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PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

PMT

Financial Services

3w

PMT's Strategic Partnership with PFSI Enhances Investment Capabilities

PMT leverages PFSI's operating platform, management team, and origination business to access a high-quality loan pipeline.
The partnership allows PMT to deploy capital into mortgage assets without operational burdens of origination and servicing.
PFSI's access to origination markets and PMT's ability to securitize privately created investments provide a competitive edge.
The growing volume of nonowner-occupied and jumbo loans highlights the partnership's role in expanding investment opportunities.
PMT's securitization platform has rapidly become a top issuer, with nine securitizations totaling $3.2 billion since Q4 2024.
This strategic alliance positions PMT to capitalize on organic investment creation and private label securitizations.

MFA Financial, Inc.

MFA

Financial Services

1w

Market Volatility and Bond Market Recovery Post-April Turmoil

Market turmoil in Q2 with bond yields fluctuating significantly, including 2-year treasuries rallying to 3.65% and then selling off to 4.05%.
Bond markets showed signs of stabilization since mid-May, with yields settling into narrower ranges.
Mortgage credit spreads widened in April but retraced to end-Q1 levels by the end of Q2, indicating deepening liquidity and investor appetite in securitized mortgage credit assets.
Market for securitized mortgage credit assets, especially non-QM, continues to deepen, with increased deal activity and orderly pricing, contrasting 2023 volatility.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.

KREF

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Diversification into European and CMBS Markets

The company is actively diversifying its portfolio geographically into Europe, with new originations expected by the end of 2025.
KREF has closed on a B-Piece investment in a diversified pool of 34 low leverage, fixed-rate first mortgage loans across property types and geographies.
Management highlighted the creation of more portfolio duration through CMBS investments, leveraging their K-Star platform, which is a rated special servicer.
This strategic move aims to enhance risk-adjusted returns and create a more resilient, diversified investment portfolio.

Flushing Financial Corporation

FFIC

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Average total deposits increased 6% year-over-year and 1% quarter-over-quarter to $7.6 billion.
Commercial real estate concentration decreased to under 500% for the first time since Q3 2023.
Criticized and classified loans to total loans improved to 108 basis points from 133 basis points prior quarter.
GAAP and core net interest margin expanded 3 basis points quarter-over-quarter, with GAAP NIM at 2.54% and core NIM at 2.52%.
GAAP earnings per share of $0.41 and core earnings per share of $0.32, increases of 128% and 78% year-over-year respectively.
Net charge-offs totaled 15 basis points for the quarter, down from 27 basis points in the prior quarter.
Noninterest-bearing deposits grew 6% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter to $875 million.
Nonperforming assets stable at 70 to 75 basis points quarter-over-quarter.
Pre-provision pretax net revenue of $23.1 million and core PPNR of $19 million reached highest levels since late 2022.
Strong liquidity with $3.6 billion of undrawn lines and resources at quarter end.
Tangible common equity grew by 25 basis points to 8.04%.

Federated Hermes, Inc.

FHI

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Alternative private markets assets increased by $1.3 billion or 7%, mainly due to FX impact and net sales of $231 million.
Equity assets increased by $8.1 billion or 10% from the prior quarter, with second quarter equity net sales of $1.8 billion representing an organic growth rate just under 9%.
Federated Hermes ended Q2 2025 with record assets under management of $846 billion, driven by gains in equity strategies.
Fixed income assets decreased by about $800 million or 1% due mainly to net redemptions of $2.4 billion, partially offset by market valuations and FX gains of $1.6 billion.
MDT equity strategies had net sales of $3.8 billion in Q2, up from $3.3 billion in Q1, with strong performance rankings in Morningstar categories.
Money market fund assets reached a record high of $468 billion at the end of Q2, increasing by $3.1 billion despite seasonal factors.
Operating expenses increased mainly due to a VAT refund in Q1 not recurring, and compensation expenses rose due to higher incentive compensation and merit increases.
Q2 effective tax rate was 26.1%, expected to be in the 25% to 28% range for 2025.
The company repurchased approximately 1.5 million shares for about $64.5 million and approved a new share repurchase program for 5 million shares.
Total revenue for Q2 increased slightly from the prior quarter due to more days in the quarter and revenue from the Rivington acquisition, partially offset by lower performance fees and carried interest.

