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EXHIBIT 99.1

Chemung Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Net Income of $8.8 million, or $1.82 per share

ELMIRA, N.Y., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) (Nasdaq: CHMG), the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $8.8 million, or $1.82 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $9.2 million, or $1.91 per share, for the first quarter of 2026, and a net loss of $6.5 million, or $1.35 per share, for the second quarter of 2025.

"One year after initiating our balance sheet repositioning, the positive trajectory of the Corporation's operating results demonstrates the effectiveness of the actions we took to enhance earnings power, improve balance sheet flexibility, and better position the organization for long-term success," said Anders M. Tomson, President and CEO of Chemung Financial Corporation. "Compared to the same period last year, net interest income increased significantly, net interest margin expanded, funding costs declined, and commercial loan growth remained strong across key markets. Together, these results reflect the benefits of the strategic decisions made in 2025 and our continued focus on disciplined execution," Tomson concluded.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights:

Net interest income increased $3.9 million, or 18.8%, in the second quarter of 2026, compared to the same period in the prior year, while net interest margin expanded 62 basis points to 3.67% over the same period. 1 Year to date annualized loan growth totaled 8.7%, including annualized commercial loan growth of 13.0%. Year to date annualized customer deposit growth totaled 8.3%, supported by strong growth in non interest-bearing deposits, which comprised 28.8% of total deposits as of June 30, 2026, compared to 27.5% as of prior year-end. Dividends declared during the second quarter of 2026 were $0.34 per share. 1 See the GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.

2nd Quarter 2026 vs 1st Quarter 2026

Net Interest Income:

Net interest income for the second quarter of 2026 totaled $24.7 million, compared to $23.6 million for the prior quarter, an increase of $1.1 million, or 4.7%, driven by an increase of $1.3 million in interest income on loans, partially offset by increases of $0.2 million in interest expense on deposits and $0.1 million in interest expense on borrowed funds.

Interest income on loans increased mainly due to an increase of $46.4 million in average balances of total loans and an increase of five basis points in the average yield on total loans, each compared to the prior quarter. The increase in average balances of total loans was concentrated in an increase of $54.5 million in average balances of commercial loans, which was further concentrated in non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans. A majority of the increase in average balances of commercial loans was attributable to the Corporation's Canal Bank division in Western New York, with the remaining portion of the increase being attributable to the Corporation's Capital Bank division in the Albany area market. Average balances of consumer loans declined $7.6 million, compared to the prior quarter, while average balances of residential mortgage loans were approximately in line with the prior quarter. The decline in average balances of consumer loans was largely due to a decline in average balances of indirect auto loans, as a result of the Corporation continuing to prioritize funding other types of lending.

The average yield on total loans increased mainly due to an increase of five basis points in the average yield on commercial loans, as well as an increase of 11 basis points in the average yield on consumer loans, each compared to the prior quarter. The average yield on residential mortgage loans was in line with the prior quarter. The increase in the average yield on commercial loans was primarily due to an increase in interest income recognized on the payoff of nonaccrual commercial loans compared to the prior quarter, an increase in average balances of commercial lines of credit, which tend to carry higher interest rates than commercial term loans, new balances continuing to be originated at higher interest rates relative to the portfolio's average rate, and the impact of interest rate resets on loans originated in the previous lower interest rate environment. The increase in the average yield on consumer loans was largely due to normal turnover in the Corporation's indirect auto lending portfolio as older, lower-yielding balances were replaced by higher-yielding balances in the current quarter. Also contributing to the increase was the repricing of prior promotional home equity lines of credit, which had carried below market interest rates for one year following origination, some of which repriced based on the Prime rate in the current quarter.

Interest expense on deposits

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Form 8-KFalse000076356300007635632026-01-262026-01-26iso4217:USDxbrli:sharesiso4217:USDxbrli:shares

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 (Date of earliest event reported):  January 26, 2026 (January 26, 2026)

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York001-3574116-1237038 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) One Chemung Canal Plaza Elmira, New York 14901 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (607) 737-3711 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.01 per shareCHMGThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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)) 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 26, 2026, Chemung Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CHMG) issued a press release describing its results of operations for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2025.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed filed for any purpose.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.

99.1 Press Release of Chemung Financial Corporation dated January 26, 2026. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

CHEMUNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Date: January 26, 2026By: /s/ Dale M. McKim III Dale M. McKim III Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer