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250 Glen Street

Glens Falls, NY 12801

NASDAQ® Symbol: “AROW“

Website: arrowfinancial.com

Media Contact: Rachael Murray

P: (518) 742-6505

E: rachael.murray@arrowbank.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Arrow Reports 1st Quarter Net Income of $13.5 Million, or $0.82 per Share, and Declares 2nd Quarter Dividend of $0.30 per Share

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (April 30, 2026) – Arrow Financial Corporation (NasdaqGS® – AROW) ("Arrow" or the "Company") announced financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026. Reported net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $13.5 million and fully diluted earnings per share ("EPS") was $0.82, versus net income of $14.0 million and EPS of $0.85 for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The Board of Directors of Arrow declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share; payable May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2026.

This quarter's results include approximately $790 thousand ($0.03 per share) of non-core merger expenses related to the announced acquisition of Adirondack Bancorp, Inc. based in Utica, New York. Excluding the merger expenses, Arrow achieved record operating results of $0.85 for the first quarter of 2026. Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close early in the third quarter of 2026 and will add approximately $950 million in assets and 19 new branch locations.

This Earnings Release and related commentary should be read in conjunction with the Company's April 30, 2026 Form 8-K and related First Quarter 2026 Investor Presentation, which can also be found on Arrow's website: arrowfinancial.com/documents/investor-presentations.

Arrow President and CEO David S. DeMarco:

"As we celebrate our 175th anniversary, building on the strong year-end momentum, the Arrow team delivered exceptional financial results for the first quarter of 2026. We achieved strong net interest margin expansion as well as a return on average assets close to 1.30% on an operating basis. Credit performance was even better with non-performing loans dipping to 13 basis points. During the first quarter, we also announced the acquisition of Adirondack Bank, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. We look forward to expanding our market with this high-quality, low-cost deposit franchise, adding approximately $950 million to our balance sheet. We expect the transaction to provide significant EPS accretion in 2027 and beyond. Arrow is well positioned to continue to deliver strong results for its shareholders while continuing to execute on its strategic initiatives to build a premier banking franchise for its customers and the communities it serves."

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First-Quarter Highlights and Key Metrics

•Net Income of $13.5 million (EPS of $0.82); $0.85 adjusted for merger-related expenses ("MRE")1

•Efficiency ratio of 59.89%; 58.13% excluding MRE1

•Net Interest Income of $36.1 million

•Net Interest Margin improved to 3.47% (3.48% FTE2), from 3.24% (3.25% FTE) in the prior quarter

•Return on Average Assets (ROA) of 1.23%; 1.29% adjusted for MRE1

•Strong credit metrics: annualized charge-offs of 10bps and non-performing loans of 13bps

•Loan-to-Deposit ratio of 85.7%

•Cost of retail deposits3 decreased by 11bps to 1.62% from the prior quarter

Income Statement

•Net Income: Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $13.5 million, decreasing from $14.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.

◦Compared to the prior quarter, net income decreased due to an increase in income tax expense of $1.1 million and an increase in non-interest expense of $1.1 million offset by an increase in net interest income of $1.0 million and an increase in non-interest income of $0.4 million.

•Net Interest Income: Net interest income for the first quarter of 2026 was $36.1 million, increasing 2.8% from the fourth quarter of 2025.

◦Total interest and dividend income was $53.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease from $54.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Interest expense for the first quarter of 2026 was $17.7 million, a decrease from $19.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.

•Net Interest Margin: Net interest margin, on an FTE basis, for the first quarter of 2026 increased to 3.48%, compared to 3.25% for the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase in net interest margin compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily the result of continued yield expansion on earning assets combined with the reduced cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

Three Months Ended

(Dollars in Thousands)

March 31, 2026December 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Interest and Dividend Income$53,794 $54,610 $50,366

Interest Expense17,664 19,467 19,009

Net Interest Income36,130 35,143 31,357

Average Earning Assets(A) 4,222,574 4,302,305 4,143,939

Average Interest-Bearing Liabilities3,244,709 3,280,856 3,184,196

Average Yield on Earning Assets(A) 5.17 %5.04 %4.93 %

Average Cost of Interest-Bearing Liabilities2.21 2.35 2.42

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: January 28, 2026 (Date of earliest event reported)

ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York0-1250722-2448962 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

250 Glen StreetGlens FallsNew York12801 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:518 745-1000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 per shareAROWNASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act☐

Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 29, 2026, Arrow Financial Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release containing unaudited financial information and accompanying discussion for the year-to-date period ended December 31, 2025.  A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K.

Item 5.02(b). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Director Miller to Retire. On January 28, 2026, Elizabeth A. Miller notified the Board of Directors of Arrow Financial Corporation (the "Company") that she will retire from the Board after serving out the rest of her term which ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Ms. Miller has served as a Director of the Company since 2017. We thank her for her many years of service to the Company and wish her the best.

Item 7.01.     Regulation FD Disclosure. On January 29, 2026, the Company made available certain presentation material (the "Fourth Quarter 2025 Investor Presentation"), which includes among other things, a review of financial results and trends through the period ended December 31, 2025. The furnished Fourth Quarter 2025 Investor Presentation should be read in conjunction with our Earnings Release for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

A copy of the presentation material is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished under this Report, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or subject to the liabilities of that section. The information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 8.01.     Other Events. On January 28, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Arrow Financial Corporation (the “Company”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable February 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 11, 2026.

A copy of the press release announcing the quarterly cash dividend is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 99.1 Arrow Financial Corporation Earnings Press Release dated January 29, 2026 Exhibit 99.2 Arrow Financial Corporation Fourth Quarter 2025 Investor Presentation Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Registrant

Date:January 29, 2026 /s/ Penko Ivanov P

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: October 29, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York0-1250722-2448962 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

250 Glen StreetGlens FallsNew York12801 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:518 745-1000

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 per shareAROWNASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act☐

Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 30, 2025, Arrow Financial Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release containing unaudited financial information and accompanying discussion for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.  A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 8-K.

Item 7.01.     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 30, 2025, the Company made available certain presentation material (the "Third Quarter 2025 Investor Presentation"), which includes among other things, a review of financial results and trends through the period ended September 30, 2025. The furnished Third Quarter 2025 Investor Presentation should be read in conjunction with our Earnings Release for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

A copy of the presentation material is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished under this Report, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or subject to the liabilities of that section. The information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 8.01.     Other Events. On October 29, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share payable November 24, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 12, 2025.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 99.1 Arrow Financial Corporation Earnings Press Release dated October 30, 2025 Exhibit 99.2 Arrow Financial Corporation Third Quarter 2025 Investor Presentation dated October 30, 2025 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

ARROW FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Registrant

Date:October 30, 2025/s/ Penko Ivanov Penko Ivanov Chief Financial Officer