First BanCorp Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
First BanCorp reported a net income of $21.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for Q2 2020. The results were impacted by deteriorating economic forecasts requiring a reserve build of $29.1 million. However, pre-tax, pre-provision income remained strong at $67 million. The company remains well-capitalized with a total risk-based capital ratio of 25.1%.
Generated net income of $21.3 million, or $0.09 per share, despite deteriorating trends in economic forecasts requiring an additional reserve build of $29.1 million.
Pre-tax, pre-provision income was $67 million in the second quarter.
Total risk-based capital ratio of 25.1%, among the best capitalized banks in the U.S.
Grew an astounding $1.2 billion in core deposits, a 13.5% increase on a linked quarter.
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Forward Guidance
While the gradual reopening efforts continue and loan origination activity picked up in June, the Corporation remains committed to the safety of its employees and customers. The company sees resilience in its customer base, and the increased activity in the latter half of the quarter is a good indicator of its strength. The management team is optimistic for overcoming the pandemic challenges.
Positive Outlook
- Resilience in customer base.
- Loan origination activity picked up in June.
- Maximizing assistance to borrowers through the CARES Act.
- Supported more than 6,000 commercial clients with $390 million in approved and funded SBA PPP loans.
- Grew an astounding $1.2 billion in core deposits, a 13.5% increase on a linked quarter.
Challenges Ahead
- The pandemic continues to present operational and service challenges for the industry.
- Deteriorating trends in economic forecasts required an additional reserve build of $29.1 million.
- Business volumes were hampered by the lockdown.
- Uncertainty around the pandemic and the path of the economy.
- The company still faces much uncertainty around the pandemic and the path of the economy.
Revenue & Expenses
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