Main Street Financial Services Corp. Announces Net Income Increase 33% Year-Over-Year in Quarterly Results

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2026 First-Quarter Financial Highlights

  • Net income increased for the first quarter by 33.0%, totaling $4.8 million, or $0.62 per common share, compared to $3.6 million, or $0.47 per common share, for the first quarter of 2025.
  • Return on average common tangible equity (ROCTE) increased 177 basis points to 16.39%, compared to 14.62% in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Return on average assets (ROA) improved 27 basis points to 1.30%, compared to 1.03% in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Deposit growth of $27.4 million, or 8.2% annualized, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
  • Loan growth of $52.7 million, or 17.4% annualized, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026
  • Efficiency ratio of 54.45% compared to 60.87% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025
  • Declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share on April 10, 2026, following strong quarterly operating results.

WOOSTER, Ohio, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Main Street Financial Services Corp. (OTCQX: MSWV), (the “Company”), the holding company parent of Main Street Bank Corp. reported net income (unaudited) of $4.8 million, or $0.62 per common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $1.2 million, or 33.0%, when compared to $3.6 million, $0.47 per common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding non-recurring items which represents the Company’s earnings from ongoing operations, return on average assets increased to 1.30% from 1.03%, and return on average equity rose to 14.95% from 13.27%. The Company’s efficiency ratio improved to 54.45%, compared to 60.87% in the first quarter of 2025, as revenue growth outpaced expense levels.

“We are very pleased with the continued strength in our core business, highlighted by outstanding loan production and solid deposit growth during the quarter,” said Mark R. Witmer, Chairman, President, and CEO of Main Street Financial Services. Corp. “These results reflect the dedication of our team and the strong relationships we continue to build across the communities we serve. At the same time, we are beginning to more fully realize the benefits of our recent merger, as our combined platform enhances our capabilities, improves operating performance, and positions us for continued, sustainable growth while maintaining our relationship-driven approach.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Net interest income was $13.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 17.8% from $11.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The net interest margin of 3.83% for the first quarter of 2026 increased 39 basis points from 3.44% for the first quarter of 2025. Loan yields for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, were 6.55%, an increase of 41 basis points compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Excluding purchase accounting accretion, the core loan portfolio generated a yield of approximately 6.44%, reflecting disciplined pricing and favorable portfolio mix. Purchase accounting accretion on acquired loans contributed 11 basis points to overall loan yield during the first quarter of 2026, compared to approximately 16 basis points during the first quarter of 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, $128.4 million of the existing loan portfolio repriced and the bank funded $63.6 million in term loans and extended $18.1 million of lines of credit commitments at current market rates.

Investment yields increased 43 basis points to 4.32% as of March 31, 2026, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The increase was due to purchase accounting accretion generated from early redemptions on securities. The cost of funds for the first quarter of 2026 was 2.49%, an increase of 6 basis points when compared to the first quarter of 2025. The cost of funds is impacted by the acquisition of new deposit accounts in the local market at rates and reducing the reliance on wholesale funding, such as FHLB advances. The cost of deposits was 2.44% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a 17-basis point increase when compared to 2.27% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The cost of borrowings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, totaled 5.86%, an increase of 154 basis points when compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

A provision for credit losses and unfunded commitments of $528,000 was recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The provision increase primarily reflects growth in the loan portfolio during the quarter, while charge-offs of $9,000 and recoveries of $46,000 indicate relatively stable asset quality.

Noninterest income totaled $960,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $141,000, or 17.2%, when compared to the same period in 2025.

Noninterest expense totaled $7.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $401,000, 5.3%, compared to $7.5 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was driven by an increase in net occupancy and equipment expense, franchise tax, and other expenses. These increases were partially offset by lower professional fees and auditing and accounting expenses. Salaries and employee benefits increased by $55,000 due to merit increases and higher deposit and loan production incentive compensation, partially offset by savings from employee attrition following merger integration. Overall, the Company maintained disciplined expense management while absorbing higher regulatory and operating costs associated with growth.

Provision for income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $1.3 million, reflecting an effective tax rate of 20.8%.

March 31, 2026, Financial Condition

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had total assets of $1.53 billion with net loan balances totaling $1.26 billion. Loan balances grew by $52.7 million, or 17.4% annualized, during the first quarter of 2026. The increase is primarily attributed to $55.8 million growth in the commercial loan portfolio.

The allowance for credit losses was $13.7 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $12.0 million at March 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.07% for March 31, 2026, and 1.05% for March 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses and the related provision for credit losses is based on management’s judgment and evaluation of the loan portfolio. Management believes the current allowance for credit losses is adequate, however, changing economic and other conditions may require future adjustments to the allowance for credit losses.

