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Beacon Financial Corporation ( (BBT) ) has provided an announcement.
Beacon Financial Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $46.2 million, or $0.55 per share, down from the prior quarter but more than double a year earlier, reflecting near-term merger-related pressures and the completion of a core systems conversion in February. The merger of equals with Brookline Bancorp significantly expanded assets, loans, and deposits versus March 2025, while the balance sheet showed seasonal and rate-sensitive deposit outflows, modest loan contraction, increased nonperforming assets tied to specific office and rent-controlled multifamily credits, and slightly lower net interest income and margin.
Non-interest income declined on lower deposit fees and loan sale gains, and net charge-offs rose to $13.6 million, driven by resolutions of a large Boston office loan, an equipment financing exposure, and several SBA credits, though the allowance ratio remained broadly stable. Operating earnings of $58.4 million supported an increased tangible book value per share and capital ratios, and the board underscored confidence with a quarterly dividend of $0.3225 per share payable May 29, 2026 and approval of a $50 million stock repurchase program, signaling a focus on capital return even as returns on assets and equity slipped from the fourth quarter of 2025.
The most recent analyst rating on (BBT) stock is a Hold with a $33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Beacon Financial Corporation stock, see the BBT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BBT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BBT is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance—strong cash generation and revenue growth but sharply weaker margins and ROE in the latest TTM period. Technicals add support with an uptrend and healthy momentum, while valuation is a mild headwind due to the higher P/E (partly offset by the dividend). Earnings-call commentary is moderately positive but constrained by integration costs, delayed conversion, and CRE/office-related risks.
To see Spark’s full report on BBT stock, click here.
More about Beacon Financial Corporation
Beacon Financial Corporation (NYSE: BBT) is the holding company for Beacon Bank & Trust, a full-service regional bank headquartered in Boston and serving the Northeastern U.S. Through more than 145 branches and $22.2 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026, the bank focuses on retail and commercial banking, including loans, leases, deposits, and related financial services across its regional footprint.
Average Trading Volume: 820,346
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $2.67B
Learn more about BBT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.