Civista Bancshar Stock Price, News & Analysis

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $11.0 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, marking a 56% increase from Q2 2024. The bank's performance showed significant improvements with net interest margin rising to 3.64% and net interest income increasing by 25.5% to $34.8 million year-over-year.

Key highlights include an efficiency ratio improvement to 64.5% from 72.6% year-over-year, and a return on equity of 11.02%. The bank maintained strong credit quality with an allowance for credit losses to loans ratio of 1.28%. Total assets reached $4.2 billion, with loan balances increasing by $47.1 million quarter-over-quarter.

Additionally, Civista announced a strategic merger agreement with The Farmers Savings Bank on July 10, 2025, and successfully completed an $80.5 million capital raise, positioning the bank for future growth in Northeast Ohio.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) has declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per common share for Q3 2025, maintaining the same level as the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on August 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 5, 2025.

The dividend represents a total payout of approximately $3.3 million and yields 2.89% annually based on the June 30, 2025 closing price of $23.20. Civista Bancshares, a $4.1 billion financial holding company, operates 42 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky through its subsidiary Civista Bank.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) announced the successful completion of its overallotment option, resulting in the sale of an additional 494,118 common shares at $21.25 per share. The company expects to receive approximately $9.9 million in proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts but before other expenses.

The offering was led by Piper Sandler & Co. as the sole book-running manager, with several co-managers including D.A. Davidson & Co., Hovde Group, LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and Stephens Inc.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) has announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 3,294,120 common shares at $21.25 per share, totaling an aggregate offering amount of $70.0 million. The company has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 494,118 additional shares, which could increase the total gross proceeds to approximately $80.5 million.

The offering, expected to close on July 14, 2025, will be managed by Piper Sandler & Co. as the sole book-running manager, with several co-managers. Civista plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including supporting organic growth opportunities and potential future strategic transactions.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) has announced a dual strategic move: the acquisition of The Farmers Savings Bank and the launch of a public offering of common shares. The acquisition, valued at approximately $70.4 million, will be paid through $34.925 million in cash and 1,434,491 common shares.

The merger will expand Civista's presence in Northeast Ohio, adding two branches and approximately $183 million in low-cost core deposits. The combined entity will have total assets of $4.4 billion, net loans of $3.2 billion, and total deposits of $3.5 billion. The transaction is expected to be 10% accretive to Civista's diluted earnings per share and close in Q4 2025.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB), a $4.1 billion financial holding company, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for Thursday, July 24, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.

Headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, Civista operates through its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, which was founded in 1884. The bank currently maintains 42 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky, offering full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, and wealth management services. Additionally, the company provides commercial equipment leasing services nationwide through its Civista Leasing and Finance Division based in Pittsburgh.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ:CIVB) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $10.2 million, or $0.66 per share, marking a 59% increase from Q1 2024's $6.4 million. The company demonstrated improved performance with:

- Net interest margin of 3.51%, up from 3.22% in Q1 2024
- Net interest income of $32.8 million, a 15.5% increase year-over-year
- Total deposits growth of $27.0 million from Q4 2024
- Loan balance increase of $22.8 million
- Return on Assets of 1.00%, up from 0.66%
- Return on Equity of 10.39%, up from 6.89%

Credit quality remained strong with an allowance for credit losses to loans ratio of 1.30%. The efficiency ratio improved to 64.9% from 72.3% in Q1 2024, reflecting better operational performance. The company maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.17 per share, representing a 3.48% annualized yield.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) has announced its second quarter dividend declaration of 17 cents per common share, maintaining the same level as the previous quarter. The dividend will be payable on May 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 29, 2025, representing a total payout of approximately $2.7 million.

Based on Civista's closing stock price of $19.54 on March 31, 2025, this quarterly dividend yields an annualized return of 3.38%. The company, headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, operates as a $4.1 billion financial holding company with 42 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky through its primary subsidiary, Civista Bank, which was established in 1884.

Civista Bancshares (NASDAQ: CIVB) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, April 24, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.

Civista is a $4.1 billion financial holding company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Its main subsidiary, Civista Bank, founded in 1884, operates 42 locations across Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. The bank provides full-service banking, commercial lending, mortgage, and wealth management services. Additionally, through its Civista Leasing and Finance Division based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company offers commercial equipment leasing services nationwide.