Eastern Bankshares posts record Q3 operating profit and returns $89 million to shareholders

Eastern Bankshares reported third‑quarter 2026 operating net income of $111.0 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, a 4% sequential increase and 50% year‑over‑year gain. Loans grew 1.1% and wealth assets under administration rose to $11.6 billion, while non‑performing loans fell to $84.8 million. The bank returned $89.1 million via share repurchases and $56.7 million in dividends, and net interest margin held at 3.62% within guidance.

Management said the record operating profit and capital returns demonstrate the successful integration of the HarborOne merger and support the continuation of its dividend and buyback program (source).

  • 1Q3 operating net income was $111.0 million.
  • 2Diluted earnings per share were $0.51.
  • 3Period‑end loans grew 1.1% linked quarter.
  • 4Wealth assets under administration increased to $11.6 billion.
  • 5Non‑performing loans declined to $84.8 million.
  • 6The company returned $89.1 million to shareholders through share repurchases and $56.7 million through dividends.

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