HBT Financial reported strong Q3 2025 performance with 9-month Net Income growing 12.7% YoY to \(58.1 million, resulting in Diluted EPS of \)1.84 (up from \(1.62). The Net Interest Margin (NIM) expanded to 4.13%, supported by a significant year-over-year reduction in total interest expense (\)43.04 million YTD), suggesting successful liability management. The company increased its quarterly dividend to \(0.21 per share and repurchased \)39.6 million in stock.
Strategic Update & Capital: HBT announced the definitive agreement to acquire CNB Bank Shares, Inc. (CNBN) on October 20, 2025, expected
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