Credit quality improved with lower nonperforming loans (NPLs), net charge-offs down to $42 million (45 bps annualized), and provision for credit losses reduced to $50 million.
Deposits increased by $1.4 billion ending balance, with average balances up $499 million; deposit costs decreased by 5 basis points overall.
Loan growth was strong at $931 million, with $681 million at Banco Popular Puerto Rico (BPPR) and $251 million at Popular Bank (PB).
Net income for Q2 2025 was $210 million, up $32 million from Q1, with EPS increasing 21% to $3.09 per share.
Net interest income (NII) increased by $26 million to $632 million, driven by loan growth, asset repricing, and lower deposit costs.
Net interest margin expanded by 9 basis points GAAP and 12 basis points tax equivalent.
Net interest margin expanded by 9 basis points GAAP and 12 basis points tax equivalent basis.
Noninterest income was $168 million, up $16 million from Q1, driven by higher transaction fees and other operating income.
Operating expenses increased $22 million to $493 million, mainly due to $17 million higher personnel costs and $13 million profit sharing accrual.
Regulatory capital remains strong with CET ratio at 15.91% and tangible book value per share at $75.41.
Return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) was 13.3%, up 190 basis points from Q1, with guidance to exceed 12% ROTCE for full year and target 14% longer term.
Share repurchases totaled $112 million in Q2 at an average price of $99 per share, with $33 million remaining on prior authorization plus a new $500 million program.
Net interest margin expanded by 15 basis points to 3.75%, supported by higher investment securities yields, higher loan yields, and lower funding costs.
Noninterest income was $64.5 million, with operating noninterest income up 14% quarter-over-quarter due to strong core fee income growth.
Operating EPS was $0.76, excluding merger and restructuring expenses, with an operating return on average tangible equity of 16.85%.
Operating PPNR increased 14% from the first quarter to $242 million, reflecting rising earning asset yields and lower cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
Provision for credit loss was $29 million, with allowance for credit losses robust at 1.17% of total loans.
Second quarter operating results were up 14% from the year ago quarter, driven by profitability focus, balance sheet optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
Total GAAP expenses were $278 million, with operating expenses flat at $269 million compared to Q1, reflecting offsetting changes in compensation, services, marketing, and amortization.