Total nonperforming loans (NPLs) was $6.4 million at March 31, 2026, an increase from $4.9 million at March 31, 2025. The NPL to net loan receivable ratio was 0.52% as of March 31, 2026. Past due loan balances of 30 days and more decreased from $14.5 million at March 31, 2025, to $11.5 million, or 0.94% of net loans outstanding, at March 31, 2026.

Total liabilities were $1.39 billion at March 31, 2026, with deposits totaling $1.36 billion and wholesale funding totaling $0. Deposits grew by $27.4 million, or 8.2 % annualized, during the first quarter of 2026, mainly attributed to growth from Maximize Money Market accounts and the Short-Term Relationship Certificates of Deposits. The Company primarily utilizes FHLB advances as the primary source of wholesale funding due to their accessibility and alignment with prevailing market rates.

Total stockholders’ equity was $133 million at March 31, 2026, an increase of $4.3 million when compared to the December 31, 2025 balance. Total stockholders’ equity increased during the first quarter of 2026 primarily from net income of $4.8 million, an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $690,000 and partially offset by dividends of $1.2 million.

Main Street Financial Services Corp. is a holding company headquartered in Wooster, Ohio. Its primary subsidiary, Main Street Bank Corp. was founded in 1899 and provides full-service banking, commercial lending, and mortgage services across its branch infrastructure. Today, Main Street Bank Corp. operates twenty branch locations in Wooster, Ohio, Wheeling, West Virginia and other surrounding communities in Ohio and West Virginia. Additional information about Main Street Bank Corp. is available at www.mymainstreetbank.bank.

Non-GAAP Disclosure
This press release includes disclosures of the Company’s return on average equity, return on average assets, net income, and efficiency ratios which exclude amounts the Company views as unrelated to its normalized operations, including securities gains/losses, acquisition costs, restructuring costs, legal settlements, and system conversion costs. The financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). A non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flow that excludes or includes amounts that are required to be disclosed by GAAP. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide both management and investors a more complete understanding of the underlying operational results and trends and the Company’s marketplace performance. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the numbers prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-Looking-Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are not historical facts and that are intended to be “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this release that are not historical facts and pertain to the Company’s future operating results. When used in this release, the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in these forward-looking statements, because such statements are inherently subject to significant assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company’s control. These include but are not limited to: the possibility of adverse economic developments that may, among other things, increase default and delinquency risks in the Company’s loan portfolios; shifts in interest rates; shifts in the rate of inflation; shifts in the demand for the Company’s loan and other products; unforeseen increases in costs and expenses; lower-than-expected revenue or cost savings in connection with acquisitions; changes in accounting policies; changes in the monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government; and changes in laws, regulations and the competitive environment. Unless legally required, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact Information:
Matthew Hartzler
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(330) 264-5767



MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share data - unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
  2026   2025   2025   2025   2025 
ASSETS         
          
Cash and cash equivalents$45,496  $61,624  $51,273  $52,381  $42,734 
Securities, net (1) 151,287   155,696   156,607   158,189   162,763 
Loans held for sale 610   -   110   168   - 
Loans 1,275,901   1,222,662   1,203,690   1,173,848   1,143,690 
Less allowance for credit losses 13,671   13,130   12,710   12,398   12,029 
Net loans 1,262,230   1,209,532   1,190,980   1,161,450   1,131,661 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 1,426   1,368   2,627   4,567   4,951 
Premises & equipment, net 7,648   7,779   7,859   7,884   8,018 
Bank-owned life insurance 22,164   22,327   22,182   22,036   21,893 
Other assets 35,804   37,201   39,328   42,096   41,103 
TOTAL ASSETS$1,526,665  $1,495,527  $1,470,966  $1,448,771  $1,413,123 
          
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY         
Deposits         
Demand 328,414   332,304   346,571   348,742   344,638 
Savings 540,008   518,770   477,877   444,591   417,024 
Time 490,768   480,690   464,574   444,267   423,007 
Deposit accounts$1,359,189  $1,331,764  $1,289,022  $1,237,600  $1,184,669 
Other borrowings 23,289   22,435   26,669   28,238   35,852 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances -   -   20,000   54,000   64,000 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities 11,134   12,608   11,652   12,371   13,699 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,393,612   1,366,807   1,347,343   1,332,209   1,298,220 
          
Common stock ($1.00 par value)$7,831   7,829   7,829   7,829   7,801 
Additional paid-in capital 57,204   57,217   56,727   56,656   56,584 
Retained earnings 73,382   69,728   65,922   62,479   59,893 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,364)  (6,054)  (6,855)  (10,402)  (9,375)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 133,053   128,720   123,623   116,562   114,903 
          
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$1,526,665  $1,495,527  $1,470,966  $1,448,771  $1,413,123 
          
(1) Includes available-for-sale and held-to-maturity classifications.      
          



MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands, except share data - unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
  2026  2025  2025  2025  2025
          
Interest income$21,974 $22,066 $21,122 $20,698 $19,397
Interest expense 8,398  8,325  8,394  8,241  7,872
Net interest income 13,576  13,741  12,728  12,457  11,525
Provision for credit losses 528  476  480  374  245
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 13,048  13,265  12,248  12,083  11,280
Non-interest income 960  930  1,304  906  819
Non-interest expense         
Salaries and employee benefits 3,771  3,880  3,885  4,361  3,716
Net occupancy and equipment expense 1,598  1,471  1,351  1,405  1,475
Federal deposit insurance premiums 215  189  211  207  171
Franchise taxes 186  284  126  105  105
Advertising and marketing 225  205  225  190  170
Legal 96  65  52  164  83
Professional fees 338  326  238  365  359
ATM network 123  118  246  132  80
Auditing and accounting 129  199  177  132  176
Other 1,234  1,164  1,283  1,247  1,179
Total non-interest expense 7,915  7,901  7,794  8,308  7,514
Income before federal income taxes 6,093  6,294  5,758  4,681  4,585
Provision for federal income taxes 1,265  1,392  1,219  1,002  956
Net income$4,828 $4,902 $4,539 $3,679 $3,629
          



MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
Consolidated Selected Financial Highlights
(Dollars in thousands, except share data - unaudited)
 For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
  2026   2025   2025   2025   2025 
Per common share data         
Net income per common share - basic$0.62  $0.63  $0.58  $0.47  $0.47 
Net income per common share - diluted$0.61  $0.62  $0.58  $0.47  $0.47 
Dividends declared per share$0.15  $0.14  $0.14  $0.14  $0.14 
Book value per share (period end)$16.99  $16.44  $15.79  $14.89  $14.73 
Tangible book value per share (period end) (1) (2)$15.25  $14.64  $13.94  $12.97  $12.73 
Stock price at end of period$18.30  $17.28  $16.01  $12.91  $13.80 
Dividends declared$1,174  $1,096  $1,096  $1,092  $1,092 
Dividend yield 3.32%  3.22%  3.48%  4.36%  4.08%
Dividend payout ratio 24.32%  22.36%  24.15%  29.68%  30.09%
Period ending shares outstanding 7,830,532   7,829,137   7,829,137   7,829,137   7,801,011 
          
Selected ratios         
Return on average assets (Annualized) 1.30%  1.32%  1.25%  1.03%  1.03%
Return on average equity (Annualized) 14.95%  16.41%  15.19%  13.42%  13.27%
Return on average tangible common equity (1) (3) 16.39%  17.11%  16.63%  14.49%  14.62%
Efficiency 54.45%  53.86%  55.54%  62.17%  60.87%
Equity to assets at period end 8.72%  8.61%  8.40%  8.05%  8.13%
Noninterest expense to average assets 0.52%  0.54%  0.54%  0.58%  0.56%
          
 For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
  2026   2025   2025   2025   2025 
Yields         
Interest-earning assets:         
Loans receivable (1) 6.55%  6.75%  6.56%  6.48%  6.14%
Investment securities (1) (2) 4.32%  3.67%  3.63%  4.02%  3.89%
Interest-earning deposits with other banks 3.43%  5.82%  5.43%  4.20%  4.37%
Total interest-earning assets 6.21%  6.39%  6.20%  6.11%  5.80%
Interest-bearing liabilities         
Deposits: 2.44%  2.44%  2.45%  2.37%  2.27%
Other borrowings 2.24%  1.88%  1.34%  1.46%  1.32%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 5.86%  6.01%  4.90%  4.84%  4.32%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 2.49%  2.49%  2.54%  2.53%  2.43%
Net interest margin (3) 3.83%  3.98%  3.73%  3.68%  3.44%
          
(1) Tax-equivalent adjustments to calculate the yield on tax-exempt securities and loans were determined using an effective tax rate of 22.5%.    
(2) Yield is calculated on the basis of amortized cost.         
(3) Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.      
          
