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Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.68 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +1.15%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank would post earnings of $0.89 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.93, delivering a surprise of +4.49%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. Bar Harbor, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $47.29 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.69%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $37.92 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Bar Harbor shares have added about 11.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.9%. While Bar Harbor has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Bar Harbor was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks...

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc. (BHB) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $13.5 million. The Bar Harbor, Maine-based bank said it had earnings of 81 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 88 cents per share. The bank posted revenue of $65.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $47.3 million, which did not meet Street forecasts. Bar Harbor shares have climbed slightly more than 9% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $33.96, an increase of 21% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BHB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BHB

BAR HARBOR, ME / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported first quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $13.5 million or $0.81 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $14.7 million or $0.88 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income of $11.8 million or $0.70 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.5 million or $0.93 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2025. FIRST QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS (all comparisons to fourth quarter 2025, unless otherwise noted) Net interest margin of 3.54% 1.18% return on assets; 1.28% core return on assets (Non-GAAP) 10.13% return on equity; 11.03% core return on equity (Non-GAAP) 56.92% efficiency ratio(Non-GAAP), compared to 57.24% Bar Harbor Bankshares' President and Chief Executive Officer, Curtis C. Simard, stated, "We are pleased to announce our first quarter financial results that showcase a strong start to the year. We continue our commitment to profitable growth and maintaining a stable net interest margin. Our calling culture continues to pay off, as we saw over 1,500 accounts to new customer opened during the quarter. The Company continues to build long-term shareholder value which has once again enabled us to increase our dividend per share by 6% over last year's dividend amount, and approve our annual resolution for a stock buyback program of up to 5% of the total outstanding shares. We are well-positioned and looking forward to the rest of the year ahead." DIVIDEND DECLARED AND STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN APPROVED The Board of Directors of the Company voted to declare a cash dividend of $0.34 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2026, payable on June 18, 2026. This represents an increase in the cash dividend of $0.02 per share from $0.32 per share last quarter. The dividend equates to a 4.19% annualized yield based on the $32.45 closing share price of the Company's common stock on March 31, 2026, the last trading day of the first quarter 2026. Additionally, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of the Company's outstanding common stock, representing approximately 837,000 shares as of March 31, 2026 under a share repurchase plan (the "Plan"). The Plan, which remains subject to regulatory approval, is authorized to last no longer than twelve months. FINANCIAL CONDITION (Quarter results for March 31,...

The market expects HBT Financial (HBT) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The earnings report might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise. This bank holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +1.6%. Revenues are expected to be $67.05 million, up 15.6% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 17.19% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction). The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for...

The market expects Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise. This bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +27.9%. Revenues are expected to be $48.1 million, up 26.9% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction). The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only. A positive Earnings ESP...

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc. (BHB) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $11.8 million. The bank, based in Bar Harbor, Maine, said it had earnings of 70 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 93 cents per share. The bank posted revenue of $67.7 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $48.9 million, surpassing Street forecasts. For the year, the company reported profit of $36.9 million, or $2.31 per share. Revenue was reported as $168.9 million. Bar Harbor shares have increased 11% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $34.51, a climb of 13% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BHB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BHB

BAR HARBOR, ME / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported fourth quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $11.8 million or $0.70 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.5 million or $0.93 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income of $8.9 million or $0.54 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.4 million or $0.95 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2025. FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS (all comparisons to third quarter 2025, unless otherwise noted) 8% annualized fourth quarter growth in commercial loans; 6% annualized year-to-date growth, excluding acquired loans Net interest margin expanded to 3.62% from 3.56% 1.00% return on assets; 1.32% core return on assets (Non-GAAP) 57.24% efficiency ratio Bar Harbor Bankshares' President and Chief Executive Officer, Curtis C. Simard, stated, "We are proud of all our accomplishments in 2025, notably the successful completion and integration of the Woodsville acquisition, but also our commitment to balancing growth with earnings as is evidenced by our strong fourth quarter results. We continue to deliver consistent profitability metrics and a top-tier margin of 3.62% when compared to our peers. Our wealth management team, including brokerage, hit an impressive milestone of $3.5 billion in assets under management. This growth further boosts overall fee income which supports our strong return on assets for the Company. Going into 2026, we are well-positioned for the future as we remain committed to the needs of our customers while delivering value for our shareholders." DIVIDEND DECLARED The Board of Directors of the Company voted to declare a cash dividend of $0.32 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2026, payable on March 20, 2026. This dividend equates to a 4.12% annualized yield based on the $31.05 closing share price of the Company's common stock on December 31, 2025, the last trading day of the fourth quarter 2025. FINANCIAL CONDITION (Quarter results for December 31, 2025 compared to September 30, 2025) Total assets remained constant at $4.7 billion at the end of the fourth quarter 2025, primarily due to reduced interest-earning deposits with other banks, offset by total loan growth. Total cash and cash equivalents were $80.8 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $...

