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Ottawa Bancorp Delivers Q2 Earnings Rise, Maintains Aggressive Buybacks

Jul 29, 2026, 10:31 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The company shows accelerating earnings, improving asset quality, and a meaningful buyback program, all of which can support a near-term re-rating of OTTW. However, the bank remains small-cap with liquidity and rate-exposure risks; the magnitude of the move will depend on sustained earnings momentum and the trajectory of deposits and liquidity.

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Ottawa Bancorp posted Q2 2026 net income of $1.0M ($0.42 per share) and $1.5M for the first half, with improving asset quality and yields. Core metrics—earning-asset yield at 5.24% and cost of funds at 2.07%—support a higher net interest margin, while non-performing loans fell to 0.36%. The company also advanced capital return activity, repurchasing 1.2M shares at $13.68 on aggregate.

Q2 2026 net income $1.0M; up from $0.5M.
Six months net income $1.5M; EPS $0.66.
NPL ratio declined to 0.36% from 0.38%.
Repurchased 1,202,370 shares at an average $13.68.

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