Tangible Book Value Increased
Tangible book value rose to $27.33 per share from $26.86 at year-end, an increase of $0.47 per share (≈+1.8%), signaling continued capital build and shareholder value growth.
Solid Operating Earnings and Revenue
Operating earnings of $13.7 million ($0.81 diluted EPS) and total operating revenue of $53.8 million, up from $53.3 million in the prior quarter (+$0.5M, ≈+0.9%) despite two fewer days in the quarter.
Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Loans grew 14% annualized quarter-over-quarter and core (nonbrokered) deposits increased 7% annualized (excluding brokered CD payoffs). Net new nonbrokered deposits were +$95 million during the quarter.
Net Interest Income and Margin Improvement
Net interest income increased to $45.9 million (+$0.78M, ≈+1.7% QoQ). Net interest margin improved 10 basis points to 3.48%, driven by an 18 basis point reduction in funding costs that more than offset modest asset yield compression.
New Production Yields and Loan Repricing
Rate-average yield on new loan production was 6.40% for the quarter and 6.45% in March. Management reported 88% of loans up for repricing/renewal are being renewed, coming in ~120 basis points higher than prior loan terms.
Disciplined Funding and Liquidity Management
Paid down $52 million of higher-cost brokered deposits (avg rate 4.35%) while maintaining a robust liquidity profile with a loan-to-deposit ratio around 86%–87% and noninterest-bearing deposits >18% of total deposits at quarter-end.
Strong Credit Quality and Capital Position
Asset quality remains strong: nonperforming assets ~0.25% of total assets and net charge-offs limited to 2 basis points. Allowance for credit losses increased to $44 million (0.97% of loans) after model updates. Capital metrics: TCE ~8% and total risk-based capital 12.7% (well above regulatory well-capitalized thresholds).
Organic Growth Strategy and Talent Additions
Management emphasized successful organic growth execution and selective recruiting, including a senior director hire for private banking & wealth management to expand high-net-worth capabilities; continued focus on expanding in markets such as Nashville and Columbus, GA.
Near-Term Guidance and Efficiency Targets
Q2 guidance: noninterest income ≈$7.8M; noninterest expense $34.0M–$34.5M. Management expects NIM to be roughly flat in Q2 and to improve modestly in the back half of 2026, with a target to push efficiency toward ~60% by year-end.