Record-Breaking Quarter for USCB
USCB reported another consecutive record quarter with net income of $8.1 million or $0.40 per diluted share, up 29% over the prior year.
Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
Total loans increased by 15.1% annualized from the prior quarter, surpassing $2.1 billion. Deposits rose 4.5% annually from the previous quarter to $2.3 billion.
Improved Profitability Ratios
Return on average equity was 14.29%, return on average assets was 1.22%, and the net interest margin improved to 3.28%.
Investment-Grade Debt Ratings
USCB received investment-grade debt ratings from Kroll Bond Rating Agency, supporting deposit gathering activities.
Deposit Cost Management
Successfully lowered interest-bearing liabilities by 5 basis points from the prior quarter, improving the overall cost of deposits by 3 basis points.
Strong Market Presence
USCB has a strong presence in the Miami-Dade MSA with $2.1 billion in local deposits across 10 branches.