Exhibit 99.1

Press Release – For Immediate Release

October 19, 2026

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings

 

Bloomsburg, PA – Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation (“Corporation”) (OTCQX: CCFN), parent company of Journey Bank (“Bank”), has released its unaudited consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2026.

 

Unaudited Financial Information

 

Net income, as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), for the third quarter 2026 was $6,043,000, or $0.57 per share, compared to $6,719,000, or $0.63 per share, for the third quarter 2025. Net income, as reported under GAAP, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $20,354,000, or $1.92 per share, compared to $16,832,000, or $1.59 per share for the same period in 2025. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.42% and 11.97%, respectively, for the third quarter 2026 as compared to 1.63% and 14.81%, respectively, for the third quarter 2025.

 

Net interest income of $17,633,000 for the third quarter 2026 increased $1,982,000 from the third quarter 2025 amount of $15,651,000, reflecting an increase in total interest and dividend income of $1,365,000 and a decrease of $617,000 in total interest expense. The fully-tax equivalent net interest margin was 4.54% for the third quarter 2026 as compared to 4.15% for the third quarter 2025.

 

For the third quarter 2026, a $942,000 provision for credit losses was recorded compared to a $479,000 provision for the third quarter 2025. The allowance for credit losses to total loans was 0.91% at September 30, 2026 and 0.85% at December 31, 2025.

 

Total non-interest income decreased $2,281,000 to $611,000 for the third quarter 2026, compared to the third quarter 2025 amount of $2,892,000. Realized losses on available-for-sale debt securities, net, totaled $2,404,000 for the third quarter 2026. No realized losses on available-for-sale debt securities were recognized during the third quarter 2025. During the third quarter 2026, the Corporation sold certain available-for-sale debt securities at a loss as part of a balance sheet repositioning strategy designed to improve the Corporation’s net interest margin and enhance future earnings potential. The securities sold generally carried substantially lower contractual yields relative to the yields available on comparable securities at the time of reinvestment. The proceeds from the sales were reinvested in higher-yielding securities, which management expects will contribute to improved interest income and net interest margin in future periods, subject to changes in market interest rates, deposit costs, balance sheet composition, and other factors affecting the Corporation’s net interest margin.

 

Total non-interest expense increased $70,000 from $9,978,000 for the third quarter 2025, to $10,048,000 for the third quarter 2026. Salaries and employee benefits expense of $5,417,000 for the third quarter 2026 increased $618,000 from $4,799,000 for the third quarter 2025. This increase was related to health insurance expenses associated with the Corporation’s partially self-funded health insurance plan which were $422,000 higher in the third quarter 2026 than the third quarter 2025, along with ongoing salary and wage increases for employees. The increase in salaries and employee benefits expense was partially offset by a decrease in professional fees of $164,000 due primarily to lower legal and consulting costs and a decrease in other non-interest expense of $351,000 due primarily to lower overall marketing and advertising costs comparing the third quarter 2026 to the third quarter 2025.

 

Total assets amounted to $1,688,153,000 at September 30, 2026, as compared to $1,673,199,000 at December 31, 2025. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents decreased $12,780,000 and loans receivable held for investment increased by $30,783,000. Total liabilities amounted to $1,495,117,000 at September 30, 2026, as compared to $1,480,658,000 at December 31, 2025. Total deposits increased $59,087,000 while short-term borrowings decreased $4,938,000 and long-term borrowings decreased $40,584,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2026. During the second quarter 2026, the Corporation prepaid, in full, its outstanding long-term FHLB borrowings.

 

Total non-performing assets amounted to $11,272,000 or 0.67% of total assets at September 30, 2026, as compared to $11,978,000 or 0.72% of total assets at December 31, 2025. The decrease in non-performing assets was primarily attributable to a decrease in non-accrual loans from $11,523,000 at December 31, 2025, to $10,325,000 at September 30, 2026.

 

Total stockholders’ equity equated to a book value per share of $18.18 at September 30, 2026, as compared with $18.15 at December 31, 2025. For the third quarter 2026 total cash dividends of $0.155 per share were declared as compared to $0.150 for the same period of 2025. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, total cash dividends of $0.797 per share were declared as compared to $0.617 for the same period of 2025, which included the impact of special one-time dividends of $0.333 per share and $0.167 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The Corporation remains well capitalized, with an equity to assets ratio of 11.43% at September 30, 2026, as compared to 11.51% at December 31, 2025.

