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Columbia Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

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Columbia Financial reported strong Q1 2025 results with net income of $8.9 million ($0.09 per share), compared to a net loss of $1.2 million in Q1 2024. The company's performance showed significant improvement with:

Net interest income increased by $8.1 million to $50.3 million, driven by higher interest income and lower interest expenses. The net interest margin expanded by 36 basis points to 2.11%. Total assets grew to $10.6 billion, up $132.4 million from December 2024.

Key highlights include:

  • Loan portfolio grew to $8.0 billion
  • Deposits increased by $98.8 million to $8.2 billion
  • Credit quality remained stable with non-performing loans at 0.31% of total gross loans
  • Strong liquidity position with access to $2.8 billion in funding

The company's successful balance sheet repositioning strategy implemented in Q4 2024 contributed to reduced funding costs and improved margins.

Columbia Financial ha riportato risultati solidi nel primo trimestre del 2025 con un utile netto di 8,9 milioni di dollari (0,09 dollari per azione), rispetto a una perdita netta di 1,2 milioni di dollari nel primo trimestre del 2024. La performance dell'azienda ha mostrato un notevole miglioramento grazie a:

Un aumento del reddito netto da interessi di 8,1 milioni di dollari, raggiungendo 50,3 milioni, trainato da maggiori entrate da interessi e minori spese per interessi. Il margine di interesse netto si è ampliato di 36 punti base, arrivando al 2,11%. Gli attivi totali sono cresciuti a 10,6 miliardi di dollari, in aumento di 132,4 milioni rispetto a dicembre 2024.

I principali punti salienti includono:

  • Il portafoglio prestiti è cresciuto fino a 8,0 miliardi di dollari
  • I depositi sono aumentati di 98,8 milioni, raggiungendo 8,2 miliardi
  • La qualità del credito è rimasta stabile con prestiti non performanti allo 0,31% del totale dei prestiti lordi
  • Posizione di liquidità solida con accesso a 2,8 miliardi di dollari di finanziamenti

La strategia di riposizionamento del bilancio attuata nel quarto trimestre del 2024 ha contribuito a ridurre i costi di finanziamento e a migliorare i margini.

Columbia Financial reportó sólidos resultados en el primer trimestre de 2025 con un ingreso neto de 8,9 millones de dólares (0,09 dólares por acción), en comparación con una pérdida neta de 1,2 millones en el primer trimestre de 2024. El desempeño de la empresa mostró una mejora significativa gracias a:

Un aumento en el ingreso neto por intereses de 8,1 millones, alcanzando 50,3 millones, impulsado por mayores ingresos por intereses y menores gastos por intereses. El margen neto de interés se expandió 36 puntos básicos hasta el 2,11%. Los activos totales crecieron hasta 10,6 mil millones de dólares, un aumento de 132,4 millones desde diciembre de 2024.

Los aspectos destacados incluyen:

  • La cartera de préstamos creció a 8,0 mil millones de dólares
  • Los depósitos aumentaron en 98,8 millones, llegando a 8,2 mil millones
  • La calidad crediticia se mantuvo estable con préstamos no productivos en 0,31% del total de préstamos brutos
  • Posición de liquidez fuerte con acceso a 2,8 mil millones en financiamiento

La exitosa estrategia de reposicionamiento del balance implementada en el cuarto trimestre de 2024 contribuyó a reducir los costos de financiamiento y a mejorar los márgenes.

컬럼비아 파이낸셜은 2025년 1분기에 순이익 890만 달러(주당 0.09달러)를 기록하며 2024년 1분기 순손실 120만 달러에서 크게 개선된 실적을 보고했습니다. 회사의 성과는 다음과 같은 주요 개선 사항을 보였습니다:

순이자수익은 810만 달러 증가한 5,030만 달러로, 이자수익 증가와 이자비용 감소가 원동력이었습니다. 순이자마진은 36베이시스포인트 확대되어 2.11%를 기록했습니다. 총자산은 2024년 12월 대비 1억 3,240만 달러 증가한 106억 달러로 성장했습니다.

주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 대출 포트폴리오가 80억 달러로 증가
  • 예금은 9,880만 달러 증가하여 82억 달러 달성
  • 신용 품질은 안정적이며, 부실대출 비율은 총 대출금의 0.31%
  • 28억 달러의 자금 조달 접근성을 갖춘 강력한 유동성 보유

2024년 4분기에 시행된 성공적인 대차대조표 재조정 전략이 자금 조달 비용 감소와 마진 개선에 기여했습니다.

