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Lakeland Financial LKFN Q2 2026 earnings

Reported July 27, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$70.9MMiss by $1.2M
EPS$1.13Beat by $0.05
Revenue estimate$72.1M
EPS estimate$1.08
Our record second quarter net income reflects the continued execution of our proven organic growth strategy. It's been a rewarding six months of 2026.
David M. Findlay

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Oct 26, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$73.7M
EPS estimate$1.06

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$70.9M+6.8%
Net income$28.4M+5.5%
EPS (diluted)$1.13+8.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$194.1M-37.4%
Total debt$141.2M+1,011%
Total equity$773.3M+8.9%
Total assets$7.2B+4.0%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 07/29/26
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Market cap$1.58B-6.3%
Enterprise value$1.53B+10.0%
P/E14.2×-3.6×
P/S5.7×-1.0×

Profitability

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Net margin39.8%+2.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity15%+1.1pp
Debt / equity0.2×+0.2×

Versus estimates

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8-K filed July 27, 2026 · preliminary until the 10-Q

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Exhibit 99.1

NEWS FROM LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Lisa M. O’Neill

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Lakeland Financial Reports Record Second Quarter Performance; Net Income Increases 5% to $28.4 million on 7% Revenue Expansion; Average Loans Grow by 6% Warsaw, Indiana (July 27, 2026) – Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record second quarter net income of $28.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, which represents an increase of $1.5 million, or 5%, compared to net income of $27.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Diluted earnings per share of $1.13 for the second quarter of 2026 also represents a record second quarter performance and increased $0.09, or 9%, compared to $1.04 for the second quarter of 2025. On a linked quarter basis, net income increased $2.0 million, or 7%, from $26.5 million. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.09, or 9%, from $1.04 on a linked quarter basis.

The company further reported record performance for the first half of the year with net income of $54.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 versus $47.1 million for 2025, an increase of $7.9 million, or 17%. Diluted earnings per share increased $0.35, or 19%, to $2.17 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, versus $1.82 for 2025.

Total revenue was $70.9 million for the second quarter of 2026 representing an increase of $4.5 million, or 7%, as compared to $66.4 million for the second quarter of 2025. On a linked quarter basis, revenue increased by $1.2 million, or 2%, from $69.7 million in the first quarter of 2026. Total revenue increased by $10.4 million, or 8%, to $140.6 million for six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $130.2 million for 2025.

"During the first half of 2026, the Lake City Bank team delivered strong operating results led by healthy loan and revenue growth," stated David M. Findlay, Chairman and CEO. "Our record second quarter net income reflects the continued execution of our proven organic growth strategy. It's been a rewarding six months of 2026."

Quarterly Financial Performance

Second Quarter 2026 versus Second Quarter 2025 highlights:

  • Loans grew by $352.8 million, or 7%, to $5.58 billion
  • Total revenue improved by 7% from $66.4 million to $70.9 million
  • Net interest margin improved 7 basis points to 3.49% versus 3.42%
  • Net interest income increased by $3.4 million, or 6%
  • Noninterest income increased by $1.1 million, or 9%
  • Return on average equity of 15.00%, compared to 15.52%
  • Return on average assets improved to 1.59%, compared to 1.57%
  • Tangible book value per share grew by $3.27, or 12%, to $30.75
  • Watch list loans as a percentage of total loans improved to 3.55% from 3.67%
  • Nonaccrual loans declined to $19.9 million, compared to $30.6 million
  • Common dividend per share increased to $0.52, or 4%, compared to $0.50
  • Tangible capital ratio improved to 10.63%, compared to 10.15%
  • Tangible common equity improved by $63.4 million, or 9%
  • Common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 14.47%, compared to 14.73%
  • Total risk-based capital ratio of 15.61%, compared to 15.86%
  • Repurchased 70,873 shares at a weighted average per share price of $58.20

Second Quarter 2026 versus First Quarter 2026 highlights:

  • Total loans increased by $106.3 million, or 2%, to $5.58 billion
  • Core deposits expansion of $215.7 million, or 4%, to $6.03 billion
  • Total revenue grew by 2% from $69.7 million to $70.9 million
  • Return on average equity improved to 15.00%, compared to 13.89%
  • Return on average assets improved to 1.59%, compared to 1.52%
  • Tangible book value per share grew by $1.06, or 4%, to $30.75
  • Net interest margin remained stable at 3.49%
  • Net interest income increased by $1.5 million, or 3%
  • Noninterest expense declined by 2% to $34.5 million from $35.2 million
  • Common equity tier 1 capital ratio improved to 14.47%, compared to 14.45%
  • Total risk-based capital ratio improved to 15.61%, compared to 15.58%
  • Tangible capital ratio improved to 10.63%, compared to 10.53%
  • Tangible common equity improved by $24.4 million, or 3%

Net Interest Margin

Net interest margin was 3.49% for the second quarter of 2026, representing a 7 basis point increase from 3.42% for the second quarter of 2025. This improvement was driven by a reduction in the company's funding costs, with interest expense as a percentage of average earning assets falling by 25 basis points from 2.41% for the second quarter of 2025 to 2.16% for the second quarter of 2026. Offsetting the decrease in funding costs was a decrease to earning asset yields of 18 basis points from 5.83% for the second quarter of 2025 to 5.65% for the second quarter of 2026. Net interest margin was favorably impacted by a reduction in deposit pricing that outpaced the decline in earning asset yields. The cumulative loan beta for the rate-easing cycle that began in September 2024 is 30% compared to the deposit beta of 43% during this period and has resulted in net interest margin expansion that has benefited net interest income.

