Full-Year Profitability and EPS
Net income for FY2025 was just under $135 million, producing $3.49 per share in earnings, demonstrating strong full-year profitability and return generation.
Quarterly Profit and Return Metrics
Q4 net income was $34 million, or $0.89 per share. Return on assets (ROA) was 1.37% for the quarter, indicating continued strong profitability at the quarter level.
Margin Improvement
Net interest margin (NIM) rose to 3.99% in Q4, up 6 basis points linked quarter, and the company expects NIM stability in 2026 in the mid-to-high 3.9% range.
Revenue Resilience (PPNR and NII)
Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) improved to 1.95% in Q4 (up 6 bps q/q). Net interest income increased by $1.8 million (just under 2%) versus Q3, driven by margin expansion and an 11 bps decrease in cost of funds.
Loan and Deposit Growth
Full-year loan growth was over 4%, and full-year customer deposit growth was just under 3%. Q4 loan growth was about $100 million (4.5%) with Q4 deposit growth ~ $60 million (2.9%).
Commercial Lending Momentum and Pipeline
Q4 loan growth was led by commercial banking: C&I balances grew by $53 million and CRE by $34 million; unused commercial construction commitments increased by $78 million q/q, supporting mid-single-digit loan growth guidance for 2026 primarily from C&I and CRE.
Capital Strength and Share Repurchase Authorization
Board approved a new $100 million share repurchase authorization; management repurchased ~948,000 shares in Q4 at an average $33.82 totaling $36.2 million. Regulatory capital ratios remain strong with significant excess capital even after repurchases.
Asset Quality Trend Over Three Years
Allowance for credit losses (ACL) and criticized/classified loan metrics improved over three years: CNC loans have been reduced by 50% over the last three years, reflecting sustained improvement in the problem loan pipeline.
Fee and Expense Outlook
Noninterest income increased $0.5 million in Q4; management expects fees in 2026 of approximately $13–$14 million per quarter. Noninterest expense guidance is ~3% year-over-year growth with a target quarterly run rate of ~$58 million.
Technology & AI Investments
AI-driven tools are in use for BSA/AML and fraud detection and for commercial underwriting/portfolio management; management cites millions of dollars in savings from fraud prevention and ongoing investment in AI for efficiency and compliance.