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Stock Split

 

On April 23, 2026, the Corporation’s Board of Directors declared a three-for-one stock split in the form of a 200% stock dividend on its outstanding shares of common stock. Each shareholder of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2026 received two additional shares of common stock for each share then held, effective May 15, 2026. The dividend was paid in authorized but unissued shares of common stock of the Corporation. The par value of the Corporation's stock was not affected by the split and remained at $1.25 per share. All share and per share amounts reported in this press release have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split.

 

About Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

 

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation (“MCFC”) is a registered financial holding company headquartered in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. MCFC has one subsidiary bank, Journey Bank, serving individuals, families, nonprofits and business clients throughout Clinton, Columbia, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Sullivan Counties through 22 banking offices.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of current or historical fact and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” and other similar expressions can be used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. Among the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following: changes in general economic trends, including inflation and changes in interest rates; our ability to manage credit risk; our ability to maintain an adequate level of allowance for credit loss on loans; increased competition; changes in consumer demand for financial services; our ability to control costs and expenses; fluctuations in the values of securities held in our securities portfolio, including as a result of changes in interest rates; our ability to successfully manage liquidity risk; adverse developments in borrower industries and, in particular, declines in real estate values; the concentration of large deposits from certain customers who have balances above current FDIC insurance limits; changes in and compliance with federal and state laws that regulate our business and capital levels; our ability to raise capital as needed; and any other risks described in the “Risk Factors” sections of reports filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except as required by law. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

 

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Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) (Unaudited)  September 30,
2026
   December 31,
2025
 
ASSETS          
Cash and due from banks  $14,540   $12,828 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks   21,220    35,712 
     Total cash and cash equivalents   35,760    48,540 
           
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value   324,860    327,245 
Marketable equity securities, at fair value   1,647    1,411 
Restricted investment in bank stocks, at cost   3,835    5,412 
Loans held for sale   2,239    847 
           
Loans receivable   1,208,364    1,177,581 
Allowance for credit losses   (11,032)   (9,959)
     Loans, net   1,197,332    1,167,622 
           
Premises and equipment, net   26,196    26,263 
Foreclosed assets held for sale   801    320 
Accrued interest receivable   5,801    5,063 
Bank-owned life insurance   41,428    41,740 
Investment in limited partnerships   3,786    4,346 
Deferred tax asset, net   7,791    5,992 
Goodwill   25,609    25,609 
Other intangible assets, net   6,680    8,042 
Other assets   4,388    4,747 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,688,153   $1,673,199 
           
LIABILITIES          
Interest-bearing deposits  $1,198,095   $1,135,740 
Noninterest-bearing deposits   273,744    277,012 
     Total deposits   1,471,839    1,412,752 
           
Short-term borrowings   7,517    12,455 
Long-term borrowings   —    40,584 
Accrued interest payable   1,582    1,644 
Other liabilities   14,179    13,223 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,495,117    1,480,658 
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Common stock, par value $1.25 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized;          
issued 10,924,389 and outstanding 10,615,664 at September 30, 2026;          
issued 10,918,987 and outstanding 10,610,262 at December 31, 2025   13,656    4,807 
Additional paid-in capital   74,992    83,720 
Retained earnings   131,263    119,364 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (15,568)   (4,043)
Treasury stock, at cost; 308,725 shares at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025   (11,307)   (11,307)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   193,036    192,541 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $1,688,153   $1,673,199 

 

* All share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split effective May 15, 2026.  

 

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Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data) (Unaudited)  2026   2025   2026   2025 
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME                    
Interest and fees on loans:                    
     Taxable  $20,326   $19,365   $59,313   $56,454 
     Tax-exempt   380    377    1,187    1,195 
Interest and dividends on investment securities:                    
     Taxable   2,194    1,497    6,229    3,905 
     Tax-exempt   844    864    2,578    2,584 
Dividend and other interest income   120    151    394    484 
Deposits in other banks   102    347    565    482 
TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME   23,966    22,601    70,266    65,104 
                     
INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Deposits   6,239    6,255    18,183    18,093 
Short-term borrowings   94    168    307    963 
Long-term borrowings   —    527    931    1,721 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE   6,333    6,950    19,421    20,777 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME   17,633    15,651    50,845    44,327 
                     
PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   942    479    1,405    843 
                     
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES   16,691    15,172    49,440    43,484 
                     
NON-INTEREST INCOME                    
Service charges and fees   777    774    2,279    2,205 
Interchange fees   659    671    1,948    1,967 
Gain (loss) on sale of loans   128    186    (354)   340 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance   257    235    746    699 
Gain on settlement of bank-owned life insurance claims   —    —    605    — 
Brokerage   289    215    837    700 
Trust   299    268    878    786 
Gains on marketable equity securities   31    48    236    28 
Realized losses on available-for-sale debt securities, net   (2,404)   —    (3,849)   (426)
Other non-interest income   575    495    2,335    1,275 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME   611    2,892    5,661    7,574 
                     
