Carter Bankshares, Inc. reported a record quarterly net income of $15.9 million, or $0.67 diluted earnings per share, for the first quarter of 2023. The company's annualized quarterly performance metrics were strong with a return on average assets of 1.51% and a return on average equity of 18.89%.
Record quarterly net income of $15.9 million, or $0.67 diluted EPS.
Return on average assets (ROA) of 1.51% and return on average equity (ROE) of 18.89%.
Total portfolio loans increased $100.0 million, or 12.9%, on an annualized basis, to $3.2 billion.
Efficiency ratio of 53.1% and a core efficiency ratio of 52.5%.
Carter Bankshares expects mounting pressure on funding costs will impact their margin in coming quarters. They believe that continued positive trends in loan growth and expense control will help support earnings in the near term. The Company continues to be financially sound with strong capital and liquidity levels.