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Home Bancorp, Inc.

HBCP

Financial Services

3w

Potential Impact of Future Federal Rate Cuts on Loan Growth and Net Interest Margin

Management expects loan growth to pick up if there are one or two rate cuts in the second half of the year.
Loan yields are projected to continue increasing as new originations around 7.4% replace maturing loans.
The bank maintains a cautious stance, noting that without rate cuts, growth may be at the lower end of guidance (4%-6%).
Management emphasizes that rate cuts could stimulate demand, especially for projects waiting on lower interest rates.

First Internet Bancorp

INBK

Financial Services

3w

Elevated Provision Expense and Credit Quality in Franchise and Small Business Portfolios

Third consecutive quarter of increased provision expense and nonperforming loans, particularly in franchise finance and small business lending portfolios.
Overall industry nonperforming loan ratio remains at 1%, with delinquencies improving to 62 basis points, a 15 basis point decline.
Franchise finance loans moved to nonperforming status totaling $12.6 million in Q2, with specific reserves of $4.5 million.
Portfolio of 633 loans, with 5% on nonaccrual, and recent success in workout strategies leading to improved recovery rates.
Significant progress in derisking the franchise portfolio, with a small pool of delinquent borrowers and slowing delinquencies, indicating potential for future improvement.

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.

OSBC

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Allowance for credit losses increased to $43 million or 1.08% of total loans from $41.6 million or 1.05%.
Common equity Tier 1 was 13.77%, up from 13.47% last quarter.
Efficiency ratio adjusted for certain costs was 54.54%, improved from 55.48% last quarter.
Loan-to-deposit ratio was 83.3%, up from 81.2% last quarter but down from 87.9% a year ago.
Mortgage banking income was slightly up quarter-over-quarter excluding MSR mark-to-market volatility.
Net income was $21.8 million or $0.48 per diluted share in the second quarter.
Net interest margin improved 22 basis points year-over-year and decreased 3 basis points quarter-over-quarter.
Noninterest expense was $1.1 million less than prior quarter, with strong expense discipline.
Noninterest income grew with wealth management fees up 11.7% and service charges on deposits up 11.2%.
Return on assets was 1.53%.
Return on average tangible common equity was 15.29%.
Second quarter earnings were impacted by $531,000 MSR mark-to-market losses and $810,000 merger-related expenses.
Tangible equity ratio increased by 49 basis points from last quarter to 10.83%, and by 144 basis points year-over-year.
Tax equivalent efficiency ratio was 54.54%.
Total loans increased by $58.4 million from last quarter, driven by construction and lease portfolios.

Heritage Financial Corporation

HFWA

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Earnings per share increased 8.2% versus last quarter and 17.8% versus Q2 2024 on an adjusted basis.
Net interest income rose by $1.3 million or 2.4% from the prior quarter due to higher net interest margin and more days in Q2.
Net interest margin improved to 3.51% from 3.44% primarily due to higher loan and investment portfolio yields.
Noninterest expense decreased by $298,000 from prior quarter, mainly from lower benefit costs and payroll taxes.
Provision for credit losses was $956,000, reflecting loan growth and net charge-offs.
Regulatory capital ratios remain strong with tangible common equity ratio at 9.4%, up from 9.3%.
Repurchased 193,700 shares at $4.5 million cost during Q2, with 797,000 shares remaining under repurchase plan.
Total deposits decreased $60.9 million due to seasonal tax payment effects, but average total deposits increased $35.4 million from prior quarter.
Total loan balances increased by $10 million in Q2, with loan yields at 5.50%, up 5 basis points from Q1.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

