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Second quarter 2026, net interest margin increased 52 basis points year-over-year to 3.99%, driving record quarterly net interest income of $19.8 million, a 12.8% year-over-year increase Record second quarter 2026 net income of $7.5 million; quarterly earnings per share rose 29% year-over-year to $0.53; Return on Average Assets improved to 1.34% Tangible book value per share increased 10.4% year-over-year to $12.90 per share at June 30, 2026 LCNB Wealth Management assets increased 15.3% year-over-year to a record $1.7 billion at June 30, 2026, producing fiduciary income of $2.7 million for the 2026 second quarter LEBANON, Ohio, July 16, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LCNB Corp. ("LCNB") (NASDAQ: LCNB) today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Commenting on the financial results, LCNB Chief Executive Officer, Eric Meilstrup said, "I am pleased to report that LCNB achieved record second quarter financial results across key performance measures, including net interest income, net income, and earnings per diluted share. In addition, we ended the quarter with continued net interest margin expansion, disciplined expense management, solid year-over-year growth at LCNB Wealth Management, and an ROAA of 1.34%. These results reflect the strength of our team, the positive contribution of our recent acquisitions, and the value LCNB continues to provide to the customers, communities, and shareholders we serve." Mr. Meilstrup continued, "As expected, we earned back the tangible book value dilution from the November 2023 Cincinnati Federal acquisition during the first half of 2026. This milestone reflects the strong earnings performance generated since the acquisition, which contributed to a 10.4% year-over-year increase in tangible book value. At the same time, we continue to invest in our platform to support growth, enhance our operations and services, and improve efficiency. During the second quarter, we expanded our banking team in the Columbus market and added talent to our wealth management team in the Cincinnati market, further strengthening our ability to serve customers and support future growth opportunities. These additions demonstrate our commitment to expanding LCNB's presence in attractive markets while continuing to deliver high-quality service and trusted financial advice." "We remain focused on the fundamentals that create long-term shareholder value including profitable growth, disciplined risk management, strong asset quality, and deeper customer relationships. During the quarter, we originated approximately $123 million in new loans, while asset quality remained at historically strong levels. LCNB Wealth Management also continues to be an important component of our multi-year growth strategy and helps differentiate LCNB from many community banks in our markets. Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, we remain committed to the core principles that sustain long-term shareholder value. We are executing well, building momentum across our platform, and believe 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year of profitable growth and value creation," concluded Mr. Meilstrup. Income Statement Net income for the 2026 second quarter was $7.5 million, compared to $5.9 million for the same period in 2025. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the 2026 second quarter were $0.53, compared to $0.41 for the same period in 2025. Net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 was $11.9 million, compared to $10.5 million for the same period last year. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 were $0.84, compared to $0.74 for the same period last year. Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was a record $19.8 million, compared to $17.5 million for the same period in 2025. Net interest income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 was $38.6 million, as compared to $33.8 million in the same period last year. The year-over-year growth in net interest income was primarily due to an increase in the average yield on earnings assets, a reduction in interest-bearing liabilities, and a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. For the 2026 second quarter, LCNB’s tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.99%, compared to 3.47% for the same period in 2025. The net interest margin for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 was 3.91%, as compared to 3.36% in the same period last year. Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $5.4 million, compared to $5.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in non-interest income for the three-month period was primarily due to higher fiduciary income, partially offset by lower gains on sales of loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, non-interest income decreased 4.0% to $10.0 million, compared to $10.5 million for the same period last year. The decrease in non-interest income for the six-month period was primarily due to lower gains on the sale of mortgage loans, reflecting the Bank's strategy of retaining a greater portion of originated residential mortgages to support loan growth. Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $15.7 million, compared to $15.6 million for the same period in 2025. The $0.1 million increase was primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits, computer maintenance and supplies, and contracted services expenses, partially offset by lower intangible asset amortization, reduced merger-related expenses, and lower net FDIC insurance premiums. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, non-interest expense was $0.2 million higher than the comparable period in 2025, partially due to increases in salaries and employee benefits and contracted services expense, which were partially offset by lower intangible asset amortization, reduced FDIC insurance premiums, and lower merger-related expenses. Capital Allocation For the three months ended June 30, 2026, LCNB paid $0.22 per share in dividends. Year-to-date, LCNB has paid $0.44 per share in dividends. Balance Sheet Total assets at June 30, 2026, decreased 3.6%, to $2.22 billion, from $2.31 billion at June 30, 2025. Net loans at June 30, 2026 were $1.69 billion, a decrease of 0.9%, or $14.9 million, from June 30, 2025. During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company originated $73.1 million in commercial and commercial real estate loans and $40.1 million in residential mortgage loans. During the same quarter, the Company sold approximately $20.2 million of residential mortgage loans into the secondary market, generating gains of $420 thousand that were recognized in second quarter non-interest income, compared to $88.8 million in total loans originated and $30.0 million of loans sold into the secondary market for the same period last year, which generated $615 thousand of gains and benefited second quarter 2025 non-interest income. Loans held for sale totaled $3.5 million at June 30, 2026, compared to $6.0 million at June 30, 2025, and were primarily composed of loans scheduled to be sold to secondary market investors. Total deposits at June 30, 2026 decreased 5.2%, to $1.82 billion, compared to $1.92 billion at June 30, 2025. The net change includes the decline in interest-bearing balances which reflects the strategic runoff of higher-cost certificates of deposit and IRA balances as part of the Company's funding optimization strategy, partially offset by a modest growth in noninterest‑bearing demand deposit accounts. At June 30, 2026, shareholders' equity was $280.6 million, compared to $263.5 million at June 30, 2025. On a per-share basis, shareholders' equity at June 30, 2026 was $19.69, compared to $18.59 at June 30, 2025. At June 30, 2026, tangible shareholders' equity was $183.8 million, compared to $165.8 million at June 30, 2025. The 10.9% year-over-year increase in tangible shareholders' equity was primarily from higher retained earnings and an improvement in the unrealized losses on the available-for-sale investment portfolio. On a per-share basis, tangible shareholders' equity was $12.90 at June 30, 2026, compared to $11.69 at June 30, 2025. Assets Under Management Total assets managed at June 30, 2026, were $4.25 billion, compared to $4.18 billion at June 30, 2025. The year-over-year increase in total assets managed was due to an increase in the fair value of trust and investments and investment services partially offset by lower LCNB total assets, mortgage loans serviced and cash management. Trust and investments and brokerage accounts increased due to a higher number of new LCNB Wealth Management customer accounts and an increase in the fair value of managed assets. Asset Quality For the 2026 second quarter, LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $276 thousand, compared to a provision for credit losses of $18 thousand for the 2025 second quarter. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, LCNB recorded a total provision for credit losses of $2.6 million, compared to a total provision for credit losses of $215 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Net recoveries for the 2026 second quarter were $1 thousand, or 0.00% of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $79 thousand, or 0.02% of average loans, annualized, for the same period in 2025. For the 2026 six-month period, net charge-offs were $2.7 million, or 0.32% of average loans, annualized, compared to net charge-offs of $118 thousand, or 0.01% of average loans, for the 2025 six-month period. The net increase in charge‑offs during the 2026 six-month period primarily reflected the resolution of two unrelated credits within the logistics sector, an industry that has experienced elevated stress in recent periods across the broader economy. Total nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, were $5.8 million, or 0.34% of total loans, at June 30, 2026, compared to $4.8 million, or 0.28% of total loans, at June 30, 2025. The year-over-year increase in nonperforming loans was primarily attributable to the addition of three commercial loans that were placed on nonaccrual status since the beginning of 2026. The nonperforming assets to total assets ratio was 0.26% at June 30, 2026, compared to 0.21% at June 30, 2025. About LCNB Corp. LCNB Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Through its subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the "Bank"), it serves customers and communities in Southwest and South-Central Ohio. A financial institution with a long tradition for building strong relationships with customers and communities, the Bank offers convenient banking locations in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and Warren Counties, Ohio. The Bank continually strives to exceed customer expectations and provides an array of services for all personal and business banking needs including checking, savings, online banking, personal lending, business lending, agricultural lending, business support, deposit and treasury, investment services, trust and IRAs and stock purchases. LCNB Corp. common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market Exchange® under the symbol "LCNB." Learn more about LCNB Corp. at www.lcnb.com Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this news release regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as "anticipate", "could", "may", "feel", "expect", "believe", "plan", and similar expressions. Please refer to LCNB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as its other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to: Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260715021679/en/ Contacts Company Contact: Eric J. MeilstrupChief Executive OfficerLCNB National Bank(513) [email protected] Investor and Media Contact: Andrew M. BergerManaging DirectorSM Berger & Company, Inc.(216) [email protected]

LCNB (LCNB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +20.46%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for LCNB National Bank would post earnings of $0.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.31, delivering a surprise of -11.43%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. LCNB, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $25.14 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.77%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $22.79 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four 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. LCNB shares have added about 9.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 10.6%. While LCNB 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 LCNB 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. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.46 on $24.4 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.68 on $96.9 million in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 43% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. One other stock from the same industry, Princeton Bancorp (BPRN), is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. This bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.90 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +800%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. Princeton Bancorp's revenues are expected to be $21.84 million, up 3.7% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report LCNB Corporation (LCNB) : Free Stock Analysis Report Princeton Bancorp, Inc. (BPRN) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

LCNB (LCNB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.35 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.33 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -11.43%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for LCNB National Bank would post earnings of $0.44 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.4, delivering a surprise of -9.09%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. LCNB, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $23.54 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.03%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $21.52 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three 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. LCNB shares have added about 2.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.2%. While LCNB 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 LCNB was unfavorable. 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 #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.43 on $23.7 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.67 on $95.5 million in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the bottom 42% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. NB Bancorp, Inc. (NBBK), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +54.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 5.6% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. NB Bancorp, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $71.08 million, up 50% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report LCNB Corporation (LCNB) : Free Stock Analysis Report NB Bancorp, Inc. (NBBK) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

First quarter 2026, net interest margin increased 58 basis points year-over-year to 3.83%, driving record quarterly net interest income of $18.8 million, a 15.6% year-over-year increase Pre-tax, pre-provision for credit losses net income for the first quarter of 2026 increased 34.1% year-over-year to $7.7 million Book value increased 6.0% year-over-year to $19.36 per share and tangible book value per share increased 10.7% year-over-year to $12.55 per share at March 31, 2026 LCNB Wealth Management assets increased 12.5% year-over-year to a record $1.57 billion at March 31, 2026, producing fiduciary income of $2.5 million for the 2026 first quarter LEBANON, Ohio, April 22, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LCNB Corp. ("LCNB") (NASDAQ: LCNB) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Commenting on the financial results, LCNB Chief Executive Officer, Eric Meilstrup said, "LCNB achieved another solid quarter of higher core profitability and book value growth, highlighted by continued net interest margin expansion, disciplined expense management, and solid year-over-year growth at LCNB Wealth Management. As a result, pre-tax, pre-provision for credit losses income increased 34.1% year-over-year, underscoring the strength and consistency of our core earnings profile." Mr. Meilstrup continued, "Provision expense increased during the quarter, primarily driven by higher provisions for two participated loans within the logistics industry. In addition, given increased macroeconomic uncertainty, we have maintained a higher allowance for credit losses, which totaled $13.4 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $12.1 million a year ago, despite a reduction in nonperforming loans. The provision for credit losses during the first quarter reduced after-tax earnings by $0.13 per diluted share. Certain segments of the logistics industry have experienced increased pressure across the broader economic environment, though LCNB’s exposure to that industry remains limited. Overall, our asset‑quality metrics compare favorably to peer, and nonperforming loans declined to 0.20% of total loans at March 31, 2026, from 0.28% a year earlier." "While the economic environment has become more fluid, we believe 2026 will be another good year of high profitability. The mergers completed in recent years have delivered meaningful benefits to shareholders, continue to execute in line with expectations, and remain on track to generate tangible book value accretion. We expect LCNB Wealth Management to continue benefiting from organic growth and cross‑selling opportunities across our markets, and we remain focused on disciplined growth and investing in our physical and digital infrastructure to enhance the customer experience and support long‑term value creation," concluded Mr. Meilstrup. Income Statement Net income for the 2026 first quarter was $4.4 million, compared to $4.6 million for the same period in 2025. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the 2026 first quarter were $0.31, compared to $0.33 for the same period in 2025. Net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was a record $18.8 million, compared to $16.3 million for the same period in 2025. The year-over-year growth in net interest income was primarily due to an increase in the average yield on earnings assets, a reduction in interest-bearing liabilities, and a decrease in the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities. For the 2026 first quarter, LCNB’s tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.83%, compared to 3.25% for the same period in 2025. Non-interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $4.7 million, compared to $5.2 million for the same period in 2025. The 10.1% year-over-year decrease was primarily due to a $0.6 million reduction in net gains from sales of loans and lower service charges and fees on deposit accounts, partially offset by $0.4 million of higher