Lakeland Financial Reports Record First Quarter Performance; Loan Growth of 5% and Revenue Growth of 9% Contribute to 32% Increase in Net Income to $26.5 Million
Lakeland Financial Corporation announced record first quarter 2026 net income of $26.5 million, a 32% increase from the prior year quarter, driven by 5% loan growth, strong net interest margin expansion, and 18% higher noninterest income. The bank experienced healthy organic loan growth, improved asset quality, and increased shareholder returns via…