CNOB

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

ConnectOne's assets now stand at nearly $14 billion, with $11.2 billion in loans and $11.3 billion of deposits, and a market capitalization exceeding $1.2 billion.
Core deposit growth was strong, including gains in DTA balances from both existing and newly acquired relationships.
Loan-to-deposit ratio improved to 99% at the end of Q2, down from 106% as of March 31.
Loan-to-deposit ratio improved to just below 100%, with expectations to operate around that threshold going forward.
Net interest margin was 3.06% in Q2, with expectations to increase to about 3.25% by year-end and continue expanding through 2026.
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits increased by more than $100 million since March 31, approximately 15% annualized.
Nonperforming asset ratio improved to 0.28% from 0.51% a year ago, and charge-offs remained reasonable at 22 basis points.
Provision for credit losses was $35.7 million in Q2, including a $27.4 million day 1 provision from the merger and an $8.3 million operating provision, higher than usual due to merger-related adjustments.
Tangible common equity ratio stands above 8% at 8.1%, with the bank CET ratio above 12%, slightly down due to the acquisition.
Total deposits were up an annualized 8%, with true core balances increasing by more than $500 million or 17% annualized after factoring in a $200 million decline in brokered deposits.

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

STBA

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Allowance for credit losses declined by 2 basis points to 1.24% of total loans.
Expenses increased by $3 million compared to Q1, mainly due to salary increases, incentives, and higher medical costs.
Loan growth was 5% for the quarter, driving total assets to over $9.8 billion.
Net interest margin expanded to 3.88%, up 7 basis points linked quarter, with net interest income rising almost 4%.
Noninterest income increased by $3.1 million, aided by a rebound in consumer activity and securities repositioning.
Q2 2025 EPS was $0.83 with net income of $32 million and ROA of 1.32%.
Tangible common equity ratio increased by 18 basis points, supported by strong retained earnings and AOCI improvement.

Simmons First National Corporation

SFNC

Financial Services

4w

Financial Performance Summary

Credit quality remains stable with good trends in classified loans, past dues, and no new significant nonperforming loans beyond previously disclosed large credits.
Loan production and pipeline remain strong despite some headwinds from elevated payoffs and competitive loan pricing.
Net interest income (NII) and expenses both beat expectations in Q2 2025, contributing positively to financial results.
Net interest margin (NIM) reached and exceeded the 3% level ahead of schedule, driven primarily by loan repricing and deposit remixing.

CBZ

Financial Services

2w

Impact of Market Conditions on Revenue and Pricing Strategies

Clients are delaying discretionary investments due to economic uncertainty, tariffs, geopolitical unrest, and government funding cuts.
Revenue from nonrecurring project-based services is down low single digits year-over-year, with increased client pushback on rate increases, averaging about 4%, below expectations.
Market conditions have led to a headwind of approximately $75 million for the full year due to lower-than-expected rate increases.
Management has accelerated revenue and cost control initiatives, including targeted client outreach and workforce optimization, to mitigate these pressures.

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

AGO

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Lower Interest Rates on Business Strategy

Management discussed how a lower interest rate environment affects premium calculations, with premiums likely decreasing as rates fall.
Despite lower premiums, a lower interest rate could lead to increased market issuance as issuers take advantage of cheap borrowing costs.
The secondary market is expected to remain resilient, with spreads potentially widening, which could offset some of the impact of lower interest rates on premium income.

Associated Banc-Corp

ASB

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Balance Sheet Remixing and Loan Composition Shift

The company is actively shifting its asset base from lower-yielding residential mortgages to higher-yielding commercial and C&I loans, with over $700 million in C&I growth in H1 2025.
This mix shift is driving record net interest income of $300 million in Q2, the strongest in company history.
The ongoing asset remixing is expected to support profitability and margin expansion, with net interest margin climbing above 3%.

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

COLB

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Profitability and Balance Sheet Optimization

The company emphasized its focus on profitability, balance sheet optimization, and operational efficiency, which has been evident over the past 6 quarters.
Net interest margin (NIM) expanded by 15 basis points, driven by higher asset yields and lower funding costs.
The company maintained disciplined expense management and healthy credit metrics, with a loan portfolio that is slightly up and well remixing.