 For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
  2026   2025   2025   2025   2025 
Asset quality data         
(Dollars in thousands, except share data - unaudited)         
Nonperforming loans$6,384  $5,391  $5,013  $4,720  $4,902 
Other real estate owned 84   149   537   474   596 
Nonperforming assets$6,468  $5,540  $5,550  $5,194  $5,498 
          
Allowance for credit losses$13,671  $13,130  $12,710  $12,398  $12,029 
Allowance for credit losses/total loans 1.07%  1.07%  1.06%  1.06%  1.05%
Net charge-offs (recoveries):         
Quarter-to-date$(37) $40  $195  $35  $(17)
Year-to-date (37)  253   213   18   (17)
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans, annualized:         
Quarter-to-date (0.01%)  0.01%  0.07%  0.01%  (0.01%)
Year-to-date (0.01%)  0.09%  0.08%  0.01%  (0.01%)
          
Nonperforming loans/total average loans 0.52%  0.45%  0.43%  0.41%  0.44%
Nonperforming loans/total loans 0.50%  0.44%  0.42%  0.40%  0.43%
Allowance for credit losses/nonperforming loans 214.14%  243.55%  253.54%  262.67%  245.39%
Nonperforming assets/total assets 0.51%  0.45%  0.46%  0.44%  0.48%
          
 For the Three Months Ended
 March 31, December 31, September 30, June 30, March 31,
  2026   2025   2025   2025   2025 
Non-GAAP reconciliation         
Net Income as reported - GAAP$4,828  $4,902  $4,539  $3,679  $3,629 
Effect of BOLI death benefit recognition (tax-free) -   -   (337)  -   - 
Effect of termination expenses (net of tax benefit) -   -   -   416   - 
Net Income non-GAAP$4,828  $4,902  $4,202  $4,095  $3,629 
          
Earnings per share - GAAP$0.62  $0.63  $0.58  $0.47  $0.47 
Effect of BOLI death benefit recognition (tax-free) -   -   (0.04)  -   - 
Effect of termination expenses (net of tax benefit) -   -   -   0.05   - 
Earnings per share non-GAAP$0.62  $0.63  $0.54  $0.52  $0.47 
          
Return on average assets - GAAP 1.30%  1.32%  1.25%  1.03%  1.03%
Effect of BOLI death benefit recognition (tax-free) -   -   (0.09%)  -   - 
Effect of termination expenses (net of tax benefit) -   -   -   0.12%  - 
Return on average assets non-GAAP 1.30%  1.32%  1.16%  1.14%  1.03%
          
Return on average equity - GAAP 14.95%  16.41%  15.19%  13.42%  13.27%
Effect of BOLI death benefit recognition (tax-free) -   -   (1.13%)  -   - 
Effect of termination expenses (net of tax benefit) -   -   -   1.52%  - 
Return on average equity non-GAAP 14.95%  16.41%  14.06%  14.94%  13.27%
          
Efficiency Ratio - GAAP 54.45%  53.86%  55.54%  62.17%  60.87%
Effect of BOLI death benefit recognition (tax-free) -   -   1.37%  -   - 
Effect of termination expenses (net of tax benefit) -   -   -   (3.11%)  - 
Efficiency Ratio non-GAAP 54.45%  53.86%  56.91%  59.06%  60.87%
          



MAIN STREET FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
Average Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands - unaudited)
 For the three months ended March 31,
  2026   2025 
 Average Balance Interest Average Rate Average Balance Interest Average Rate
Interest-earning assets:           
Loans receivable, net$1,232,531 $19,916 6.55% $1,124,025 $17,250 6.14%
Investment securities 154,223  1,643 4.32%  162,651  1,583 3.89%
Interest-earning deposits 49,078  415 3.43%  51,650  564 4.37%
Total interest-earning assets 1,435,832  21,974 6.21%  1,338,326  19,397 5.80%
Noninterest-earning assets 72,976      75,598    
Total assets$1,508,808     $1,413,924    
Interest-bearing liabilities:           
Deposits$1,342,178 $8,082 2.44% $1,172,301 $6,652 2.27%
Other short-term borrowings 5,776  32 2.24%  11,746  39 1.32%
Borrowings 19,642  284 5.86%  109,555  1,182 4.32%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 1,367,595  8,398 2.49%  1,293,602  7,873 2.43%
Noninterest-bearing liabilities 10,280      10,910    
Total liabilities 1,377,875      1,304,512    
Stockholders’ equity 130,933      109,412    
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,508,808     $1,413,924    
Net interest income  $13,577     $11,525  
Interest rate spread    3.72%     3.36%
Net yield on interest-earning assets    3.83%     3.44%
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities    104.99%     103.46%
            
Interest income/avge earnings assets    6.21%     5.80%
Interest expense/avge earnings assets    2.37%     2.35%
Net interest margin    3.83%     3.44%