Franklin Financial Services Corporation reported strong year-over-year growth in net income and diluted EPS for Q4 and full-year 2025, significantly boosted by the absence of prior year securities sale losses. The company demonstrated solid asset and loan growth, alongside stable deposit levels, and improved key performance ratios.
Net income for Q4 2025 was $6.0 million ($1.35 per diluted share), a 12.9% increase from Q3 2025 and a significant increase from $487 thousand in Q4 2024.
positiveFull-year 2025 net income was $21.2 million ($4.74 per diluted share), an increase of 91.2% compared to $11.1 million ($2.51 per diluted share) in 2024.
positiveNet interest income increased 23.3% in Q4 2025 and 21.1% year-to-date 2025, driven by loan portfolio growth.
positiveLoan growth was strong, with net loans increasing 11.6% year-over-year to $1.541 billion.
positiveWealth Management fees increased 4.6% in Q4 2025 and 7.4% year-to-date 2025.
positiveNonaccrual loans increased significantly to $8.5 million (0.55% of total gross loans) on December 31, 2025, from $266 thousand (0.02%) on December 31, 2024, primarily due to commercial real estate loans.
attentionThe provision for credit losses on loans increased by 53.4% year-to-date 2025 to $3.0 million from $2.0 million in 2024, largely due to a specific reserve for a commercial loan.
attentionNoninterest expense increased 8.4% in Q4 2025 and 6.7% year-to-date 2025, driven by higher salaries, benefits, and other operating costs.
attentionThe effective income tax rate increased to 19.2% in Q4 2025 and year-to-date 2025, compared to 11.3% and 16.6% respectively in the prior year periods.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wealth Management | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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Reported strong fourth quarter and year-to-date 2025 results.
Net income and diluted EPS significantly increased year-over-year, benefiting from the absence of prior year securities sale losses.
Demonstrated solid asset and loan growth, with net loans increasing 11.6% year-over-year.
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