Arizona Tribune - Commencement Bancorp, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

TACOMA, WA / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2026 / Commencement Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:CBWA) (the "Company", "we," or "us"), the parent company of Commencement Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of $1.8 million, or $0.48 per share, for the second quarter of 2026 compared to $1.7 million, or $0.44 per share, for the first quarter of 2026. Comparable earnings were $1.5 million, or $0.40 per share, for the second quarter of 2025. The Bank recorded return on average assets of 1.01% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 0.95% for the first quarter of 2026 and 0.91% for the second quarter of 2025. The return on average common equity was 11.39% for the second quarter of 2026 compared to 10.94% for the first quarter of 2026 and 11.14% for the second quarter of 2025.

"Our 20% year-over-year quarterly earnings increase, along with record loan, deposit, and total asset levels, reflects the strength and discipline of our organization. Over the past two years, we've built sustained momentum with increased profitability and stock performance that underscores the confidence our customers and shareholders place in us," said John E. Manolides, Chief Executive Officer.

"Our high-touch, community-first banking model continues to win significant market share, delivering strong quarterly earnings and building sustained shareholder value," stated Nigel L. English, President & Chief Operating Officer. "This growth is propelled by a clear market shift, as families and businesses increasingly prioritize local, transparent, and relationship-focused banking. This momentum highlights the flawless execution of our entire bank. Furthermore, the strategic additions of our new Health Care Banking Team and SBA lending manager have generated significant market enthusiasm, immediately accelerating our commercial loan and deposit pipelines."

Balance Sheet
Total assets increased $42.4 million to $739.8 million at June 30, 2026 from $697.5 million at March 31, 2026.

Federal funds sold increased $19.6 million to $37.4 million at June 30, 2026 due to the significant deposit growth during the second quarter of 2026. The Company actively monitors its liquidity for anticipated uses.

Investment securities available for sale decreased $2.3 million, or 3.1%, to $74.0 million at June 30, 2026 from $76.3 million at March 31, 2026. This decrease was due to principal payments of $2.2 million.

Loans receivable increased $16.8 million, or 12.5% annualized, to $556.6 million at June 30, 2026 from $539.8 million at March 31, 2026, due to loan originations, offset by scheduled loan payments. The Bank originated commitments of $60.0 million during second quarter of 2026 compared to $50.4 million during the first quarter of 2026 and $62.3 million during the second quarter of 2025.

Total deposits increased $36.1 million, or 23.3% annualized, to $659.6 million at June 30, 2026 from $623.5 million at March 31, 2026. Noninterest bearing deposits, as a percentage of total deposits was 30.2% at June 30, 2026.

On June 15, 2026, the Company raised $5.0 million of fixed-to-floating subordinated notes ("Notes") due June 30, 2036 to support organic growth while maintaining a strong capital position. The Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital for regulatory purposes.

Credit Quality
The Bank had nonperforming assets of $488,000, or 0.07% of total assets, at both June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026. The Bank recorded provision for credit losses of $261,000 during the second quarter of 2026, and increase of $82,000 from the first quarter of 2026, to provide for its substantial loan growth. The provision total includes the provision for unfunded credit losses of $51,000 during the second quarter of 2026. The allowance for credit losses to loans receivable remains strong at 1.18% at both June 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026.

The percentage of classified loans (loans rated Substandard or worse) to loans receivable decreased to 0.89% at June 30, 2026 from 0.90% at March 31, 2026. There were no changes to the relationships identified as classified loans during the second quarter of 2026. The Bank proactively downgrades loans if the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and upgrades loans if the borrower demonstrates sustained financial performance.

Liquidity
The Bank has ample liquidity with both on-and off-balance sheet sources. Total on-balance sheet liquidity of $147.0 million, or 19.9% of total assets, at June 30, 2026, includes unencumbered cash, cash equivalents and investment securities. The Bank also had access to available Federal Home Loan Bank advances, Federal Reserve's discount window, and federal funds lines with correspondent banks of $227.7 million at June 30, 2026.

Income Statement
Net interest income increased $339,000, or 5.0%, to $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2026 compared to $6.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 due to the increase in interest income of $459,000, offset partially by an increase in interest expense of $120,000. Interest income increased from the increase of average interest earning assets of $11.0 million during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026. Net interest income increased $1.1 million, or 17.3%, compared to the second quarter ended 2025. Net interest income was impacted by the reduction of the federal funds rate of 75 basis points ("bps") in the latter half of 2025, reducing variable rate loans and new loan origination pricing. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company had average variable loans of $98.7 million.