Columbia Financial a annoncé de solides résultats pour le premier trimestre 2025 avec un bénéfice net de 8,9 millions de dollars (0,09 dollar par action), contre une perte nette de 1,2 million au premier trimestre 2024. La performance de l'entreprise a montré une amélioration significative grâce à :

Une augmentation du revenu net d'intérêts de 8,1 millions, atteignant 50,3 millions, stimulée par des revenus d'intérêts plus élevés et des charges d'intérêts plus faibles. La marge nette d'intérêt s'est élargie de 36 points de base pour atteindre 2,11 %. L'actif total a augmenté pour atteindre 10,6 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 132,4 millions depuis décembre 2024.

Les points clés comprennent :

  • Le portefeuille de prêts a augmenté pour atteindre 8,0 milliards de dollars
  • Les dépôts ont augmenté de 98,8 millions pour atteindre 8,2 milliards
  • La qualité du crédit est restée stable avec un taux de prêts non performants de 0,31 % du total des prêts bruts
  • Une position de liquidité solide avec un accès à 2,8 milliards de dollars de financements

La stratégie réussie de repositionnement du bilan mise en œuvre au quatrième trimestre 2024 a contribué à réduire les coûts de financement et à améliorer les marges.

Columbia Financial meldete starke Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettogewinn von 8,9 Millionen US-Dollar (0,09 US-Dollar je Aktie) im Vergleich zu einem Nettoverlust von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024. Die Unternehmensleistung zeigte deutliche Verbesserungen durch:

Ein Anstieg der Nettozinserträge um 8,1 Millionen auf 50,3 Millionen US-Dollar, bedingt durch höhere Zinserträge und niedrigere Zinsaufwendungen. Die Nettozinsmarge stieg um 36 Basispunkte auf 2,11 %. Die Gesamtaktiva wuchsen auf 10,6 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Anstieg um 132,4 Millionen seit Dezember 2024.

Wichtige Highlights sind:

  • Das Kreditportfolio wuchs auf 8,0 Milliarden US-Dollar
  • Die Einlagen stiegen um 98,8 Millionen auf 8,2 Milliarden
  • Die Kreditqualität blieb stabil mit notleidenden Krediten von 0,31 % der gesamten Bruttokredite
  • Starke Liquiditätsposition mit Zugang zu 2,8 Milliarden US-Dollar an Finanzierung

Die erfolgreiche Bilanzumschichtungsstrategie, die im vierten Quartal 2024 umgesetzt wurde, trug zur Senkung der Finanzierungskosten und zur Verbesserung der Margen bei.

Positive
  • Net income increased to $8.9M in Q1 2025 vs loss of $1.2M in Q1 2024
  • Net interest income up 19.3% to $50.3M from $42.2M year-over-year
  • Net interest margin improved 36 basis points to 2.11%
  • Total deposits increased $98.8M (1.2%) to $8.2B
  • Non-interest expense decreased $1.8M (4.0%)
  • Strong liquidity position with $2.8B immediate funding access
  • Net charge-offs decreased significantly to $857K from $5.0M year-over-year
Negative
  • Non-performing loans increased to $24.9M (0.31% of gross loans) from $21.7M (0.28%)
  • New $5.9M non-performing construction loan added in Q1 2025
  • Non-performing assets ratio increased to 0.25% from 0.22%
  • Interest expense remains high at $61.8M despite 6.9% decrease

Insights

Columbia Financial reversed prior-year losses with significant profit growth, improved margins, and controlled expenses despite slight asset quality concerns.

Columbia Financial's Q1 2025 results demonstrate a remarkable financial turnaround, shifting from a $1.2 million net loss in Q1 2024 to an $8.9 million profit ($0.09 per share). This transition to profitability stems from multiple fundamental enhancements in the bank's operations.

The company's net interest income – the core revenue driver for banks – increased by 19.3% year-over-year to $50.3 million, benefiting from both revenue growth and cost reduction. This expansion wasn't accidental but resulted from a deliberate balance sheet repositioning strategy implemented in Q4 2024, which successfully increased securities yields while decreasing funding costs.

