RBB Bancorp reports profit growth in second quarter 2025

Published 21/07/2025, 21:38
RBB Bancorp reports profit growth in second quarter 2025

LOS ANGELES - RBB Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBB), a regional bank with a market capitalization of $324 million, reported net income of $9.3 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to $2.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the bank maintains a FAIR financial health score, with particularly strong cash flow metrics.

The significant increase in quarterly profit was largely attributed to a one-time Employee Retention Credit (ERC) of $5.2 million that was included in other income, partially offset by $1.2 million in professional and advisory costs associated with the ERC.

Net interest income rose to $27.3 million in the second quarter from $26.2 million in the previous quarter, while the net interest margin expanded to 2.92% from 2.88%. The improvement was driven by a 3 basis point increase in the yield on average interest-earning assets and a 1 basis point decrease in the overall cost of funds.

Total loans held for investment grew by $91.6 million, or 12% annualized, to $3.2 billion compared to the previous quarter. The increase was primarily due to a $57.3 million rise in single-family residential mortgage loans and a $28.0 million increase in commercial real estate loans. InvestingPro analysis reveals that while the bank has shown strong recent performance, three analysts have revised their earnings expectations downward for the upcoming period. For deeper insights into RBB’s financial metrics and growth potential, access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.

Nonperforming assets decreased by $3.6 million, or 5.5%, to $61.0 million at June 30, 2025, down from $64.6 million at March 31, 2025. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans held for investment decreased to 1.58% from 1.65% in the previous quarter.

Total deposits increased by $45.6 million, or 5.8% annualized, to $3.2 billion, with noninterest-bearing deposits representing 17.1% of total deposits.

The company’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share, payable on August 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on July 31, 2025. The current dividend yield stands at 3.5%, and notably, RBB has maintained consistent dividend payments for nine consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to shareholder returns despite trading above its Fair Value according to InvestingPro’s valuation metrics.

Based on a press release statement, RBB Bancorp had total assets of $4.1 billion as of June 30, 2025.

In other recent news, RBB Bancorp reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.13, which fell short of the forecasted $0.38. The company’s revenue also missed expectations, coming in at $28.46 million against a forecast of $28.98 million. Despite these misses, RBB Bancorp’s net income reached $2.3 million, with a notable increase in net interest income to $26.2 million. The bank also saw an 8% annualized increase in total deposits, reaching $3.14 billion. In addition to these financial results, RBB Bancorp authorized a stock repurchase plan for up to $18 million of its outstanding common stock through June 30, 2026. The company has made progress in reducing non-performing assets by 20% and anticipates continued loan growth. Analysts from firms such as Hovde Group and Piper Sandler inquired about the potential for share repurchases and were informed that such options are actively being considered. The company is also exploring ways to reduce funding costs and expects non-interest expenses to normalize in future quarters.

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