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ConnectOne Bancorp Q3 2026: PPNR Above 2%, NIM 3.44%, Dividends Declared

Oct 22, 2026, 7:16 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The combination of NIM expansion to 3.44%, PPNR above 2%, and ROE above 15% suggests resilient profitability, potentially supporting multiple expansion. The 11% growth in loans/deposits and dividend declarations provide near-term catalysts; negative QoQ net income could temper enthusiasm, making guidance crucial.

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ConnectOne Bancorp posted Q3 2026 net income of $29.9 million, down from Q2's $40.2 million, as core profitability metrics strengthened yet earnings cooled sequentially. PPNR surpassed 2% and operating ROE exceeded 15%, while NIM rose to 3.44%. Loans and deposits rose 11% year-over-year on balance sheet restructuring with dividends declared.

  • Q3 2026 net income to common: $29.9M; sequential decline vs Q2.
  • PPNR >2% and operating ROE above 15% indicate robust profitability.
  • Total loans and average client deposits rose 11% sequentially; NIM at 3.44%.
  • Common and preferred dividends declared alongside balance sheet restructuring.

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