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TrustCo Bank (TRST) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. TrustCo Bank disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. TrustCo Bank reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 10, 2026

Risk Distribution
42Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

TrustCo Bank disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks32343638404244Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q2Q3Q12026Q2Showing: Q2, 2026
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedTrustCo Bank Risk Factors
No changes from previous report

Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 17 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
42
+1
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
1Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential client or customer information, whether through a breach of our computer systems or otherwise, could severely harm our business.breach of our computer systemsour commercial loan portfolio is increasing and the inherently higher risk of loss may lead to additional provisions for credit losses or charge-offs, which would negatively impact earnings and capital.inherently higher risk of lossif the business continuity and disaster recovery plans that we have in place are not adequate to continue our operations in the event of a disaster, the business disruption can adversely impact our operations.adequate to continue our operationsour ability to pay dividends is subject to regulatory limitations and other limitations that may affect our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders or to repurchase our common stock.to repurchase our common stockour ability to pay dividends is subject to regulatory limitations and other limitations that may affect our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders or to repurchase our common stock.our ability to pay dividendswe are subject to claims and litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibility and lender liability.litigation pertaining to fiduciary responsibilitysocietal responses to climate change could adversely affect our business and performance, including indirectly through impacts on our customers.societal responses to climate changea prolonged economic downturn, especially one affecting our geographic market area, will adversely affect our operations and financial results.affecting our geographic market areaprovisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws and new york law may discourage or prevent takeover attempts, and these provisions may have the effect of reducing the market price of our stock.market price of our stockwe are dependent upon the services of our management team.services of our management team

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 42

Share Price & Shareholder Rights2 | 4.8%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws and New York law may discourage or prevent takeover attempts, and these provisions may have the effect of reducing the market price of our stock

    Our articles of incorporation and bylaws include several provisions that may have the effect of discouraging or preventing hostile takeover attempts, and therefore, making the removal of incumbent management difficult. The provisions include requirements of supermajority votes to approve certain business transactions. In addition, New York law contains several provisions that may make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of us without the approval of the Board, and may make it more difficult or expensive for a third party to acquire a majority of our outstanding stock. To the extent that these provisions are effective in discouraging or preventing takeover attempts, they may tend to reduce the market price for our stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    Actions of activist shareholders could negatively affect our business and the value of our common stock and cause us to incur significant expenses

    Although the Company values constructive input from shareholders, including on strategic matters, and our Board of Directors and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of all of the Company’s shareholders, activist shareholders who disagree with the Company’s strategic direction, the way the Company is managed or the composition of the Board of Directors may seek to effect change through various strategies that range from private engagement to public filings, proxy contests, efforts to force specific agendas, and litigation. Responding to some of these actions can be costly and time-consuming, may disrupt the Company’s business and operations and divert the attention of the Board of Directors, management and employees. Such activities could interfere with the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plan and to attract and retain qualified executive leadership and business partners, and our business could be adversely affected as a result. Any perceived uncertainty as to the Company’s future direction resulting from activist strategies could also affect the market price and volatility of the Company’s common stock. These perceived uncertainties may also be exploited by our competitors and/or other activist shareholders, which could result in lost business opportunities and make it more difficult to execute on our long-term strategic plan. Even if we are successful in defending any such proxy contest, litigation or related actions by an activist shareholder, our business could be adversely affected by such proxy contest, litigation or related actions due to perceived uncertainties as to the future direction of the business, which may result in the loss of strategic opportunities. If individuals are elected or appointed to our Board of Directors with a specific agenda or who do not agree with our strategic plan, the ability of our Board of Directors to function effectively could be adversely affected, which could in turn adversely affect our ability to effectively and timely implement our strategic plan and create additional value for our shareholders, and/or adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

Accounting & Financial Operations2 | 4.8%
Debt & Financing12 | 28.6%
Corporate Activity and Growth1 | 2.4%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.