OPOF Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y on NIM Gains, Deposit Growth, Stock up 2%

Core Insights - Old Point Financial Corporation (OPOF) reported a 23.5% increase in net income for Q1 2025, reaching 42 cents per share compared to 34 cents per share in the same quarter last year [2] - The company's net income rose to $2.2 million, a 25.7% increase from $1.7 million in the prior year [3] - Total revenue increased to $15.9 million from $14.8 million year-over-year, with noninterest income rising 19.4% to $3.8 million [4] Financial Performance - Net interest income grew by 4.1% year-over-year to $12 million, with a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.63%, up from 3.45% [3] - Noninterest expense decreased by 2% to $12.4 million, leading to an improved adjusted efficiency ratio of 78.3% from 85.8% [5] - Return on average assets (ROA) increased to 0.61%, while return on average equity (ROE) improved to 7.50% [6] Business Metrics - Loan balances averaged $1 billion, down 5.9% year-over-year, but average loan yields increased by 18 basis points to 5.60% [8] - Total deposits grew by 0.2% to $1.3 billion, with noninterest-bearing and savings deposits increasing, while time deposits fell by 17.9% [9] Credit Quality - Non-performing assets (NPAs) rose to $4.2 million, or 0.29% of total assets, up from $2.2 million, or 0.15% [10] - The allowance for credit losses increased to 1.17% of total loans, up from 1.12% [10] Strategic Developments - The company announced a planned merger with TowneBank, which is expected to enhance growth opportunities and operational efficiencies [11] - Old Point repurchased and retired a subordinated note, generating a gain of $0.7 million and reducing subordinated debt by $3.7 million [12]