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Mar 31, 2024

First BanCorp Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Reported strong operating results driven by loan portfolio growth and expense management.

Key Takeaways

First BanCorp reported a net income of $73.5 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for Q1 2024. The loan portfolio grew for the ninth consecutive quarter, expenses were prudently managed, and profitability was sustained. The company returned over 100% of earnings in the form of buybacks and dividends.

Net income was $73.5 million, or $0.44 per diluted share.

Loan portfolio grew for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Core deposit balances stabilized during the quarter.

The company announced a strategic partnership with nCino to simplify commercial lending operations.

Total Revenue
$197M
Previous year: $201M
-2.2%
EPS
$0.44
Previous year: $0.39
+12.8%
Net interest margin
4.16%
Cash and Equivalents
$685M
Previous year: $824M
-16.9%
Total Assets
$18.9B
Previous year: $19B
-0.6%

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Forward Guidance

First BanCorp is well-positioned to navigate the current operating environment and expects technological investments to strengthen their competitive position. The company looks forward to sharing their progress with stakeholders.

Positive Outlook

  • Redeploy investment portfolio cash flows into higher-yielding assets.
  • Margin accretive for the year.
  • Early delinquency metrics improved.
  • Sale of a portfolio of previously charged-off consumer loans positively impacted the provision expense.
  • Technological investments planned throughout the year to strengthen competitive position.