Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $1,700,000 for the quarter, reflecting continued earnings pressure compared to $15,300,000 in the prior quarter [5][18] - Pre-tax income declined by $17,300,000 to $2,400,000 in the first quarter, driven by a higher provision for credit losses, a decline in net interest income, and increased non-interest expenses [18] - The allowance for credit losses increased to $129,500,000, representing coverage of total loans at 1.63%, up 19 basis points from the prior quarter [13][19] - Net interest income before provision totaled $65,600,000, decreasing from $70,800,000 in the prior quarter due to lower average interest-bearing cash balances and lower rates on loans [21] - The tangible common equity ratio decreased by two basis points to 11% at quarter end, while book value per share increased by $0.39 to $40.99 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial lending platform saw loans grow by $109,100,000 or 4.3% over the previous quarter [7] - Deposits grew by $146,200,000, largely through time deposits in digital and branch channels, enhancing the bank's liquidity strength [8] - Non-interest income increased to $8,200,000 for the first quarter, compared to $4,100,000 in the prior quarter, primarily driven by a separate account BOLI transaction [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The DC economy is diversified beyond the federal government, including educational institutions, a growing technology sector, and tourism, which supports long-term stability [9] - The company has modest exposure to government contracting and GSA-linked assets, reducing sensitivity to changes in federal budget spending [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on preserving capital flexibility, improving portfolio quality, and managing through volatility while maintaining long-term franchise value [11][27] - There is an emphasis on executing a disciplined strategy to enhance franchise value and position the company as a leading community bank in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area [7][9] - The company plans to explore asset disposition strategies for office loans to address evolving valuation risks [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges sustained pressure on office property valuations and the need for adequate reserves in light of market uncertainties [10][11] - The company remains optimistic about the long-term strength of the Washington DC region despite current challenges [10] - Management is actively reassessing capital allocation priorities, including shareholder return strategies, to align with forward-looking earnings [11] Other Important Information - The company has a strong capital position, with Tier one leverage increasing by 37 basis points to 11.11% [19] - Average deposits have grown by $381,600,000 from a year ago, reflecting a stable funding base [20] - The company is seeing a robust pipeline in its C and I lending, indicating potential growth in that area [76] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the reserve build related to the office portfolio? - The reserve increase was driven by updated assumptions regarding probability of default and loss given default, resulting in a $14,300,000 increase to the allowance for credit losses related to the performing office portfolio [34][36] Question: What is the outlook for the C and I portfolio growth? - All indications point to an increase in the C and I portfolio growth, supported by new team members and a robust pipeline [75][78] Question: How sensitive is the margin guidance to potential Fed rate cuts? - The forecast does not include changes to Fed rate cuts, and the company is relatively neutral to interest rate movements due to its loan book structure [42][43]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP fully diluted earnings per share of $0.87, which represents a 135% increase compared to the fourth quarter and an 81% increase year-over-year [5] - Pre-provision net revenue for the first quarter was $9,400,000, or $1.22 per share, reflecting an 11% increase from the previous quarter [9] - The net interest margin for the quarter was 281 basis points, a 21 basis point increase from the linked quarter [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - SBA originations grew during the first quarter, with gain on sale margins exceeding 10% [6] - Non-interest income increased by 56% compared to the linked quarter, driven largely by $424,000 of SBA gain on sale income [11] - The efficiency ratio for the quarter was 59.9%, an increase over the prior quarter, but expected to improve as net interest margin expands [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced elevated payoff activity of $200,000,000, which offset strong origination activity of $130,000,000 funded during the first quarter [6] - Core deposits grew by $43,000,000, including $28,000,000 in non-interest bearing deposits [7] - Brokered deposits declined by $81,000,000 relative to the fourth quarter, with a total reduction of $207,000,000 over the last twelve months [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its SBA business and expects continued growth in SBA gain on sale activity throughout 2025 [6][11] - The addition of new deposit teams in the New York Metro Area is aimed at enhancing customer acquisition and deposit growth [14] - The company plans to selectively add professionals to achieve strategic goals, particularly in technology and banking [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about low single-digit loan growth for the full year despite a slower start [6][22] - The company anticipates continued margin expansion as maturing term deposits reprice to lower current rates [9][10] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate changes in the SBA landscape while maintaining growth [37] Other Important Information - The company disposed of two nonperforming credits, which significantly reduced nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets to 83 basis points [5] - The balance sheet remains well-capitalized and liquid, with total assets of $3,200,000,000 [13] - The company repurchased 29,924 shares at a weighted average price of $30.46 during the quarter [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on new teams and their focus - The new teams are primarily focused on deposits, with both teams having books of business over $100,000,000 [19][20] Question: Loan pipeline and growth outlook - The company still expects low single-digit growth, with a robust pipeline despite some unexpected payoffs in the first quarter [22][23] Question: Core loan yield and margin expectations - The core loan yield for the quarter was approximately $6.40, with expectations for continued margin expansion [27][29] Question: SBA gain on sale and future expectations - Originations were better than expected, with the strongest quarter anticipated in Q4 [35] Question: Professional fees and expense outlook - Some professional fees are one-time investments that may shift into employee expenses, but elevated levels are not expected to continue [41] Question: Updates on remaining nonperforming assets - No material updates on the remaining loans, but management is optimistic about their status [45] Question: Share repurchase strategy - The company aims to balance share repurchases with the need to grow consolidated CET1 capital [52]

Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants James Eccher - President, CEO & Chairman of the BoardBradley Adams - EVP, COO & CFOChristopher Mcgratty - MD & Head of U.S. Bank ResearchTerry Mcevoy - Managing DirectorDavid Long - Managing DirectorBrian Martin - Director - Banks & Thrifts Conference Call Participants Nathan Race - Managing Director & Senior Research AnalystJeffrey Rulis - MD & Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning, everyone, and thank y ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $1,700,000 for the quarter, reflecting continued earnings pressure compared to $15,300,000 in the prior quarter [6][21] - The provision for credit losses increased to $26,300,000, with $13,900,000 related to the increase in the office overlay [15][21] - The allowance for credit losses rose to $129,500,000, representing coverage of total loans at 1.63%, an increase of 19 basis points from the prior quarter [15][22] - Net interest income before provision totaled $65,600,000, decreasing from $70,800,000 in the prior quarter [24] - The tangible common equity ratio decreased two basis points to 11% at quarter end, while book value per share increased by $0.39 to $40.99 [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial lending grew by $109,100,000 or 4.3% over the previous quarter, indicating positive momentum in this segment [9] - Deposits increased by $146,200,000, largely through time deposits in digital and branch channels [10] - Non-interest income rose to $8,200,000 for the first quarter, compared to $4,100,000 in the prior quarter, driven by a separate account BOLI transaction [27][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted modest exposure to government contracting and GSA-linked assets, which reduces sensitivity to changes in federal budget spending [10] - The DC economy is diversified, including educational institutions, a growing technology sector, and tourism, supporting long-term stability [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on preserving capital flexibility, improving portfolio quality, and managing through volatility while maintaining long-term franchise value [13][30] - There is an emphasis on executing a disciplined strategy to enhance franchise value and position the company as a leading community bank in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area [9][11] - The company plans to explore asset disposition strategies for office loans to address evolving valuation risks [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged sustained pressure on office property valuations and the need for adequate reserves [12] - The company remains optimistic about the long-term strength of the Washington DC region despite current uncertainties [11][30] - Management is actively reassessing capital allocation priorities, including shareholder return strategies, in light of credit conditions [13] Other Important Information - The company has a strong liquidity position with available liquidity totaling $4,800,000,000 [24] - The average deposits have grown by $381,600,000 from a year ago, reflecting a stable funding base [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the reserve build related to the office portfolio? - The reserve increase was driven by actual appraisal experiences and updated assumptions regarding probability of default and loss given default [36][37] Question: What is the outlook for the C and I portfolio growth? - All indications point to an increase in the C and I portfolio growth due to new team members and a robust pipeline [79][80] Question: How sensitive is the margin outlook to potential Fed rate cuts? - The forecast does not include changes to Fed rate cuts, and the company is relatively neutral to interest rate movements in the short term [43][46] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding loan sales and resolutions? - The company is considering various strategies, including loan sales and aggressive resolutions, based on a cost-benefit analysis [72][73]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for Q1 2025 was $17.8 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, with a return on average assets of 0.96% and return on average equity of 13.04% [15][16] - Net interest income increased by $1.9 million, or 3.5%, from the prior quarter to $57.7 million, with a net interest margin of 3.31%, up 14 basis points sequentially [16][18] - The efficiency ratio improved to 61.2, the best since Q4 2022 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loan