First Northern uplist to Nasdaq Capital Market and Russell 3000 boosts liquidity
Jul 29, 2026, 8:29 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Uplisting to Nasdaq Capital Market and Russell 3000 inclusion typically unlock liquidity, broaden institutional ownership, and lift multiple reflection. Solid six-month net income growth, book-value per share uptick, and Beacon Wealth-driven non-interest income support upside, even as the quarterly print shows near-term earnings pressure from upgrade-related costs.
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First Northern reported six-month net income of $10.6M, up 16.4% YoY, while Q2 net income declined to $4.7M (-13.5%). Total assets reached $1.93B with loans of $1.09B and deposits of $1.69B. The bank uplisted to Nasdaq Capital Market in April 2026 and joined the Russell 3000 in June 2026, boosting liquidity and visibility; Beacon Wealth’s 2025 acquisition lifted non-interest income, while system upgrades are expected to yield longer-term efficiency gains in 2027.
Six-month net income $10.6M, up 16.4% YoY.
Q2 net income $4.7M, down 13.5% YoY; NIM 3.75%; COF 0.90%.
Assets $1.93B; net loans $1.09B; deposits $1.69B as of 6/30/2026.
Uplisted to Nasdaq Capital Market on Apr 24, 2026; Russell 3000 inclusion on Jun 29, 2026; BVPS $13.24.
Beacon Wealth acquisition boosted non-interest income; 141.3% uplift in investment/brokerage income YoY.
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