Net interest margin ("NIM") increased nine bps to 4.29% during second quarter of 2026 from 4.20% during the first quarter of 2026 due to an increase in loan yields of 10 bps, offset partially by the increase in cost of total deposit of 4 bps. NIM increased 27 bps compared to 4.02% during the second quarter of 2025 due to the combination of a decrease in total cost of deposits of 16 bps and an increase in yield on loans of 14 bps.

Interest income on loans increased $549,000, or 7.0%, during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026 due primarily to an increase in average balances of $21.7 million. Interest income on loans increased $1.1 million compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to an increase in the average balance of loans of $57.0 million. The yield on net loans increased 9 bps to 6.25% for the second quarter of 2026 from 6.16% for the first quarter of 2026 due to higher yields on new loan originations and renewals, and higher repricing rates on the adjustable portfolio. Additionally, the Bank experienced elevated prepayment penalties during the second quarter of 2026 resulting in increase in loan yield of 4 bps.

Interest income on investments decreased $207,000 during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to a decrease in average balances of $13.1 million due primarily to principal payments, including the early redemption of a security with significantly higher yield. In addition, the Bank experienced negative interest impacts of its interest rate swap given the lower rate environment during the second quarter of 2026 compared to 2025.

Interest expense on deposits increased $107,000, or 5.1%, during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026 due to an increase in average balance of $2.0 million, offset by a decrease in exception pricing rates. Total cost of deposits increased 4 bps to 1.37% for second quarter of 2026 compared to 1.33% for the first quarter of 2026. Total cost of deposits decreased 16 bps compared to 1.53% for the second quarter of 2025. Noninterest bearing demand deposits represent 30.2% of total deposits at June 30, 2026 compared to 30.4% at March 31, 2026.

Total non-interest income decreased $148,000, or 25.0%, during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025 due to recognition of interest rate swaps of $188,000 during 2025. There were no swap fees recognized during the second quarter of 2026.

Total non-interest expense increased $75,000, or 1.5%, during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026 due to an increase in total compensation, primarily related to the newly hired teams. Total non-interest expense increased $640,000 compared to the second quarter of 2025 due primarily to an increase in compensation and employee benefits related to employee merit increases, additional stock compensation expense from newly granted awards, payroll taxes, and the newly hired teams.

Income tax expense increased $50,000 during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026 due primarily to an increase in net income. The effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 17.6% compared to 16.9% during the first quarter of 2026 and 19.4% for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in effective rate compared to 2025 related to a significant increase in tax-exempt loans proportionately to net income during 2026.

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About Commencement Bancorp, Inc.

Commencement Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Commencement Bank, headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Commencement Bank was formed in 2006 to provide traditional, reliable, and sustainable banking in Pierce, King, Kitsap, and Thurston counties and the surrounding areas. Their team of experienced banking experts focuses on personal attention, flexible service, and building strong relationships with customers through state-of-the-art technology as well as traditional delivery systems. As a local bank, Commencement Bank is deeply committed to the community. For more information, please visit www.commencementbank.com. For information related to the trading of CBWA, please visit www.otcmarkets.com

For further discussion, please contact the following:

John E. Manolides, Chief Executive Officer | 253-284-1802
Nigel L. English, President & Chief Operating Officer | 253-284-1801
Brandi Parker, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | 253-284-1803

Forward-Looking Statement Safe Harbor: This news release contains comments or information that constitutes forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements describe Commencement Bancorp, Inc.'s projections, estimates, plans and expectations of future results and can be identified by words such as "believe," "intend," "estimate," "likely," "anticipate," "expect," "looking forward," and other similar expressions. They are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the results expressed in these forward-looking statements, which because of their forward-looking nature, are difficult to predict. Investors should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, and should consider factors that might cause differences including but not limited to the degree of competition by traditional and nontraditional competitors, declines in real estate markets, an increase in unemployment or sustained high levels of unemployment; changes in interest rates; greater than expected costs to integrate acquisitions, adverse changes in local, national and international economies; changes in the Federal Reserve's actions that affect monetary and fiscal policies; changes in legislative or regulatory actions or reform, including without limitation, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; demand for products and services; changes to the quality of the loan portfolio and our ability to succeed in our problem-asset resolution efforts; the impact of technological advances; changes in tax laws; and other risk factors. Commencement Bancorp, Inc.undertakes no obligation to publicly update or clarify any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

SOURCE: Commencement Bank

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