TrustCo Increases Dividend 5.3%: Long-Term Commitment to Payouts Supported by Solid Earnings and Strong Capital Position More Great News For Our Shareholders

GLENVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) on August 18, 2026 declared an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, or $1.60 per share on an annualized basis. The declared dividend represents an increase of 5.3% over the prior dividend amount. The dividend will be payable on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 4, 2026.

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. McCormick said: “TrustCo’s commitment to paying a meaningful dividend is legendary – it spans more than a century. We are very pleased to announce that the company’s earnings and balance sheet management support a capital deployment strategy that simultaneously enables a robust repurchase program and an increase in the already-meaningful quarterly dividend. Our dividend payout no doubt has played a role in the growth in the company’s share price that we have seen over the past two years and the increase announced today will boost the dividend yield, making the stock even more attractive to investors. We are optimistic that these factors will work together to further increase our market capitalization.”

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 133 offices in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Florida as of July 31, 2026.

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

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