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Bank First delivers solid Q3, Centre-scale growth, and Peoples acquisition progress

Oct 20, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong Q3 beat, meaningful asset growth from Centre, and a clear path to accretion from the Peoples deal plus dividend increases support higher intrinsic value; near-term upside tied to closing milestones and integration progress.

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Bank First reported 26Q3 net income of $23.8 million ($2.15 per share) and 26YTD of $68.5 million, with adjusted figures of $26.1 million ($2.35) and $78.5 million ($7.04). The lender is advancing the December 4, 2026 closing of the Peoples deal, while Centre has already boosted assets by 33% to $5.95 billion and supported higher NII and a stronger net interest margin. The new wealth management and treasury capabilities position the bank for sustained growth and earnings accretion.

26Q3 net income $23.8M; 26YTD $68.5M; EPS $2.15; 9M adjusted $78.5M.
Adjusted Q3 net income $26.1M; adjusted EPS $2.35; YTD $7.04 per share.
Centre acquisition expands assets by 33% to $5.95B; loans up to $4.60B.
Dividend raised to $0.65 per share; QoQ +8.3%, YoY +44.4%.
Peoples acquisition closing planned for Dec 4, 2026; management adds regional leadership.

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