Net interest margin remained at 3.49% for the second quarter of 2026 as compared to the linked first quarter of 2026. Average earning asset yields increased by 4 basis points from 5.61% to 5.65% on a linked quarter basis and were offset by increased interest expense as a percentage of average earning assets by 4 basis points from 2.12% to 2.16%. The second quarter cost of funds was impacted by seasonal public funds deposits in higher priced deposit products.

Net interest income was $58.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, representing an increase of $3.4 million, or 6%, as compared to $54.9 million for the second quarter of 2025. On a linked quarter basis, net interest income increased $1.5 million, or 3%, from $56.8 million. Net interest income increased by $7.3 million, or 7%, from $107.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, to $115.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

"During the second quarter of 2026, our net interest margin remained unchanged at 3.49% as loan yield increases offset increased cost of funds," noted Lisa M. O'Neill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "We remain close to our recent peak net interest margin of 3.50% in the third quarter of 2025. We believe the steepening yield curve benefits our net interest margin outlook and as the outlook for interest rate policy shifts, we believe our neutral interest rate posture positions us well."

Capital Strength

The company’s total capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets was 15.61% at June 30, 2026, compared to 15.86% at June 30, 2025, and 15.58% at March 31, 2026. These capital levels significantly exceeded the 10.00% regulatory threshold required to be characterized as "well capitalized" and reflect the company's robust capital base.

The company’s tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, was 10.63% at June 30, 2026, an improvement from 10.15% at June 30, 2025, and 10.53% at March 31, 2026. Unrealized losses from available-for-sale investment securities were $140.9 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $185.3 million at June 30, 2025 and $154.5 million at March 31, 2026. Excluding the impact of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on tangible common equity and tangible assets, the company’s ratio of adjusted tangible common equity to adjusted tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 12.14% at June 30, 2026, compared to 12.17% at June 30, 2025, and 12.20% at March 31, 2026.

The company utilized its share repurchase program to repurchase 70,873 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price per share of $58.20 during the second quarter of 2026. The aggregate purchase price of these repurchases was $4.1 million. The current program authorizes the company to repurchase up to $60.0 million in aggregate purchase price of the company's common stock through April 30, 2027. The company has repurchased a total of 745,616 shares at an aggregate purchase price of $42.9 million and weighted average purchase price per share of $57.58 under the current program with $17.1 million in remaining repurchase authority as of June 30, 2026.

As announced on July 14, 2026, the board of directors approved a cash dividend for the second quarter of $0.52 per share, payable on August 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 25, 2026. The second quarter dividend per share represents a 4% increase from the $0.50 dividend per share paid for the second quarter of 2025.

"Strength of capital continues to support our growing balance sheet," stated Kristin L. Pruitt, President. "Tangible common equity improved by 9% at June 30, 2026 compared to June 30, 2025. We strategically continued our share repurchase program during the first half of 2026. Our healthy capital levels provide ample capacity for continued balance sheet growth as we experience strong loan growth in the Lake City Bank footprint."

Loan Portfolio

Average total loans of $5.53 billion in the second quarter of 2026 increased $301.7 million, or 6%, from $5.23 billion for the second quarter of 2025, and increased $90.5 million, or 2%, from $5.44 billion for the first quarter of 2026.

Total loans, net of deferred loan fees, increased by $352.8 million, or 7%, from $5.23 billion as of June 30, 2025, to $5.58 billion as of June 30, 2026. The growth in loans was driven by increases in both the commercial and consumer segments of the portfolio, with increases to the commercial and industrial loans of $150.6 million, or 10%, consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans of $82.7 million, or 16%, commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans of $80.2 million, or 3%, other commercial loans of $25.6 million, or 27%, and other consumer loans of $14.1 million, or 14%. On a linked quarter basis, total loans increased by $106.3 million, or 2%, from $5.48 billion at March 31, 2026. The linked quarter increase was driven by growth in both the commercial and consumer segments of the portfolio, with increases to the commercial and industrial loan portfolio of $65.6 million, or 4%, consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans of $28.0 million, or 5%, other commercial loans of $25.3 million, or 26.4%, and commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans of $20.3 million, or 1%. Offsetting these increases, agri-business and agricultural loans declined by $34.7 million, or 9%.

Commercial loan originations for the second quarter were approximately $504.0 million and were offset by approximately $427.0 million in loan pay downs. Commercial and industrial line of credit usage increased to 43% as of June 30, 2026, from 40% at June 30, 2025, and 41% at March 31, 2026. Total commercial and industrial lines of credit expanded by $155.0 million, or 7%, as compared to a year ago, and line usage increased by $120.0 million, or 14%, over that period.

Findlay added, "Our year-over-year organic loan growth of 7% reflects outstanding work by our commercial and retail lending teams. Our prospect and client business development program is yielding tangible results, and we remain well positioned for continued growth. We are very pleased with 10% growth in commercial and industrial loans, which represent the foundation of our commercial banking business. In addition, commercial and industrial line of credit utilization of 43% at June 30, 2026, represents increased usage compared to 39% at December 31, 2025. We are particularly pleased to report that our total consumer loans have grown by 16% on a year-over-year basis."

Diversified Deposit Base

The bank's diversified deposit base has grown on a year-over-year basis and core deposits, which exclude brokered deposits, represented 95% of total deposits.