Net interest margin – a critical profitability metric – expanded significantly by 36 basis points to 2.11% (from 1.75% a year ago). The improvement came from both sides of the balance sheet: a 19 basis point increase in interest-earning asset yields alongside a 17 basis point decrease in interest-bearing liability costs.

The bank demonstrated improved credit quality management with provision for credit losses decreasing by $2.3 million to $2.9 million. More importantly, net charge-offs declined dramatically from $5.0 million to just $857,000, suggesting better loan performance.

Operational efficiency improved as well, with non-interest expenses decreasing by 4.0% to $43.8 million, primarily through reduced professional fees related to legal and regulatory costs. This expense control, combined with revenue growth, creates positive operating leverage.

While these improvements are substantial, some caution is warranted. Non-performing loans increased slightly to $24.9 million (0.31% of total gross loans) from $21.7 million (0.28%) at year-end 2024, including a new $5.9 million non-performing construction loan for a mixed-use building. However, this modest increase occurs in the context of growing loan balances and remains at manageable levels.

The bank maintains robust liquidity with immediate access to approximately $2.8 billion of funding plus additional collateral capacity, positioning it well for continued loan growth and to manage any potential challenges.

FAIR LAWN, N.J., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLBK), the mid-tier holding company for Columbia Bank ("Columbia"), reported net income of $8.9 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 reflected higher net interest income due to both an increase in interest income and a decrease in interest expense, lower provision for credit losses and a decrease in non-interest expense, partially offset by higher income tax expense.

Mr. Thomas J. Kemly, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “During the first quarter of 2025, the Company was able to increase earnings, expand our net interest margin and reduce overall funding costs mainly due to a balance sheet repositioning strategy implemented in the fourth quarter of 2024. We also experienced solid loan growth and an increase in deposits while reducing our overall operating costs. It continues to be challenging to operate in such a volatile economic environment, but we are focused on managing the balance sheet mix and controlling operating expenses while remaining committed to investments in talent and systems that will support future growth."

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024

Net income of $8.9 million was recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $10.1 million, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to an $8.1 million increase in net interest income, a $2.3 million decrease in provision for credit losses and a $1.8 million decrease in non-interest expense, partially offset by a $3.2 million increase in income tax expense.

Net interest income was $50.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $8.1 million, or 19.3%, from $42.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The increase in net interest income was primarily attributable to a $3.5 million increase in interest income and a $4.6 million decrease in interest expense on deposits and borrowings. The increase in interest income was primarily due to an increase in the average balance of loans coupled with an increase in average yields on loans and securities. During the fourth quarter of 2024 the Company implemented a balance sheet repositioning transaction which resulted in an increase in the average yield on securities and a decrease in the cost of borrowings, which had a notable impact on net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates during the last four months of 2024 contributed to a decrease in interest expense on borrowings during the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Prepayment penalties, which are included in interest income on loans, totaled $257,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $268,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

The average yield on loans for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 increased 10 basis points to 4.89%, as compared to 4.79% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Interest income on loans increased due to an increase in both the average balance and yield on loans. The average yield on securities for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 increased 80 basis points to 3.45%, as compared to 2.65% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. This was a result of lower yielding securities sold as part of the balance sheet repositioning transaction implemented in the fourth quarter of 2024, being replaced with higher yielding securities purchased in 2024 and the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The average yield on other interest-earning assets for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 decreased 31 basis points to 5.75%, as compared to 6.06% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, due to a decrease in average interest rates received on cash balances, and a decrease in the dividend rate received on Federal Home Loan Bank stock.

Total interest expense was $61.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $4.6 million, or 6.9%, from $66.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to a 1 basis point decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing deposits along with a 54 basis point decrease in the average cost of borrowings, coupled with a decrease in the average balance of borrowings, partially offset by an increase in the average balance of interest-bearing deposits. Interest expense on deposits increased $1.7 million, or 3.6%, and interest expense on borrowings decreased $6.3 million, or 35.1%.

