LSBK

DUNKIRK, N.Y., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LSBK), the holding company for Lake Shore Bank (the “Bank”), reported unaudited net income of $1.9 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $1.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. The Company's financial performance for the first quarter of 2026 was positively impacted primarily by an increase in net interest income.

Lake Shore Bancorp remains a Buy, driven by strong 2025 earnings, improved margins, and a compelling valuation below tangible book value. LSBK ended 2025 with a record net income of $7.3 million and a 56.4% increase in tangible book value per share to $18.10. Key operational improvements include a 52 bps net interest margin expansion, efficiency ratio gains, reduced borrowings, and nonperforming assets at just 0.23%.