Stable Unemployment and Increased Visitor Spending
Statewide unemployment remains stable at 3%, better than the national rate of 4.1%. Visitor arrivals increased by 1% and spending by 4.5% compared to the previous year.
Controlled Expenses and Improved Net Interest Margin
Net interest income increased by $1.8 million from the prior quarter, driven by lower deposit costs and investment portfolio restructuring, resulting in a 5 basis point increase in NIM.
Strong Credit Quality
The bank maintained excellent credit quality with nonperforming assets and 90-day past due loans at 17 basis points, down 2 basis points from the prior quarter.
Successful Stock Repurchase
Repurchased about 974,000 shares at a total cost of $25 million, with $75 million remaining in the 2025 stock repurchase plan.