BEDMINSTER, N.J., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) (the "Company") announces its second quarter 2026 financial results.

This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Q2 2026 Investor Update, a copy of which is available on our website at www.peapackprivate.com and via a Current Report on Form 8-K on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

The Company reported second quarter 2026 financial results that reflect continued execution of its private banking strategy and demonstrate accelerating earnings momentum. Revenue increased for the ninth consecutive quarter while expense growth continued to normalize, producing another quarter of meaningful positive operating leverage. These results reflect the maturation of the Company's strategic investments across the Metropolitan New York market and reinforce management's confidence in the long-term earnings power of the franchise.

Douglas L. Kennedy, President and CEO stated, “During the industry disruption of 2023, we invested significantly to expand our presence in Metropolitan New York. Since then, we have added 20 experienced banking teams and nearly 200 professionals, opened our flagship financial center on Park Avenue, and rebranded the Company as Peapack Private Bank & Trust. These investments temporarily affected earnings, but they created the platform that is now producing sustained growth and improving profitability. "

Mr. Kennedy added, "These actions capture our unique brand that seamlessly combines traditional banking with wealth management delivered through a single point of contact. The quality of growth is very strong as our bankers continue to onboard longstanding relationships, introducing clients to a broader range of banking, treasury, and wealth solutions. This integrated approach is deepening relationships and allowing us to compete effectively with much larger institutions.”

Our second quarter results reflect continued momentum and sustainability in delivering enhanced shareholder value. Revenue grew by 23% year-over-year, while operating expenses increased by only 7%, producing approximately 70% growth in pre-provision net revenue year-over-year. This positive operating leverage led to net income available to common shareholders of $15.8 million, or $0.85 per diluted share for the second quarter, compared to $14.2 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the linked quarter and $7.9 million, or $0.45 per diluted share for the June 30, 2025 quarter. This led to an increase of 11% of net income on a linked quarter basis and earnings per diluted share increased 89% year-over-year.

During the first quarter the Company also announced a commitment by Strategic Value Bank Partners to purchase up to $50 million of convertible preferred stock. Strategic Value Bank Partners is a well-known, long-term investor primarily focused on the banking sector.  The commitment included an initial $30 million private placement of the preferred stock which closed during March 2026 with the ability to issue an additional $20 million through the end of 2027. Based on this quarter’s results and our continued momentum and projected growth, we elected to issue the remaining $20 million of our 6% non-cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock on July 24, 2026. Mr. Kennedy added, “We remain focused on maintaining the capital necessary to support growth prudently. The additional preferred equity enhances our financial flexibility as earnings continue to strengthen and move the Company toward greater organic capital generation.”

Second Quarter Highlights:

• Net income available to common shareholders of $15.8 million, or $0.85 per diluted share
• Total revenue of $86.1 million, representing the ninth consecutive quarter of revenue growth
• Net interest income: $63.9 million, up 7% on a linked quarter and 32% year-over-year
• Net interest margin: 3.32%, an increase of 6 basis points compared to the previous quarter and 55 basis points year-over-year
• Loan growth: $6.7 billion in total loans, an increase of $854 million year-over-year
• Deposits: $7.1 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of $694 million year-over-year
• Wealth management: $13.9 billion in assets under management and administration, up 13% year-over-year
• Wealth management fee income: $17.2 million or 20% of total revenue
• Shareholders' equity: $715.8 million at June 30, 2026, an increase of $86 million year-over-year
• Shareholder value: Tangible book value per share increased 9% year-over-year to $36.26. Book value per share increased 8% year-over-year to $38.70

Earnings and Operating Leverage

The Company had strong revenue growth of 23% year-over-year, with total revenue of $86.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $82.5 million for the first quarter of 2026 and $69.7 million for the second quarter of 2025. Revenue growth has been primarily attributable to the consistent improvement in net interest income over the last twelve months. The increase in revenue growth translated into higher earnings driving positive operating leverage and improved profitability.

Operating expenses continued to normalize this quarter, increasing at a more moderate pace to $55.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $55.4 million for the first quarter of 2026 and $51.9 million for the second quarter of 2025. The GAAP efficiency ratio improved for a seventh consecutive quarter to approximately 65%.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income totaled $63.9 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $4.0 million, or 7%, from the first quarter of 2026 and an increase of $15.6 million, or 32%, from the second quarter of 2025. Net interest margin expanded to 3.32% compared to 3.26% in the prior quarter and 2.77% in the second quarter of 2025, continuing the upward trend over the past several quarters. This improvement in net interest income and net interest margin was primarily supported by balance sheet repositioning, disciplined pricing and improved earning-asset yields.

