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First Bank reports solid Q2 2026 with loan growth and stable margins

Jul 23, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Solid quarterly growth, stable NIM, and TBV expansion underpin upside; dividend & buybacks reinforce value; asset-quality uptick is a modest offset but not decisive, suggesting a favorable near-term response.

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First Bank (FRBA) posted Q2 2026 earnings of $10.9 million ($0.43 per share) with strong loan growth to $3.37B and deposit gains to $3.32B. Net interest margin held at 3.68%, and the efficiency ratio improved to 54.52%, supporting earnings growth. However, asset quality deteriorated modestly with NPLs at $32.7M and a 1.38% loan loss allowance, while the bank boosted TBV and resumed buybacks; dividend was declared at $0.09.

FRBA Q2 2026 net income $10.9M; diluted EPS $0.43.
Loans rose to $3.37B; deposits $3.32B; NIM 3.68%.
Efficiency ratio improved to 54.52%; tangible book value per share $16.27.
Non-performing assets rose to $32.7M; allowance for credit losses 1.38%.
Dividend declared $0.09/share; share repurchases 325k–359k shares in Q2.

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