M&T Bank Reports Record $2.85B Net Income and 11% Dividend Increase in 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 16 2026
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Record Net Income: M&T Bank achieved a record net income of $2.85 billion and EPS of $17 in 2025, marking a significant improvement in financial performance that enhances investor confidence and lays a solid foundation for future growth.
- Dividend and Buyback: The bank increased its quarterly dividend by 11% and repurchased 9% of its outstanding shares, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns and further enhancing market attractiveness for its stock.
- Improved Asset Quality: Non-accrual loans decreased by 26% and criticized commercial loans fell by 27%, reflecting M&T Bank's effectiveness in risk management and strengthening its resilience in a competitive market.
- Efficiency Ratio Improvement: The efficiency ratio improved from 56.9% to 56%, indicating successful expense control while providing greater financial flexibility for future enterprise investments.
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Analyst Views on MTB
Wall Street analysts forecast MTB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MTB is 229.25 USD with a low forecast of 210.00 USD and a high forecast of 251.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 216.890
Low
210.00
Averages
229.25
High
251.00
Current: 216.890
Low
210.00
Averages
229.25
High
251.00
About MTB
M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company. The Company’s principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, provides banking products and services with a branch and ATM network spanning the eastern United States from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided in select markets in the United States and abroad by its Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. Its segments include Commercial Bank, Retail Bank and Institutional Services and Wealth Management. The Commercial Bank segment provides a range of credit products and banking services to middle-market and large commercial customers, mainly within the markets served by the Company. The Retail Bank segment provides a wide range of services to consumers and small businesses through the Company’s branch network and several other delivery channels. The Institutional Services and Wealth Management segment provides a variety of trustee, agency, investment management and administrative services.
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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M&T Bank Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends Payable March 16, 2026
- Dividend Announcement: M&T Bank has declared quarterly cash dividends payable on March 16, 2026, with a record date of March 2, 2026, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.
- Preferred Stock Series: The dividends apply to multiple series of M&T's perpetual preferred stock, indicating robust capital structure management that helps bolster investor confidence.
- Business Coverage: Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, M&T Bank offers banking products and services across the eastern U.S., ensuring strong competitive positioning in regional markets.
- Trust Services Expansion: M&T provides trust-related services through its Wilmington Trust affiliates in select U.S. and international markets, further broadening its business scope and enhancing customer service capabilities.
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