Strong Financial Performance in Q3 2025
Financial Institutions, Inc. reported net income available to common shareholders of $20.1 million or $0.99 per diluted share. This resulted in a return on average assets and equity of 132 basis points and 13.31%, respectively, marking significant improvements from previous periods.
Loan Growth and Deposit Increase
Loan growth was reported at 1.2%, driven by commercial lending in Upstate New York, and total deposits increased by 3.9% due to seasonal and core deposit growth.
Improved Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin expanded by 16 basis points on a linked-quarter basis, driven by improved yields on average earning assets and reduced funding costs.
Upward Guidance Revisions
The company revised its full-year 2025 guidance upward, with expectations for return on average assets to exceed 115 basis points and return on average equity to be greater than 12%.
Strong Noninterest Income
Noninterest income increased by 13.6% from the linked quarter, driven by investment advisory revenue, swap fee income, and gains on investment securities.
Healthy Credit Quality
The ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans decreased to 74 basis points from 94 basis points a year ago, and annualized net charge-offs were relatively low at 18 basis points.