Horizon Bancorp net income $24.9 million as margin expands
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $24.9 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The net interest margin expanded to 4.37% and non-performing assets decreased to 0.66% of total assets.

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Horizon Bancorp, Inc. reported net income of $24.9 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company's net interest margin expanded to 4.37% from 4.29% in the previous quarter.
Financial Performance
The following table summarizes Horizon Bancorp's Q2 financial results compared to the prior quarter:
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income ($M) | 24.9 | 26.2 | -4.96% |
| Diluted EPS ($) | 0.49 | 0.51 | -3.92% |
| Net Interest Margin (%) | 4.37 | 4.29 | +8 bps |
The earnings performance reflects the resilience of the company's community banking model, despite a pre-tax legal charge of $3.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. Net interest income increased 2.0% to $63.5 million, driven by disciplined loan and deposit pricing and strong commercial loan growth.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Total assets increased by $9.9 million to $6.6 billion as of June 30, 2026. Total loans held for investment grew by $75.9 million to $4.96 billion. Total deposits decreased by $22.1 million to $5.4 billion.
Credit Quality
Credit quality remained strong, with annualized net charge-offs of 0.05% of average loans. Non-performing assets decreased to $43.7 million, or 0.66% of total assets, down from 0.67% in the previous quarter. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of period-end loans HFI was 1.05%.
Capital Position
The company's preliminary consolidated regulatory capital ratios remained robust, with a total capital ratio of 15.01% and a common equity tier 1 capital ratio of 11.09%. Book value per common share increased to $14.21.
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