168,945     5.94       11,288,646       168,167     5.91       8,209,014       115,883     5.73  
Federal funds sold and interest-                                        
bearing deposits with banks   264,232       2,387     3.66       425,840       4,249     3.96       229,491       2,466     4.36  
Restricted investment in bank stock   51,608       935     7.35       49,174       936     7.55       40,334       889     8.94  
Total interest-earning assets   13,160,794       185,569     5.72       13,093,053       187,506     5.68       9,224,712       125,613     5.52  
Allowance for loan losses   (154,481 )               (158,576 )               (84,027 )          
Noninterest-earning assets   993,268                 1,028,661                 607,920            
Total assets $ 13,999,581               $ 13,963,138               $ 9,748,605            
                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                        
 Money market deposits   2,903,419       20,146     2.81       2,919,230       21,882     2.97       1,572,287       11,287     2.91  
 Savings deposits   1,014,568       6,304     2.52       1,012,567       7,233     2.83       656,789       5,227     3.23  
 Time deposits   2,901,327       26,713     3.73       2,946,459       28,520     3.84       2,480,990       25,154     4.11  
 Other interest-bearing deposits   2,078,500       12,519     2.44       1,975,750       13,219     2.65       1,659,055       12,324     3.01  
Total interest-bearing deposits   8,897,814       65,682     2.99       8,854,006       70,854     3.17       6,369,121       53,992     3.44  
                                         
Borrowings   833,551       5,513     2.68       781,388       4,582     2.33       686,391       3,725     2.20  
Subordinated debentures   201,928       4,385     8.81       201,741       4,294     8.44       79,988       1,298     6.58  
Finance lease   921       13     5.72       995       15     5.98       1,210       18     6.03  
Total interest-bearing liabilities   9,934,214       75,593     3.09       9,838,130       79,745     3.22       7,136,710       59,033     3.35  
                                         
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   2,384,883                 2,473,596                 1,305,722            
Other liabilities   85,785                 93,046                 51,800            
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities   2,470,668                 2,566,642                 1,357,522            
Stockholders’ equity   1,594,699                 1,558,366                 1,254,373            
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 13,999,581               $ 13,963,138               $ 9,748,605            
                                         
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)       109,976                 107,761                 66,580        
Net interest spread (5)         2.63 %           2.46 %           2.17 %
                                         
Net interest margin (6)         3.39 %           3.27 %           2.93 %
                                         
Tax equivalent adjustment       (1,172 )               (1,166 )               (824 )      
Net interest income     $ 108,804               $ 106,595               $ 65,756        
                                         
(1) Average balances are calculated on amortized cost.
(2) Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using 21% federal tax rate.
(3) Includes loan fee income.
(4) Loans include nonaccrual loans.
(5) Represents difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing
liabilities and is presented on a tax equivalent basis.
(6) Represents net interest income on a tax equivalent basis divided by average total interest-earning assets.
(7) Rates are annualized.