The Company's net interest margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 increased 36 basis points to 2.11%, when compared to 1.75% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The net interest margin increased for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 due to an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets coupled with a decrease in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. The weighted average yield on interest-earning assets increased 19 basis points to 4.69% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as compared to 4.50% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The average cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased 17 basis points to 3.21% for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as compared to 3.38% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

The provision for credit losses for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 was $2.9 million, a decrease of $2.3 million, from $5.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in provision for credit losses during the quarter was primarily due to a decrease in net charge-offs, which totaled $857,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 as compared to $5.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Non-interest income was $8.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $1.0 million, or 13.7%, from $7.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to the loss on securities transactions of $1.3 million included in the 2024 period, and an increase of $475,000 in fees related to commercial account treasury services.

Non-interest expense was $43.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of $1.8 million, or 4.0%, from $45.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in professional fees of $2.1 million, as legal, regulatory and compliance-related costs decreased in the 2025 period, and a decrease in federal deposit insurance premiums of $475,000.

Income tax expense was $3.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, an increase of $3.2 million, as compared to an income tax benefit of $129,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, mainly due to an increase in pre-tax income. The Company's effective tax rate was 25.9% and 10.0% for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The effective tax rate for the 2024 period was primarily impacted by permanent income tax differences.

Balance Sheet Summary

Total assets increased $132.4 million, or 1.3%, to $10.6 billion at March 31, 2025 as compared to $10.5 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase in total assets was primarily attributable to an increase in debt securities available for sale of $51.4 million, and an increase in loans receivable, net, of $108.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $33.1 million.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $33.1 million, or 11.5%, to $256.1 million at March 31, 2025 from $289.2 million at December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to purchases of securities of $84.7 million, and origination of loans receivable, partially offset by proceeds from principal repayments on securities of $41.2 million, and repayments on loans receivable.

Debt securities available for sale increased $51.4 million, or 5.0%, to $1.1 billion at March 31, 2025 from $1.0 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase was attributable to purchases of securities of $64.8 million, consisting primarily of U.S. government obligations and mortgage-backed securities, and a decrease in the gross unrealized loss on securities of $15.9 million, partially offset by repayments on securities of $29.1 million, and a partial call of a security of $756,000.

Loans receivable, net, increased $108.3 million, or 1.4%, to $8.0 billion at March 31, 2025 from $7.9 billion at December 31, 2024. Multifamily loans and commercial real estate loans increased $107.2 million and $89.5 million, respectively, partially offset by decreases in one-to-four family real estate loans, construction loans, commercial business loans, and home equity loans and advances of $34.4 million, $36.5 million, $8.0 million, and $5.6 million, respectively. The allowance for credit losses for loans increased $2.1 million to $62.0 million at March 31, 2025 from $60.0 million at December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the outstanding balance of loans.

Total liabilities increased $112.4 million, or 1.2%, to $9.5 billion at March 31, 2025 from $9.4 billion at December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in total deposits of $98.8 million, or 1.2%, and an increase in borrowings of $27.0 million, or 2.5%, partially offset by a decrease in other liabilities of $15.2 million. The increase in total deposits consisted of increases in non-interest-bearing demand deposits, money market accounts and certificates of deposit of $52.2 million, $92.0 million, and $41.3 million, respectively, partially offset by decreases in interest-bearing demand deposits and savings and club accounts of $85.9 million and $788,000, respectively. The $27.0 million increase in borrowings was driven by a net increase in short-term borrowings of $67.0 million, coupled with new long-term borrowings of $20.0 million, partially offset by repayments of $60.0 million in maturing long-term borrowings.

Total stockholders’ equity increased $20.0 million, or 1.8%, with a balance of $1.1 billion at both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The increase in total stockholders' equity was primarily attributable to net income of $8.9 million, and an increase of $9.3 million in other comprehensive income, which includes changes in unrealized losses on debt securities available for sale and unrealized gains on swap contracts, net of taxes, included in other comprehensive income.

