Company Reports 37.8% Year-over-Year Earnings Growth in Q1 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 22 2026
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Net charge-offs to average loans of 0.01%. Tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.02%. Cost of interest-bearing liabilities improved to 2.54%, from 2.76%. Net interest margin increased by 39 basis points to 3.42%. Efficiency ratio improved to 60.08%, compared to 66.79%. Lars B. Eller, President and CEO, stated, "We are off to an outstanding start in 2026, delivering 37.8% year-over-year earnings growth driven by a 39-basis point expansion in net interest margin, strong levels of noninterest income, and solid balance sheet management. Our ability to generate this level of growth in profitability while maintaining excellent credit quality and disciplined expense management underscores the strength of our core franchise. We are seeing meaningful operating leverage across the business, and believe this momentum positions us well for continued earnings expansion and long-term shareholder value creation."
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Current: 28.550
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26.50
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26.50
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26.50
Current: 28.550
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26.50
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26.50
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26.50
About FMAO
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company. The Company’s primary subsidiary, The Farmers & Merchants State Bank (Bank) is a local independent community bank. The Bank is engaged in the general commercial banking business. Its activities include commercial, agricultural, and residential mortgage as well as consumer lending activities. The Bank also provides checking account services, as well as savings and time deposit services such as certificates of deposits. Its loan portfolio is comprised of loans made to customers in the farming industry for such things as farmland, farm equipment, livestock and operating loans for seed, fertilizer, and feed. The Bank provides on-line banking access for consumer and business customers. In addition, it also provides automated teller machines (ATMs) or interactive teller machines (ITMs) at the branch locations along with other independent locations in the market area.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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