Strong Core Profitability Metrics
Core EPS of $1.68, core ROA of 1.65%, and core return on tangible common equity of 20.7%, all up versus the prior quarter and prior year.
Significant Year-over-Year Earnings and Book Value Growth
Core net income increased 35% YoY and core PPNR increased 10% YoY, resulting in core EPS growth of 49% YoY and tangible book value per share growth of 15% YoY.
Loan Recovery and Adjusted Performance
Included previously disclosed loan recovery of $15.7 million. Excluding this recovery, core EPS was $1.45 (up 28% YoY) and core ROA was 1.43% (up 14 bps YoY).
Stable Net Interest Margin and Lower Deposit Cost
Net interest margin was 3.83%, flat linked quarter while absorbing prior interest rate cuts. Total client deposit cost fell 12 bps to 1.33% and interest-bearing deposit beta was 46% for the quarter.
Fee Revenue and Wealth & Trust Momentum
Core fee revenue (~1/3 of total revenue) grew 11% YoY. Wealth & Trust grew 25% YoY; Bryn Mawr Trust (personal trust) grew 27% YoY.
Institutional Services Outperformance
Corporate Trust and Global Capital Markets each grew over 40% YoY as the firm won new mandates and captured market share in trustee/agency services.
Cash Connect Profitability
Cash Connect fees declined QoQ due to rate cuts and lower volumes, but the business delivered a 15% profit margin, more than doubling its profit margin YoY.
Deposit Growth and Mix Improvement
Client deposits increased 5% linked quarter and are up over 9% YoY. Noninterest deposits grew 14% linked quarter and now represent 34% of total deposits (up from 29% a year ago).
Loan Momentum in Key Segments
Gross loans up slightly linked quarter. Commercial: annualized C&I growth of 7% linked quarter and Small Business annualized growth of 11% linked quarter. Residential mortgage originations up over 70% YoY; residential and originated consumer loans up 3% annualized linked quarter and 14% YoY.
Improving Asset Quality Trends
Delinquencies down 32% YoY, problem assets down 26% YoY, and nonperforming assets down 25% YoY (though NPA increased QoQ due to two well-secured loans).
Net Recoveries and Declining Charge-offs
Net recoveries for the quarter were $3.5M (driven by the $15.7M recovery). Excluding that recovery, net charge-offs were $12.2M, a 19% decrease from the prior quarter.
Aggressive Capital Return and Dividend Increase
Returned $94M of capital in the quarter including $85M in buybacks (~2.5% of shares). Since start of 2025 repurchased ~12% of shares. Board approved an 18% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.20 and added a 15% share repurchase authorization (bringing total new authorization to 19% of outstanding shares).
Improved Net Charge-off Outlook
Updated full-year net charge-off outlook to 25–35 bps, down from prior guidance of 35–45 bps, reflecting the recovery and improved asset quality trends.
Market Share Gains and Strategic Positioning
Firm highlighted continued market share gains in Wealth & Trust and Institutional Services driven by headcount/technology investments, reputation and strong investment-grade ratings, and sees continued opportunity in its footprint.