Third Coast Bancshares reports Q1 EPS 78c, consensus 72c

Net interest margin of 3.80% for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 3.71% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 3.60% for the first quarter of 2024. Bart Caraway, Founder, Chairman, President & CEO of Third Coast, said, “We delivered a solid first quarter, marked by continued expansion in our net interest margin and steady growth in our loan portfolio, while preserving strong asset quality. Our disciplined approach to managing deposit costs and thoughtful credit risk management enabled us to enhance shareholder value, as reflected in the increase in both book value and tangible book value per share. Despite some seasonal softness in deposits, our core profitability metrics improved, and our capital ratios strengthened, underscoring the resilience of our business model and our commitment to sustainable growth.”