Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. Announces 2025 Third Quarter Results

Core Insights - Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. reported its highest level of profits since 2022, with a net income of $5.6 million for Q3 2025, compared to $1.3 million in Q2 2025 and $0.9 million in Q3 2024 [1][7][2] Financial Performance - For the year-to-date period ending September 30, 2025, the company achieved a net income of $6.5 million, a significant recovery from a net loss of $13.4 million in the same period of 2024 [2] - The third quarter net income before income taxes was $7.5 million, which included $3.0 million of loan fee income from the payoff of a previously criticized out-of-market loan [7][3] - Noninterest income for Q3 2025 was $3.8 million, up from $3.2 million in Q2 2025 and $2.7 million in Q3 2024, driven by swap transaction fees and positive fair value adjustments [21][22] Expenses and Cost Management - Noninterest expenses decreased to $20.0 million in Q3 2025 from $22.0 million in Q2 2025 and $26.5 million in Q3 2024, reflecting lower salaries and employee benefits, consulting fees, and FDIC insurance assessments [22][24] - The company expects legal and consulting expenses to return to lower levels in Q4 2025 [3] Asset Quality and Capital Position - Nonperforming loans increased to $28.6 million, or 1.14% of total assets, primarily due to a $4.8 million multifamily loan placed on nonaccrual status [23] - The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans held for investment was 1.07% at the end of Q3 2025, down from 1.11% in the prior quarter [23] - The company’s capital ratios improved, with the tier 1 leverage ratio at 14.70% and total risk-based capital ratio at 21.77% as of September 30, 2025 [11] Loan and Deposit Trends - Loans held for investment decreased to $1.91 billion at September 30, 2025, down from $1.98 billion at June 30, 2025, primarily due to payoffs of out-of-market loans [25][26] - Total deposits were $1.95 billion, a decline of $59.2 million from the previous quarter and $395.4 million from the same period last year [26] Shareholder Returns - The company announced a share repurchase program of up to $15 million, reflecting its strong capital position [6]