Carter Bankshares, Inc. reported a record net income of $14.4 million, or $0.59 diluted earnings per share, for the third quarter of 2022. The company saw positive trends in net interest income expansion, loan growth, asset quality and expense control.
Annualized quarterly performance metrics were strong with return on average assets of 1.38% and return on average equity of 16.75%.
Net interest income increased $5.3 million, or 16.2%, to $37.7 million compared to the second quarter of 2022.
Total portfolio loans increased $33.5 million, or 4.4%, on an annualized basis, to $3.0 billion at September 30, 2022 compared to June 30, 2022.
Nonperforming loans decreased $5.0 million, or 41.7%, to $7.0 million at September 30, 2022 compared to June 30, 2022.
Company is well positioned to further benefit from the rising rate environment, with operating leverage and financial performance expected to improve. Company is well capitalized, has strong liquidity, has improved asset quality and strong reserve levels.