Asset Quality

The Company's non-performing loans at March 31, 2025 totaled $24.9 million, or 0.31% of total gross loans, as compared to $21.7 million, or 0.28% of total gross loans, at December 31, 2024. The $3.2 million increase in non-performing loans was primarily attributable to a $5.9 million construction loan designated as non-performing during the 2025 period, an increase in non-performing one-to-four family real estate loans of $835,000, and an increase in non-performing commercial real estate loans of $452,000, partially offset by a decrease in non-performing commercial business loans of $4.4 million. The $5.9 million non-performing construction loan represents the construction of a mixed use five-story building with both commercial space and apartments. The increase in non-performing one-to-four family real estate loans was due to an increase in the number of loans from 32 non-performing loans at December 31, 2024 to 38 loans at March 31, 2025. The increase in non-performing commercial real estate loans was due to an increase in the number of loans from four non-performing loans at December 31, 2024 to seven loans at March 31, 2025. The decrease in non-performing commercial business loans was primarily attributable to one loan with an outstanding balance of $4.3 million which was paid in full during the 2025 period. Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets totaled 0.25% at March 31, 2025, as compared to 0.22% at December 31, 2024.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, net charge-offs totaled approximately $857,000, as compared to $5.0 million in net charge-offs recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

The Company's allowance for credit losses on loans was $62.0 million, or 0.78% of total gross loans, at March 31, 2025, compared to $60.0 million, or 0.76% of total gross loans, at December 31, 2024. The increase in the allowance for credit losses for loans was primarily due to an increase in the outstanding balance of loans.

Additional Liquidity, Loan, and Deposit Information

The Company services a diverse retail and commercial deposit base through its 69 branches. With over 207,000 accounts, the average deposit account balance was approximately $40,000 at March 31, 2025.

Deposit balances are summarized as follows:

 At March 31, 2025 At December 31, 2024
 Balance Weighted
Average
Rate		 Balance Weighted
Average
Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
        
Non-interest-bearing demand$1,490,243 —% $1,438,030 —%
Interest-bearing demand 1,935,384 2.08   2,021,312 2.19 
Money market accounts 1,333,668 2.84   1,241,691 2.82 
Savings and club deposits 651,713 0.70   652,501 0.75 
Certificates of deposit 2,783,927 4.08   2,742,615 4.24 
Total deposits$8,194,935 2.40% $8,096,149 2.47%
            

The Company continues to maintain strong liquidity and capital positions. The Company had no outstanding borrowings from the Federal Reserve Discount Window at March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had immediate access to approximately $2.8 billion of funding, with additional unpledged loan collateral of approximately $2.2 billion.

At March 31, 2025, the Company's non-performing commercial real estate loans totaled $3.4 million, or 0.04%, of total loans receivable.

The following table presents multifamily real estate, owner occupied commercial real estate, and the components of investor owned commercial real estate loans included in the real estate loan portfolio.

 At March 31, 2025
 (Dollars in thousands)
 Balance % of Gross Loans Weighted Average
Loan to Value Ratio		 Weighted
Average
Debt Service
Coverage		 
Multifamily Real Estate$1,567,862 19.6% 58.0% 1.58x
         
Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate$689,509 8.6% 53.7% 2.23x
         
Investor Owned Commercial Real Estate:        
Retail / Shopping centers$518,841 6.5% 53.4% 1.50x
Mixed Use 220,391 2.8  58.0  1.57 
Industrial / Warehouse 423,634 5.3  54.8  1.65 
Non-Medical Office 189,617 2.4  51.1  1.65 
Medical Office 118,547 1.5  60.0  1.46 
Single Purpose 95,041 1.2  54.8  3.14 
Other 173,849 2.2  51.3  1.75 
Total$1,739,920 21.9% 54.4% 1.67x
         
Total Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate Loans$3,997,291 50.1% 55.7% 1.73x
            

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had less than $1.0 million in loan exposure to office or rent stabilized multifamily loans in New York City.

About Columbia Financial, Inc.

