Stonegate Updates Coverage on Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. (TCBX) Q2 2025

Group 1 - Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. reported a net income of $16.8 million for Q2 2025, an increase from $13.6 million in Q1 2025, with basic and diluted EPS of $1.12 and $0.96 respectively [1][7] - The increase in net income was primarily driven by higher net interest income due to opportunistic securitization of the portfolio and stable expenses related to salaries and employee benefits [1] - The net interest margin expanded to 4.22% in Q2 2025, up from 3.80% in Q1 2025 and 3.62% year-over-year [7] Group 2 - The company experienced a higher provision for credit losses and expenses related to securitization, which partially offset the increase in net income [1] - Gross loans reached $4.08 billion as of June 30, 2025, and the efficiency ratio improved to 55.45% from 61.23% [7] - The company is expected to continue prioritizing operational efficiency, sustaining a 1% improvement initiative with forecasts indicating stable non-interest expenses [1]