Record Revenue and EPS Growth
Total revenue reached a record $18.8 million for Q1 2026. Earnings per share were $0.83, up 6.7% versus Q4 2025 and up 7.2% versus Q1 2025. Net income totaled $5.1 million compared to $4.7 million in Q1 2025.
Improved Profitability and Margins
Return on assets rose to 1.29% (up 12 basis points linked-quarter, up 7 basis points year-over-year). Net interest margin expanded to 4.24% (up 21 bps q/q and 48 bps y/y). Net interest income was $15.0 million, increasing 1.6% q/q and approximately $1.9 million y/y.
Core Customer Deposit Growth
Core customer deposits increased 1.6% on a linked-quarter basis, demonstrating growth in customer relationships despite overall seasonal deposit outflows.
Mortgage Originations and Gains on Sale
Mortgage originations were up 9% versus Q1 2025, with more originations sold into the secondary market driving higher gain-on-sale income.
Commercial Real Estate Growth
Commercial real estate loans increased by $13.6 million during the quarter, partially offsetting declines in other portfolios. Total loans were $1.1 billion (down $13.5 million q/q but up $23.3 million y/y).
Capital, Book Value and Dividend Continuity
Tangible book value per share ended the quarter at $20.89 and book value increased to $26.50 from $26.44. Tangible common equity to assets was reported at 8.11%. The Board declared a $0.21 per share cash dividend payable May 28, marking the 99th consecutive quarterly dividend.
Improved Investment Yields and Lower Funding Costs
Interest income on investments increased to $2.9 million and investment yields improved from 3.39% to 3.55% q/q. Interest expense on deposits decreased $527,000 q/q; average rate on interest-bearing deposits fell 16 bps to 1.90%, and borrowing costs also declined.
Expense Management
Noninterest expense decreased $362,000 q/q, primarily driven by a $492,000 reduction in compensation and benefits (lower incentive comp). Effective tax rate remained ~20% (19.8% in Q1 2026).