First Resource Bancorp, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

EmitenTrust.com - EXTON, Pa., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Resource Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: FRSB), reported strong financial performance for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Lauren C. Ranalli, President and CEO, stated, "Growing the balance sheet and profitability concurrently has been a key goal for 2026, and I'm thrilled to report on our success in meeting that mandate through the first nine months of the year. Our exponential growth is a testament to the team's efforts and our ability to deliver solutions for our expanding customer base. As our business continues to grow, we remain committed to investing in the infrastructure necessary to sustain our award-winning customer service and operational excellence. "

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights

• Net income of $2.9 million exceeded the prior year's third quarter by 30% and the prior quarter by 6%
• Year-to-date net income of $8.2 million compared to $5.8 million in the prior year representing a 40% increase
• Earnings per common share increased to $0.98, up 31% from the prior year's third quarter
• Annualized return on average equity was 17.88%
• Annualized return on average assets was 1.36%
• Net interest margin of 4.06% compared to 4.09% in the prior quarter and 3.87% in the prior year's third quarter
• Net interest income increased 5% from the prior quarter and 30% year over year
• Total loans grew 1% during the quarter, or 6% on an annualized basis
• Total deposits grew 6% during the quarter, or 23% on an annualized basis
• Book value per share increased to $21.98 from $21.19 at June 30, 2026 representing a 15% annualized growth rate.
• Non-performing assets to total assets decreased to 0.08%
• Paid a third consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per common share

Earnings and Profitability

For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, net income totaled $2.9 million, compared to $2.3 million for the same period a year ago and $2.8 million for the prior quarter. Earnings per share on a diluted basis increased to $0.98, up from $0.75 in the third quarter of 2025 and $0.92 in the second quarter of 2026.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income totaled $8.2 million, compared to $5.8 million for the same period in 2025 representing a 40% increase.

Annualized return on average assets rose to 1.36% for the third quarter of 2026, which matches the return from the prior quarter and is an increase from 1.29% for the same period in 2025. Annualized return on average equity increased to 17.88%, from 17.82% in the prior quarter and 16.19% a year ago, reflecting improved operating leverage and balance sheet growth.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income before the provision for credit losses totaled $8.5 million for the third quarter of 2026, up $412 thousand, or 5%, compared to the prior quarter and 30% from the same period a year ago. The net interest margin was 4.06%, down from 4.09% in the second quarter of 2026 and up from 3.87% in the third quarter of 2025.

Net interest income before the provision for credit losses totaled $23.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of $5.9 million, or 33%, compared to the same period in 2025.

Total interest income increased to $13.4 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 5% from the prior quarter and  22% compared to the third quarter of 2025. Quarterly growth was driven primarily by a 3% increase in average loan balances, with only nominal change in total loan yields. Year-over-year growth reflected a 15% increase in average loan balances and overall higher loan yields.

Total interest income increased to $38.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, a 23% increase from the same period in 2025.

Total interest expense increased to $4.9 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 5% from the prior quarter, as higher money market balances were partially offset by lower time deposit balances and a 14 basis point decline in time deposit costs. Compared to the third quarter of 2025, total interest expense increased 11%, driven by higher volumes of interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, partially mitigated by lower deposit rates.

Total interest expense increased to $14.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up 10% from the same period in 2025.

Asset Quality, Provision for Credit Losses, and Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans 

The provision for credit losses totaled $163 thousand for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $386 thousand in the second quarter of 2026 and $189 thousand in the third quarter of 2025. As of September 30, 2026, the allowance for credit losses represented 0.78% of total loans, compared to 0.73% at December 31, 2025.

Non-performing assets totaled $705 thousand, or 0.08% of total assets, at September 30, 2026, compared to $881 thousand, or 0.10% of total assets, at June 30, 2026. Non-performing assets represented 0.09% and 0.00% of total assets at December 31, 2025, and September 30, 2025, respectively. Non-accrual loans consist of five credit relationships, fully secured by real estate collateral, with no specific reserves required for the third quarter.

"Our ability to consistently maintain a low level of non-performing assets reflects our disciplined underwriting philosophy, which emphasizes sound credit structure, comprehensive cash flow analysis, and proper real estate collateral.  We remain committed to maintaining this disciplined approach to credit culture while continuing to support the financing needs of the communities we serve." stated Ranalli.