fiduciary income. Non-interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $15.9 million, compared to $15.8 million for the same period in 2025. The $0.1 million increase was primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits, computer maintenance and supplies, and contracted services expenses, partially offset by lower net FDIC insurance premiums and other non-interest expenses. Capital Allocation For the three months ended March 31, 2026, LCNB paid $0.22 per share in dividends. Balance Sheet Total assets at March 31, 2026 decreased 2.8%, to $2.24 billion, from $2.30 billion at March 31, 2025. Net loans at March 31, 2026 were $1.68 billion, a decrease of 1.2%, or $21.2 million, from March 31, 2025. During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company originated $87.8 million in loans and sold $10.8 million into the secondary market, which contributed $200,000 of gains to first quarter non-interest income, compared to $84.9 million in loans originated and $21.5 million of loans sold into the secondary market last year, which generated $841,000 of gains and benefited first quarter 2025 non-interest income. Loans held for sale totaled $3.4 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $6.1 million at March 31, 2025, and were primarily composed of loans scheduled to be sold to an investor. Total deposits at March 31, 2026 decreased 4.3%, to $1.84 billion, compared to $1.92 billion at March 31, 2025. The change includes modest growth in noninterest‑bearing demand deposit accounts, and the decline in interest‑bearing balances reflects the strategic runoff of higher‑cost certificates of deposit and IRA balances as part of the Company’s funding optimization strategy. At March 31, 2026, shareholders' equity was $275.8 million, compared to $258.7 million at March 31, 2025. On a per-share basis, shareholders' equity at March 31, 2026 was $19.36, compared to $18.26 at March 31, 2025. At March 31, 2026, tangible shareholders' equity was $178.8 million, compared to $160.6 million at March 31, 2025. The 11.3% year-over-year increase in tangible shareholders' equity was primarily from higher retained earnings and an improvement in the unrealized losses on the available-for-sale investment portfolio. On a per-share basis, tangible shareholders' equity was $12.55 at March 31, 2026, compared to $11.34 at March 31, 2025. Assets Under Management Total assets managed at March 31, 2026, were $4.18 billion, compared to $4.16 billion at March 31, 2025. The year-over-year increase in total assets managed was due to an increase in the fair value of trust and investments and investment services partially offset by lower LCNB total assets, mortgage loans serviced and cash management. Trust and investments and brokerage accounts increased due to a higher number of new LCNB Wealth Management customer accounts and an increase in the fair value of managed assets. Asset Quality For the 2026 first quarter, LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $2.3 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $197,000 for the 2025 first quarter. Net charge-offs for the 2026 first quarter were $2.7 million, or 0.65% of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $39,000, or 0.01% of average loans, annualized, for the same period in 2025. Net charge‑offs during the first quarter of 2026 primarily reflected the resolution of two unrelated credits within the logistics sector, an industry that has experienced elevated stress in recent periods across the broader economy. One of these loans, which carried a specific reserve of approximately $1.4 million at December 31, 2025, was charged off during the quarter with no additional impact to earnings, consistent with the Company’s prior disclosures. In addition, the Company recognized a charge‑off of approximately $1.3 million related to a separate logistics‑sector borrower following adverse developments subsequent to year‑end. While these charge‑offs occurred within the logistics sector, the Company’s overall exposure to that industry remains limited. Moreover, changes in the allowance for credit losses during the quarter were not solely attributable to logistics‑related borrowers, but also reflected increased reserves and specific impairments for certain commercial and industrial borrowers in other industries impacted by continued global trade uncertainty and geopolitical conditions. Total nonperforming loans, which include nonaccrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, were $3.36 million, or 0.20% of total loans, at March 31, 2026, compared to $4.9 million, or 0.28% of total loans, at March 31, 2025. The year‑over‑year decrease in nonperforming loans was primarily attributable to the disposition of one commercial real estate loan. The nonperforming assets to total assets ratio was 0.15% at March 31, 2026, compared to 0.21% at March 31, 2025. About LCNB Corp. LCNB Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Through its subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the "Bank"), it serves customers and communities in Southwest and South-Central Ohio. A financial institution with a long tradition for building strong relationships with customers and communities, the Bank offers convenient banking locations in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and Warren Counties, Ohio. The Bank continually strives to exceed customer expectations and provides an array of services for all personal and business banking needs including checking, savings, online banking, personal lending, business lending, agricultural lending, business support, deposit and treasury, investment services, trust and IRAs and stock purchases. LCNB Corp. common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market Exchange® under the symbol "LCNB." Learn more about LCNB Corp. at www.lcnb.com Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this news release regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as "anticipate", "could", "may", "feel", "expect", "believe", "plan", and similar expressions. Please refer to LCNB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as its other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to: Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260422456441/en/ Contacts Company Contact: Eric J. Meilstrup Chief Executive Officer LCNB National Bank (513) 932-1414 [email protected] Investor and Media Contact: Andrew M. Berger Managing Director SM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400 [email protected]