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE                    
Salaries and employee benefits   5,417    4,799    16,330    16,103 
Occupancy   669    644    2,085    2,004 
Furniture and equipment   390    418    1,126    1,304 
Pennsylvania shares tax   374    336    1,123    938 
Professional fees   327    491    1,416    1,353 
Director's fees   158    165    486    483 
Federal deposit insurance   195    217    585    652 
Data processing and telecommunications   973    877    2,814    2,794 
Automated teller machine and interchange   152    230    454    595 
Amortization of intangibles   454    511    1,362    1,532 
Other non-interest expense   939    1,290    2,884    3,167 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE   10,048    9,978    30,665    30,925 
                     
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION   7,254    8,086    24,436    20,133 
INCOME TAX PROVISION   1,211    1,367    4,082    3,301 
NET INCOME  $6,043   $6,719   $20,354   $16,832 
                     
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED  $0.57   $0.63   $1.92   $1.59 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING   10,614,065    10,605,026    10,612,212    10,601,738 

 

* All share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split effective May 15, 2026.  

 

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   At or Three Months Ended (Unaudited) 
                     
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)  9/30/2026   6/30/2026   3/31/2026   12/31/2025   9/30/2025 
                     
Operating Highlights                         
                          
Net income  $6,043   $7,155   $7,156   $7,393   $6,719 
Net interest income   17,633    16,769    16,443    16,272    15,651 
Provision (credit) for credit losses   942    394    69    (4)   479 
Non-interest income   611    2,560    2,490    2,789    2,892 
Non-interest expense   10,048    10,420    10,197    10,095    9,978 
                          
Balance Sheet Highlights                         
                          
Total assets  $1,688,153   $1,672,332   $1,717,328   $1,673,199   $1,654,950 
Loans, net and loans held for sale   1,199,571    1,197,277    1,172,517    1,168,469    1,160,829 
Goodwill and other intangibles, net   32,289    32,743    33,197    33,651    34,142 
Total deposits                         
       Noninterest-bearing  $273,744   $277,392   $283,210   $277,012   $272,376 
       Savings   196,498    198,675    196,828    192,311    192,903 
       NOW   490,238    453,593    451,699    461,367    456,661 
       Money Market   119,398    113,486    127,633    104,726    107,853 
       Time Deposits   391,961    390,449    394,198    377,336    367,097 
       Total interest-bearing deposits   1,198,095    1,156,203    1,170,358    1,135,740    1,124,514 
Core deposits (a)   1,079,878    1,043,146    1,059,370    1,035,416    1,029,793 
                          
Selected Ratios                         
                          
Fully tax-equivalent net interest margin   4.54%    4.37%    4.33%    4.27%    4.15% 
Annualized return on average assets   1.42%    1.70%    1.72%    1.77%    1.63% 
Annualized return on average equity   11.97%    14.65%    14.83%    15.49%    14.81% 
                          
Capital Ratios - Journey Bank (b)                         
                          
Common equity tier I capital ratio   17.11%    16.74%    16.29%    15.92%    15.69% 
Tier 1 capital ratio   17.11%    16.74%    16.29%    15.92%    15.69% 
Total risk-based capital ratio   18.18%    17.73%    17.26%    16.87%    16.70% 
Leverage ratio   10.50%    10.22%    9.88%    9.93%    9.62% 
                          
Asset Quality Ratios                         
                          
Non-performing assets  $11,272   $8,881   $9,360   $11,978   $15,536 
Allowance for credit losses - loans   11,032    10,261    9,968    9,959    10,548 
Allowance for credit losses to total loans   0.91%    0.85%    0.84%    0.85%    0.90% 
Non-performing assets to total assets   0.67%    0.53%    0.55%    0.72%    0.94% 
                          
Per Share Data                         
                          
Earnings per share  $0.57   $0.67   $0.67   $0.70   $0.63 
Dividends declared per share (c)   0.155    0.155    0.487    0.150    0.150 
Book value   18.18    18.72    18.10    18.15    17.39 
Common stock price:                         
       Bid  $29.50   $27.31   $21.97   $15.94   $16.45 
       Ask   33.00    27.73    23.57    19.85    16.67 
Weighted average common shares   10,614,065    10,612,247    10,610,284    10,607,955    10,605,026 

 

* All share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the three-for-one stock split effective May 15, 2026.

(a) Core deposits are defined as total deposits less time deposits.

(b) Capital ratios for the most recent period are estimated.

(c) Includes special one-time cash dividend of $0.333 per share for the three months ended 3/31/2026.  

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