Improved Quarterly and Annual Net Income
Q4 2025 net income of $16.3M ($1.45/diluted share) vs $14.9M ($1.27) in Q4 2024 — a year-over-year increase. Full-year 2025 net income was $71.0M ($6.19/diluted share) vs $61.8M ($5.26) in 2024, reflecting solid annual earnings growth.
Net Interest Margin Expansion
Annualized net interest margin expanded to 3.70% in Q4 2025 from 3.49% in Q4 2024 (+21 basis points) despite the loss of swap income and some lower loan balances, driven by proactive funding cost reductions and loan repricing.
Strong Asset Quality and Credit Metrics
Nonperforming assets totaled $8.1M (0.15% of assets) at year-end, with net recoveries of $22K in Q4 2025 (vs $155K net charge-offs in Q4 2024). No provision for credit losses on outstanding loans recorded for the full year 2025.
Capital and Book Value Strength
Stockholders' equity rose to $636.1M (up $36.6M year-over-year). Book value per common share $57.50. Tangible common equity increased to 11.2% from 9.9% at year-end 2024 (up ~130 bps), leaving capital well above regulatory requirements.
Active Capital Return to Shareholders
Repurchased 241,000 shares in Q4 2025 at an average $59.33 and 755,000 shares for full-year 2025 at average $58.35. Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.43/share (totaling $1.66 for the year).
Controlled Expense Base and Improved Efficiency vs Prior Year
Noninterest expense for Q4 2025 was $36.0M, down ~$947K (2.6%) vs Q4 2024 (driven in part by a nonrecurring $2M prior-year charge). Efficiency ratio improved to 63.89% vs 65.43% in Q4 2024.
Ample Liquidity and Funding Access
Cash and equivalents of $189.6M at year-end and approximately $1.63B of available wholesale borrowing capacity (Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve), supporting balance sheet flexibility.