A "Top Performing Community Bank" in the U.S. for the nineteenth consecutive year
KILMARNOCK, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / On behalf of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (parent company of both Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management), Jeffrey M. Szyperski, Chairman of the Board and CEO, reported earnings for the second quarter of 2026 of $8,182,181. Included in this net income is $2.7 million representing a one-time gain from the company's sale of its share of Bearing Insurance. The reported earnings per share were $1.745 fully diluted as compared to $0.669 at June 30, 2025. Total assets ended the quarter at $1,730,716,991, a 5.8% increase from June 30, 2025. The company continues to experience strong organic growth. Total assets have grown 44% since December 31, 2020. Nonperforming assets were 0.256% as of June 30, 2026 compared to 0.483% at June 30, 2025; these percentages are both well below peer group percentages.
At the July 17, 2026 Chesapeake Financial Shares Board of Directors meeting, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share effective September 1, 2026, payable on or before September 15, 2026. The company has increased its dividend for 33 consecutive years. The stock currently has a 1.91% dividend yield and a stock price 82% higher than a year ago.
"As the country celebrates its 250th year of independence, we too celebrate completing our 125th year of being an independent community bank," added Szyperski.
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For immediate release: July 21, 2026
Contact: Jeffrey M. Szyperski 1-800-434-1181
SOURCE: Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc.
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