1st Source Corporation reported a decrease in net income for the first quarter of 2022, down 2.54% from the first quarter of 2021. However, average loans and leases net of PPP loans grew, and the net interest margin increased when adjusted for the impact of PPP loans. The company also declared a cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, up 3.33% from the previous year.
Net income was $27.39 million, down 2.54% from Q1 2021.
Diluted net income per common share was $1.10, equal to Q1 2021.
Cash dividend of $0.31 per common share was approved, up 3.33% year-over-year.
Average loans and leases net of PPP loans grew $185.66 million, up 3.65% year-over-year.
The Federal Reserve's interest rate increase and signaling of additional increases may contribute to some relief for the margin, which continues to experience pressure from the low interest rate environment.