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.49%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank would post earnings of $0.81 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.95, delivering a surprise of +17.28%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Bar Harbor, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $48.94 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.69%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $38.46 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Bar Harbor shares have added about 10.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 0.4%. While Bar Harbor has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Bar Harbor was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) st...

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) reported forecasted revenue growth of 7.3% per year, trailing the broader US market’s 10.1% expectation. Net profit margins are currently 26.9%, having narrowed from 28.3% last year. Earnings are expected to jump 19.7% annually and outpace the overall US market’s projected 15.5% growth. Despite a share price of $30.29 that sits well below the estimated fair value of $59.01 and a P/E ratio slightly above industry averages, the company continues to deliver high-quality earnings and attractive dividends, prompting a positive outlook for investors focused on sustained profit growth and value opportunities. See our full analysis for Bar Harbor Bankshares. Next up, we’ll see how Bar Harbor Bankshares’ latest results compare to the key narratives shaping market sentiment. This is where the numbers meet the story. Curious how numbers become stories that shape markets? Explore Community Narratives Net profit margins edged down to 26.9% from 28.3% last year, showing some compression even as the bank remains well ahead of many industry peers. Despite the dip in margins, the prevailing market view highlights the company's continued ability to operate efficiently in a tougher environment, with forecasted revenue growth of 7.3% per year, supporting its solid profitability base, and steady margin maintenance reflecting disciplined cost control compared to the pressures faced by other banks. Shares trade at $30.29, nearly half the DCF fair value of $59.01, creating a significant gap that suggests the stock could be meaningfully undervalued by market standards. The prevailing market view notes this wide discount appeals to investors seeking value in regional banking: a P/E ratio of 12.8x is just above sector peers (12.5x) but still lower than broader market multiples, and the current price presents a potential entry point for those willing to look past slower top-line growth. Bar Harbor Bankshares maintains what’s described as an “attractive dividend” in the filings, which stands out against sector volatility and adds another layer of appeal for income-focused investors. According to the prevailing market view, the dependable dividend stream, paired with high-quality earnings, serves as a strong draw for those prioritizing stability: even as revenue growth trails the US market, consistent payouts help offset sector anxiety, and ongoing profit grow...

BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — BAR HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Bar Harbor Bankshares Inc. (BHB) on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of $8.9 million. The bank, based in Bar Harbor, Maine, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 95 cents per share. The bank posted revenue of $66.5 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $47.5 million, topping Street forecasts. Bar Harbor shares have decreased slightly more than 3% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $29.54, a fall of 1.5% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on BHB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/BHB

BAR HARBOR, ME / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported third quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $8.9 million or $0.54 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.4 million or $0.95 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income of $6.1 million or $0.40 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $10.8 or 0.70 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2025. THIRD QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS (all comparisons to second quarter 2025, unless otherwise noted) Successfully completed the acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp, Inc. on August 1, 2025, and the customer integration of all systems and branches in mid-October 2025. Net interest margin expanded to 3.56% from 3.23% 56.70% efficiency ratio compared to 62.10% in the prior quarter 16% annualized quarter-to-date growth in deposits; 6% annualized year-to-date growth, excluding acquired deposits Strong asset quality with non-accruing loans to total loans declining to 0.27% from 0.31% Bar Harbor Bankshares' President and Chief Executive Officer, Curtis C. Simard, stated, "This quarter we completed the integration of Woodsville into our organization. We are now one united company, operating seamlessly across our entire footprint with one culture. This achievement positions us to serve more customers, deepen our existing relationships, and continue growing stronger." Mr. Simard further stated, "The third quarter marks another strong quarter for us as we took advantage of the seasonal deposit inflows and increased transactional activity across our footprint. In addition, we immediately executed on our strategies to optimize the newly combined balance sheet putting the excess liquidity to work. As a result, we leveraged lower cost deposits to fund new growth and pay off more expensive wholesale borrowings which led to a strong core return on assets of 1.35% and a core return on equity of 12.23%. Together, we have proven what is possible when we unite around a shared objective to balance profitable growth with a conservative credit culture building an enduring future." Acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp, Inc. On August 1, 2025, we completed our acquisition of Guaranty Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank ("Woodsville"), and its results of operations are included in the Company's consolidated results since the date of acqu...

Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.8 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +17.28%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank would post earnings of $0.7 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.7, delivering no surprise. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Bar Harbor, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $47.53 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.87%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $38.61 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Bar Harbor shares have lost about 3.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 14.5%. While Bar Harbor has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Bar Harbor was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here....