First Commonwealth Financial Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by improved profitability, solid loan and deposit growth, and an expanding net interest margin. The company maintained sound credit quality and strengthened its balance sheet, positioning it for continued long-term value creation.
Net income of $44.9 million and diluted EPS of $0.43 in Q4 2025, an increase of $9.0 million and $0.08 per share from Q4 2024.
positiveCore pre-tax pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) totaled $63.2 million, an increase of $11.8 million from Q4 2024.
positiveNet interest margin (FTE) increased to 3.98%, up 44 basis points from Q4 2024.
positiveTotal loans grew 8.2% year-over-year to $9.5 billion.
positiveTangible book value per share increased 11.8% from the previous year.
positiveNonperforming loans increased $3.1 million from the previous quarter to $91.8 million, representing 0.94% of total loans, up from 0.68% in Q4 2024.
attentionCard-related interchange income decreased $6.3 million year-over-year due to the Durbin amendment.
attentionNoninterest expense increased $1.7 million from the previous quarter and $5.3 million from Q4 2024.
attentionTotal end-of-period deposits decreased $19.6 million, or 0.8% annualized, from the previous quarter.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Fourth quarter results capped off a strong year for First Commonwealth, highlighted by solid loan and deposit growth, continued expansion of our net interest margin, and stable capital levels.
We delivered improved profitability this quarter while maintaining sound credit quality and strengthening our balance sheet through core deposit growth.
The progress we made this year—both financially and operationally—positions us well to continue delivering long term value for our shareholders and supporting the financial success of our customers and communities.
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