Esquire Financial Holdings reported a net income of $10.5 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $9.1 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023. The company's returns on average assets and equity were 2.58% and 20.16%, respectively. Revenue was $30.6 million, driven by a net interest margin of 6.19%.
Net income increased to $10.5 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, up from $9.1 million in Q2 2023.
Returns on average assets and equity were 2.58% and 20.16%, respectively.
Total revenue reached $30.6 million, supported by a net interest margin of 6.19%.
Deposit growth totaled $52.8 million, comprising core low-cost commercial relationship deposits.
The company's balance sheet management strategy is to increase short duration agency mortgage-backed securities rather than originate multifamily and commercial real estate loans.