HomeStreet reports Q1 EPS (15c), consensus (7c)

Reports Q1 revenue $45.4M, two estimates $46.6M. “As a result of the implementation of our new strategic plan, we anticipate a return to profitability during 2025,” said Mark Mason, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “During the first quarter of 2025, our core net loss was 44% less than the fourth quarter 2024 core net loss, and our interest margin improved from 1.38% in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 1.82% in the first quarter of 2025. Importantly, the Bank, on a standalone basis, realized $1.1 million in net income in the first quarter of 2025, achieving our strategic goal of returning the Bank to profitability in the first quarter. In addition, our total deposits, excluding brokered deposits, increased $131 million during the first quarter and our loans held for investment declined by $169 million, improving our funding and liquidity position. Given the scheduled repricing of our remaining multifamily and other commercial real estate loans, future anticipated reductions in higher cost borrowings, the repricing of our term deposits to lower rates and continued effective noninterest expense management, we anticipate continuous growth in earnings for the foreseeable future. Additionally, as a result of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024, we do not expect to recognize any income tax expense on our earnings for the next few years.”