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  "id": 17138216,
  "title": "TrustCo Bank: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/trustco-bank-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:00:02.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/earnings/takeaways/2026/10/29/trustco-bank-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TrustCo Bank reported a 6.5% increase in third-quarter 2026 net income to $17.3 million, highlighting improved profitability and net interest margins due to core loan growth. The bank reduced its stock by 13.2% in repurchase programs to enhance shareholder returns, while also increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.40 per share.\n\nTrustCo maintained strict control over credit risk by adhering to conservative lending guidelines, resulting in consistent net recoveries over the past seven quarters. Net recoveries amounted to $30,000 for the quarter, following $88,000 in the second quarter and $171,000 over the past year. Residential borrowing drove portfolio growth, with first mortgages up by $177.3 million (4%) and home equity loans increasing by $50 million (11.4%).\n\nThe bank's financial momentum stems from conservative underwriting, controlled expenses, and local market presence. Robert J. McCormick, Chairman, President, and CEO, expressed optimism about the company's ability to sustain positive growth into 2027. TrustCo's strategy focuses on traditional regional banking, emphasizing conservative balance sheet management and producing consistent, high-quality earnings.",
  "summary": "Seven straight quarters of net recoveries show how disciplined underwriting sustains profitability even as the bank expands its loan book.",
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "TrustCo Bank: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/trustco-bank-3-key-takeaways-for-long-term-investors-17139446",
        "published": "2026-10-29T22:20:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}