Record Net Interest Income
Net interest income reached a record $24.6 million in Q1 2026, an increase of 38% versus 2025 and up approximately $3.0 million on a linked-quarter basis due to higher interest-earning assets.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net interest margin expanded to 3.68%, +38 basis points year-over-year (management referenced ~8 basis points improvement quarter-over-quarter driven by a 7 bps increase in interest-earning asset yields and slight decline in deposit costs).
Adjusted Earnings Growth
Adjusted net income increased 35% and adjusted earnings per share rose 14% year-over-year, with higher adjusted returns on average assets and on tangible equity.
Strong Deposit and Loan Growth Post-Acquisition
Since January 5 (post-Presence acquisition), loans grew roughly $46 million (approx. 8.4% annualized) and deposits grew roughly $70 million (approx. 11.6% annualized), demonstrating quick balance-sheet scale from the acquisition.
Successful Presence Bank Integration Progress
Core conversion completed (April 5); IT and HR unified; branding and site unification underway. Management reports integration on plan and expects accretion and tangible book value payback ahead of original projections.
Improved Fee and Noninterest Income
Noninterest income increased versus prior year driven by higher service charges and debit card income; debit revenue initiatives and planned growth in brokerage, trust, mortgage, and treasury management expected to lift fee income further.
Pre-provision Net Revenue and Purchase Accounting Tailwinds
Adjusted pre-provision net revenue rose ~11% on a linked-quarter basis. Purchase accounting contributed a pretax impact of $435,000 (~6 basis points of margin this quarter) with scheduled margin accretion of ~$2.2 million for 2026 (dropping to ~$2.0 million in 2027).
Healthy Loan Pipeline and Loan Pricing
Origination pipeline described as 'very healthy' with quality high; recent closings (last 18 booked) averaged 7.05% — above current portfolio yields and supportive of further margin expansion.