Amerant Bancorp Inc. reported a significant increase in net income for the second quarter of 2025, reaching $23.0 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, up from $12.0 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the previous quarter. This improvement was attributed to higher core pre-provision net revenue and a substantial reduction in the provision for credit losses. The company also saw growth in total assets and total deposits, while maintaining a strong net interest margin and improving asset quality.
Net income attributable to the Company increased to $23.0 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in Q2 2025, up from $12.0 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in Q1 2025.
Total assets grew by 1.6% to $10.3 billion, and total deposits increased by 1.9% to $8.3 billion, primarily driven by customer deposit growth.
The provision for credit losses significantly decreased by 67.1% to $6.1 million, contributing to the improved net income.
Asset quality improved, with total non-performing assets decreasing by 30.5% to $97.9 million, and the allowance for credit losses decreasing by 12.0% to $86.5 million.
Amerant Bancorp Inc. remains focused on executing its strategy to become the bank of choice in its markets, with a continued emphasis on improving results in the second half of 2025.