(in thousands)June 30, 2026March 31, 2026June 30, 2025
Retail$1,769,02928.0%$1,800,42029.1%$1,755,75028.4%
Commercial2,113,78433.42,136,40434.52,256,62036.6
Public funds2,147,60033.91,877,85530.32,014,04732.6
Core deposits6,030,41395.35,814,67993.96,026,41797.6
Brokered deposits299,1554.7375,5816.1150,4162.4
Total$6,329,568100.0%$6,190,260100.0%$6,176,833100.0%

Total deposits increased $152.7 million, or 2%, from $6.18 billion as of June 30, 2025, to $6.33 billion as of June 30, 2026. The increase in total deposits was driven by an increase in brokered deposits of $148.7 million, or 99%. Core deposits increased by $4.0 million, or less than 1%. Public funds deposits grew annually by $133.6 million, or 7%, to $2.15 billion. Retail deposits expanded by $13.3 million, or 1%, to $1.77 billion. Commercial deposits contracted by $142.8 million, or 6%, to $2.11 billion.

On a linked quarter basis, total deposits increased $139.3 million, or 2%, from $6.19 billion at March 31, 2026, to $6.33 billion at June 30, 2026. Core deposits increased by $215.7 million, or 4%, while brokered deposits decreased by $76.4 million, or 20%. The linked quarter growth in core deposits was driven primarily by a seasonal growth in public funds of $269.7 million, or 14%. Commercial deposits decreased by $22.6 million, or 1%, and retail deposits decreased by $31.4 million, or 2%.

Average total deposits were $6.31 billion for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $216.2 million, or 4%, from $6.10 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Average interest-bearing deposits drove the increase in average total deposits and increased by $232.5 million, or 5%. Contributing to the overall growth of interest-bearing deposits was an increase in total average time deposits of $131.4 million, or 16%. Average interest-bearing checking accounts increased $99.5 million, or 3%. Average noninterest-bearing demand deposits decreased by $16.3 million, or 1%, to $1.23 billion.

On a linked quarter basis, average total deposits increased by $257.1 million, or 4%, from $6.06 billion for the first quarter of 2026 to $6.31 billion for the second quarter of 2026. Average interest-bearing deposits drove the increase in total average deposits, which increased by $264.0 million, or 5%. Interest bearing checking accounts grew by $180.7 million, or 5%. Average time deposits expanded by $83.4 million, or 10%. Offsetting these increases was a decrease in average noninterest bearing demand deposits of $6.8 million, or 1%.

Checking account growth as of June 30, 2026, compared to June 30, 2025, includes growth of $249.2 million, or 13%, in aggregate public fund checking account balances. Offsetting this increase was a reduction of $10.4 million, or 1%, in aggregate retail checking account balances and a decline of $173.5 million, or 8%, in aggregate commercial checking account balances. The number of accounts expanded for all three segments, with growth of 3% for public funds accounts, 2% for commercial accounts and 1% for retail accounts.

"Core deposits represented 95% of total deposits at June 30, 2026", commented O'Neill. "On a linked-quarter basis core deposits improved by $215.7 million or 3.7% with double-digit growth in the public funds sector. Public fund account checking balances grew by $249 million or 13% due to new municipal depositors who represent relationship-driven clients. We continue to experience an increase in the number of checking accounts year-over-year, and average checking account balances remain higher than pre-pandemic levels."

Asset Quality

The company recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $2.0 million for the linked first quarter of 2026.

The allowance for credit loss reserve to total loans was 1.27% at June 30, 2026, unchanged from 1.27% at June 30, 2025 and increased from 1.26% at March 31, 2026. The company recorded net charge offs of $24,000 in the second quarter of 2026, compared to net charge offs of $28.9 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $2.1 million during the linked first quarter of 2026. Net charge offs during the second quarter of 2025 were driven by the partial charge off of a previously disclosed nonperforming credit. Annualized net charge offs to average loans were 0.00% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 2.22% for the second quarter of 2025 and 0.16% for the linked first quarter of 2026.

Nonperforming assets decreased by $11.1 million, or 36%, to $20.0 million as of June 30, 2026, versus $31.1 million as of June 30, 2025. The decrease to nonperforming assets was primarily driven by the resolution of the previously disclosed nonperforming credit during the third quarter of 2025. On a linked quarter basis, nonperforming assets decreased by $938,000, or 4%. The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets at June 30, 2026, decreased to 0.28% from 0.45% at June 30, 2025, and 0.30% when compared to March 31, 2026.

Total individually analyzed and watch list loans increased by $6.4 million, or 3%, to $198.0 million as of June 30, 2026, versus $191.6 million as of June 30, 2025. On a linked quarter basis, total individually analyzed and watch list loans increased by $15.7 million, or 9%, from $182.3 million at March 31, 2026. The increase in individually analyzed and watch list loans during the linked quarter was driven primarily by credit downgrades to the watch list of approximately $13.2 million. Migration within the watch list was driven by three unrelated relationships, with an aggregate balance of approximately $24.7 million, that were moved from the pooled watch list to individually analyzed status during the second quarter of 2026. Watch list loans as a percentage of total loans were 3.55% at June 30, 2026, a 12 basis point decrease compared to 3.67% at June 30, 2025, and a 22 basis point increase from 3.33% at March 31, 2026.

"Our loan portfolio is well-diversified, and our loan portfolio continues to demonstrate stable performance trends," commented Findlay. "Our borrowers continue to navigate the changing economic landscape well and our mid-year loan portfolio reviews did not identify significant credit concerns."

Investment Portfolio Overview

Total investment securities were $1.17 billion at June 30, 2026, reflecting an increase of $39.8 million, or 4%, as compared to $1.13 billion at June 30, 2025. Investment securities represented 16% of total assets as of June 30, 2026. The company anticipates receiving principal and interest cash flows of approximately $51.9 million during the remainder of 2026 from the investment securities portfolio and plans to use that liquidity to fund loan growth as well as reinvestments to the investment securities portfolio. Tax equivalent adjusted effective duration for the investment portfolio contracted to 5.8 years at June 30, 2026, compared to 5.9 years at June 30, 2025, and 6.0 years at March 31, 2026.

