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Preferred Bank Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary22 Jan, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net income for Q4 2025 was $34.8 million ($2.79 per share), with full-year net income reported as $434 million ($10.41 per share) in one source and $133.6 million ($10.41 per share) in another, reflecting strong profitability metrics.

  • Loan and deposit growth remained robust, with Q4 loans up $182.3 million (over 12%/3.1% linked quarter) and deposits up $115.8 million (7.4%/1.9% linked quarter); full-year loan and deposit growth were $413.6 million and $428.6 million, respectively.

  • Net interest margin declined in Q4 due to federal rate cuts and high deposit costs, with a 70% floating-rate loan portfolio impacted.

  • Asset quality saw an increase in non-accrual and criticized assets, mainly due to downgrades of a large relationship, but OREO sales reduced nonperforming assets.

  • Loan loss provision for the quarter was $4.3 million.

Financial highlights

  • Net interest margin for December was 3.66%, with deposit costs at 3.17%, both trending down by 5-7 basis points per month.

  • Net interest income for Q4 was $70.0 million, down $1.3 million sequentially but up $802,000 year-over-year; net interest margin contracted to 3.74% from 3.92% last quarter and 4.06% a year ago.

  • Noninterest income rose to $8.1 million, driven by a $3.6 million gain on OREO sales and higher letter of credit fees.

  • Noninterest expense increased to $24.4 million, mainly due to OREO-related write-downs and expenses.

  • Efficiency ratio for Q4 was 31.2%, up from 28.7% last quarter but improved from 38.8% a year ago.

Outlook and guidance

  • Management expects 2026 to be a year of growth and stability, with customers and economists expressing optimism.

  • Loan and deposit growth are expected to continue at a similar or higher pace than 2025, with internal budgets set higher.

  • Non-interest expense is forecasted at $21.5–$22.5 million for Q1 2026, with mid- to high-single-digit growth for the full year.

  • Fee income for 2026 is expected to be in line with Q4 2025, excluding one-time OREO gains.

What is the outlook for the large classified relationship?
Mitigate deposit competition's NIM impact
Noninterest income sustainability post OREO sales
Resolution timeline for the $123M criticized loan?
Deposit cost impact from large bank competition?
Loan growth impact on capital allocation?
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Preferred Bank is a commercial bank that provides a range of banking services including commercial and real estate lending, deposits, and treasury management. The bank serves middle-market businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs, primarily in California. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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