HBT Financial beats second-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts
HBT Financial (NASDAQ:HBT) reported Q2 results ahead of forecasts. Adjusted EPS was $0.78 vs $0.73 expected, and revenue was $80.89 million vs $80.36 million expected. Net interest income rose to $69.1 million and net interest margin increased to 4.38%. The quarter was its first full period after acquiring CNB Bank Shares. A $0.25 quarterly dividend was approved.

