Exhibit 99.1

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 - Ponce Financial Group, Inc., (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PDLB), the holding company for Ponce Bank, National Association ("Ponce Bank" or the “Bank”), today announced results for the second quarter of 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights (Compared to Prior Periods):

Six Months 2026 Highlights (Compared to 2025)

President and Chief Executive Officer’s Comments

Carlos P. Naudon, Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s President and CEO, stated “The consistent execution of our strategy continues to produce strong growth and financial results. Our diluted earnings per share of $0.71 year to date are up 42% versus the same period last year and our book value per share of $13.89 is up $1.55 or 13% over the same period. Net interest margin is up 5 basis points versus last quarter and 39 basis points versus the same quarter last year. Our capital ratios continue to be well in excess of regulatory requirements. We remain committed to the communities we serve, and we’ll continue investing in our people and in technology to improve our efficiency.”

Executive Chairman’s Comment

Steven A. Tsavaris, Ponce Financial Group’s Executive Chairman added “We’re pleased with our strong loan and deposit growth this quarter. We’ve filed our 2nd quarter of 2026 QSR (Quarterly Supplemental Report) and believe we have met the necessary lending conditions to repurchase our Preferred Stock under the terms of the ECIP Purchase Option Agreement that we previously entered into with the U.S. Department of the Treasury in late 2024. We are excited about this milestone and the possibilities that the repurchase regulatory process will bring to the Company.”

ECIP

The consummation of any such repurchase of our Preferred Stock is subject to the satisfaction of additional conditions, including satisfying certain eligibility criteria. Although the Company currently expects that it will satisfy all other necessary conditions, there can be no assurance if and when such repurchase will be consummated with Treasury.

The table below indicates the Key Metrics at or for the three months ended:

Summary of Results of Operations

Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $8.5 million compared to net income of $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and net income of $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

The $0.1 million decrease of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2026 was attributed mainly to an increase of $0.9 million non-interest expense, a decrease of $0.5 million in non-interest income and an increase of $0.5 million in provision for credit losses, offset by an increase of $1.8 million in net interest income.

The $2.4 million increase of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025 was largely due to an increase of $5.6 million in net interest income, offset by increases of $1.3 million in non-interest expense, $0.9 million in provision for income taxes and $0.5 million in provision for credit losses and a decrease of $0.5 million in non-interest income recognized in the second quarter of 2025.

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $17.1 million compared to net income of $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $5.1 million increase in net income was attributed mainly to an increase of $11.7 million in net interest income, offset by increases of $2.5 million in provision for credit losses, $1.6 million in non-interest expense, $1.6 million in provision for income taxes and a decrease of $0.9 million in non-interest income.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, increased $1.8 million, or 6.50%, to $30.1 million compared to $28.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and increased $5.6 million, or 23.07%, compared to $24.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

The $1.8 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended March 31, 2026 was attributable to an increase of $3.0 million in total interest and dividend income, offset by an increase of $1.2 million in total interest expense. The $5.6 million increase in net interest income from the three months ended June 30, 2025 was attributable to an increase of $5.8 million in total interest and dividend income, offset by an increase of $0.2 million in total interest expense.

Net interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, increased $11.7 million, or 25.00%, to $58.3 million compared to $46.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $11.7 million increase in net interest income from the six months ended June 30, 2025 was attributable to an increase of $10.5 million in total interest and dividend income and a decrease of $1.2 million in total interest expense.

Net interest margin was 3.66% for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 3.61% for the prior quarter, an increase of 5bps and 3.27% for the same period last year, an increase of 39bps.

Net interest margin was 3.64% for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to 3.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 52bps.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $1.5 million, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 25.22%, compared to $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and a decrease of $0.5 million, or 25.87%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

The $0.5 million decrease in non-interest income from the three months ended March 31, 2026 was largely attributable to a decrease of $0.6 million in late and prepayment charges.

The $0.5 million decrease in non-interest income from the three months ended June 30, 2025 was largely attributable to decreases of $0.4 million in late and prepayment charges and $0.4 million in grant income recognized in the second quarter of 2025, offset by an increase of $0.2 million in other non-interest income.

Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.9 million, or 19.64%, compared to $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $0.9 million decrease in non-interest income from the six months ended June 30, 2025 was largely attributable to decreases of $0.4 million in late and prepayment charges, $0.4 million in income on sale of SBA loans and $0.4 million in grant income recognized in the second quarter of 2025, offset by increases on $0.3 million in other non-interest income and $0.1 million in service charges and fees.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $18.1 million, an increase of $0.9 million, or 5.19%, compared to $17.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and an increase of $1.3 million, or 7.50%, compared to $16.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

The $0.9 million increase in non-interest expense from the three months ended March 31, 2026 was mainly attributable to increases of $0.4 million in compensation and benefits, $0.2 million in occupancy and equipment, $0.2 million in other non-interest expenses and $0.1 million in professional fees.