Loans / Commercial Banking

Total loans increased $235.9 million, or 15% annualized, to $6.7 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $6.4 billion at March 31, 2026. Loans increased year-over-year $854.1 million, or 15%. Growth remained concentrated in our core areas of strength, particularly C&I and commercial real estate. Commercial mortgage activity was bolstered by sponsor demand for stabilized assets and refinancing activity. C&I growth was driven by business expansion and capital investment. Total C&I loans and leases at June 30, 2026 were $2.9 billion, or 44% of the total loan portfolio.

Mr. Kennedy noted, “The quality of our loan growth remains as important as the pace of growth. Our bankers are onboarding core relationships and connecting commercial banking, personal banking, treasury management and wealth management through a single point of contact. This model allows us to deepen the connection with our customers and compete effectively against much larger institutions."

Wealth Management

John Babcock, President of the Bank’s Wealth Management Division, stated, “Wealth Management delivered another strong quarter, supported by $205 million of gross client inflows and favorable market performance. Our integrated model continues to create opportunities to introduce investment management, trust, tax, financial planning and other advisory services to banking relationships, while also delivering banking and credit solutions to wealth clients.”

Funding / Liquidity / Interest Rate Risk Management

Total deposits increased $230.8 million, or 14% annualized, to $7.1 billion at June 30, 2026, from $6.8 billion at March 31, 2026. Relationship-based deposits have created solid franchise value for our Company. Noninterest-bearing deposits increased by $79.7 million during the quarter, which represented 56% of the deposit growth over the last twelve months and a meaningful portion of total funding, supporting both margin expansion and balance sheet stability.

The Company’s liquidity profile remains strong with a loan-to-deposit ratio of 95%. At June 30, 2026, the Company’s balance sheet liquidity totaled $1.0 billion, or 13% of total assets. The Company maintains additional liquidity resources of approximately $4.0 billion through secured available borrowing facilities with the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve Discount Window.  The available funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Federal Reserve are secured by the Company’s loan and investment portfolios. The Company's total on and off-balance sheet liquidity totaled $5.0 billion at June 30, 2026, which amounted to 204% of the total uninsured/uncollateralized deposits currently on the Company’s balance sheet. The Company continues to maintain a well-diversified funding base with a high level of operating deposits and no reliance on brokered funding.

Asset Quality / Provision for Credit Losses

Nonperforming assets increased to $72.2 million, or 0.91% of total assets compared to $59.3 million, or 0.77% of total assets, at March 31, 2026. The increase in nonperforming assets during the second quarter of 2026 was largely driven by the migration of a previously disclosed larger well secured multifamily relationship to nonaccrual status. Loans past due 30 through 89 days and still accruing increased slightly to $48.1 million, or 0.72% of total loans at June 30, 2026, compared to $47.1 million, or 0.73% of total loans, at March 31, 2026. Loans subject to special mention and performing modifications have declined in the second quarter of 2026.

Mr. Kennedy noted, “We continue to manage credit issues proactively and conservatively. While isolated relationships have affected certain credit metrics, criticized and classified loan trends have improved over time, reserve coverage remains appropriate and we continue to see no evidence of broad-based deterioration across the portfolio."

The provision for credit losses totaled $8.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $7.3 million for the first quarter of 2026 and $6.6 million for the June 30, 2025 quarter. The second quarter provision was primarily attributable to loan growth of $235.9 million resulting in a provision of $2.9 million, in addition to changes in specific reserves which required a provision of $3.9 million.

At June 30, 2026, the allowance for credit losses ("ACL") was $69.2 million (1.04% of total loans), compared to $67.0 million (1.04% of total loans) at March 31, 2026.  The increase in the ACL was due to the provision for credit losses of $8.1 million partially offset by net charge-offs of $5.9 million. Charge-offs consisted of $6.1 million during the period associated with the sale of one multifamily loan with a balance totaling $7.2 million. Specific reserves of $2.4 million, related to this charge-off, had been established in prior periods. This charge-off was partially offset by recoveries of $231,000 during the second quarter of 2026.

