First Bancorp reported a net income of $3.6 million, or $0.08 diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted net income for the quarter was $31.7 million, or an adjusted $0.76 diluted earnings per share.
Tax equivalent net interest margin increased 17 basis points to 3.07% for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Average deposits were $10.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of $99.4 million from the linked quarter.
Noninterest expenses declined $1.6 million from the linked quarter to $58.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Loan growth accelerated during the quarter, with loans totaling $8.1 billion at December 31, 2024, reflecting growth of $81.1 million, or 4.03%, for the quarter.
The company looks forward to seeing the benefit of its hard work and strategic balance sheet initiatives that should provide tailwinds for 2025.