portfolio increased by $1.7 million sequentially, marking the first quarterly increase in two years, driven by commercial mortgage and construction lending [13] - Total deposits declined by $48 million from the prior quarter, but average balances increased by $14 million, with a notable rise in average non-time deposits [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hawaii construction industry saw a 20.3% increase in total construction value for the first ten months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, forecasted to exceed $14 billion [9] - The statewide unemployment rate in Hawaii remained low at 2.9%, outperforming the national rate of 4.2% [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow market share in Hawaii while targeting lending opportunities in Mainland markets, focusing on small businesses [12][13] - Management is optimistic about net loan growth continuing to pick up, particularly in commercial areas [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating economic uncertainties and maintaining strong results despite external factors [7][11] - The company is prepared to address potential impacts from current administration policies and market volatility [11] Other Important Information - The company plans to consolidate office space, expecting to recognize a one-time pretax write-off of $2 million to $2.5 million, with anticipated annual savings of approximately $1 million [18] - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share was declared, payable on June 16 [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth outlook amidst market volatility - Management remains cautiously optimistic about loan growth, reiterating guidance for low to mid-single digit growth for the full year, primarily in commercial areas [28][30] Question: Impact of trade wars and tariffs on clients - Approximately 10% of the loan book may be impacted, particularly in accommodation, restaurant, and retail sectors, but management believes clients can handle short-term turbulence [32][34] Question: Deposit performance and competitive landscape - The company is pleased with deposit performance, with a favorable mix shift towards core deposits, and expects funding costs to trend down gradually [38][40] Question: Margin expectations for March - The margin for March was reported at 3.37%, with expectations for continued expansion driven by lower funding costs and favorable asset repricing [44][46] Question: Capital priorities and share repurchases - The company maintains a strong capital position, focusing on organic growth, share repurchases, and a quarterly cash dividend with a 40% payout ratio [53][54]

Financial Performance - Net income remained stable at $178 million in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024[4] - Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased by 5 bps to 3.40%[4] - Fully Taxable Equivalent (FTE) NIM expanded by 11 bps to 3.73%[4] - Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to $2.56 from $2.51[4] Balance Sheet - Total deposits increased by $935 million, a 1.4% increase[6, 11] - Excluding P R public deposits, customer deposits increased by $776 million[11] - Loans held in portfolio increased by $146 million to $37,254 million[6] Credit Quality - Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) decreased by $37 million to $314 million[7, 11] - The NPL Ratio improved to 0.84% from 0.95% in Q4[7, 11] - Net Charge-Off (NCO) Ratio decreased to 0.53% from 0.74%[7, 11] Capital Actions - Repurchased $122 million of common stock at an average price of $96 24 per share[11] - Paid quarterly common stock dividend increased 13% to $0 70[11]

Financial Performance and Key Metrics - Trustmark reported net income of $53.6 million for the first quarter, translating to fully diluted EPS of $0.88 per share, with a return on average assets of 1.19% and a return on average tangible equity of 13.13% [10] - Loans held for investment increased by $151 million or 1.2% linked quarter, with growth seen in commercial real estate (CRE), other commercial loans, and one to four family mortgage loans [8][9] - The cost of total deposits decreased by 15 basis points to 1.83% during the quarter [9] - Non-interest income totaled approximately $43 million, up 4% linked quarter, driven by growth in mortgage banking and wealth management [11] - Non-interest expense declined by $419,000 linked quarter, continuing a trend of expense management [11] Business Line Performance - The growth in loans was diversified, with notable increases in CRE and other commercial loans [8] - Non-interest income growth was partially offset by seasonal declines in bank card and service charges on deposit accounts [11] - Credit quality remained stable, with net charge-offs totaling $1.4 million, representing 4 basis points of average loans [12] Market Data and Key Metrics - The capital management perspective showed an increase in all capital ratios, with the CET1 ratio expanding to 11.63% [13] - Tangible book value per share increased by 4.1% during the quarter and 26.1% year-over-year, reaching $27.78 [14] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is affirming its full-year 2025 expectations, anticipating low single-digit increases in loans and deposits [15][16] - Trustmark plans to maintain a disciplined approach to capital deployment, focusing on organic loan growth and potential market expansion [17] - The company is monitoring the impact of tariffs and other administrative policies on its customer base, but has not yet seen immediate effects [15] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stability of credit quality and the potential for loan growth despite market uncertainties [15][30] - There is an expectation of continued solid pipelines across various business lines, although some clients may exhibit caution due to market volatility [30][31] - The company anticipates net interest margin to remain in the range of 