UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________ FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 or [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIESEXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___________________ to___________________ COMMISSION FILE NUMBER001-14793 FIRST BANCORP. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIEDIN ITS CHARTER) Puerto Rico ...

Group 1 - Popular (BPOP) is outperforming its peers in the Finance sector with a year-to-date return of 21.8%, compared to the sector average gain of 9% [4] - The Zacks Rank for Popular is 2 (Buy), indicating strong analyst sentiment and an improving earnings outlook, with a 2.8% increase in the full-year earnings estimate over the past quarter [3] - Popular is part of the Banks - Southeast industry, which has an average gain of 0.2% this year, further highlighting BPOP's strong performance within its industry [5] Group 2 - The Finance group includes 869 companies and is currently ranked 2 in the Zacks Sector Rank, reflecting the strength of the sector [2] - Another notable stock in the Finance sector is First Bancorp (FBP), which has returned 12.1% year-to-date and also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [4] - The consensus EPS estimate for First Bancorp has increased by 4.4% over the past three months, indicating positive analyst sentiment similar to that of Popular [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $80 million, translating to a return on assets of 1.69%, driven by record net interest income and solid loan production [5][13] - Pre-tax pre-provision income was slightly below the prior quarter but up 9% compared to the previous year [5] - The efficiency ratio was sustained at 50%, within the target range of 50% to 52% [5][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loans grew by 6% on a linked quarter annualized basis, primarily driven by strong commercial loan production in Puerto Rico and Florida [6] - Commercial lending pipelines remain strong, indicating a positive outlook for the second half of the year [6][11] - Customer deposits saw a reduction, mainly from a few large commercial accounts, while retail deposits remained stable [6][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Economic conditions in Puerto Rico and Florida are trending favorably, with a strong labor market reflected in the lowest unemployment rate in decades [9][10] - The company is seeing encouraging trends in disaster relief inflow, supporting economic activity and infrastructure development [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to invest in technology to achieve long-term growth and improve efficiency [10][68] - Supporting economic development in its markets remains a strategic priority, with a focus on lending to both consumers and corporations [11] - The company aims to deploy 100% of its earnings to shareholders through capital actions, including dividends and stock buybacks [12][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving mid-single-digit loan growth for the full year, despite some uncertainties in the broader market [11][42] - The company is closely monitoring consumer credit and is seeing improvements in recent vintages due to prior credit policy adjustments [24][33] Other Important Information - The company executed a capital deployment plan, redeeming subordinated debentures and repurchasing stock [25][26] - The tangible book value per share increased by 5% during the quarter to $11.16 [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on the expected tax rate - The effective tax rate for the full year is estimated to be around 23%, based on the forecasted mix of exempt and taxable income [29] Question: Insights on deposit decline - The decline in deposits was primarily due to non-recurring business activities and high-yielding behaviors among large commercial customers [32][40] Question: Sustainability of charge-offs - Management believes the current level of charge-offs is sustainable and may improve for consumer portfolios [33] Question: Expectations for loan growth in the second half - Loan growth is expected to be driven by both Puerto Rico and Florida, with stability anticipated in deposits [42][44] Question: Loan yields and funding costs - Loan yields have seen slight reductions, and there is potential to continue lowering funding costs as market conditions evolve [53][55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $80 million, translating to a return on assets of 1.69% driven by record net interest income and solid loan production [4][13] - Pre-tax pre-provision income was slightly below the prior quarter but up 9% compared to the previous year [4] - The efficiency ratio was sustained at 50%, within the target range of 50% to 52% [4][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loans grew by 6% linked quarter annualized, primarily driven by strong commercial loan production in Puerto Rico and Florida [5] - Commercial lending pipelines remain strong, crucial for the company's strategy [5] - Customer deposits saw a reduction, mainly from a few large commercial accounts, while retail deposits remained stable [5][30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Economic conditions in Puerto Rico and Florida are trending favorably, with a strong labor market reflected in the lowest unemployment rate in decades [7][10] - There are concerns regarding tariffs and changes in U.S. policies, creating uncertainty for retail and commercial customers [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on supporting economic development in its markets, with strong demand for commercial credit and stable residential mortgage growth [11] - Key investments are being made in technology to achieve long-term growth and improve customer interactions [10][68] - The company aims to deploy 100% of its earnings to shareholders through capital actions, including dividends and stock buybacks [12][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving mid-single-digit loan growth for the full year, despite some uncertainties in the broader market [11][40] - The company is monitoring consumer credit closely, with improvements noted in recent vintages due to prior credit policy adjustments [23] Other Important Information - The net interest margin increased to 4.56%, with expectations for continued improvement in the coming quarters [18] - The allowance for loan losses increased to $248.6 million, reflecting growth in the commercial portfolio [23][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on the expected tax rate - The effective tax rate for the full year is estimated to be around 23%, influenced by the mix of exempt and taxable income [28] Question: Insights on deposit decline - The decline in deposits was primarily due to non-recurring business activities and high-yielding behaviors among large commercial customers [30][39] Question: Sustainability of charge-off levels - Management believes the current level of charge-offs is sustainable and shows an improving trend for consumer portfolios [32] Question: Expectations for loan growth in the second half of the year - The company anticipates stability in deposits and plans to utilize cash flows from investment portfolios to support loan growth [41] Question: Loan yield trends - Loan yields have seen slight reductions, particularly in the commercial portfolio, while consumer portfolio yields remain stable [51] Question: Future funding cost reductions - There is potential to lower funding costs, particularly with maturing broker deposits and time deposits, while managing Federal Home Loan Bank advances based on needs [54]

