Carter Bankshares reports Q2 EPS 37c, consensus 32c

Net interest income totaled $32.4 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 7.4% compared to the prior quarter, and an increase of $4.3 million, or 15.2% compared to the year ago quarter. Net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, increased 12 basis points to 2.82% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 2.70% for the prior quarter and increased 26 basis points from the year ago quarter. The Company’s Tier 1 Capital ratio was 10.87% at June 30, 2025 as compared to 11.01% at March 31, 2025. The Company’s leverage ratio was 9.46% at June 30, 2025 as compared to 9.67% at March 31, 2025. The Company’s Total Risk-Based Capital ratio was 12.12% at June 30, 2025 as compared to 12.27% at March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report another quarter with strong fundamentals and positive trends in the second quarter of 2025. During the quarter, we continued to see margin expansion and solid loan growth throughout our footprint. Our annualized loan growth of 6.5% reflects good momentum in our commercial lending platform. Our loan pipeline remains healthy and we continue to expect a tailwind from prior construction lending that will come online over the coming 12 to 18 months as projects progress. The Bank continues to add seasoned commercial lenders in key strategic growth markets. On the deposit side, balances are showing modest growth and cost of deposits continues to decline, albeit at a slower pace. If the Federal Reserve reduces short-term interest rates in the near term, we are well positioned to benefit given the short-term nature of our certificates of deposit (“CD”) portfolio,” stated Litz H. Van Dyke, CEO. “Although our large nonperforming credit relationship continues to have a negative impact on our financial and credit metrics, aside from this impact, our fundamentals, financial performance, and asset quality metrics all remain solid. We are committed to resolving this lending relationship in a manner that best protects our Company and our shareholders in the long-term. We continue to believe we are well positioned for a strong remainder of 2025.”