The consolidated financial results include the accounts of Columbia Financial, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary Columbia Bank (the "Bank") and the Bank's wholly-owned subsidiaries. Columbia Financial, Inc. is a Delaware corporation organized as Columbia Bank's mid-tier stock holding company. Columbia Financial, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of Columbia Bank, MHC. Columbia Bank is a federally chartered savings bank headquartered in Fair Lawn, New Jersey that operates 69 full-service banking offices and offers traditional financial services to consumers and businesses in its market area.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “will,” “would,” “expects,” “projects,” “may,” “could,” “developments,” “strategic,” “launching,” “opportunities,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets” and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors. Factors that could cause such differences to exist include, but are not limited to, adverse conditions in the capital and debt markets and the impact of such conditions on the Company’s business activities; changes in interest rates, higher inflation and their impact on national and local economic conditions; changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and other governmental entities; the impact of tariffs, sanctions and other trade policies of the United States and its global trading counterparts; the impact of legal, judicial and regulatory proceedings or investigations, competitive pressures from other financial institutions; the effects of general economic conditions on a national basis or in the local markets in which the Company operates, including changes that adversely affect a borrowers’ ability to service and repay the Company’s loans; the effect of acts of terrorism, war or pandemics, including on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions; changes in the value of securities in the Company’s portfolio; changes in loan default and charge-off rates; fluctuations in real estate values; the adequacy of loan loss reserves; decreases in deposit levels necessitating increased borrowing to fund loans and securities; legislative changes and changes in government regulation; changes in accounting standards and practices; the risk that goodwill and intangibles recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements will become impaired; cyber-attacks, computer viruses and other technological risks that may breach the security of our systems and allow unauthorized access to confidential information; the inability of third party service providers to perform; demand for loans in the Company’s market area; the Company’s ability to attract and maintain deposits and effectively manage liquidity; risks related to the implementation of acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings; the successful implementation of our December 2024 balance sheet repositioning transaction; the risk that the Company may not be successful in the implementation of its business strategy, or its integration of acquired financial institutions and businesses, and changes in assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, those set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and those set forth in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, all as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are available at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks materialize or should underlying beliefs or assumptions prove incorrect, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reported amounts are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This press release also contains certain supplemental non-GAAP information that the Company’s management uses in its analysis of the Company’s financial results. Specifically, the Company provides measures based on what it believes are its operating earnings on a consistent basis and excludes material non-routine operating items which affect the GAAP reporting of results of operations. The Company’s management believes that providing this information to analysts and investors allows them to better understand and evaluate the Company’s core financial results for the periods presented. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names.

The Company also provides measurements and ratios based on tangible stockholders' equity. These measures are commonly utilized by regulators and market analysts to evaluate a company’s financial condition and, therefore, the Company’s management believes that such information is useful to investors.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are included at the end of this press release. See "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

 
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(In thousands)
 
 March 31, December 31,
 2025 2024
Assets(Unaudited)  
Cash and due from banks$255,978  $289,113 
Short-term investments 111   110 
Total cash and cash equivalents 256,089   289,223 
    
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value 1,077,331   1,025,946 
Debt securities held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $364,428, and $350,153 at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) 400,975   392,840 
Equity securities, at fair value 6,981   6,673 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 61,628   60,387 
    
Loans receivable 8,027,308   7,916,928 
Less: allowance for credit losses 62,034   59,958 
Loans receivable, net 7,965,274   7,856,970 
    
Accrued interest receivable 41,902   40,383 
Office properties and equipment, net 82,592   81,772 
Bank-owned life insurance 276,767   274,908 
Goodwill and intangible assets 120,487   121,008 
Other real estate owned 1,334   1,334 
Other assets 316,490   324,049 
Total assets$10,607,850  $10,475,493 
    
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   
Liabilities:   
Deposits$8,194,935  $8,096,149 
Borrowings 1,107,588   1,080,600 
Advance payments by borrowers for taxes and insurance 47,275   45,453 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 157,709   172,915 
Total liabilities 9,507,507   9,395,117 
    
Stockholders' equity:   
Total stockholders' equity 1,100,343   1,080,376 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$10,607,850  $10,475,493 


 
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2025 2024
Interest income:(Unaudited)
Loans receivable$95,110  $92,949 
Debt securities available for sale and equity securities 9,742   7,785 
Debt securities held to maturity 2,811   2,369 
Federal funds and interest-earning deposits 2,858   3,563 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends 1,642   1,961 
Total interest income 112,163   108,627 
Interest expense:   
Deposits 50,145   48,418 
Borrowings 11,693   18,009 
Total interest expense 61,838   66,427 
    
Net interest income 50,325   42,200 
    
Provision for credit losses 2,933   5,278 
    
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 47,392   36,922 
    
Non-interest income:   
Demand deposit account fees 1,888   1,413 
Bank-owned life insurance 1,859   1,780 
Title insurance fees 646   503 
Loan fees and service charges 1,056   961 
Loss on securities transactions —   (1,256)
Change in fair value of equity securities 308   351 
Gain on sale of loans 515   185 
Other non-interest income 2,199   3,515 
Total non-interest income 8,471   7,452 
    