Capital

The Company’s capital position remained solid during the second quarter of 2026 and continued to benefit from earnings generation.  Based on this quarter’s results and our continued momentum, we elected in July to issue the remaining $20 million of our 6% non-cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock available under the $50 million commitment announced in the first quarter. Based on current results, projected growth and capital needs, management determined that completing the remaining issuance was appropriate to support continued relationship-based balance sheet growth, while maintaining prudent capital levels.

Tangible book value per share increased 9% to $36.26 per share at June 30, 2026 from $33.19 at June 30, 2025. See Non-GAAP financial measures reconciliation included in these tables. Book value per share increased 8% to $38.70 per share at June 30, 2026 compared to $35.71 at June 30, 2025.

The Company’s and Bank’s regulatory capital ratios as of June 30, 2026 remain strong. The Tier 1 Leverage Ratio at June 30, 2026 was 8.96% for the Bank and 9.13% for the Company, while the Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio was 10.60% for the Bank and 10.38% for the Company. Where applicable, such ratios remain well above regulatory well capitalized standards.

Investor Conference Call

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation's CEO Douglas Kennedy will host a conference call with investors and the financial community on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to review second quarter 2026 financial results. The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available using the following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/134224446. Investor presentation materials will be made available prior to the conference call by going to the Investor Relations page on our Company website at www.peapackprivate.com. A replay will be available under the Events & Presentation section on our Investor Relations website.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a New Jersey bank holding company with total assets of $8.0 billion and assets under management and/or administration of $13.9 billion as of June 30, 2026. Founded in 1921, Peapack Private Bank & Trust, a subsidiary of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation, is a commercial bank that offers a client-centric approach to banking, providing high-quality products along with customized and innovative wealth management, investment banking, commercial and retail solutions. The Bank's wealth management division offers comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice and solutions to individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices and not-for-profit organizations, which help them to establish, maintain and expand their legacy. Peapack Private Bank & Trust offers an unparalleled commitment to client service. Visit www.peapackprivate.com for more information.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The foregoing may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not historical facts and include expressions about management’s confidence and strategies and management’s expectations about new and existing programs and products, investments, relationships, opportunities and market conditions. These statements may be identified by such forward-looking terminology as “expect,” “look,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may” or similar statements or variations of such terms. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

• our ability to successfully grow our business and implement our strategic plan, including our ability to generate revenues to offset the increased personnel and other costs related to the strategic plan;
• the impact of anticipated higher operating expenses in 2026 and beyond;
• our ability to successfully integrate wealth management firm and team acquisitions;
• our ability to successfully integrate our expanded employee base;
• an unexpected decline in the economy, in particular in our New Jersey and New York market areas, including potential recessionary conditions;
• declines in our net interest margin caused by the interest rate environment and/or our highly competitive market;
• declines in the value of our investment portfolio;
• impact from a pandemic event on our business, operations, customers, allowance for credit losses and capital levels;
• higher than expected increases in our allowance for credit losses;
• changes in the methodology and assumptions used to calculate the allowance for credit losses;
• higher than expected increases in credit losses or in the level of delinquent, nonperforming, classified and criticized loans or charge-offs;
• inflation and changes in interest rates, which may adversely impact our margins and yields, reduce the fair value of our financial instruments, reduce our loan originations and lead to higher operating costs;
• decline in real estate values within our market areas;
• legislative and regulatory actions (including the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Basel III and related regulations) that may result in increased compliance costs;
• the imposition of tariffs or other domestic or international governmental policies, trade restrictions and retaliatory measures impacting our borrowers and the broader economy;
• the impact of any federal government shutdown, debt ceiling impasses or fiscal uncertainty;
• the failure to maintain current technologies and/or to successfully implement future information technology enhancements and the operational risks associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies;
• risks associated with cybersecurity threats, data breaches, ransomware attacks, or other failures in our operational or security systems and infrastructure, including the risks arising from our dependence on third-party service providers and vendors;
• higher than expected FDIC insurance premiums;
• adverse weather conditions;
• the current or anticipated impact of military conflict, terrorism or other geopolitical events;
• our inability to successfully generate new business in new geographic markets, including our expansion into New York City and Long Island;
• a reduction in our lower-cost funding sources;
• changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio, including the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio;
• our inability to adapt to technological changes;
• claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility, environmental laws and other matters;
• our inability to attract and retain key employees;
• demand for loans and deposits in our market areas;
• adverse changes in securities markets;
• changes in New York City rent regulation law;
• changes in governmental regulation, including, but not limited to, any increase in FDIC insurance premiums and changes in the monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;
• changes in accounting policies and practices; and/or
• other unexpected material adverse changes in our financial condition, operations or earnings.
  

