Strong Earnings and EPS Growth
Net profit available to common shareholders of $54.7M; diluted EPS $1.60 for Q1 2026 versus $1.30 in Q1 2025 (+23%) and $1.49 in Q4 2025 (+7.4%).
Core Pretax Pre-Provision Earnings Expansion
Core pretax pre-provision earnings (ex. securities gains/losses, fair value changes, exit costs) of $66.3M vs $58.6M in Q1 2025, an increase of $7.7M or ~13% YoY.
Revenue and Margin Strength
Core operating revenue of $169M vs $160M in Q1 2025 (~+6% YoY). Tax-equivalent net interest margin of 4.11% vs 4.03% in prior quarter (+8 bps QoQ).
Resilient Deposit and Funding Profile
Core deposits represent 89% of total deposits; core deposits grew $165M (≈5.5% annualized). Deposits increased $97M in the quarter; noninterest-bearing deposits 33% of total. No brokered deposits at quarter end.
Capital Actions and Ratio Improvement
Tangible common equity per share increased 11% YoY. Tangible common equity ratio rose from 9.84% to 9.97%. Company repurchased 250,000 shares and increased core dividend 4% to $0.52 per share.
Credit Metrics and Loss Performance
Delinquent loans 0.56% of total loans (improved vs 0.63% a year earlier). Allowance for credit losses $160.4M (1.37% of loans, consistent with prior quarters). Q1 net loan losses $1.5M offset by $253K recoveries; net provision recapture $0.8M.
Loan Production and CRE / Construction Traction
Loan originations strong: Q1 originations in line with Q4 2025 and 61% higher than Q1 2025. Owner-occupied CRE up 3% QoQ and 15% YoY; investor real estate up 1% QoQ and ~8% YoY. Commercial construction funding increased 12% QoQ.
Recognition and Talent Additions
Multiple external validations (America's 100 Best Banks, Forbes, Newsweek, J.D. Power Best Bank in Northwest). Added targeted commercial and treasury talent across footprint; certified Great Place to Work.