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BOK Financial Corporation

BOKF

Financial Services

3w

Launch of New Mortgage Finance Business and Pipeline Development

The company is launching a new mortgage finance line of business, with an expectation to fund the first loan in the next few weeks.
Approved 4 credit relationships with a strong pipeline, aiming for approximately $0.5 billion in commitments by year-end.
Operational readiness is prioritized, with a focus on system implementation and talent hiring to support growth in 2025 and beyond.

Webster Financial Corporation

WBS

Financial Services

4w

Financial Performance Summary

Common equity Tier 1 ratio increased, loan-to-deposit ratio remained flat at 81%, and tangible book value per common share grew over 3% to $35.13.
Expenses increased modestly by $2.1 million due to investments in human capital and technology, maintaining an efficiency ratio of 45.4%.
Net interest income increased by $9 million, while net interest margin decreased 4 basis points to 3.44%, influenced by deposit mix shifts and higher cash balances.
Non-interest income rose by $3 million, driven by deposit service fees and lower credit valuation adjustment impact.
Non-performing assets decreased 5%, and commercial classified loans declined 4%, indicating improving asset quality.
Provision for credit losses decreased by $31 million to $47 million, with net charge-offs at $36 million and allowance for loan losses at $722 million (1.35% of loans).
Return on tangible common equity was 18%, ROAA nearly 1.3%, with over 1% linked quarter growth in loans and deposits.
Revenue grew 1.6% over the prior quarter, with net income to common shareholders up $31 million and EPS increasing to $1.52 from $1.30.

First Horizon Corporation

FHN

Financial Services

1mo

Strong Balance Sheet Growth and Credit Trends in a Stable Economy

Balance sheet growth was in line with industry trends, with loans and deposits finishing 2% higher quarter-over-quarter.
Credit trends remained strong with a charge-off ratio of 22 basis points, and a slight decline in credit loss coverage to 1.42%.
Management emphasized resilience in borrower health and positive outlook for the second half of 2025, despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

Blue Owl Capital Inc.

OWL

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Blue Owl Capital reported fee-related earnings (FRE) of $0.23 per share and distributable earnings (DE) of $0.21 per share for Q2 2025.
Direct lending portfolio gross returns were 3% in Q2 and 13.5% over the last 12 months; alternative credit gross returns were 2% in Q2 and 15.7% over last 12 months.
Equity fundraising hit a record with over $12 billion raised in Q2 and over $36 billion over the last 12 months, nearly 90% increase from prior year.
FRE margin guidance for the year is 57% to 58%, with Q2 printing at 57%.
Management fees increased by 32% over the last 12 months, with 87% from permanent capital vehicles.
Net lease gross returns were 4.1% for Q2; real estate credit investments yielded 8.1% yield to maturity and 11.1% debt yield.
The company declared a dividend of $0.225 per share for Q2 payable on August 28 to holders of record as of August 14.
The company maintained strong credit quality with average annual realized losses at 13 basis points in direct lending.
The listing of the technology-focused BDC, OTF, contributed approximately $6 million in incremental management fees in Q2.
Year-over-year on a last 12 months basis, FRE revenues grew by 29%, FRE by 23%, and DE by 20%.

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

OCFC

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Investment in Commercial Banking and Growth Initiatives

OceanFirst added C&I bankers, launched the Premier Bank, and opened a new commercial banking office in Melville, NY, and a full-service branch in Perth Amboy, NJ, all of which increased expenses as guided.
The company views this quarter as a trough in EPS, with expectations of organic growth momentum continuing and improved profitability in subsequent quarters.
Commercial pipeline reached a record high of $791 million, with strong early success in gathering deposits and expanding lending opportunities.

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

OCFC

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

A quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share was approved, marking the 114th consecutive quarterly dividend.
Asset quality remained strong with classified loans decreasing 3% to $145 million or 1.4% of total loans.
Capital levels remained robust with a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 11% and tangible book value per share of $19.34.
Commercial and industrial loans increased 8% for the quarter.
Earnings per share were $0.28 on a fully diluted GAAP basis and $0.31 on a core basis for Q2 2025.
Net charge-offs were $2.2 million, primarily from two commercial credits and a small sale of nonperforming residential loans.
Net interest income grew by $1 million with net interest margin expanding by 1 basis point.
Operating expenses were $71 million, in line with expectations and previous guidance.
The company repurchased 1 million shares at a weighted average cost of $17.17 and redeemed $57 million of preferred stock.
Total loans increased by $60 million, representing a 2% annualized growth rate, driven by strong originations of $716 million.

Five Star Bancorp

FSBC

Financial Services

3w

Expansion of Food and Agribusiness Vertical with New Leadership Team

Five Star Bancorp announced the expansion of its food and agribusiness vertical during Q2 2025.
The new team is led by Cliff Cooper, who has assembled an experienced team targeting large processors and ag commodity companies on the West Coast.
This vertical aims to serve underserved mid-market companies with revenues from $50 million to $0.5 billion, potentially balancing the loan portfolio and reducing concentrations in commercial real estate.
Management expressed strong confidence in the growth potential of this new vertical, viewing it as a significant strategic opportunity.

South Plains Financial, Inc.

SPFI

Financial Services

1mo

Loan Yield Trends and Repricing Outlook in a Low-Rate Environment

Loan yields increased to 6.99% in Q2, boosted by a full repayment interest recovery.
Excluding the one-time gain, the yield was 6.76%, with expectations of stabilization near current levels.
Management anticipates repricing of large credits in the next 18 months could increase yields by approximately 200 basis points.
New loan production rates are in the low to high 6s and low 7s for larger borrowers.
The bank is monitoring the impact of tariffs and economic conditions on consumer behavior and loan pricing.

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.

EGBN

Financial Services

3w

Proactive Resolution of Challenged Office Loans and Structural Industry Changes

The company is actively addressing long-term, structural issues in the office sector, including valuation pressures and nonperforming loans.
Significant provisioning was made, with a 31.2% reserve for substandard office loans and an 11.5% coverage ratio.
Progress includes restructuring a large nonaccrual office loan into an AB note, with some loans moved to 'held for sale' and an expected sale closing in Q3.
Management emphasizes that these are deliberate, strategic steps to normalize provisioning and mitigate long-term risks.

West Bancorporation, Inc.

WTBA

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Brokered funding was reduced by approximately $127 million, improving liquidity.
Core deposit balances increased by approximately $195 million in the quarter, driven in part by a municipal bond offering.
Loan balances decreased slightly to just under $3 billion due to payoffs and refinancing, but new loans were originated at higher interest rates.
Net interest income and overall earnings improved compared to prior periods.
No provision for credit losses was recorded due to strong credit quality.
The loan portfolio yield improved to 5.59% in Q2 from 5.52% in Q1, partially offset by a 4 basis point increase in deposit costs.
West Bancorporation reported net income of $8 million in Q2 2035, up from $7.8 million in Q1 2035 and $5.2 million in Q2 2024.