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TrustCo Announces Declaration of Quarterly Dividend of $0.38 Per Share; Notes Strong Shareholder Support at 2026 Annual Meeting

TrustCo declares $0.38 quarterly dividend amid strong shareholder endorsement

By Marcus Reed
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TrustCo Bank Corp NY announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, reflecting confidence in the company’s solid performance and capital strategy. The dividend is payable on July 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2026. Leadership highlighted strong shareholder support at the recent annual meeting as validation of the bank’s management and policies. TrustCo operates 132 offices across multiple states, with a diversified offering including banking and wealth management services.

TrustCo Announces Declaration of Quarterly Dividend of $0.38 Per Share; Notes Strong Shareholder Support at 2026 Annual Meeting
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Key Points

  • Declared quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, indicating financial strength and commitment to shareholder returns.
  • Strong shareholder support confirmed at 2026 annual meeting, endorsing company management and dividend policies.
  • TrustCo operates across various states with banking and wealth management services, impacting regional financial sectors.

GLENVILLE, N.Y., May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) on May 19, 2026 declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, or $1.52 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2026.

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. McCormick said: “We are very pleased that the performance of the company continues to support our century-long commitment to a meaningful quarterly dividend. We are proud to announce the declaration of a cash dividend again this quarter.   We believe that the strong shareholder support for our directors and the compensation of our named executive officers at our annual meeting yesterday is a vote of confidence in the way the bank is being run, including the capital and dividend policies.”

About TrustCo Bank Corp NY

TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a $6.5 billion savings and loan holding company and through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, operated 132 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Florida.

In addition, the Bank’s Wealth Management Department offers a full range of investment services, retirement planning and trust and estate administration services. The common shares of TrustCo are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TRST.

Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this news release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar references to future developments, results or periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding our expectations for our future performance, including our expectations regarding our capital position and capital management strategy, including our stock repurchase program. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time the statements are made. TrustCo wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made and which are subject to factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially for TrustCo from the views, beliefs and projections expressed in or implied by such statements, including but not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to future changes in interest rates; external economic factors, such as changes the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board and other changes in monetary policy, as well as ongoing inflationary pressures and continued elevated prices; exposure to credit risk in our lending activities; the risk of weakness in residential real estate markets; limitations on our ability to pay dividends; the impact of the manner in which we allocate capital; the risks and uncertainties set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and, if any, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q; the financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in TrustCo’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including within the cautionary statements contained in such filings; and the effect of all of such items on our operations, liquidity and capital position, and on the financial condition of our borrowers and other customers. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release represent TrustCo management’s judgment as of the date of this news release. TrustCo disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements, either as a result of future developments, new information or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Subsidiary: Trustco Bank

Contacts:Robert M. Leonard Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (518) 381-3693   Lauren A. McCormick Vice President, Treasurer, and Assistant Corporate Secretary (518) 381-3673

Risks

  • Potential impact of future interest rate changes and monetary policy shifts on financial performance.
  • Exposure to credit risk stemming from lending activities and residential real estate market weaknesses.
  • Inflationary pressures and economic uncertainties may affect capital position and dividend sustainability.

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