Chemung Financial reports Q4 EPS $1.58, consensus $1.47

Total assets were $2.646 billion at December 31, 2022 compared to $2.418 billion at December 31, 2021, an increase of $227.1 million, or 9.4%. The tangible equity to tangible assets ratio was 5.51% at December 31, 2022 compared to 7.91% at December 31, 2021. Book value per share decreased to $35.32 at December 31, 2022 from $45.09 at December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2022, the Bank’s capital ratios were in excess of those required to be considered well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. "I am pleased to report strong 2022 results for Chemung Financial Corporation, with earnings totaling $6.13 per share, the highest in our 189-year history," said Anders M. Tomson, President & CEO. "Robust growth in the loan portfolios, and expansion of our net-interest margin contributed significantly to a 13.1 percent increase in net-interest income, compared to the prior year. We achieved this while continuing to maintain our standards of strong underwriting and credit quality. As we move forward into 2023, we remain committed to creating value for our shareholders and contributing meaningfully to the communities that we serve," Tomson added.