Non-Interest Income and Expense

Non-interest income totaled $337 thousand for the quarter, a decrease of 23% from the prior quarter and 4% from the same period last year. There were no gains on the sale of SBA loans, compared to $108 thousand in the prior quarter and none in the third quarter of 2025. Swap referral fee income was $53 thousand, compared to none in the prior quarter, and $97 thousand in the third quarter of 2025. Service charges decreased 27% from the prior quarter, primarily due to late fees collected in connection with a non-accrual loan resolution in the prior quarter.

Non-interest income totaled $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, a 23% increase compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2025. Gains on sale of SBA loans were $383 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $113 thousand for the same period in 2025. Swap referral fee income was $53 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $229 thousand in the same period of 2025.

Non-interest expenses increased 7% from the prior quarter and 29% compared to the third quarter of 2025, reflecting higher costs in salaries & benefits, data processing, and FDIC premium expense, partially offset by decreases in occupancy & equipment, and professional fees. Occupancy & equipment expenses were elevated in the prior quarter due to repairs and renovation costs for our Exton branch which was built in 2014. The ratio of non-interest expense to average assets was 2.31%, compared to 2.27% in the prior quarter and 2.21% in the third quarter of 2025. The efficiency ratio was 56.28%, compared to 54.39% in the prior quarter and 56.11% in the third quarter of 2025.

Non-interest expenses increased 25% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, reflecting higher costs across all operating categories except professional fees.  These increased costs were incurred to support our growth over the last year.  The ratio of non-interest expense to average assets for the first nine months of 2026 was 2.27%, compared to 2.25% in the comparative period of 2025. The efficiency ratio for the first nine months of 2026 was 55.48%, compared to 58.93% in the comparative period of 2025.

Balance Sheet

Total deposits increased $44.1 million, or 6%, during the third quarter of 2026, reflecting a shift in deposit mix. Increases in interest-bearing checking and money market balances were partially offset by decreases in non-interest-bearing deposits and time deposits. On a year-over-year basis, total deposits increased $158.8 million, or 25%, driven by growth across all deposit categories except time deposits. Approximately 79% of total deposits were insured or collateralized as of September 30, 2026.

"Our continued success in growing our customer deposit base during the third quarter enabled us to further expand earning assets while reducing non-core deposits by an additional $10.2 million," stated Ranalli.

Total loans increased $10.3 million, or 1%, during the third quarter of 2026 to $737.1 million, driven primarily by growth in commercial real estate loans. Compared to September 30, 2025, total loans increased $81.8 million, or 12%, attributable to growth in commercial real estate and construction lending.

The following table illustrates the composition of the loan portfolio, net of unearned loan origination fees and costs:

Investment securities totaled $36.5 million at September 30, 2026, compared to $31.1 million at June 30, 2026. The Company's held-to-maturity investment portfolio had an amortized cost of $9.0 million and a fair value of $8.2 million, resulting in an unrealized loss of $804 thousand, compared to an unrealized loss of $561 thousand as of June 30, 2026. On an after-tax basis, this unrealized loss totaled $635 thousand, representing approximately 1.0% of total stockholders' equity as of September 30, 2026.

The remainder of the Company's investment portfolio was classified as available-for-sale and had a book value of $29.4 million and a fair value of $27.6 million at September 30, 2026. This resulted in an unrealized loss of $1.8 million, compared to $1.1 million at June 30, 2026. The after-tax unrealized loss of $1.4 million is reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss within stockholders' equity.

Total assets increased 6% during the quarter, driven primarily by loan and investment growth and higher cash balances associated with deposit growth.

Total stockholders' equity increased $2.4 million, or 4%, during the third quarter of 2026, rising from $63.8 million at June 30, 2026, to $66.2 million at September 30, 2026. This increase was primarily due to net income earned during the quarter. During the quarter, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.02 per common share. Book value per share increased by $0.79, or 4%, during the third quarter to $21.98 per share at September 30, 2026.

About First Resource Bancorp, Inc.

First Resource Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of First Resource Bank. First Resource Bank is a locally owned and operated Pennsylvania state-chartered bank with three full-service branches, serving the banking needs of businesses, professionals and individuals in the Delaware Valley. The Bank offers a full range of deposit and credit services with a high level of personalized service. First Resource Bank also offers a broad range of traditional financial services and products, competitively priced and delivered in a responsive manner to small businesses, professionals and residents in the local market. For additional information visit our website at www.firstresourcebank.com. Member FDIC.

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