Net Income and EPS Growth
Net income of $17.5M in Q1 2026, up from $17.2M a year ago (+~1.7% YoY) and up from $16.3M in Q4 2025 (+~7.4% QoQ). Diluted EPS was $1.58 versus $1.47 a year ago (+~7.5% YoY) and $1.45 in Q4 2025 (+~9.0% QoQ).
Net Interest Margin Improvement
Reported annualized NIM of 3.71% in Q1 2026, up from 3.57% in Q1 2025 (+14 bps) and roughly flat to Q4 2025 (3.70%). Management noted NIM was supported despite the loss of prior swap income and benefited from a $483k one-time unbooked interest collection.
Loan Growth
Total net loans increased by approximately $99.8M (≈+2.3% QoQ) to $4.46B, driven primarily by construction and commercial real estate lending, supported by lighter-than-usual loan repayments in the quarter.
Strong Asset Quality Metrics
Nonperforming assets were low at approximately $10.1M (≈0.18% of total assets). The bank recorded virtually no charge-offs and net recoveries of ~$13k in the quarter; no provision expense was recorded on outstanding loans.
Capital and Shareholder Returns
Total stockholders' equity of ~$633.6M (≈11.1% of assets) with book value per share of $58.27 (up from $57.50 at 12/31/25). The company repurchased 268,664 shares for $16.9M and declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share; ~419k shares remain authorized for buyback.
Noninterest Income Increase
Noninterest income rose to $7.0M from $6.6M in Q1 2025 (+~6.6% YoY), driven primarily by stronger annuity commissions and sporadic loan/fee-related items (e.g., swap-related fee on a new loan).
Benefit from Negative Provision on Unfunded Commitments
Recorded a negative provision on unfunded commitments of ~$931k (benefit) in Q1 2026, larger than the -$348k recorded in Q1 2025, reflecting lower unfunded balances and mix changes.
Disciplined Expense Management (Quarterly Stability)
Noninterest expense was essentially flat at $34.8M (down ~$30k YoY). Management emphasized continued expense discipline and deferred some projects, helping near-term expense control.