Camden National: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
The Camden, Maine-based bank said it had earnings of 83 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 89 cents per share.
The bank posted revenue of $92.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $62.3 million, which beat Street forecasts.
Camden National shares have declined 3% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 2% in the last 12 months.
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