Community Bank (CBU) Earnings Call Transcript
View original at finance.yahoo.comCommunity Bank (CBU) Earnings Call Transcript Image source: The Motley Fool. Date Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET Call participants President and Chief Executive Officer — Dimitar Karaivanov Chief Financial Officer — Mariah Loss Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst?…
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Automation initiatives have saved 200,000+ hours over 3 years while keeping headcount flat as business grew
80% confidenceProvision for credit losses in 2026 is expected to be $20M-$25M
80% confidenceThe company plans to continue making 8-12 acquisitions annually, mostly in fee businesses, characterized as small 'singles/doubles'
80% confidenceInsurance Services growth is expected to be mid-single digits in 2026
80% confidenceWealth Management Services growth is expected to be mid-single digits in 2026
80% confidenceManagement wants to own more of the company, not less, indicating confidence in prospects
80% confidenceEmployee Benefit Services growth is expected to be mid-to-high single digits in 2026
80% confidenceCommunity Bank achieved 16% operating earnings growth in 2025 while making the largest organic growth investments that the company has ever made
80% confidenceNoninterest revenue growth for 2026 is expected to be 4%-8%
80% confidenceNet interest income growth for 2026 is expected to be 8%-12%
80% confidenceDe novo deposits target for 2026 is approximately $200M, double from $100M in 2025, with path to $1B+ over 7-10 years
80% confidenceQ1 2026 NIM expansion is expected to be 2-4 basis points
80% confidenceLoan growth for 2026 is expected to be 3.5%-6%
80% confidenceEffective tax rate for 2026 is expected to be 23%-24%
80% confidenceCore noninterest expenses for 2026 are expected to be $535M-$550M, representing 4%-7% growth versus 2025
80% confidenceLoan origination yields in Q4 were in the low 6% range and trending lower, potentially reaching below 6% by end of Q1/Q2 2026
80% confidenceDeposit growth for 2026 is expected to be 2%-3%
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