BCB Bancorp (BCBP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.25 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.51 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +4.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this community bank would post a loss of $0.88 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.73, delivering a surprise of +17.05%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. BCB Bancorp, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $24.94 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.29%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $23.8 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three 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. BCB Bancorp shares have added about 15.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.9%. While BCB Bancorp 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 BCB Bancorp 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. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.27 on $26.26 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.13 on $106.39 million in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the bottom 42% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. LCNB (LCNB), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. This holding company for LCNB National Bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. LCNB's revenues are expected to be $23.3 million, up 8.3% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NJ) (BCBP) : Free Stock Analysis Report LCNB Corporation (LCNB) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research

Tangible book value per share increased 13.6% year-over-year to $12.45 per share at December 31, 2025, reflecting strong annual earnings growth and an improvement in the unrealized losses on the available-for-sale investment portfolio LCNB Wealth Management assets increased 12.9% year-over-year to a record $1.56 billion at December 31, 2025, driving record fiduciary income of $9.5 million for the 2025 full year Return on average assets was 1.01% and 1.02%, respectively, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 LEBANON, Ohio, January 29, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LCNB Corp. ("LCNB") (NASDAQ: LCNB) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. Commenting on the financial results, LCNB Chief Executive Officer, Eric Meilstrup said, "2025 was a transformative year for LCNB, reflecting the earnings power of our enhanced platform following the acquisitions of Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc. ("Eagle") and Cincinnati Bancorp, Inc. ("Cincinnati Federal"). During the year, we executed strategies aimed at proactively strengthening our balance sheet, expanding net interest margin, maintaining tight control over operating expenses, continuing the growth of LCNB Wealth Management, and further investing in our leadership team. I am pleased to report that these efforts contributed to record annual net income of $23.1 million in 2025, resulting in a 1.02% return on average assets for the full year and a 13.6% increase in tangible book value to $12.45 per share at December 31, 2025." "During the fourth quarter of 2025, we increased our provision for credit losses on loans primarily due to a reserve against one loan in the logistics sector and to support recent loan growth. The provision for credit losses during the fourth quarter reduced after-tax earnings by $0.08 per diluted share. LCNB’s exposure to the logistics industry is limited and our overall asset quality remains strong with nonperforming loans to total loans of 0.14% at December 31, 2025, compared to 0.27% at December 31, 2024," continued Mr. Meilstrup. "As we look ahead to 2026, we remain focused on disciplined growth, including measured loan growth, continued strength in wealth management, and stable asset quality. We believe this balanced approach positions LCNB to deliver another year of consistent returns and continued book value growth," concluded Mr. Meilstrup. Income Statement Net income for the 2025 fourth quarter was $5.7 million, compared to $6.1 million for the same period in 2024. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the 2025 fourth quarter were $0.40, compared to $0.44 for the same period in 2024. Net income for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025, was $23.1 million, compared to $13.5 million for the same period in 2024. Earnings per basic and diluted share for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025 were $1.63, compared to $0.97 for the same period in 2024. Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $18.3 million, compared to $16.7 million for the same period in 2024. Net interest income for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025 was $70.2 million, as compared to $60.8 million in the same period in 2024. The year over year growth in net interest income was primarily due to the reduction in average interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and higher average rates earned on loans. For the 2025 fourth quarter, LCNB’s tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.69%, compared to 3.22% for the same period in 2024. Net interest margin for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2025 was 3.50%, as compared to 2.91% in the same period in 2024. Non-interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $5.6 million, compared to $6.0 million for the same period in 2024. The 6.5% year-over-year decrease was primarily due to a $0.5 million reduction in net gains from sales of loans and lower service charges and fees on deposit accounts, partially offset by $0.2 million of higher fiduciary income. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, non-interest income increased 6.7% to $21.8 million, compared to $20.4 million for the same period in 2024, as a result of higher fiduciary income and service charges and fees on deposit accounts, partially offset by lower net gains from sales of loans and bank-owned life insurance income. Non-interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $15.4 million, compared to $14.6 million for the same period in 2024. The $0.8 million increase was primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits, computer, and contracted services expenses, as well as higher other non-interest expenses. