Glacier Bancorp posts record Q3 2026 net income of $105 million

Glacier Bancorp reported a record third‑quarter net income of $105 million, up 54% year‑over‑year and 7% versus the prior quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $0.80, a 40% YoY increase, and the company raised its quarterly dividend by 6% to $0.35 per share. Net interest income rose 5% quarter‑over‑quarter to $290 million, pushing the tax‑equivalent net interest margin to 4.01%. Loans grew 5% annualized to $21.6 billion and deposits rose 10% annualized to $25.3 billion.

The record profit and higher dividend signal strong earnings momentum, which may support the stock price and attract income‑focused investors. Management also reaffirmed its fourth‑quarter expense guide of $187 million‑$192 million and a 54%‑55% efficiency target, indicating continued cost discipline.

  • 1Net income was $105 million for Q3 2026, a record and up 54% YoY.
  • 2Diluted earnings per share were $0.80, up 40% YoY.
  • 3Net interest income increased to $290 million, up 5% QoQ and 29% YoY.
  • 4Tax‑equivalent net interest margin expanded to 4.01%, up 62 basis points YoY.
  • 5Loans ended the quarter at $21.6 billion, up $256 million or 5% annualized QoQ.
  • 6Total deposits were $25.3 billion, up $619 million or 10% annualized QoQ.

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