Earnings Per Share Growth
Earnings per diluted share increased to $1.36 from $1.31 in the previous quarter and $1.19 in the second quarter of 2024.
Net Interest Income and Margin Expansion
Net interest income increased by $5.2 million, and net interest margin expanded by 6 basis points to 4.21%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of net interest income growth.
Loan and Deposit Growth
Annualized loan growth was 4%, totaling $110 million, with all geographic markets showing loan growth. Deposits grew by $73 million in the quarter, and the core deposit base grew by $800 million year-over-year.
Strong Capital and Liquidity Position
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 9.42%, and return on tangible common equity was 13.96%. The company is in a strong liquidity position with expected addition of $700 million in well-priced deposits.
Dividend Increase
The company increased its dividend by $0.01 per share for the third quarter of 2025, bringing it to $0.31 per share.
Positive Asset Quality Trends
Nonperforming assets decreased slightly, and net charge-offs were negligible, aided by a $3 million recovery on a previously charged-off loan.