Noninterest Income

The company’s noninterest income increased $1.1 million, or 9%, to $12.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $11.5 million for the second quarter of 2025. Wealth advisory fees increased $350,000, or 13%, driven by continued growth in customers and assets under management. Bank owned life insurance income increased $577,000, or 55%, from improved market performance of the bank's variable owned life insurance policies which reflect returns in the equity markets. Other income increased by $127,000, or 32%, primarily from increased limited partnership investment income.

Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2026 decreased by $361,000, or 3%, on a linked quarter basis from $12.9 million during the first quarter of 2026. Bank owned life insurance increased $641,000, or 66%, from improved variable owned life insurance policy market performance and increased general account income, which is impacted during the first quarter from annual insurance costs that are charged against certain policies. Conversely, interest rate swap fee income decreased $701,000. Other income decreased by $205,000, or 28%, which was impacted during the first quarter of 2026 from the recognition of death benefit income from bank owned life insurance policies. Loan and service fee income decreased $147,000, or 5%, from reduced commercial loan fees.

Findlay noted, "We are pleased to report nearly double-digit growth in quarterly noninterest income on a year-over-year basis and 14% growth in noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the same period in 2025. Our fee-based business is growing with 10% growth in the Wealth Advisory Group and 6% improvement in loan and service fees. Interest rate swap fees have also contributed nicely to noninterest revenue growth for the first six months of 2026 together with an increase in mortgage banking income."

Noninterest income increased by $3.1 million, or 14%, to $25.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $22.4 million for the prior year period. Increases in fee-based revenue streams contributed to the increase to noninterest income, with wealth advisory fees improving by $546,000, or 10%, loan and service fees improving by $377,000, or 6%, service charges on deposit accounts improving by $151,000, or 3%, and investment brokerage fees improving by $33,000, or 3%. Additionally, bank owned life insurance increased $1.2 million, or 90.4%, from improved market performance from variable bank owned life insurance policies and incremental income from general account policies purchased in 2025. Increased transaction volume drove increases to interest rate swap fee income of $681,000 and mortgage banking income of $136,000.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense increased $4.0 million, or 13%, to $34.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $30.4 million during the second quarter of 2025. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased by $3.4 million, or 20%, primarily the result of increased salaries and wages, performance-based incentive compensation accruals, and benefits expenses. Deferred variable compensation expense, which is offset by noninterest income recorded from the performance of the company's variable bank owned life insurance policies, contributed further to the increase. Net occupancy expense increased $220,000, or 13%, from the company's continued expansion and reinvestment into its physical branch and operational infrastructure. Data processing fees and supplies increased $222,000, or 5%, from continued investment in customer-facing and operational technology solutions, including artificial intelligence capabilities. Additionally, corporate and business development expense increased $82,000, or 7%, professional fees increased $79,000, or 5%, and FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees increased $42,000, or 5%.

On a linked quarter basis, noninterest expense decreased by $694,000, or 2%, from $35.2 million during the first quarter of 2026. Other expense decreased $421,000, or 15%, primarily from semi-annual board of directors share grants that occurred in the linked first quarter. Corporate and business development expense decreased by $251,000, or 17%, from a reduction in seasonal advertising expense. Net occupancy expense decreased by $137,000, or 7%, driven by reduced seasonal occupancy expenses, and professional fees decreased $152,000, or 8%, from reduced accruals for legal and accounting fees. Offsetting these decreases was an increase to salaries and employee benefits expense of $199,000, or 1%, and data processing fees and supplies expense of $115,000, or 3%.

Noninterest expense increased by $6.4 million, or 10%, for the six months ended June 30, 2026, to $69.6 million compared to $63.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $5.8 million, or 17%, primarily due to increased salaries and wages of $2.0 million, performance-based incentive compensation accruals of $2.3 million, variable deferred compensation expense of $799,000, and health insurance expense of $677,000. Net occupancy expense increased $344,000, or 9%. Data processing fees and supplies expense increased $216,000, or 3%, from continued investment in customer-facing and operational technology solutions. Corporate and business development expense increased $169,000, or 7%, from increased advertising and corporate development expenses. FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees increased $115,000, or 7%, from increased FDIC insurance premium accruals. Offsetting these increases was a decrease in professional fees of $364,000, or 9%, primarily driven by reduced technology implementation fees.

The company’s efficiency ratio was 48.6% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 45.9% for the second quarter of 2025 and 50.4% for the linked first quarter of 2026. The company's efficiency ratio was 49.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 48.6% for the comparable period in 2025.

"We are pleased to report that strong revenue growth during the second quarter of 2026 improved our efficiency ratio on a linked quarter basis. Our largest investments in the business continue to be focused on revenue generating human capital, strategic branch development in our Lake City Bank footprint and investments in technology solutions," noted Findlay. "In addition to two new branch locations under development in Indianapolis currently, we have future plans for increased presence in our South Bend and Fort Wayne markets."

Information regarding Lakeland Financial Corporation may be accessed on the home page of its subsidiary, Lake City Bank, at lakecitybank.com. The company’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under "LKFN." Lake City Bank, a $7.2 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, was founded in 1872 and serves Central and Northern Indiana communities with 55 branch offices and a robust digital banking platform. Lake City Bank's community banking model prioritizes building in-market long-term customer relationships while delivering technology-forward solutions for retail and commercial clients.