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, non-interest expense was $1.4 million lower than the comparable period in 2024, partially due to a $3.3 million reduction in merger-related expenses and lower FDIC insurance premiums, partially offset by higher salaries and employee benefits, contracted services, and other non-interest expenses. Capital Allocation For the three months ended December 31, 2025, LCNB paid $0.22 per share in dividends. For the full year ended December 31, 2025, LCNB paid $0.88 per share in dividends. Balance Sheet Total assets at December 31, 2025 decreased 2.9%, to $2.24 billion, from $2.31 billion at December 31, 2024. Net loans at December 31, 2025 were $1.69 billion, a decrease of 1.1%, or $18.0 million, from December 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company originated $375.1 million in loans and sold $102.4 million into the secondary market, which contributed $2.9 million of gains to full year non-interest income. Loans held for sale totaled $1.7 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $5.6 million at December 31, 2024, and were primarily composed of loans scheduled to be sold to an investor. Total deposits at December 31, 2025 decreased 2.0%, to $1.84 billion, compared to $1.88 billion at December 31, 2024. The change includes modest growth in noninterest‑bearing demand deposit accounts, and the decline in interest‑bearing balances reflects the strategic runoff of higher‑cost certificates of deposit and IRA balances as part of the Company’s funding optimization strategy. At December 31, 2025, shareholders' equity was $273.9 million, compared to $253.0 million at December 31, 2024. On a per-share basis, shareholders' equity at December 31, 2025 was $19.30, compared to $17.92 at December 31, 2024. At December 31, 2025, tangible shareholders' equity was $176.7 million, compared to $154.7 million at December 31, 2024. The 14.2% year-over-year increase in tangible shareholders' equity was primarily from higher retained earnings and an improvement in the unrealized losses on the available-for-sale investment portfolio. On a per-share basis, tangible shareholders' equity was $12.45 at December 31, 2025, compared to $10.96 at December 31, 2024. Assets Under Management Total assets managed at December 31, 2025, were $4.14 billion, compared to $4.23 billion at December 31, 2024. The year-over-year decrease in total assets managed was due to lower LCNB total assets, mortgage loans serviced, and cash management, partially offset by higher trust and investments and brokerage accounts. Trust and investments and brokerage accounts increased due to a higher number of new LCNB Wealth Management customer accounts and an increase in the fair value of managed assets. Asset Quality For the 2025 fourth quarter, LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $1.5 million, compared to a provision for credit losses of $0.6 million for the 2024 fourth quarter. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, LCNB recorded a total provision for credit losses of $1.9 million, compared to a total provision for credit losses of $2.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Net recoveries for the 2025 fourth quarter were $14,000, or 0.00% of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $595,000, or 0.14% of average loans, annualized, for the same period in 2024. For the 2025 twelve-month period, net charge-offs were $273,000, or 0.02% of average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $742,000, or 0.04% of average loans, for the 2024 twelve-month period. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company increased its provision for credit losses due to loan growth, but primarily to fully reserve for a $1.4 million loan within the logistics sector. The Company does not believe there will be any additional reserves associated with this loan and anticipates the loan will be charged off during the first quarter of 2026. LCNB believes this event is isolated to this borrower, and does not reflect the overall strength, diversity, or performance of its loan portfolio or the markets the Company serves. Total nonperforming loans, which include non-accrual loans and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, were $2.3 million, or 0.14% of total loans, at December 31, 2025, compared to $4.6 million, or 0.27% of total loans, at December 31, 2024. The year-over-year decrease in nonaccrual loans was primarily due to the disposition of one commercial real estate loan. The nonperforming assets to total assets ratio was 0.10% at December 31, 2025, compared to 0.20% at December 31, 2024. About LCNB Corp. LCNB Corp. is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio. Through its subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the "Bank"), it serves customers and communities in Southwest and South-Central Ohio. A financial institution with a long tradition for building strong relationships with customers and communities, the Bank offers convenient banking locations in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and Warren Counties, Ohio. The Bank continually strives to exceed customer expectations and provides an array of services for all personal and business banking needs including checking, savings, online banking, personal lending, business lending, agricultural lending, business support, deposit and treasury, investment services, trust and IRAs and stock purchases. LCNB Corp. common shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market Exchange® under the symbol "LCNB." Learn more about LCNB Corp. at www.lcnb.com Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this news release regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as "anticipate", "could", "may", "feel", "expect", "believe", "plan", and similar expressions. Please refer to LCNB’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as its other filings with the SEC, for a more detailed discussion of risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to: Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260129417898/en/ Contacts Company Contact: Eric J. Meilstrup Chief Executive Officer LCNB National Bank (513) 932-1414 [email protected] Investor and Media Contact: Andrew M. Berger Managing Director SM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400 [email protected]