3.75% to 3.85% for the full year [16][37] Other Important Information - The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on June 15 to shareholders of record on June 1 [14] - The company repurchased $15 million of common stock during the quarter, with a remaining repurchase authority of $85 million [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth trends and client behavior regarding tariffs - Management noted that while there are expectations of meaningful maturing CRE loans, many clients are opting to extend their loans due to uncertainty in interest rates [22][24] - The company has seen solid pipelines and plans from clients, although some may pause due to market conditions [30][31] Question: Credit quality and reserve build - The increase in the allowance for credit losses was driven by loan growth and qualitative adjustments, with the provision aligning with expectations [44][45] Question: Expense management and future growth outlook - The decline in expenses was attributed to lower salaries and benefits, with a focus on controlling costs moving forward [48][50] - Management anticipates mid-single-digit growth in expenses for the year, with merit increases scheduled for the third quarter [51] Question: Share buybacks and capital deployment - The pace of share repurchases will be dictated by market conditions, with management expressing a desire to maintain a consistent buyback trend [54][58] - The company is focused on strategic growth initiatives in key markets to drive organic growth [55]

Popular (BPOP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 23, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Paul Cardillo - Senior VP & Investor Relations OfficerIgnacio Alvarez - CEOJavier D. Ferrer - President & COOJorge Garcia - Executive VP & CFOLidio Soriano - Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer of Corporate Risk Management GroupFrank Schiraldi - Managing DirectorBen Gerlinger - Vice President of Equity ResearchGerard Cassidy - Managing DirectorTimur Braziler - Director - Mid-Cap Bank Equity ResearchJared Shaw - Managing Direc ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company recorded net income of $9.4 million or $0.37 per diluted share, with a return on average assets (ROA) of 1% for Q1 2025 [12] - Excluding the OREO write down, EPS would have been $0.40 per share or an ROA of 1.07% [12] - Net interest margin increased to 3.65% from 3.54% in the previous quarter, supported by a decline in interest-bearing deposit costs [14] - Nonperforming assets to total assets declined to 0.42% from 0.46% at the end of Q4 2024 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Loan growth was strong at $92 million, representing a 12% annualized growth rate, with significant contributions from asset-based lending, private equity, and small business lending [8][25] - The asset-based lending portfolio increased to just over $90 million, while the private equity fund banking portfolio grew to $128 million [10] - Small business lending, including Business Express and SBA loans, reached $91 million [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total deposits increased by $64 million or 8% from the previous quarter, with noninterest-bearing deposits growing significantly [21] - The noninterest-bearing demand deposits ratio rose to 17.2%, up from 15.8% a year ago [21] - Time deposits increased by $47 million, supported by brokered funding [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to focus on deposit generation and maintaining profitable relationships in a competitive environment [20] - Plans for branch expansion include opening new branches in New Jersey and relocating a Florida branch [22] - The company is investing in technology, including the rollout of a Salesforce CRM tool to enhance customer relationship management [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding loan demand, anticipating continued activity in construction and refinancing despite potential economic slowdowns [41][42] - The company is focused on maintaining a strong credit profile and managing risks associated with new lending units [88] - Management believes the current allowance for credit losses is adequate, with a strong coverage ratio relative to peers [51] Other Important Information - The efficiency ratio remained strong at 57.65%, below 60% for 23 consecutive quarters [18] - The company continued its buyback program and maintained a stable cash dividend [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth in the quarter and future lending environment - Management noted that much of the loan activity is tied to ongoing projects, with expectations for continued demand in the near term [41][42] Question: Buyback activity and future plans - Management indicated that buyback activity is on the radar, especially while the stock trades at lower levels [47][48] Question: Credit reserves and economic outlook - Management feels comfortable with the current allowance for credit losses, indicating a strong coverage ratio [50][51] Question: OREO write down details - The write down was related to an acquired loan in New York City, with management taking a conservative approach to ensure full coverage [56][57] Question: NIM and funding costs - Management discussed expectations for stable net interest margin, with some headwinds and tailwinds offsetting each other [66] Question: Growth targets for C&I lending - Management provided growth targets for asset-based lending and private equity, indicating potential for significant increases in the coming years [74][75]

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices in Louisville, central, eastern and northern Kentucky, as well as the Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan markets, today reported record earnings of $33.3 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. This compares to net income of $25.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the first quarter of ...