Return to Profitability
Net income of $7.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share in Q4 2025, versus a $67.5 million loss ($2.22 per share) in the prior quarter, reflecting a meaningful quarter-over-quarter recovery.
Improved Asset Quality — NPAs and NPLs
Nonperforming loans declined $12.0 million to $106.8 million (1.47% of total loans). Total nonperforming assets fell $24.0 million to $108.9 million, representing 1.04% of total assets (down from 1.23%).
Marked Decline in Criticized/Classified Exposure
Special mention and substandard loans fell to $783.4 million, a decline of $175.1 million from the prior quarter, representing 10.6% of total loans (down from 13.1%).
Concentration Risk Reduction — CRE & ADC
CRE concentration ratio declined to 322% and ADC concentration ratio declined to 88% (both measured versus total risk-based capital and reserves), reflecting progress on payoffs, resolutions and project completions.
Deposit Mix Improvement and Liquidity Strength
Core deposits increased by $692 million during 2025 while brokered deposits were reduced by $602 million. Available liquidity of $4.7 billion and ~2x coverage of uninsured deposits underscore funding resilience.
Capital and Tangible Book Value
Strong capital metrics: tangible common equity / tangible assets 10.87%, Tier 1 leverage 10.17%, CET1 13.83%. Tangible book value per share rose $0.59 to $37.59.
Net Interest Income and 2026 NIM Guidance
Net interest income grew slightly (+$0.144 million) to $68.3 million in Q4. Management forecasts NIM expansion to 2.6%–2.8% for 2026 driven by reduced reliance on higher-cost brokered funding.
Noninterest Income Rebound
Noninterest income increased to $12.2 million from $2.5 million in the prior quarter (+~388%), aided by nonrecurring items (FDIC investments, OREO gain) and the absence of prior-quarter losses.