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COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.

Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 7, 2026
$59.85−0.39 (-0.65%)

Close on Oct 19, 2026

Market cap
$3.16B
P/E (TTM)
13.9
Dividend yield
3.11%

About Community Financial System

National Commercial Banks, SIC 6021

Community Financial System, Inc. is a financial holding company providing banking and diverse financial services. The company operates through four reportable business segments: Banking and Corporate, Employee Benefit Services, Insurance Services, and Wealth Management Services. Its offerings include retail and commercial banking, cash management, real estate investment, and treasury services. Additionally, the organization delivers employee benefit administration, actuarial consulting, institutional recordkeeping, and transfer agency services. Through its other divisions, it provides personal and commercial insurance lines, risk management, wealth management, and investment advisory services. The company serves retail, commercial, institutional, and governmental clients.

Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company operates 192 full-service branch locations and eight drive-thru facilities across Upstate New York, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Vermont, Western Massachusetts, and Southern New Hampshire. Outside its retail banking footprint, the organization provides employee benefit and fiduciary services across the United States and Puerto Rico. In total, the enterprise employs 3,001 individuals across its network.

Summary of the business section of Community Financial System's latest annual report, written by StockData.

Company profile

Company

Legal name
COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.
Founded
1983
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY
Address
333 Butternut Drive 13214
Phone
(800) 724-2262
Employees
3,001, Dec 31, 2025
Industry
National Commercial Banks
Incorporated in
Delaware
Fiscal year ends
December 31
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, New York

Stock & identifiers

Ticker
CBU
Exchange
NYSE
IPO date
Nov 26, 1985
Shares outstanding
53M, Jul 31, 2026
Public float
$2.98B, Jun 30, 2025
Filer category
Large accelerated filer
Stock splits
2-for-1, Apr 13, 2004; 2-for-1, Mar 13, 1997; 2-for-1, May 16, 1986
SEC CIK
723188
CUSIP
203607106
ISIN
US2036071064
LEI
5299008N6YHE6GCP1E80
EIN
16-1213679

Executives and directors

Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years

NamePositionShares owned
Dimitar KaraivanovPresident & CEO, Director26,961
Deresa Fischer DurkeeSVP, Chief Accounting Officer6,536
Marya Burgio WlosEVP & Chief Financial Officer2,482
Michael N. AbdoEVP and General Counsel10,823
Matthew K. DurkeeSVP, Chief Banking Officer12,747
Maureen A. Gillan-MyerEVP, Chief Admin & HR Officer6,898
Jeffrey M. LevySVP & Chief Banking Officer12,716
Joseph E. SutarisEVP & Chief Financial Officer26,907
John A. VaccaroDirector492
Michele SullivanDirector100
Savneet SinghDirector418
Brenda M. HallDirector515
Mark J. BolusDirector125,946
Eric StickelsDirector47,105
Raymond C. Pecor IIIDirector22,726
Jeffery J. KnaussDirector4,829
John ParenteDirector102,654
Sally A. SteeleDirector45,812
Neil E. FesetteDirector11,270
John F. WhippleDirector8,506
Kerrie D. MacPhersonDirector2,982
Susan E. SkerrittDirector380

CEO pay and shareholder return

Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement

Fiscal yearCEO total payCEO pay actually paidOther executives (avg)Value of $100 investedPeer group
FY2025
Mr.Karaivanov
$2.79M$2.80M$1.09M$107$153
FY2024
Mr.Karaivanov
$2.70M$3.25M$1.05M$112$143
FY2023
Mr.Karaivanov
$2.52M$1.78M$1.04M$91$127
FY2022
Mr.Karaivanov
$349.62K$2.08M$793.12K$106$127
FY2021
Mr.Karaivanov
$3.15M$3.27M$1.20M$122$137
FY2020
Mr.Karaivanov
$5.19M$2.17M$939.96K$90$91

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Employees

Headcount reported in annual reports

“As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 3,001 total employees, which included 2,853 full-time employees and 148 part-time and temporary employees.”

Corporate history

Events identified from SEC filings

DateEventDetails
May 10, 2024Name changeName changed from COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC. to COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.
Dec 23, 2019MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Jul 26, 2017Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
May 18, 2017Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Feb 9, 2017Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Dec 8, 2016MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Dec 10, 2015Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Mar 30, 2015MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Dec 19, 2013Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Aug 5, 2013Name changeName changed from COMMUNITY BANK NA, a subsidiary of Community Bank System Inc to COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM, INC.
Jul 24, 2013Name changeName changed from COMMUNITY BANK SYSTEM INC to COMMUNITY BANK NA, a subsidiary of Community Bank System Inc.
Sep 13, 2012Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jul 24, 2012Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jan 11, 2011MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Apr 7, 2006Auditor changeChange in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01)
Mar 12, 2004MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Aug 13, 2003MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Aug 15, 2001Late filingNotification of late filing
Feb 5, 2001MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Oct 20, 2000MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Dec 9, 1997ListingRegistration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A)
Jun 25, 1997MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Nov 15, 1994Late filingNotification of late filing