ConnectOne Bancorp's Largest Deal: A Test for AI and Capital Returns
ByAinvest
Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 12:24 pm ET1min read
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ConnectOne Bancorp has completed its largest deal to date, increasing its asset base and reshaping its positioning in core markets. Management is now focusing on branch consolidations and AI tools to improve efficiency and refine the business model. The company is emphasizing shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends while highlighting deposit and loan growth. With shares at $26.62 and a 1-year return of 8.1%, the bank is looking to turn its larger platform into better operating metrics and a clearer business model.
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