Solid Fourth Quarter Performance
Pacific Premier Bancorp delivered a solid fourth quarter with earnings per share of $0.35, a return on average assets of 75 basis points, and a return on tangible common equity of 7.2%.
Improvement in Funding Mix
The company reduced higher cost deposits by $163 million while increasing lower-cost transaction deposits by $146 million, effectively enhancing the overall balance sheet position.
Strong Capital Ratios
Tangible common equity ratio increased to 11.92%, and the total risk-based capital ratio increased nearly 300 basis points year-over-year, ranking near the top of the KBW Regional Banking Index.
Positive Loan Origination Activity
New loan commitments totaled $316 million, the highest level since Q3 2022. Loan pipelines are ramping up, indicating strong potential for future growth.
Resilient Asset Quality
Nonperforming loans decreased by $11 million to $28 million, and total delinquencies fell to $2.6 million, or 0.02% of loans, demonstrating effective credit risk management.