MVB Financial reports Q2 EPS 15c, consensus 26c

Larry F. Mazza, Chief Executive Officer and President, MVB Financial (MVBF), said, “The second quarter marked a positive turn in MVB’s operating fundamentals. Loan growth accelerated, following five consecutive quarters of contraction, and our pipeline is strong heading into the second half of the year. In a quarter that traditionally has seasonal headwinds as it is outside of tax and gaming seasons, deposit growth of 8.5% shows execution of our overall strategy. We generated positive operating leverage, as our cost control initiatives continued to take hold. Our capital position remains strong, and overall asset quality improved during the quarter. Reflecting this strong foundation and our ongoing commitment to shareholder value, we actively repurchased stock following the authorization of a $10 million share repurchase plan in late May. Reported earnings fell short of expectations, primarily due to the timing of loan growth, which occurred late in the quarter, resulting in provisioning without the benefit of corresponding interest income. However, we believe the underlying momentum of our business is strong. We are executing with discipline and remain confident in our ability to deliver long-term value for all our stakeholders.”