Non-interest expense:   
Compensation and employee benefits 28,583   27,513 
Occupancy 6,185   5,973 
Federal deposit insurance premiums 1,880   2,355 
Advertising 531   626 
Professional fees 2,515   4,634 
Data processing and software expenses 4,061   3,967 
Merger-related expenses —   22 
Other non-interest expense, net 90   568 
Total non-interest expense 43,845   45,658 
    
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) 12,018   (1,284)
    
Income tax expense (benefit) 3,118   (129)
    
Net income (loss)$8,900  $(1,155)
    
Earnings (loss) per share-basic$0.09  $(0.01)
Earnings (loss) per share-diluted$0.09  $(0.01)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic 101,816,716   101,746,740 
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 101,816,716   101,988,425 


 
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Average Balances/Yields
 
  For the Three Months Ended March 31,
  2025   2024 
 Average
Balance		 Interest
and
Dividends		 Yield / Cost Average
Balance		 Interest
and
Dividends		 Yield / Cost
 (Dollars in thousands)
Interest-earnings assets:           
Loans$7,894,561  $95,110 4.89% $7,802,865  $92,949 4.79%
Securities 1,477,537   12,553 3.45%  1,543,734   10,154 2.65%
Other interest-earning assets 317,433   4,500 5.75%  366,343   5,524 6.06%
Total interest-earning assets 9,689,531   112,163 4.69%  9,712,942   108,627 4.50%
Non-interest-earning assets 873,451       855,618     
Total assets$10,562,982      $10,568,560     
            
Interest-bearing liabilities:           
Interest-bearing demand$2,060,528  $13,172 2.59% $1,998,749  $13,384 2.69%
Money market accounts 1,282,241   7,606 2.41%  1,234,943   8,769 2.86%
Savings and club deposits 649,257   1,108 0.69%  688,535   1,236 0.72%
Certificates of deposit 2,756,895   28,259 4.16%  2,516,323   25,029 4.00%
Total interest-bearing deposits 6,748,921   50,145 3.01%  6,438,550   48,418 3.02%
FHLB advances 1,060,911   11,554 4.42%  1,447,143   17,847 4.96%
Junior subordinated debentures 7,040   139 8.01%  7,018   162 9.28%
Total borrowings 1,067,951   11,693 4.44%  1,454,161   18,009 4.98%
Total interest-bearing liabilities 7,816,872  $61,838 3.21%  7,892,711  $66,427 3.38%
            
Non-interest-bearing liabilities:           
Non-interest-bearing deposits 1,432,837       1,392,274     
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities 222,604       240,798     
Total liabilities 9,472,313       9,525,783     
Total stockholders' equity 1,090,669       1,042,777     
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$10,562,982      $10,568,560     
            
Net interest income  $50,325     $42,200  
Interest rate spread    1.48%     1.12%
Net interest-earning assets$1,872,659      $1,820,231     
Net interest margin    2.11%     1.75%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities 123.96%      123.06%    


 
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Components of Net Interest Rate Spread and Margin
 
 Average Yields/Costs by Quarter
 March 31,
2025		 December 31,
2024		 September 30,
2024		 June 30,
2024		 March 31,
2024
Yield on interest-earning assets:         
Loans4.89% 4.88% 5.00% 4.93% 4.79%
Securities3.45  2.99  2.90  2.89  2.65 
Other interest-earning assets5.75  6.00  6.72  6.30  6.06 
Total interest-earning assets4.69% 4.61% 4.70% 4.64% 4.50%
          
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities:         
Total interest-bearing deposits3.01% 3.13% 3.21% 3.14% 3.02%
Total borrowings4.44  4.65  4.87  4.92  4.98 
Total interest-bearing liabilities3.21% 3.38% 3.52% 3.49% 3.38%
          
Interest rate spread1.48% 1.23% 1.18% 1.15% 1.12%
Net interest margin2.11% 1.88% 1.84% 1.81% 1.75%
          
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities123.96% 124.02% 123.06% 123.03% 123.06%


 
COLUMBIA FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Financial Highlights
  
