First Community Corporation reported solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, characterized by consistent net interest margin expansion and strong loan growth. The company also successfully completed a strategic acquisition, positioning it for future market entry and business line expansion.
Net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis expanded five basis points to 3.32% in Q4 2025, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of expansion.
positiveTotal loan growth was $90.5 million (7.4%) for the year ended December 31, 2025, and $31.7 million (9.8% annualized) in Q4 2025.
positiveInvestment advisory assets under management (AUM) reached a record $1.170 billion at December 31, 2025.
positiveRegulatory capital ratios (Leverage, Tier I Risk Based, Total Risk Based) exceeded well-capitalized minimums and improved year-over-year.
positiveTotal deposits declined $21.6 million (1.2%) during the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the prior linked quarter.
attentionMerger expenses of $455 thousand were incurred in Q4 2025, impacting reported net income and EPS.
attentionMortgage banking fee revenue decreased to $698 thousand in Q4 2025 from $930.7 thousand in Q3 2025, with a lower gain-on-sale margin.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.
The entire board is pleased that our performance enables the company to continue our cash dividend uninterrupted for 96 consecutive quarters.
This approved share repurchase provides us with some flexibility in managing capital going forward.
Loan growth was strong in 2025; a combination of loan production and advances of unfunded commercial loans available for draws even with the headwinds of payoffs and paydowns during the year.
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