Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted net income of $30 million or $0.06 per diluted share in Q4 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.07 per diluted share in the previous quarter [4] - Pre-Provision Net Revenue increased by $45 million, with positive Operating Leverage of approximately 900 basis points [5] - The CET1 capital ratio increased by almost 400 basis points to 12.83%, ranking among the highest capitalized regional banks [7][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net C&I loan growth was up 2% on a linked quarter basis, or about 9% on an analyzed basis [5] - The company reduced overall CRE exposure by $2.3 billion, resulting in a CRE concentration ratio now falling below 400 [5] - C&I lending commitments increased by 28% to $3 billion, while originations increased by 22% to $2.1 billion [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total CRE balances declined by $12.1 billion or 25% since year-end 2023, aiding the strategy to diversify the loan portfolio [18] - The multifamily portfolio declined 13% or $4.3 billion year-over-year, with a reserve coverage of 1.83% [18] - Approximately 53% of the $9.2 billion New York City multifamily loans are pass-rated, while 47% are criticized or classified [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to transform into one of the best-performing regional banks with a diversified balance sheet and revenue streams [4] - Focus on further improving the credit profile by managing CRE exposure and diversifying the loan portfolio through growth in non-CRE loans [6] - Plans to generate deposit growth across various business lines while maintaining discipline on pricing [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued profitability in 2026, driven by growth in net interest income and margin expansion [6] - The company is optimistic about the trajectory of adjusted EPS, forecasting it to be in the $0.65-$0.70 range for 2026 [13] - Management highlighted the importance of proactive management of credit quality and the potential for further capital deployment [46] Other Important Information - The company reduced brokered deposits by almost $8 billion during the year [7] - The company expects to close the sale of properties related to a bankruptcy case before the end of Q1 2026 [72] - The company has a strong liquidity position, with cash and securities increasing to 25% of total assets [7] Q&A Session Summary Question: Drivers behind the lowered NII guidance - Management indicated that higher payoff activity, particularly in multifamily and CRE loans, was the primary driver for the lowered NII guidance [29][30] Question: Confidence in funding for loan growth - Management expressed confidence in core deposit growth, leveraging C&I relationships and private client banking to drive deposits [40][43] Question: Excess capital deployment prospects - Management noted that the board will consider how to deploy excess capital, including potential stock buybacks, depending on balance sheet growth and credit quality improvements [46] Question: Updates on the New York multifamily portfolio - Management is actively monitoring the portfolio and has not seen a decline in liquidity, despite potential rent freezes [64][67] Question: Update on the borrower in bankruptcy - Management confirmed that the auction process for the bankruptcy case was completed and expected to close soon, with no additional charge-offs anticipated [72][75]
Flagstar Financial, lnc.(FLG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript