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Pathfinder Bancorp reports Q4 net loss on credit provision

ReutersJan 29, 2026 9:28 PM


Overview

  • U.S. bank holding company reported Q4 net loss of $7.0 mln due to credit loss provision

  • Company's Q4 net interest income decreased from previous quarter

  • Noninterest income impacted by $398,000 adjustment for loans held-for-sale


Outlook

  • Pathfinder expects more consistent earnings in 2026 due to reduced reserve pressure

  • Company plans to enhance core deposit franchise through strategic initiatives

  • Pathfinder aims to strengthen commercial credit quality while maintaining consumer loan health


Result Drivers

  • CREDIT LOSS PROVISION - Pathfinder's Q4 net loss was driven by an $11.2 mln credit loss provision to build reserves after a comprehensive review of the commercial loan portfolio

  • LOANS HELD-FOR-SALE - Co transferred $6.3 mln in substandard loans to held-for-sale status, recording a pre-tax loss of $398,000

  • CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT - Co implemented systemic changes to enhance credit risk management, including stricter underwriting and enhanced monitoring


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q4 EPS

-$1.12

Q4 Loan Loss Provision

$11.40 mln

Q4 Net Interest Margin

3.09%

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