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Bank First Reports Strong Q2 2026; Centre Integration Supports Growth

Jul 24, 2026, 10:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Earnings beat and accretive acquisitions imply higher earnings power and tangible asset growth; dividend uplift enhances income valuation; near-term catalysts include closing of the Peoples deal.

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Bank First posted solid Q2 2026 results with net income of $24.7 million ($2.21 per share) and six-month earnings of $44.7 million ($3.99 per share). Adjusted earnings rose to $27.3 million ($2.45 per share) for the quarter. The Centre acquisition boosted NII and the balance sheet, and management expects the Peoples deal to close by December 2026, expanding assets toward $7.5 billion and potentially beyond, with ongoing cost synergies anticipated.

Q2 2026 net income: $24.7M; EPS: $2.21; six months: $44.7M, $3.99.
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP): $27.3M in Q2; $52.4M for six months.
Dividend declared: $0.60 per share, up 9.1% QoQ and 33.3% YoY.
Centre acquisition boosted assets by $1.48B; total assets to $5.95B as of 6/30/2026.
Peoples acquisition expected to close December 2026; post-close assets ~ $7.5B.

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