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Mar 31, 2022
OceanFirst Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Announced first quarter financial results.
Key Takeaways
OceanFirst Financial Corp. reported a net income available to common stockholders of $24.8 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The company experienced strong loan growth of $486.1 million and deposit growth of $323.4 million. Net interest income increased by $3.6 million to $84.2 million, and the net interest margin increased to 3.18%.
Loan growth for the quarter was $486.1 million, reflecting record loan originations of $1.02 billion and the purchase of residential loan pools of $161.7 million.
Deposits increased $323.4 million during the first quarter, while cost of deposits decreased four basis points to 0.16%.
Net interest income increased by $3.6 million to $84.2 million, from $80.6 million in the prior linked quarter.
Total operating expenses decreased to $57.5 million, from $64.8 million in the prior linked quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Management expressed optimism about continued earnings growth, citing the company's discipline regarding rate positions and protection of shareholders' tangible book value.
Positive Outlook
- Strong first quarter results
- Record loan originations of over $1 billion
- Material expansion in net interest margin
- Decreased operating expenses
- Increased loan to deposit ratio of 90.60%
Challenges Ahead
- Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.
- Changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect.
- General economic conditions could impact operations.
- Legislative/regulatory changes could affect results.
- The quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios could impact performance.