Red River Bancshares, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Red River Bancshares, Inc. reported a net income of $10.8 million for Q3 2025, representing a 5.9% increase from the previous quarter's net income of $10.2 million [2][4] - The company achieved a record-high net income driven by improved net interest margins and solid loan activity despite unexpected paydowns [5][6] - The quarterly cash dividend was increased by 25% to $0.15 per share, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders [4][5] Financial Performance - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net income was $31.3 million, up from $24.9 million for the same period in 2024, with EPS increasing from $3.59 to $4.65 [3][36] - The return on assets for Q3 2025 was 1.34%, and the return on equity was 12.62% [2][36] - Net interest income for Q3 2025 was $26.9 million, a 4.1% increase from the previous quarter, with a net interest margin FTE of 3.43% [10][36] Loan and Deposit Growth - Loans held for investment increased to $2.17 billion, a rise of 1.6% from the previous quarter, with solid new loan activity [4][17] - Total deposits reached $2.84 billion, up 1.0% from the previous quarter, driven by increased noninterest-bearing and time deposits [23][24] - The company opened a new loan and deposit production office in Lafayette, Louisiana, to enhance its service capabilities [5][9] Asset Quality and Credit Losses - Nonperforming assets totaled $2.4 million, representing 0.08% of total assets, with an allowance for credit losses of $22.8 million, or 1.05% of loans held for investment [20][22] - The provision for credit losses for Q3 2025 was $650,000, an increase from $450,000 in the prior quarter [22][36] Capital Management - Total stockholders' equity increased by 4.8% to $351.3 million as of September 30, 2025, supported by net income and market adjustments [28][29] - The company has a strong capital position with a stockholders' equity to assets ratio of 10.93% and a risk-based capital ratio of 18.18% [36][38] Market Outlook - The economic outlook for Louisiana is optimistic, with expected job growth and improved loan demand as uncertainties related to tariffs and interest rates diminish [7][8] - The Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts are anticipated to influence the company's interest income and margin management strategies moving forward [8][11]