Oak Valley Bancorp reported a strong fourth quarter with net income of $9.475 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, driven by rising net interest income and a loan loss provision reversal of $1,550,000. Net interest income increased to $19.113 million, and the net interest margin expanded to 4.09%. Total assets reached $1.97 billion, and gross loans totaled $915.8 million.
Net income for Q4 2022 was $9.475 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, compared to $3.466 million, or $0.42 EPS, for the same period a year ago.
Net interest income increased to $19.113 million from $11.309 million in Q4 2021, driven by increased yields on earning assets.
A loan loss provision reversal of $1,550,000 was recorded during the fourth quarter.
Total assets reached $1.97 billion, and gross loans totaled $915.8 million as of December 31, 2022.
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