First Northern Community Bancorp reported solid fourth-quarter results, driven by an improved net interest margin and strong equity growth. While total assets saw a modest increase, deposits experienced a slight decline. The company maintained its well-capitalized status and highlighted operational efficiency.
Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, was $6.0 million, up 2.3% compared to the prior year.
positiveShareholder's equity increased by $35.7 million, or 20.2%, to $212.0 million compared to the prior year.
positiveBook value per share increased by $2.38, or 22.6%, to $12.92 compared to the prior year.
positiveNet interest margin improved to 3.85% for the quarter, up 25 basis points from 3.60% in the prior year's quarter, driven by higher yields on loans and securities and disciplined deposit pricing.
positiveTotal deposits decreased by $20.9 million, or 1.2%, to $1.68 billion compared to December 31, 2024.
attentionNon-interest income decreased by $0.2 million, or 12.61%, to $1.4 million compared to the prior quarter.
attentionNon-interest expense increased by $1.4 million, or 13.83%, to $11.8 million compared to the prior year's quarter.
attentionEfficiency ratio increased to 61.31% for the current quarter, up from 57.34% in the prior year's quarter, indicating a decrease in operating efficiency.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Emphasis on building shareholder value continued in the fourth quarter with strong financial results.
Continued to see improvement in our net interest margin during the quarter.
Yields on total average earning assets improved by 29 basis points, or 9.6%, compared to the same quarter last year, while our cost of funds increased only 5 basis points, or 3.2%.
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