Delivering Shareholder Value, TrustCo Declares Dividend; Quarterly Payment of $0.38 Per Share

GLENVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of TrustCo Bank Corp NY (TrustCo, Nasdaq: TRST) on February 17, 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 April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2026.

Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. McCormick said: “The generation of long-term shareholder value is a central focus for our board and management team. The dividend declared today is a key part of our strategy in this regard, along with our share repurchase program and our keen focus on delivering solid business results. Over time, the historic dependability of our dividend payments has allowed shareholders to compound their investment in support of building financial security or their other financial goals – such as saving for homeownership, college education, or retirement. It is our goal every day to achieve the kind of performance that delivers these results. We are pleased that performance again this quarter supports these efforts.”

About TrustCo Bank Corp NY

TrustCo Bank Corp NY is a $6.4 billion savings and loan holding company and through its subsidiary, Trustco Bank, operated 134 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

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