-1- Financial Results Second Quarter 2025 July 22, 2025 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" concerning the Corporation's future economic, operational and financial performance. The words or phrases "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "would," "will," "plans," "forecast," "believe" and similar expressions are meant to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the ...

Exhibit 99.1 FIRST BANCORP. ANNOUNCES EARNINGS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – July 22, 2025 – First BanCorp. (the "Corporation" or "First BanCorp.") (NYSE: FBP), the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico ("FirstBank" or "the Bank"), today reported a net income of $80.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $77.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025, and $75.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, fo ...

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of the Zacks Rank system and Style Scores in identifying strong stocks, particularly for value investors [1][2] Company Analysis - First BanCorp. (FBP) has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and an A for Value, with a current P/E ratio of 10.79, lower than the industry average of 11.42 [3] - FBP's Forward P/E has fluctuated between 8.83 and 12.46 over the past year, with a median of 10.60 [3] - FBP's P/CF ratio is 10.97, significantly lower than the industry's average of 17.07, indicating potential undervaluation [4] - Regions Financial (RF) also holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a Value Score of A, trading at a forward earnings multiple of 10.44, below the industry average of 11.42 [5] - RF's PEG ratio is 1.86, compared to the industry's average of 1.35, suggesting it may be undervalued [5] - Over the past year, RF's P/E ratio has ranged from 8.06 to 12.14, with a median of 10.44, while its PEG ratio has varied between 1.51 and 2.83 [6] - RF's P/B ratio stands at 1.32, lower than the industry's average of 1.93, further indicating potential undervaluation [6] - Both FBP and RF are highlighted as strong value stocks due to their attractive earnings outlook and valuation metrics [7]

For those looking to find strong Finance stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. First Bancorp (FBP) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Finance peers, we might be able to answer that question.First Bancorp is one of 869 individual stocks in the Finance sector. Collectively, t ...

Company Overview - First BanCorp is a Puerto Rico-based holding company that operates FirstBank Puerto Rico [1] - The company has a concentrated presence in the Puerto Rico market, with approximately 80% of its loans originating from this geography [1] Investment Focus - The company is characterized as a value-focused investment entity, conducting fundamental research across various sectors including chemicals, homebuilders, building materials, industrials, and metals & mining [1] - The investment strategy emphasizes acquiring stocks that are undervalued and have potential catalysts in the near future [1] - The investment horizon for the company ranges from one quarter to two years [1] Experience and Expertise - The company has over three years of active investing experience and has served as a buy-side analyst at a boutique research firm and family offices [1]

Core Viewpoint - First Bancorp (FBP) is positioned well to potentially beat earnings estimates in its upcoming quarterly report, supported by a solid history of exceeding expectations [1]. Earnings Performance - First Bancorp has a track record of surpassing earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 10.75% over the last two quarters [2]. - In the most recent quarter, the company reported earnings of $0.43 per share against an expectation of $0.47, resulting in a surprise of 9.30%. In the previous quarter, it reported $0.46 per share compared to a consensus estimate of $0.41, achieving a surprise of 12.20% [3]. Earnings Estimates and Predictions - Recent estimates for First Bancorp have been trending upward, with a positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) indicating a strong likelihood of an earnings beat [6]. - The current Earnings ESP for First Bancorp is +3.60%, suggesting that analysts have recently become more optimistic about the company's earnings prospects [9]. Zacks Rank and Success Rate - The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) suggests that First Bancorp has a high probability of beating consensus estimates, with historical data indicating that nearly 70% of stocks with this combination achieve positive surprises [7][9].