Bank First Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) reported a net income of $10.7 million or $1.09 per share for Q1 2023, a slight increase from $10.2 million in Q1 2022. Adjusted net income reached $14.7 million, or $1.50 per share, compared to $10.5 million for the same period last year. The bank declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, marking a 20% increase from the previous quarter. Net interest income surged to $32.2 million, a rise of $9.9 million year-over-year, with a net interest margin of 3.74%. However, a provision for credit losses increased to $4.2 million due to the adoption of CECL. Total assets increased to $4.17 billion, with total loans at $3.32 billion, reflecting solid growth.

Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) reported a net income of $12.8 million for Q4 2022, translating to $1.43 per share, slightly lower than $11.2 million or $1.46 per share in Q4 2021. For the full year, net income reached $45.2 million, down from $45.4 million in 2021. Despite this, net interest income rose to $30.6 million for Q4, up $7.4 million year-over-year, with a net interest margin of 3.71%. The bank declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, marking a 13.6% increase. Assets increased to $3.66 billion, with nonperforming assets decreasing to 0.18% of total assets.

Bank First Corporation (NASDAQ: BFC) reported a net income of $10.5 million for Q3 2022, down from $11.2 million in Q3 2021. Earnings per share were $1.26 for the quarter and $4.15 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The bank declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25, a 13.6% increase year-over-year. The total assets increased to $3.64 billion, with loans up to $2.86 billion. However, acquisition-related expenses of $4.6 million impacted net earnings. Noninterest income fell amid a slowdown in residential mortgage lending.

Bank First Corporation (BFC) announced a merger agreement with Hometown Bancorp, Ltd, valued at approximately $124 million. Hometown shareholders can choose between $29.16 in cash or 0.3962 shares of BFC stock. The merger aims to enhance market presence in central Wisconsin, increasing lending capacity and operational efficiencies. Hometown's CEO, Tim McFarlane, will join BFC as President and on its Board of Directors. The merger is expected to close in Q4 2022, pending regulatory approvals. Combined assets post-merger will reach $4.3 billion.

Bank First Corporation (BFC) reported net income of $11.7 million for Q2 2022, a slight increase from $11.5 million in Q2 2021. Earnings per share rose to $1.55, up from $1.50 year-over-year. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net income totaled $21.8 million, down from $23.1 million in 2021. The bank declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, marking a 13.6% increase from the previous quarter. Total assets were $2.96 billion with total loans increasing to $2.39 billion.

Bank First Corporation reported a net income of $10.2 million or $1.34 per share for Q1 2022, down from $11.5 million or $1.49 per share in Q1 2021. The annualized return on average assets was 1.27% and return on common equity was 12.62%. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 was declared, up 4.8% year-over-year. Net interest income was $22.3 million, slightly down from the previous quarter, while total assets decreased to $2.92 billion. Nonperforming assets fell to $5.4 million, improving asset quality.

Bank First Corporation has announced a merger agreement with Denmark Bancshares, Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $119 million. Under the agreement, Denmark shareholders can choose between $38.10 in cash or stock exchange for their shares. This merger aims to enhance Bank First's market presence in Northeast Wisconsin and improve services for customers of both institutions. As of December 31, 2021, Denmark had consolidated assets of $687.6 million. Upon completion, the combined entity will manage approximately $3.6 billion in assets. The closing is expected in early Q3 2022, pending regulatory approvals.