Strong EPS and Revenue Growth
Diluted EPS rose 17% year-over-year in the fourth quarter and increased 8.3% for fiscal 2025, supported by 2% linked-quarter growth in total core revenues and a 2.8% increase in total core revenues for the year.
Balance Sheet Expansion to Record Levels
Total assets grew 8.4% to a record $12.5 billion; loans grew 5.3% to $8.2 billion and core deposits increased 5% to $9.9 billion.
Commercial Loan Growth and Mix Shift
Commercial loans increased to $3.5 billion and now represent 43% of the loan book; new loan production rose 11.5% to $2.6 billion for the year.
Capital Return and Share Repurchases
Repurchased approximately $92 million of shares during 2025, including $40 million in the fourth quarter, and increased the dividend by 20%, reflecting continued capital generation.
Digital-First Strategy Driving Customer Growth
Successful rollout of Libre (mass market) and Elite (mass-affluent) accounts, omnichannel platform and treasury enhancements drove a 4% growth in retail customers and a 5% increase in commercial customers; 75% of Libre accounts were new customers with 40% of new Libre customers age 29 or younger.
Profitability and Capital Metrics
Tangible book value $29.96 per share; efficiency ratio 56.7%; return on average assets 1.81%; return on average tangible common equity 17.2%; CET1 ratio 13.97% and stockholders' equity $1.4 billion.
Net Interest Margin and Liquidity Position
Net interest margin for full-year 2025 was 5.27% (Q4 NIM 5.12%), within expectations; end-of-period cash increased 41% to $1.0 billion and borrowings used tactically for liquidity management.
Operational Efficiency Focus and Workforce Optimization
Management expects 2026 non-interest expense of $380–$385 million and highlighted workforce optimization (reduced FTEs) plus technology investments designed to produce growing efficiencies in 2027–2028.