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05 Sept 2026, 12:55 UTC · 1h ago
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Merchants Bancorp reported Q2 net income of $78.3 million and EPS of $1.48, significantly beating Wall Street estimates of $1.22 per share. — Strong earnings beats and 147% year-over-year EPS growth signal a robust recovery in profitability.
+0.60The company slashed its provision for credit losses to $9.2 million in the most recent quarter, an 83% decrease from the previous year. — A sharp decline in credit provisions suggests that the previous cycle of mortgage fraud and appraisal shocks is normalizing.
+0.50Law firms are investigating the company following a disclosure that brokered deposits fell nearly 50% year-over-year in Q1 2026. — Shareholder litigation and the sudden drop in a key funding source introduce governance risk and liquidity concerns.
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Merchants Bancorp has a $100 million share-repurchase authorization approved through the end of 2027. — Buybacks provide a floor for the stock price and signal management's confidence in company valuation.
+0.30Total assets reached a record $21.2 billion and deposits grew to $14.25 billion as of the end of the second quarter. — Steady balance sheet growth indicates the company is successfully scaling despite previous credit turmoil.
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The company reported earnings and revenue that blew past estimates, with record assets and a strong stock price recovery despite lingering shareholder investigations.
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