Pacific Premier Bancorp reported a net income of $68.7 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2021. The company's performance was driven by effective cost management, exceptional asset quality, and a high level of profitability. The company also increased its common stock dividend to $0.33 per share.
Net income reached $68.7 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.72.
Return on average assets was 1.37%, return on average equity was 9.99%, and return on average tangible common equity was 16.21%.
The quarterly common equity dividend was increased by $0.03 to $0.33 per share.
Net interest margin stood at 3.55%, with a core net interest margin of 3.30%.
Pacific Premier is well-positioned for continued growth and profitability, with a focus on strategic capital deployment and organic growth initiatives.