MORRISVILLE, Vt., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Union Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ – UNB) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend. Consolidated net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $3.0 million, or $0.65 per share, compared to $2.5 million, or $0.55 per share, for the same period in 2025.
Balance Sheet
Total assets reached $1.63 billion as of March 31, 2026 from $1.52 billion as of March 31, 2025 representing growth of $100.3 million, or 6.6%. The increase was driven by increases in Federal funds sold and the securities portfolio. Federal funds sold and overnight deposits were $25.3 million as of March 31, 2026 compared to $8.9 million as of March 31, 2025. Investment securities increased to $315.6 million as of March 31, 2026 compared to $249.6 million as of March 31, 2025, an increase of $66.0 million, or 26.4% due to a strategic decision to pre-invest future cash flows from the portfolio during the fourth quarter of 2025. Total loan growth was modest during the comparison periods at $15.8 million or 1.3%, with outstanding balances of $1.18 billion as of March 31, 2026. Sales of qualifying mortgage loans were $24.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $25.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The allowance for credit losses on loans decreased 0.5%, to $8.07 million as of March 31, 2026 compared to $8.11 million as of March 31, 2025. Asset quality remains strong and management continues to assess credit risk exposure and adjusts reserves as needed. Management believes the current credit loss expense is appropriate given the composition and performance of the loan portfolio, and continues to monitor macroeconomic indicators that may impact borrower behavior and repayment capacity.
Total deposits were $1.20 billion as of March 31, 2026 compared to $1.81 billion as of March 31, 2025, and included purchased brokered deposits of $31.8 million as of March 31, 2026 and $30.5 million as of March 31, 2025. Borrowed funds consisted of Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $311.0 million as of March 31, 2026 compared to $240.7 million as of March 31, 2025.
Stockholders’ equity increased to $80.6 million as of March 31, 2026 compared to $70.1 million as of March 31, 2025, resulting in an increase in book value per share of 13.1% to $17.46 as of March 31, 2026 compared to $15.44 as of March 31, 2025. Accumulated other comprehensive …