The $1.3 million increase in non-interest expense from the three months ended June 30, 2025 was mainly attributable to an increase of $1.4 million in compensation and benefits, partially offset by a decrease of $0.1 million in federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment.

Non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $35.4 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 4.79%, compared to $33.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The $1.6 million increase in non-interest expense from the six months ended June 30, 2025 was mainly attributable to an increase of $2.3 million in compensation and benefits, partially offset by decreases of $0.3 million in direct loan expenses, $0.2 million in occupancy and equipment, $0.2 million in other non-interest expenses and $0.2 million in federal deposit insurance and regulatory assessment.

Credit Quality:

Total non-performing assets and accruing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty were $26.8 million at June 30, 2026 compared to $23.6 million at March 31, 2026 and $28.5 million at June 30, 2025.

During the three months ended June 30, 2026, a credit loss provision of $2.1 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.7 million charged on the funded portion and $0.4 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, a credit loss provision of $1.7 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.3 million charged on the funded portion and $0.4 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.6 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $1.3 million charged on the funded portion on loans and $0.3 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans.

During the six months ended June 30, 2026, a credit loss provision of $3.8 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $3.0 million charged on the funded portion and $0.8 million charged on the unfunded portion on loans. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, a credit loss provision of $1.3 million on loans was recorded, consisting of $2.0 million charged on the funded portion on loans and a $0.7 million benefit on the unfunded portion on loans.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased $270.7 million, or 8.40%, to $3.49 billion as of June 30, 2026 from $3.22 billion as of December 31, 2025. The increase in total assets is largely attributable to increases of $280.5 million in net loans receivable, $13.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, $2.0 million in accrued interest receivable, $1.5 million in deferred tax assets, $1.4 million in Federal Home Loan Bank of New York stock and $0.1 million in other assets, partially offset by decreases of $19.4 million in held-to-maturity securities, $7.4 million in available-for-sale securities, $1.0 million in premises and equipment, net, $0.5 million in right of use assets and $0.3 million in mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value.

Total liabilities increased $251.3 million, or 9.37%, to $2.93 billion as of June 30, 2026 from $2.68 billion as of December 31, 2025. The increase in total liabilities was largely attributable to increases of $225.2 million in deposits, $25.0 million in borrowings and $1.6 million in other liabilities, partially offset by a decrease of $0.5 million in operating lease liabilities.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $19.4 million, or 3.59%, to $561.0 million as of June 30, 2026, from $541.5 million as of December 31, 2025. The $19.4 million increase in stockholders’ equity was largely attributable to $17.1 million in net income, $0.2 million from exercise of stock options, $1.3 million impact to additional paid in capital as a result of share-based compensation, $1.2 million from release of ESOP shares, and $0.1 million in other comprehensive income, offset by $0.6 million related to the dividend paid on preferred shares during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

About Ponce Financial Group, Inc.

Ponce Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company for Ponce Bank, N.A. Ponce Bank, N.A. is a Minority Depository Institution, a Community Development Financial Institution, and a certified Small Business Administration lender. Ponce Bank, N.A.’s business primarily consists of taking deposits from the general public and to a lesser extent alternative funding sources and investing those funds, together with funds generated from operations and borrowings, in mortgage loans, consisting of 1-4 family residences (investor-owned and owner-occupied), multifamily residences, nonresidential properties, construction and land, and, to a lesser extent, in business and consumer loans. Ponce Bank. N.A. also invests in securities, which consist of U.S. Government and federal agency securities and securities issued by government-sponsored or government-owned enterprises, as well as, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and obligations, Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “will,” “would,” “expects,” “project,” “may,” “could,” “developments,” “strategic,” “launching,” “opportunities,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, adverse conditions in the capital and debt markets and the impact of such conditions on business activities; changes in interest rates; competitive pressures from other financial institutions; the effects of general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which Ponce Bank, N.A. operates, including changes that adversely affect borrowers’ ability to service and repay Ponce Bank, N.A.’s loans; changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs, and their related impacts on the economy; changes in the global economy, including negative changes that may arise from armed conflict and geopolitical instability; changes in the value of securities in the investment portfolio; changes in loan default and charge-off rates; fluctuations in real estate values; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and investments; operational risks including, but not limited to, cybersecurity, fraud and natural disasters; changes in government regulation; changes in accounting standards and practices; the risk that intangibles recorded in the financial statements will become impaired; demand for loans in Ponce Bank, N.A.’s market area; Ponce Bank, N.A.’s ability to attract and maintain deposits; risks related to the implementation of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings; the risk that Ponce Financial Group, Inc. may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy; changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements and the risk factors described in Ponce Financial Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Ponce Financial Group, Inc. disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation.

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