Strong Financial Performance
Flushing Financial Corporation reported a GAAP earnings per share of $0.30 and core earnings per share of $0.35, with core earnings improving 55% from a year ago.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin expanded 10 basis points quarter-over-quarter, with GAAP net interest margin at 2.64% and core net interest margin at 2.62%, reflecting a 55 basis point growth from last year's third quarter.
Improvement in Credit Metrics
Net charge-offs improved to 7 basis points in the third quarter, a 15 basis point improvement from the second quarter, and nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets decreased to 70 basis points from 75 basis points in the second quarter.
Growth in Noninterest-Bearing Deposits
Noninterest-bearing deposits increased 7.2% sequentially, with a 5.7% year-over-year growth.
Stable Tangible Common Equity Ratio
The tangible common equity ratio remained stable at 8.01%, increasing 101 basis points from the third quarter of 2024.
Positive Outlook on Loan Repricing
Real estate loans are expected to reprice approximately 147 basis points higher through 2027, driving further net interest margin expansion.