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ELMIRA, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend increase of $0.02 per share, raising its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share, payable on October 1, 2026, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 17, 2026.

Chemung Financial (CHMG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

WDC, CECO, CHMG, CZFS and AMP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 14, 2026.

Chemung Financial (CHMG) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Chemung Financial (CHMG) delivered robust Q2 results, with net interest income up 18.6% and EPS of $1.82, reversing last year's loss. CHMG's dividend payout ratio remains below 20%, supporting strong balance sheet growth and a well-covered yield. The loan book is heavily weighted to commercial real estate, but delinquencies are minimal and most loans are well-collateralized.

Chemung Financial Corporation is rated Buy due to strong commercial loan growth and balance sheet restructuring, driving a 54% share price increase over the past year. CHMG's net interest margin reached a six-year high at 3.67%, with 67% of interest-bearing assets now in higher-yielding commercial loans, supported by Western NY tech buildout. The stock trades at an 8% discount to the sector median and a 14% discount to close peers, despite projected EPS growth 11% above the sector median.

ELMIRA, N.Y., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) (Nasdaq: CHMG), the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $8.8 million, or $1.82 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $9.2 million, or $1.91 per share, for the first quarter of 2026, and a net loss of $6.5 million, or $1.35 per share, for the second quarter of 2025.

Chemung Financial Corporation (CHMG) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

ELMIRA, N.Y., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on July 1, 2026, to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2026.