Primis Financial Corp.

FRST

Financial Services

3w

Significant Operating Leverage and Margin Expansion Strategy

Primis highlighted its wide operating leverage, with incremental margins in the mid-4% range, driven by the sale of the life premium portfolio and the addition of the warehouse lending team.
The company emphasized that its digital platform is scalable and targeted, contributing $36 million at a 4.06% rate, supporting low-cost deposits and high-yield lending.
Management stressed that deposit costs have decreased by 32% year-over-year to 2.89%, significantly improving margin and deposit competitiveness.

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

PFSI

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Focus on Artificial Intelligence and Technology Innovation

PennyMac is accelerating its AI development with over 35 AI tools and applications launched or in development, projected to deliver approximately $25 million annually in economic benefits.
Management emphasizes AI as a transformative force, aiming for fully automated loan processing, seamless self-service origination, and servicing experiences.
The AI initiatives include proprietary chatbots, call summarization, document workflow automation, and client self-service tools, significantly enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
The company's roadmap envisions sophisticated agent automation, advanced lead generation, and a future with fully automated mortgage processes, positioning PennyMac as a leader in mortgage banking technology.

BPOP

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

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.

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

PB

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Allowance for credit losses on loans was $346 million, covering nonperforming assets by 3.47x.
Deposits were $27.4 billion at June 30, 2025, down 1.6% year-over-year and 2% linked quarter, mainly due to seasonal public fund deposit declines and disciplined pricing.
Earnings per diluted common share increased 21% to $1.42 from $1.17 year-over-year.
Excluding one-time items in Q2 2024, net income increased 16% and EPS increased 16.4%.
Loans totaled $22.1 billion at June 30, 2025, down slightly year-over-year but up 1% linked quarter.
Net income for Q2 2025 was $135 million, up 21% from $111 million in Q2 2024.
Net interest margin (tax equivalent) was 3.18% in Q2 2025, up from 2.94% in Q2 2024 and 3.14% in Q1 2025.
Nonperforming assets increased to $110 million or 33 basis points of average interest-earning assets, compared to $89 million or 25 basis points a year ago.
Return on average assets was 1.41% and return on average tangible common equity was 13.44% for Q2 2025, both improved from prior year.

Prudential Financial, Inc.

PRU

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Transformation of PGIM into an Integrated Asset Management Business

Prudential is moving from a multi-manager model with six independent units to one integrated asset management business to improve revenues, reduce costs, and enhance margins.
The new structure combines public and private credit capabilities into a single global platform managing over $1 trillion in credit assets.
The reorganization aims to deliver a seamless client experience, better cross-selling, and stronger competitive positioning, with an expected margin improvement and revenue growth.

Truist Financial Corporation

TFC

Financial Services

4w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted expenses increased 3.1% linked quarter primarily due to higher personnel expenses related to merit increases and strategic hiring.
Adjusted revenue increased 2.1% linked quarter due to 2.3% growth in net interest income and 1.8% growth in non-interest income.
Asset quality improved with net charge-offs declining nine basis points linked quarter to 51 basis points and nonperforming loans down nine basis points linked quarter.
Average loan balances increased 2% linked quarter and end-of-period loans increased 3.3%, driven by broad-based growth in consumer and wholesale segments.
Capital position remains strong with a CET1 ratio of 11% stated and 9.3% adjusted for AOCI, supporting balance sheet growth and capital returns.
Returned $1.4 billion to shareholders via dividends and repurchased $750 million of common stock in the quarter, including opportunistic repurchases above target.
Truist reported second quarter 2025 net income available to common shareholders of $1.2 billion or $0.90 per share, including $0.02 per share of restructuring charges and $0.01 per share of losses from investment securities sales.