Broadway Financial Corporation Announces Results of Operations for First Quarter 2025

Core Insights - Broadway Financial Corporation reported a consolidated net loss before preferred dividends of $451 thousand, or ($0.05) per diluted share, for Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $164 thousand, or ($0.02) per diluted share, for Q1 2024 [1][2] - The net loss attributable to common stockholders was $1.2 million in Q1 2025 after deducting preferred dividends of $750 thousand, compared to a net loss of $164 thousand in Q1 2024 [1][2] - The company experienced a 6.9% increase in net interest income, totaling $8.0 million in Q1 2025, driven by lower interest expenses on borrowings and increased interest and fees on loans [2][5] Financial Performance - Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased by $521 thousand, or 6.9%, from $7.5 million in Q1 2024 to $8.0 million in Q1 2025 [5][9] - The net interest margin improved to 2.70% in Q1 2025, up 43 basis points from 2.27% in Q1 2024, due to an increase in the average rate earned on interest-earning assets [7][9] - Total deposits grew by $31.1 million, or 4.2%, to $776.5 million at March 31, 2025, compared to $745.4 million at December 31, 2024 [4][15] Credit Quality - The provision for credit losses increased to $689 thousand in Q1 2025 from $260 thousand in Q1 2024, primarily due to one new non-accrual loan [10][12] - Non-accrual loans to total assets stood at 0.09%, and non-performing loans to total assets were at 0.07% as of March 31, 2025, indicating strong credit quality [10][12] Non-Interest Expense - Total non-interest expense rose by $444 thousand, or 5.7%, to $8.3 million in Q1 2025, mainly due to a $1.0 million increase in compensation and benefits expense [11][12] - The increase in compensation and benefits was attributed to the addition of full-time employees to enhance operational capabilities [11][12] Tax and Capital - The company recorded an income tax benefit of $156 thousand for Q1 2025, compared to $57 thousand for Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease in pre-tax income [12][17] - Stockholders' equity was $286.0 million, or 23.3% of total assets, at March 31, 2025, compared to $285.2 million, or 21.9% of total assets, at December 31, 2024 [17][18]