This document contains, and future oral and written statements of the company and its management may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, performance and business of the company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the company’s management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "continue," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should" or other similar expressions. The company’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of the company's operating environment or its plans or strategies is inherently uncertain and, accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements made by the company. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events. Numerous factors could cause the company’s actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements, including the effects of economic, business and market conditions and changes, particularly in our Indiana market area, including prevailing interest rates and the rate of inflation; governmental trade, monetary and fiscal policies; including any effects resulting from international government conflicts; the risks of changes in interest rates on the levels, composition and costs of deposits, loan demand and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, securities and other interest sensitive assets and liabilities; and changes in borrowers’ credit risks and payment behaviors, as well as those identified in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are incorporated herein by reference.

SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(unaudited – dollars in thousands, except per share data)June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
END OF PERIOD BALANCES20262026202520262025
Assets$7,242,959$7,083,680$6,964,301$7,242,959$6,964,301
Investments1,169,1881,160,6081,129,3461,169,1881,129,346
Loans5,579,6255,473,3585,226,8275,579,6255,226,827
Allowance for Credit Losses70,59868,91466,55270,59866,552
Deposits6,329,5686,190,2606,176,8336,329,5686,176,833
Brokered Deposits299,155375,581150,416299,155150,416
Core Deposits (1)6,030,4135,814,6796,026,4176,030,4136,026,417
Total Equity773,374748,993709,987773,374709,987
Goodwill Net of Deferred Tax Assets3,8033,8033,8033,8033,803
Tangible Common Equity (2)769,571745,190706,184769,571706,184
Adjusted Tangible Common Equity (2)893,530880,296866,758893,530866,758
AVERAGE BALANCES
Total Assets$7,190,663$7,082,213$6,904,681$7,136,737$6,834,217
Earning Assets6,832,7026,729,3946,570,6076,781,3346,501,092
Investments1,161,8071,190,2781,125,5971,175,9641,130,970
Loans5,531,3445,440,8765,229,6465,486,3595,207,903
Total Deposits6,312,6746,055,5396,096,5046,184,8175,986,227
Interest Bearing Deposits5,084,9534,821,0004,852,4464,953,7064,735,066
Interest Bearing Liabilities5,133,4395,004,6234,886,9435,069,3874,802,175
Total Equity760,533772,946696,976766,706696,517
INCOME STATEMENT DATA
Net Interest Income$58,301$56,773$54,876$115,074$107,751
Net Interest Income-Fully Tax Equivalent59,40457,87855,986117,282109,970
Provision for Credit Losses1,7082,0003,0003,7089,800
Noninterest Income12,57212,93311,48625,50522,414
Noninterest Expense34,45735,15130,43269,60863,195
Net Income28,44026,47826,96654,91847,051
Pretax Pre-Provision Earnings (2)36,41634,55535,93070,97166,970
PER SHARE DATA
Basic Net Income Per Common Share$1.14$1.04$1.05$2.18$1.83
Diluted Net Income Per Common Share1.131.041.042.171.82
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share0.520.520.501.041.00
Dividend Payout46.02%50.00%48.08%47.93%54.95%
Book Value Per Common Share (equity per share issued)$30.90$29.84$27.63$30.90$27.63
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (2)30.7529.6927.4830.7527.48
Market Value – High$63.03$63.80$62.39$63.80$71.77
Market Value – Low56.5654.3650.0054.3650.00
Basic Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding25,058,53925,344,75725,707,23325,201,25225,711,004
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(unaudited – dollars in thousands, except per share data)June 30,March 31,June 30,June 30,June 30,
PER SHARE DATA (continued)20262026202520262025
Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding25,231,59025,493,92025,776,20525,361,74525,782,817
KEY RATIOS
Return on Average Assets1.59%1.52%1.57%1.55%1.39%
Return on Average Total Equity15.0013.8915.5214.4413.62
Average Equity to Average Assets10.5810.9110.0910.7410.19
Net Interest Margin3.493.493.423.493.41
Efficiency (Noninterest Expense/Net Interest Income plus Noninterest Income)48.6250.4345.8649.5148.55
Loans to Deposits88.1588.4284.6288.1584.62
Investment Securities to Total Assets16.1416.3816.2216.1416.22
Tier 1 Leverage (3)12.1712.2012.2112.1712.21
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital (3)14.4714.4514.7314.4714.73
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) (3)14.4714.4514.7314.4714.73
Total Capital (3)15.6115.5815.8615.6115.86
Tangible Capital (2)10.6310.5310.1510.6310.15
Adjusted Tangible Capital (2)12.1412.2012.1712.1412.17
ASSET QUALITY
Loans Past Due 30 - 89 Days$3,026$7,416$1,648$3,026$1,648
Loans Past Due 90 Days or More67767
Nonaccrual Loans19,94620,90930,62719,94630,627
Nonperforming Loans19,95220,91630,63419,95230,634
Other Real Estate Owned002840284
Other Nonperforming Assets482218348183
Total Nonperforming Assets20,00020,93831,10120,00031,101
Individually Analyzed Loans66,94543,16052,06966,94552,069
Non-Individually Analyzed Watch List Loans131,070139,117139,548131,070139,548
Total Individually Analyzed and Watch List Loans198,015182,277191,617198,015191,617
Gross Charge Offs4312,19629,1112,62729,619
Recoveries407115230522411
Net Charge Offs/(Recoveries)242,08128,8812,10529,208
Net Charge Offs/(Recoveries) to Average Loans0.00%0.16%2.22%0.08%1.13%
Credit Loss Reserve to Loans1.271.261.271.271.27
Credit Loss Reserve to Nonperforming Loans353.84329.48217.25353.84217.25
Nonperforming Loans to Loans0.360.380.590.360.59
Nonperforming Assets to Assets0.280.300.450.280.45
Total Individually Analyzed and Watch List Loans to Total Loans3.553.333.673.553.67
OTHER DATA
Full Time Equivalent Employees695674675695675
Offices5555545554

(1)Core deposits equals deposits less brokered deposits.