A discussion of these and other factors that could affect our results is included in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Except as may be required by the applicable law or regulation, we undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company’s expectations.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.

(Tables to follow)

(A) Return on average tangible common equity is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by annualized net income available to common shareholders. See non-GAAP financial measures reconciliation included in these tables.
(B) Calculated as total operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue. For non-GAAP efficiency ratio, see the non-GAAP financial measures reconciliation included in these tables.

(A) Return on average tangible common equity is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by annualized net income available to common shareholders. See non-GAAP financial measures reconciliation included in these tables.
(B) Calculated as total operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue. For non-GAAP efficiency ratio, see the non-GAAP financial measures reconciliation included in these tables.

(A) FHLB means "Federal Home Loan Bank" and FRB means "Federal Reserve Bank."

(A) Related to one matured, well secured multifamily loan. Closing is pending resolution of certain legal matters.
(B) Amounts reflect modifications that are paying according to modified terms.
(C) Excludes modifications included in nonaccrual loans of $21.6 million at June 30, 2026, $19.6 million at March 31, 2026, $36.0 million at December 31, 2025, $37.6 million at September 30, 2025, and $38.1 million at June 30, 2025.
(D) Includes one equipment financing relationship of $10.3 million that was in the process of restructuring at June 30, 2026.
(E) Excludes provision of $76,000 at June 30, 2026, provision of $5,000 at March 31, 2026, provision of $12,000 at December 31, 2025, a credit of $81,000 at September 30, 2025, and provision of $9,000 at June 30, 2025.
(F) Includes charge-offs of $4.8 million related to one multifamily loan and $995,000 related to one commercial mortgage for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Includes charge-offs of $7.8 million related to two commercial and industrial loans and $3.5 million to one multifamily loan for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Includes charge-offs of $6.3 million related to two multifamily loans for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Includes charge-offs of $6.7 million related to three multifamily loans and $11.3 million related to one equipment financing relationship for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
(G) Total ACL less reserves to loans individually evaluated equals collectively evaluated ACL.

(A) Common equity to total assets is calculated as total shareholders’ equity, less preferred stock, as a percentage of total assets at quarter end.
(B) Tangible common equity is calculated by subtracting goodwill, other intangible assets and preferred stock from shareholders' equity. Tangible assets is calculated by subtracting the balance of goodwill and other intangible assets from total assets. Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets at quarter end is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by tangible assets at quarter end. See Non-GAAP financial measures reconciliation included in these tables.
(C) Book value per common share is calculated by dividing shareholders’ equity, less preferred stock, by quarter end common shares outstanding.
(D) Tangible book value per share excludes goodwill and other intangible assets. Tangible book value per share is calculated by dividing tangible common equity by quarter end common shares outstanding. See Non-GAAP financial measures reconciliation tables.

(E) Regulatory well capitalized standard (including capital conservation buffer) = 4.00% ($315 million)
(F) Regulatory well capitalized standard (including capital conservation buffer) = 8.50% ($566 million)
(G) Regulatory well capitalized standard (including capital conservation buffer) = 7.00% ($466 million)
(H) Regulatory well capitalized standard (including capital conservation buffer) = 10.50% ($699 million)

(A) Includes loans and lines of credit that closed in the period but not necessarily funded.
(B) Includes equipment finance.

(A) Includes loans and lines of credit that closed in the period but not necessarily funded.
(B) Includes equipment finance.

(A) Average balances for available for sale securities are based on amortized cost.
(B) Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21% federal tax rate.
(C) Loans are stated net of unearned income and include nonaccrual loans.
(D) Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.

(A) Average balances for available for sale securities are based on amortized cost.
(B) Interest income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a 21% federal tax rate.
(C) Loans are stated net of unearned income and include nonaccrual loans.
(D) Net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis as a percentage of total average interest-earning assets.