Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. reported net earnings of $2.5 million, or $0.72 per share, for the third quarter of 2026. This figure represents an increase from the $2.3 million, or $0.66 per share, reported in the second quarter of 2026, and a 13% increase compared to the $2.2 million, or $0.64 per share, reported in the third quarter of 2025.
For the first nine months of 2026, the company reported net earnings of $7.0 million, or $2.01 per share, compared to $5.6 million, or $1.60 per share, for the same period in 2025.
The company reported a net interest margin (tax-equivalent) of 3.36% for the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 15 basis points from the previous quarter. Net interest income (tax-equivalent) was $8.1 million for the quarter, a slight increase from the $8.0 million reported in the second quarter of 2026.
Asset quality remained strong, with nonperforming assets totaling $0.2 million, or 0.02% of total assets, as of September 30, 2026. The company recorded a negative provision for credit losses of $50 thousand for the third quarter of 2026.
At September 30, 2026, total assets were $1.0 billion, and stockholders' equity was $89.6 million, or $25.74 per share. The company paid cash dividends of $0.27 per share in the third quarter of 2026.