(2)Non-GAAP financial measure - see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

(3)Capital ratios for June 30, 2026 are preliminary until the FR Y-9C is filed.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands, except share data)
Preliminary
MetricQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Total Assets$6.65B$6.68B$6.85B$6.96B$6.9B$6.99B$7.08B$7.24B
Cash and Equivalents$160.19M$168.21M$235.22M$310.18M$192.84M$141.32M$151.32M$194.13M
Non Current Assets Cash and Due From Banks$86.79M$71.73M$89.33M$97.41M$67.5M$57.14M$65.7M$69.86M
Fin Afs Securities$1.02B$991.43M$1B$996.96M$1.03B$1.05B$1.03B$1.04B
Fin Htm Securities$131.16M$131.57M$131.98M$132.39M$132.8M$133.21M$133.62M$134.03M
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale$3.15M$1.7M$1.3M$1.64M$725K$2.71M$1.09M$3.63M
Non Current Assets Financing Receivable Excluding Accrue 11d9cc$5B$5.03B$5.13B$5.16B$5.18B$5.31B$5.4B$5.51B
Property Plant Equipment Net$59.99M$60.49M$60.8M$61.45M$64.93M$65.54M$68.76M$72.5M
Non Current Assets Bank Owned Life Insurance$112.08M$113.32M$113.83M$127.4M$128.62M$129.98M$130.71M$132.37M
Fin Total Investment Securities$21.42M$21.42M$21.42M$21.42M$21.42M$21.42M$21.42M$21.42M
Accrued Interest$14.78M$15.12M$14.7M$10M$8.63M$8.87M$8.59M$29.51M
Goodwill$4.97M$4.97M$4.97M$4.97M$4.97M$4.97M$4.97M$4.97M
Non Current Assets Other Assets$108.94M$124.84M$121.19M$118.52M$107.68M$103.47M$110.65M$106.21M
Fin Deposits$5.84B$5.9B$5.96B$6.18B$6.02B$5.97B$6.19B$6.33B
Fin Deposits Noninterest Bearing$1.28B$1.3B$1.3B$1.26B$1.27B$1.22B$1.3B$1.29B
Short Term Borrowings$0$55M$170M$50M$70M
Non Current Liabilities Other Borrowings$0$5M$13M$17M$0
Long Term Debt$55M$30M$0$6.2M$184.2M$68.2M$71.2M
Other Non Current Liabilities$64.09M$78.38M$73.58M$61.29M$58.38M$61.11M$67.64M$59.86M
Total Liabilities$5.95B$5.99B$6.16B$6.25B$6.15B$6.23B$6.33B$6.47B
Retained Earnings$724.55M$736.41M$743.65M$757.74M$771.29M$788.35M$801.62M$817M
Aoci-$138.14M-$166.5M-$163.88M-$161.12M-$140.7M-$127.14M-$135.62M-$124.46M
Treasury Stock$15.67M$15.75M$15.59M$17.38M$17.61M$35.77M$55.02M-$59.27M
Total Stockholders Equity$699.09M$683.82M$694.42M$709.9M$747.41M$762.4M$748.9M$773.29M
Noncontrolling Interests$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K
Other Minority Interest$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K$89K
Total Liabilities and Equity$6.65B$6.68B$6.85B$6.96B$6.9B$6.99B$7.08B$7.24B
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited - in thousands, except share and per share data)
Preliminary
MetricQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Net Interest Income$49.27M$51.69M$52.88M$54.88M$56.07M$57.19M$56.77M$58.3M
Provision for Credit Losses$3.06M$3.69M$6.8M$3M$2M$0$2M$1.71M
Net Interest Income After Provision$46.21M$48M$46.08M$51.88M$54.07M$57.19M$54.77M$56.59M
Total Interest Income$95.02M$93.37M$90.46M$94.39M$94.89M$94.01M$91.99M$95.15M
Total Interest Expense Bank$45.56M$41.68M$36.46M$39.11M$38.45M$36.72M$33.43M$36.85M
Other Interest Expense Deposits$45.56M$41.68M$36.46M$39.11M$38.45M$36.72M$33.43M$36.38M
Other Interest Expense Short Term Borrowings$189K$0$1.12M$398K$368K$98K$1.78M$468K
Other Other Interest and Dividend Income$1.77M$2.91M$1.12M$2.3M$1.71M$1.86M$849K$1.21M
Total Noninterest Income$11.92M$11.88M$10.93M$11.49M$12.95M$12.6M$12.93M$12.57M
Other Brokerage Commissions Revenue$438K$456K$452K$550K$557K$639K$524K$511K
Other Fees and Commissions Depositors Accounts$2.84M$2.83M$2.77M$2.83M$2.92M$2.95M$2.87M$2.88M
Other Fees and Commissions Loan and Service Fees$2.96M$2.98M$2.88M$3.01M$3.42M$2.99M$3.21M$3.06M
Other Merchant and Interchange Fee Income$898K$889K$822K$854K$892K$848K$777K$836K
Other Bank Owned Life Insurance Income Loss 1db3d0$1.07M$1.22M$322K$1.04M$1.57M$1.33M$976K$1.62M
Other Interest Rate Swap Fee Income$0$0$0$20K$0$63K$701K$0
Other Fees and Commissions Mortgage Banking and Servicing Net-$7K$48K-$51K$124K-$6K$67K$81K$128K
Other Noninterest Income Other$1.03M$766K$858K$398K$749K$746K$730K$525K
Total Noninterest Expense$30.39M$30.65M$32.76M$30.43M$34.97M$33.45M$35.15M$34.46M
Compensation and Benefits$16.48M$17.26M$17.9M$17.1M$20.41M$19.88M$20.3M$20.49M
Occupancy and Equipment$1.72M$1.71M$1.98M$1.75M$1.88M$1.92M$2.1M$1.97M
Other Equipment Expense$1.45M$1.41M$1.38M$1.44M$1.48M$1.42M$1.46M$1.41M
Other Information Technology and Data Processing$3.77M$3.74M$4.27M$4.15M$4.12M$4M$4.26M$4.37M
Other Corporate and Business Development Expense$1.37M$950K$1.41M$1.16M$1.56M$1.15M$1.49M$1.24M
Other Regulatory Fees and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp C224d4$966K$894K$800K$839K$878K$844K$873K$881K
Professional Fees$2.09M$2.28M$2.38M$1.71M$1.73M$1.89M$1.94M$1.79M
Other Operating Expenses$2.55M$2.42M$2.65M$2.3M$2.92M$2.34M$2.73M$2.31M
Income Before Tax$27.74M$29.23M$24.24M$32.93M$32.06M$36.35M$32.56M$34.71M
Other Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Inco E20b31$27.74M$29.23M$24.24M$32.93M$32.06M$36.35M$32.56M$34.71M
Income Tax Expense$4.4M$5.04M$4.16M$5.96M$5.66M$6.45M$6.08M$6.27M
Net Income$23.34M$24.19M$20.09M$26.97M$26.4M$29.91M$26.48M$28.44M
Eps Basic$0.91$0.94$0.78$1.05$1.03$1.16$1.04$1.14
Eps Diluted$0.91$0.94$0.78$1.04$1.03$1.16$1.04$1.13
Weighted Shares Basic25.7M25.7M25.7M25.7M25.7M25.7M25.3M25.1M
Weighted Shares Diluted25.8M25.8M25.8M25.8M25.8M25.8M25.5M25.2M

