QNB Corp. Reports Earnings for Second Quarter 2026

QUAKERTOWN, Pa., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QNB Corp. (the “Company” or “QNB”) (OTCQX:QNBC), the parent company of QNB Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income for the second quarter of 2026 of $3,015,000 or $0.60 per share on a diluted basis. The acquisition of Victory Bancorp, Inc. ("Victory"), a highly complementary community banking franchise headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania, was officially closed on April 1, 2026, creating a franchise with nearly $2.4 billion in assets and expanding our presence deeper into Montgomery County. This strategic combination brings together two relationship-focused institutions with shared values, similar operating cultures, and strong community ties. Results for the three and six months of 2026 include three months of post-merger activity related to the acquisition of Victory. Net income for the second quarter of 2026 included merger-related cost, net of tax, of $2,227,000. Excluding the impact of the merger-related costs, net income was $ 5,242,000 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $1.05*. This compares to net income of $3,883,000, or $1.04 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, QNB reported net income of $5,780,000, or $1.32 per share on a diluted basis. Net income included merger-related costs, net of tax, of $3,249,000.  Excluding the impact of the merger-related cost, net income was $ 9,029,000 and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $2.06*. This compares to net income of $6,461,000, or $1.74 per share on a diluted basis, reported for the same period in 2025.  The merger-related costs are significant one-time costs and are not normal recurring operating expenses.