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Bank of South Carolina Corporation reports recurring bank-company developments through earnings releases, dividend announcements and capital management updates. The company is the parent of The Bank of South Carolina and trades on OTCQX under BKSC.
Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual net income, earnings per share, returns on average assets and equity, net interest margin, loan demand, funding costs, investment securities, credit quality and interest-rate risk. Other recurring announcements address quarterly cash dividends, dividend increases and common-stock repurchase authorizations.
Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) reported unaudited first-quarter 2026 net income of $2,010,919, a 12.09% increase versus Q1 2025, with EPS $0.37 basic, $0.36 diluted. Annualized ROAA was 1.46% and ROAE 13.39%. Net interest margin improved to 4.43%, aided by higher-yield investments and payoff of brokered deposits. Book value per share rose to $11.22. Management noted steady loan demand, cautious underwriting, and that results place the bank ahead of its profit plan.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record April 14, 2026. This is the company’s 146th quarterly cash dividend, continuing its long record of shareholder distributions.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) reported unaudited net income of $7.907M for the year ended December 31, 2025, or $1.45 basic and $1.41 diluted EPS, up 17.15% from 2024. Fourth-quarter 2025 net income was $2.013M, a 10.72% increase year-over-year. Returns on average assets and equity for 2025 were 1.38% and 13.83%, respectively. Quarterly metrics show a net interest margin of 4.28%, efficiency ratio of 59.01%, book value per share of $11.14, and allowance for credit losses of 1.18% of loans. Management completed a $2 million stock repurchase program in 2025 and described 2025 as a record year for profitability.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share to shareholders of record on December 30, 2025, payable January 30, 2026. This marks the company's 145th quarterly cash dividend. The Board also authorized a stock repurchase program to buy up to $2.0 million of issued and outstanding common stock, replacing the prior program approved May 25, 2023. The prior program recently concluded with the repurchase of 156,326 shares at an average price of $12.79 per share. Repurchases under the new program may be executed in the open market or via negotiated transactions and are subject to regulatory, legal and accounting considerations; the company has no obligation to repurchase shares and may discontinue repurchases at any time.
Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) reported Q3 2025 net income of $2,143,640, or $0.40 basic and $0.38 diluted EPS, a 18.97% increase versus Q3 2024. Nine‑month net income rose 19.51% to $5,893,809. Annualized returns on average assets and equity for the nine months were 1.37% and 14.03%, respectively. Key quarterly metrics included net interest margin 4.30%, efficiency ratio 53.82%, and book value per share $10.88. Management noted loan payoffs during the quarter and a prudent increase in allowance for credit losses. The board raised the cash dividend for the second consecutive quarter and third time in twelve months.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.23 per share, marking its 144th quarterly dividend payment. The dividend will be paid on October 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 7, 2025.
According to CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV, this represents the first time in the company's history that they have increased dividends for two consecutive quarters. The dividend has seen a significant increase of $0.06 per share (35%) over the past twelve months, reflecting strong capital position and earnings performance.
Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) has achieved a notable recognition, ranking 66th among the nation's Top 100 publicly traded community banks with assets under $2 billion, as reported by American Banker magazine. The ranking, published on July 3, 2025, was based on the three-year average return on equity from 2022-2024.
BKSC stands as the only South Carolina-based bank to receive this recognition in 2025, distinguishing itself among 348 qualified institutions. The ranking was developed by Capital Performance Group, highlighting the bank's commitment to relationship-driven banking and consistent performance.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) reported record second-quarter earnings of $1.96 million, or $0.36 basic and $0.35 diluted earnings per share, marking an 11.54% increase from Q2 2024. The bank's six-month earnings rose 19.83% to $3.75 million compared to the same period in 2024.
Key performance metrics showed significant improvement, with net interest margin exceeding 4% for the second consecutive quarter. The bank maintained strong asset quality with low nonperforming loans, while achieving annualized returns on average assets of 1.33% and average equity of 13.73% for the first half of 2025.
Bank of South Carolina Corporation (OTCQX: BKSC) has announced an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share, payable July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record July 8, 2025. This marks the company's 143rd quarterly cash dividend and represents an 11% increase of $0.02 per share from the previous dividend.
The dividend increase demonstrates the bank's strong financial position, with CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV highlighting that dividends have grown by 23% over the past nine months. The increase reflects the company's commitment to disciplined capital management and delivering long-term shareholder value.
Bank of South Carolina (OTCQX: BKSC) has announced key leadership changes effective January 1, 2026. Douglas H. Sass will retire as Executive Vice President & Senior Lender after 31 years with the bank, though he will remain on the Board of Directors and continue commercial lending activities.
The bank has appointed Robert M. Hollings, III as the new Senior Lender and Jennifer A. Arato as Chief Credit Officer. Hollings, who joined in 2010, currently serves as Senior Vice President. Arato, with the bank since 2002, has been Credit Department Manager since 2006.
President and CEO Eugene H. Walpole, IV expressed confidence in the succession plan, highlighting Sass's contributions during his tenure and the strong leadership qualities of the incoming executives.