LOAN DETAIL

(unaudited, in thousands)

June 30, 2026March 31, 2026June 30, 2025
Commercial and industrial loans:
Working capital lines of credit loans$815,49314.6%$742,65513.6%$717,48413.7%
Non-working capital loans828,87814.9836,12115.3776,27814.9
Total commercial and industrial loans1,644,37129.51,578,77628.91,493,76228.6
Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
Construction and land development loans439,9877.9509,1439.3552,99810.6
Owner occupied loans804,99514.4807,81314.8780,28514.9
Nonowner occupied loans937,49316.8960,39517.5869,19616.6
Multifamily loans578,15110.4462,9848.5477,9109.1
Total commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans2,760,62649.52,740,33550.12,680,38951.2
Agri-business and agricultural loans:
Loans secured by farmland180,8713.2177,8233.2150,9342.9
Loans for agricultural production158,5222.8196,2583.6188,5013.6
Total agri-business and agricultural loans339,3936.0374,0816.8339,4356.5
Other commercial loans121,0602.295,7641.795,4421.8
Total commercial loans4,865,45087.24,788,95687.54,609,02888.1
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
Closed end first mortgage loans302,7995.4292,7245.3273,2875.2
Open end and junior lien loans283,0995.1263,6004.8226,1144.4
Residential construction and land development loans12,9040.214,4290.316,6670.3
Total consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans598,80210.7570,75310.4516,0689.9
Other consumer loans117,9532.1116,1582.1103,8802.0
Total consumer loans716,75512.8686,91112.5619,94811.9
Subtotal5,582,205100.0%5,475,867100.0%5,228,976100.0%
Less: Allowance for credit losses(70,598)(68,914)(66,552)
Net deferred loan fees(2,580)(2,509)(2,149)
Loans, net$5,509,027$5,404,444$5,160,275

DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS

(unaudited, in thousands)

June 30, 2026March 31, 2026June 30, 2025
Noninterest bearing demand deposits$1,292,033$1,301,547$1,261,740
Savings and transaction accounts:
Savings deposits281,901291,355283,976
Interest bearing demand deposits3,828,2593,649,4093,841,703
Time deposits:
Deposits of $100,000 or more727,412746,168584,165
Other time deposits199,963201,781205,249
Total deposits$6,329,568$6,190,260$6,176,833
FHLB advances and other borrowings71,20068,2006,200
Total funding sources$6,400,768$6,258,460$6,183,033

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND NET INTEREST ANALYSIS

(UNAUDITED)

