M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) is one of the 12 most profitable dividend stocks to buy in 2026. Truist raised its price target on MTB to $230 from $217 after a fourth-quarter earnings beat, projecting a 2027 EPS estimate of $22. M&T reported higher profit for the quarter on January 16, with net interest income rising nearly 3% to $1.78 billion. Looking ahead, M&T expects net interest income of $7.2 billion to $7.35 billion in 2026. Non-interest income also rose about 6% to $696 million, led by mortgage banking. The bank set aside $125 million in provisions for potential loan losses, down from $140 million a year earlier. M&T Bank operates a broad branch and ATM network across the eastern US.

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