Embassy Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, announced today that it has been ranked 94th among the top 200 publicly traded community banks and thrifts nationwide in a peer analysis published in the July 2026 edition of American Banker magazine.
The annual ranking, compiled by Capital Performance Group, evaluates institutions with less than $2 billion in assets. The analysis ranked banks based on their three year average return on average equity (ROAE) using year end 2025 data.
According to American Banker, top performing institutions in 2025 excelled by strengthening return on average equity, net interest margin, and core deposit growth, while continuing to invest in technology and operations. Community banks also overcame a sector wide challenge by growing deposits driven by efficient growth and disciplined cost management. Embassy Bancorp’s 2025 performance reflected these same strengths.
“Our results, and this national ranking, reflect the disciplined, relationship driven approach that defines Embassy Bank,” said David M. Lobach Jr., Chairman, President, and CEO. “We’re proud to be recognized among the nation’s strongest community banks and grateful for the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers.”
He added that Embassy’s continued investments in technology, efficiency, and customer focused service support responsible growth and consistently high satisfaction levels. “This recognition affirms that our unique banking model delivers lasting value for our customers, shareholders, and communities.”