(fully tax equivalent basis, dollars in thousands)Average BalanceInterest IncomeYield (1)/ RateAverage BalanceInterest IncomeYield (1)/ RateAverage BalanceInterest IncomeYield (1)/ Rate
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026Three Months Ended March 31, 2026Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
Earning Assets
Loans:
Taxable (2)(3)$5,507,100$85,9946.26%$5,417,380$83,1116.22%$5,204,006$84,4186.51%
Tax exempt (1)24,2443636.0123,4963465.9825,6403595.62
Investments: (1)
Securities1,161,8078,6803.001,190,2788,7862.991,125,5978,4163.00
Short-term investments3,567283.152,701213.152,832283.97
Interest bearing deposits135,9841,1863.5095,5398283.51212,5322,2744.29
Total earning assets$6,832,702$96,2515.65%$6,729,394$93,0925.61%$6,570,607$95,4955.83%
Less: Allowance for credit losses(69,959)(68,944)(93,644)
Nonearning Assets
Cash and due from banks64,19767,28266,713
Premises and equipment69,49965,99761,280
Other nonearning assets294,224288,484299,725
Total assets$7,190,663$7,082,213$6,904,681
Interest Bearing Liabilities
Savings deposits$287,520$410.06%$287,643$410.06%$285,944$430.06%
Interest bearing checking accounts3,867,39228,1842.923,686,66626,1102.873,767,90331,4993.35
Time deposits:
In denominations under $100,000201,6961,5763.13201,9741,5483.11208,7701,7453.35
In denominations over $100,000728,3456,5783.62644,7175,7323.61589,8295,8243.96
Short-term borrowings47,2864683.97182,4231,7833.9633,2973984.79
Long-term borrowings1,20000.001,20000.001,20000.00
Total interest bearing liabilities$5,133,439$36,8472.88%$5,004,623$35,2142.85%$4,886,943$39,5093.24%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities
Demand deposits1,227,7211,234,5391,244,058
Other liabilities68,97070,10576,704
Stockholders' Equity760,533772,946696,976
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$7,190,663$7,082,213$6,904,681
Interest Margin Recap
Interest income/average earning assets96,2515.65%93,0925.61%95,4955.83%
Interest expense/average earning assets36,8472.1635,2142.1239,5092.41
Net interest income and margin$59,4043.49%$57,8783.49%$55,9863.42%

(1)Tax exempt income was converted to a fully taxable equivalent basis at a 21 percent tax rate. The tax equivalent rate for tax exempt loans and tax-exempt securities acquired after January 1, 1983, included the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA") adjustment applicable to nondeductible interest expenses. Taxable equivalent basis adjustments were $1.10 million in the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026, and $1.11 million in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025.

(2)Loan fees, which are immaterial in relation to total taxable loan interest income for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2026, March 31, 2026, and June 30, 2025, are included as taxable loan interest income.

(3)Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance of taxable loans.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Tangible common equity, adjusted tangible common equity, tangible assets, adjusted tangible assets, tangible book value per common share, tangible common equity to tangible assets, adjusted tangible common equity to adjusted tangible assets, and pretax pre-provision earnings are non-GAAP financial measures calculated based on GAAP amounts. Tangible common equity is calculated by excluding the balance of goodwill and other intangible assets from the calculation of equity, net of deferred tax. Tangible assets are calculated by excluding the balance of goodwill and other intangible assets from the calculation of total assets, net of deferred tax. Adjusted tangible assets and adjusted tangible common equity remove the fair market value adjustment impact of the available-for-sale investment securities portfolio in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). Tangible book value per common share is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by the number of shares outstanding less true treasury stock. Pretax pre-provision earnings is calculated by adding net interest income to noninterest income and subtracting noninterest expense. Because not all companies use the same calculation of tangible common equity and tangible assets, this presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures calculated by other companies. However, management considers these measures of the company’s value meaningful to understanding of the company’s financial information and performance.

A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures is provided below (dollars in thousands, except per share data).

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2026March 31, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025
Total Equity$773,374$748,993$709,987$773,374$709,987
Less: Goodwill(4,970)(4,970)(4,970)(4,970)(4,970)
Plus: DTA Related to Goodwill1,1671,1671,1671,1671,167
Tangible Common Equity769,571745,190706,184769,571706,184
Market Value Adjustment in AOCI123,959135,106160,574123,959160,574
Adjusted Tangible Common Equity893,530880,296866,758893,530866,758
Assets$7,242,959$7,083,680$6,964,301$7,242,959$6,964,301
Less: Goodwill(4,970)(4,970)(4,970)(4,970)(4,970)
Plus: DTA Related to Goodwill1,1671,1671,1671,1671,167
Tangible Assets7,239,1567,079,8776,960,4987,239,1566,960,498
Market Value Adjustment in AOCI123,959135,106160,574123,959160,574
Adjusted Tangible Assets7,363,1157,214,9837,121,0727,363,1157,121,072
Ending Common Shares Issued25,028,85925,098,21925,697,09325,028,85925,697,093
Tangible Book Value Per Common Share$30.75$29.69$27.48$30.75$27.48
Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets10.63%10.53%10.15%10.63%10.15%
Adjusted Tangible Common Equity/Adjusted Tangible Assets12.14%12.20%12.17%12.14%12.17%
Net Interest Income$58,301$56,773$54,876$115,074$107,751
Plus: Noninterest Income12,57212,93311,48625,50522,414
Minus: Noninterest Expense(34,457)(35,151)(30,432)(69,608)(63,195)
Pretax Pre-Provision Earnings$36,416$34,555$35,930$70,971$66,970

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Questions, answered.

When did Lakeland Financial report Q2 2026 earnings?
Lakeland Financial (LKFN) reported Q2 2026 earnings on July 27, 2026 before market open.
What were Lakeland Financial's Q2 2026 revenue and EPS?
Lakeland Financial reported revenue of $70.9M and eps of $1.13 for Q2 2026.
Did Lakeland Financial beat estimates in Q2 2026?
Revenue missed the consensus estimate of $72.1M by $1.2M. EPS beat the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.05.
How did Lakeland Financial's Q2 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 6.8% from $66.4M a year earlier and eps grew 8.7% from $1.04.
Where can I find Lakeland Financial's Q2 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0000721994-26-000063) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.