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S&T Bancorp Inc. 10-Q Summary: Q1 2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

This filing covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. S&T Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, operating primarily in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The company provides retail, business, and commercial banking products, as well as trust and brokerage services. As of March 31, 2026, total assets were $9.94 billion.

Key Financial Metrics

Liquidity and Capital: Total deposits increased to $8.19 billion. Total borrowings decreased to $150.3 million. The company maintains a "well-capitalized" status with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.82% and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 14.18%.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability: Net income increased 5.0% year-over-year, driven by a 6.1% increase in net interest income and a 30.8% increase in noninterest income.
• Net Interest Income: Increased due to lower interest rates on interest-bearing liabilities and an improved funding mix (reduced reliance on brokered deposits). The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 33 basis points.
• Provision for Credit Losses: Shifted from a $3.0 million benefit in Q1 2025 to a $1.3 million expense in Q1 2026. This was primarily due to higher net loan charge-offs ($1.7 million vs. $0.0 million) and increased specific reserves for individually evaluated loans.
• Loan Portfolio: Total portfolio loans decreased $112.6 million (1.4%) to $7.96 billion, driven by lower fundings and higher commercial real estate payoffs.
• Deposits: Total deposits grew $226.4 million (2.8%), with customer deposits up $306.5 million, allowing for an $80.1 million reduction in brokered deposits.
• Asset Quality: Nonaccrual loans decreased $5.7 million to $49.9 million (0.63% of total loans). Special mention loans increased $57.8 million to $126.8 million due to downgrades in specific relationships.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Share Repurchases: The Board authorized a new $100 million share repurchase program in January 2026. During Q1 2026, the company repurchased 1.15 million shares for $49.6 million. Approximately $50.4 million remained under the plan at quarter-end. Subsequent to the quarter, an additional 354,200 shares were repurchased.
• Strategic Priorities: Management focuses on growing the deposit franchise, improving core profitability, maintaining asset quality, and talent engagement.
• Market Risk: The balance sheet is asset-sensitive. Rate shock analysis indicates that a 100 basis point increase in rates would increase pretax net interest income by 1.9% over the next 12 months, while a 100 basis point decrease would reduce it by 3.0%.
• Risks: Key risks include credit losses in commercial and consumer portfolios, sensitivity to interest rate changes, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory changes. The company notes that forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties regarding economic conditions and the banking industry.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Asset Quality Trends: Verify the drivers behind the $57.8 million increase in "Special Mention" loans and the specific nature of the downgraded C&I and CRE relationships.
• Provision Reversal vs. Expense: Confirm the sustainability of the shift from a provision benefit in 2025 to an expense in 2026, specifically regarding the $1.7 million in net charge-offs.
• Deposit Stability: Assess the composition of the $306.5 million deposit growth to determine the stability of the new funds versus temporary seasonal inflows.
• Securities Portfolio: Review the $42.7 million in net unrealized losses on the available-for-sale securities portfolio and management's intent regarding potential sales.
• Share Repurchase Execution: Monitor the remaining $50.4 million repurchase capacity and subsequent buyback activity to gauge capital return strategy.