OFG Bancorp Reports 1Q25 Results

Business Wire

23-04-2025

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG), the financial holding company for Oriental Bank, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. EPS diluted of $1.00 compared to $1.09 in 4Q24 and $1.05 in 1Q24. Total core revenues of $178.3 million compared to $181.9 million in 4Q24 and $174.2 million in 1Q24.
José Rafael Fernández, Chief Executive Officer, said: 'The first quarter reflected a strong start to the year with solid overall performance, consistent financial results, and excellent operating execution. Highlights included customer and deposit growth, and improved consumer credit. As part of our Digital First strategy, we are the first among Puerto Rico banks to launch an Omnichannel online and mobile app for a truly seamless experience, Smart Banking insights to help customers better manage their finances, and Apple Pay for fast and easy credit and debit transactions. While our strategic investment in technology is driving innovation, our investment in people is building strong customer relationships through our island-wide network.'
'During the quarter, we also repurchased $23.4 million of common shares and increased the common dividend 20%. The increase in return was supported by our earnings and elevated capital levels, with a CET1 ratio at 14.3%. At this time, Puerto Rico's economy continues to be stable, benefiting from public and private investment, but we are closely monitoring increased global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Our balance sheet provides us with a strong foundation during volatile or challenging times. Thanks to our team members for helping make this possible and bringing progress to our customers.'
1Q25 Highlights
Performance Metrics: Net interest margin of 5.42%, return on average assets of 1.56%, return on average tangible common stockholders' equity of 15.28%, and efficiency ratio of 52.42%.
Total Interest Income of $189.2 million compared to $190.2 million in 4Q24 and $183.4 million in 1Q24. Compared to 4Q24, 1Q25 decreased $0.9 million, reflecting two fewer business days, which negatively affected interest income by approximately $3.0 million, partially offset by higher balances and yields on investment securities and higher loan balances.
Total Interest Expense of $40.2 million compared to $41.0 million in 4Q24 and $39.3 million in 1Q24. Compared to 4Q24, 1Q25 decreased $0.9 million, primarily reflecting two fewer business days. Higher average balances of core deposits at a lower rate were partially offset by higher average balances of borrowings and brokered deposits.
Total Banking & Financial Service Revenues of $29.2 million compared to $32.8 million in 4Q24 and $30.1 million in 1Q24. 4Q24 included $4.8 million combined in annual insurance fees and favorable MSR valuation. Excluding that, 1Q25 total banking and financial services revenues increased.
Pre-Provision Net Revenues of $85.1 million compared to $83.0 million in 4Q24 and $83.0 million in 1Q24.
Total Provision for Credit Losses of $25.7 million compared to $30.2 million in 4Q24 and $15.1 million in 1Q24. 1Q25 primarily reflected $17.4 million for increased loan volume, $4.8 million for a specific reserve for three commercial loans, and $3.5 million to reflect auto current loss given default trends post pandemic.
Credit Quality: Net charge-offs of $20.4 million (1.05% of average loans) compared to $15.9 million (0.82%) in 4Q24 and $19.8 million (1.05%) in 1Q24. 1Q25 included a $2.9 million partial charge-off of a previously reserved commercial loan, while 4Q24 included $2.6 million in recoveries from the sale of previously charged-off auto and consumer loans. 1Q25 early and total delinquency rates improved to 2.19% and 3.49%, respectively, reflecting seasonal trends. The nonperforming loan rate was 1.11%.
Total Non-Interest Expense of $93.5 million compared to $99.7 million in 4Q24 and $91.4 million in 1Q24. Compared to 4Q24, 1Q25 compensation reflected $1.6 million in seasonal FICA expenses and merit raises, while general and administrative declined $2.0 million, reflecting a $3.1 million volume incentive payment from a business partner, partially offset by $1.2 million for increased electronic banking fee volume and other related costs. 4Q24 included $4.8 million in early retirement, rightsizing and performance incentives.
Income Tax Expense of $13.9 million compared to $2.4 million in 4Q24 and $18.2 million in 1Q24. 1Q25 ETR was 23.34%, reflecting an anticipated rate of 26.14% for the year and the benefit of $1.7 million in discrete items.
Loans Held for Investment (EOP) of $7.85 billion compared to $7.79 billion in 4Q24 and $7.54 billion in 1Q24. Compared to 4Q24, 1Q25 loans increased 0.8%, reflecting growth in auto, U.S. commercial, Puerto Rico commercial, and consumer loans, partially offset by a decline in residential mortgage. Year-over-year, loans increased 4.15%.
New Loan Production of $558.9 million compared to $609.0 million in 4Q24 and $536.6 million in 1Q24. Compared to 4Q24, 1Q25 reflected seasonal declines in Puerto Rico lending, partially offset by increases in U.S. commercial lending.
Total Investments (EOP) of $2.79 billion compared to $2.72 billion in 4Q24 and $2.48 billion in 1Q24. Compared to 4Q24, 1Q25 reflected purchases of $100 million of mortgage-backed securities yielding 5.40%, partially offset by MBS repayments.
Customer Deposits (EOP) of $9.76 billion increased $308.4 million from $9.45 billion in 4Q24 and $211.5 million from $9.55 billion in 1Q24. Compared to 4Q24, 1Q25 reflected increases in demand, savings and time deposits, from commercial, government, and retail accounts.
Total Borrowings & Brokered Deposits (EOP) of $421.5 million compared to $557.2 million in 4Q24 and $203.3 million in 1Q24. 1Q25 reflected the maturity of $145 million in repurchase agreement funding and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. Separately, a two-year $200 million FHLB advance was renewed at 4.14% compared to the previous rate of 4.52%.
Cash & Cash Equivalents (EOP) of $710.6 million compared to $591.1 million in 4Q24 and $754.4 million in 1Q24.
Capital: CET1 ratio was 14.27% compared to 14.26% in 4Q24 and 14.45% in 1Q24. Tangible Common Equity ratio was 10.30% compared to 10.13% in 4Q24 and 10.06% in 1Q24. Tangible Book Value per share was $26.66 compared to $25.43 in 4Q24 and $23.55 in 1Q24.
Conference Call, Financial Supplement & Presentation
A conference call to discuss 1Q25 results, outlook and related matters will be held today at 10:00 AM ET. Phone [phone] or [phone]. Conference ID: OFGQ125. The call can also be accessed live on www.ofgbancorp.com with webcast replay shortly thereafter. OFG's Financial Supplement, with full financial tables for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and the 1Q25 Conference Call Presentation, can be found on the Quarterly Results page on OFG's Investor Relations website at www.ofgbancorp.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses certain 'non-GAAP financial measures' within the meaning of SEC Regulation G, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Please refer to Tables 8-1 and 8-2 in OFG's above-mentioned Financial Supplement for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures and calculations.
Forward Looking Statements
The information included in this document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include but are not limited to (i) general business and economic conditions, including changes in interest rates; (ii) cybersecurity breaches; (iii) hurricanes, earthquakes, pandemics, and other natural disasters; and (iv) competition in the financial services industry. For a discussion of such factors and certain risks and uncertainties to which OFG is subject, please refer to OFG's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Other than to the extent required by applicable law, including the requirements of applicable securities laws, OFG assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
About OFG Bancorp
Now in its 61st year in business, OFG Bancorp is a diversified financial holding company that operates under U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands banking laws and regulations. Its three principal subsidiaries, Oriental Bank, Oriental Financial Services, and Oriental Insurance, provide a wide range of retail and commercial banking, lending and wealth management products, services, and technology, primarily in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Our mission is to make progress possible for our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve. Visit us at www.ofgbancorp.com.