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NASDAQ: UVSP UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp 8-K

Univest Financial posts $50M H1 earnings as deposits contract 4.4% annualized

Filed July 27, 2026 · Period ending July 27, 2026 · ~1 min read

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    First-half 2026 net income of $50.0M ($1.79/share) with 1.23% ROAA; core PTPP-NCO ROAA of 1.66% and core PTPP-NCO ROATE of 17.63%.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Deposits contracted at 4.4% annualized pace while loans grew 3.6%, pushing loan-to-deposit ratio to 101.4% and requiring non-deposit funding sources.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Net interest margin at 3.41% (tax-equivalent); capital ratios strong with 9.68% tangible common equity to tangible assets and 11.19% CET1.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Unprotected deposits totaled $1.7B (24.6% of total deposits); noninterest-bearing deposits at 21.1%; $2.4B available borrowing capacity.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    2026 priorities include balance sheet optimization, improving operating leverage through technology, and growing non-interest income businesses.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

Summary

Univest Financial filed an investor presentation under Regulation FD disclosing first-half 2026 results and strategic priorities. The bank earned $50.0 million ($1.79 per share) with a 1.23% return on average assets, while core pre-tax pre-provision income less net charge-offs yielded a 1.66% ROAA and 17.63% ROATE.

Asset quality remained solid with non-performing assets at 0.77% of total assets, and capital ratios were robust at 9.68% tangible common equity to tangible assets and 11.19% CET1. The key operational challenge is deposit attrition: deposits contracted at a 4.4% annualized rate while loans grew 3.6%, pushing the loan-to-deposit ratio to 101.4%.

This means the bank is funding part of its loan book with non-deposit sources—brokered deposits totaled $578.6 million and the bank has $2.4 billion in available borrowing capacity. Unprotected deposits represent 24.6% of the total, and noninterest-bearing deposits have fallen to 21.1%. Management's 2026 priorities focus on balance sheet optimization (diversifying deposit sources, prioritizing full-relationship lending, potentially selling mortgage loans), improving operating leverage through technology, and growing less capital-intensive fee businesses like wealth management. The deposit trend and reliance on wholesale funding warrant monitoring as they can pressure margins and liquidity if outflows persist.

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Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Univest Financial distributed an investor presentation covering operating strategies and financial performance.

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On July 27, 2026, Univest Financial Corporation (the “Corporation"), parent company of Univest Bank and Trust Co., made available and distributed to analysts and prospective investors a slide presentation. The presentation materials include information regarding the Corporation's operating and growth strategies and financial performance.

The company distributed a slide presentation to analysts and investors covering its operating strategies, growth strategies, and financial performance. This is a routine disclosure under Regulation FD to ensure material information is made publicly available when shared with select audiences.

Event · Exhibit 99.1

Univest Financial Corp filed an investor presentation summarizing Q2 2026 results and strategic priorities.

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Reported Earnings: $50.0 million $1.79 per Share Core PTPP-NCO1: $67.4 million Reported ROAA: 1.23% Core PTPP-NCO ROAA1: 1.66% Reported ROATE1: 13.09% Core PTPP-NCO ROATE1: 17.63%

For the first half of 2026, Univest reported net income of $50.0 million ($1.79 per share) with a reported return on average assets of 1.23%. Core pre-tax pre-provision income less net charge-offs (a non-GAAP measure) was $67.4 million, yielding a core PTPP-NCO ROAA of 1.66% and core PTPP-NCO ROATE of 17.63%. These metrics indicate the company's operating performance before credit provisions and certain non-recurring items.

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Net Interest Margin (tax- equivalent)1 Core Efficiency Ratio1,2 Non-Performing Assets to Total Assets Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets1 Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio (%) 3.41% 57.5% 0.77% 9.68% 11.19%

The tax-equivalent net interest margin stood at 3.41% for the first half of 2026, while the core efficiency ratio (core noninterest expense excluding PA shares tax divided by core tax-equivalent revenue) was 57.5%. Asset quality remained strong with non-performing assets at 0.77% of total assets. Capital ratios were robust: tangible common equity to tangible assets at 9.68% and Common Equity Tier 1 at 11.19%, both well above regulatory minimums.

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Estimated unprotected deposits totaled $1.7 billion3 or 24.6% of total deposits Noninterest-bearing deposits represent 21.1% of total deposits

As of June 30, 2026, unprotected deposits (those not insured, collateralized, or internal) totaled $1.7 billion or 24.6% of total deposits, while noninterest-bearing deposits represented 21.1% of the total. The presentation also notes committed borrowing capacity of $3.7 billion ($2.4 billion available) and brokered deposits of $578.6 million (7.1% of total assets), indicating the bank has multiple liquidity sources to manage deposit volatility.

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Balance Sheet Optimization Improve Operating Leverage Growth In Non-Interest Income Businesses ◦ Maintain net interest margin with peer competitive metrics ◦ Execute a diversified deposit sourcing strategy ◦ Manage loan growth focusing on full relationship customers and prioritizing comprehensive relationships ◦ Explore opportunities to sell on-balance mortgage loans when economic conditions permit ◦ Leverage investments in technology and process enhancements to drive efficiencies ◦ Increase use of digital properties ◦ Execute on transition to Unified Wealth Platform ◦ Prioritize sustainable growth in non-interest income businesses as these businesses are less capital and liquidity intensive

Management outlined three strategic pillars for 2026: balance sheet optimization (maintaining margin, diversifying deposit sources, focusing on full-relationship lending, and potentially selling mortgage loans), improving operating leverage through technology and digital investments, and growing non-interest income businesses (wealth, insurance) which are less capital- and liquidity-intensive. These priorities reflect a focus on profitability and efficiency in a challenging rate and deposit environment.

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