HAMMOND, La., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. ("First Guaranty") (NASDAQ: FGBI), the holding company for First Guaranty Bank, reported net income of $3.4 million, or $0.17 per common share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.14 per common share for first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and $0.12 per common share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

SECOND QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

• Net income of $3.4 million; Net income available to common shareholders of $2.8 million.
• Nonaccrual loans decreased $19.0 million to $40.6 million from $59.6 million at December 31, 2025.
• Total assets of $3.9 billion; total loans of $1.8 billion; total deposits of $3.5 billion.
• Shareholders’ equity of $227.4 million; book value per common share of $11.75.
• Bank total capital ratio improved to more than 16% at June 30, 2026.
  
  

“We continue to move forward with our business strategy to reduce balance sheet risk, improve earnings, and grow capital. By improving our bank Total Capital ratio to over 16% at June 30, 2026, we have come a long way in managing credit risk. We are actively reducing our non-performing and criticized assets and building a more diversified loan portfolio,” said Michael R. Mineer, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Guaranty.

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About First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.: First Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for First Guaranty Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank. Founded in 1934, First Guaranty Bank offers a wide range of financial services and focuses on building client relationships and providing exceptional customer service. First Guaranty Bank currently operates thirty locations throughout Louisiana, Texas, Kentucky and West Virginia. First Guaranty’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol FGBI. For more information, visit www.fgb.net.

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