 March 31,
2025		 December 31,
2024		 September 30,
2024		 June 30,
2024		 March 31,
2024
SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS (1):         
Return on average assets0.34% (0.79)% 0.23% 0.17% (0.04)%
Core return on average assets0.35% 0.42% 0.23% 0.20% 0.02%
Return on average equity3.31% (7.86)% 2.32% 1.77% (0.45)%
Core return on average equity3.37% 4.09% 2.29% 2.06% 0.18%
Core return on average tangible equity3.78% 4.74% 2.58% 2.34% 0.20%
Interest rate spread1.48% 1.23% 1.18% 1.15% 1.12%
Net interest margin2.11% 1.88% 1.84% 1.81% 1.75%
Non-interest income to average assets0.33% (0.88)% 0.33% 0.35% 0.28%
Non-interest expense to average assets1.68% 1.73% 1.60% 1.74% 1.74%
Efficiency ratio74.57% 205.17% 78.95% 86.83% 91.96%
Core efficiency ratio74.20% 73.68% 79.14% 85.34% 88.39%
Average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities123.96% 124.02% 123.06% 123.03% 123.06%
Net charge-offs to average outstanding loans0.04% 0.07% 0.14% 0.03% 0.26%
          
(1) Ratios are annualized when appropriate.


  
ASSET QUALITY DATA: 
 March 31,
2025		 December 31,
2024		 September 30,
2024		 June 30,
2024		 March 31,
2024
 (Dollars in thousands)
          
Non-accrual loans$24,856  $21,701  $28,014  $25,281  $22,935 
90+ and still accruing —   —   —   —   — 
Non-performing loans 24,856   21,701   28,014   25,281   22,935 
Real estate owned 1,334   1,334   1,974   1,974   — 
Total non-performing assets$26,190  $23,035  $29,988  $27,255  $22,935 
          
Non-performing loans to total gross loans 0.31%  0.28%  0.36%  0.33%  0.30%
Non-performing assets to total assets 0.25%  0.22%  0.28%  0.25%  0.22%
Allowance for credit losses on loans ("ACL")$62,034  $59,958  $58,495  $57,062  $55,401 
ACL to total non-performing loans 249.57%  276.29%  208.81%  225.71%  241.56%
ACL to gross loans 0.78%  0.76%  0.75%  0.73%  0.71%


  
LOAN DATA: 
 March 31,
2025		 December 31,
2024		 September 30,
2024		 June 30,
2024		 March 31,
2024
 (In thousands)
Real estate loans:     
One-to-four family$2,676,566  $2,710,937  $2,737,190  $2,764,177  $2,778,932 
Multifamily 1,567,862   1,460,641   1,399,000   1,409,316   1,429,369 
Commercial real estate 2,429,429   2,339,883   2,312,759   2,316,252   2,318,178 
Construction 437,081   473,573   510,439   462,880   437,566 
Commercial business loans 614,049   622,000   586,447   554,768   538,260 
Consumer loans:         
Home equity loans and advances 253,439   259,009   261,041   260,427   260,786 
Other consumer loans 2,547   3,404   2,877   2,689   2,601 
Total gross loans 7,980,973   7,869,447   7,809,753   7,770,509   7,765,692 
Purchased credit deteriorated loans 10,395   11,686   11,795   12,150   14,945 
Net deferred loan costs, fees and purchased premiums and discounts 35,940   35,795   35,642   36,352   34,992 
Allowance for credit losses (62,034)  (59,958)  (58,495)  (57,062)  (55,401)
Loans receivable, net$7,965,274  $7,856,970  $7,798,695  $7,761,949  $7,760,228 


    
CAPITAL RATIOS:   
 March 31, December 31,
 2025 (1) 2024 
Company:   
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)14.12% 14.20%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)13.30% 13.40%
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)13.21% 13.31%
Tier 1 capital (to adjusted total assets)10.29% 10.02%
    
Columbia Bank:   
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)14.37% 14.41%
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)13.51% 13.56%
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)13.51% 13.56%
Tier 1 capital (to adjusted total assets)9.88% 9.64%
    
(1) Estimated ratios at March 31, 2025   


 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    
Book and Tangible Book Value per Share
 March 31, December 31,
 2025 2024
 (Dollars in thousands)
  
Total stockholders' equity$1,100,343  $1,080,376 
Less: goodwill (110,715)  (110,715)
Less: core deposit intangible (8,443)  (8,964)
Total tangible stockholders' equity$981,185  $960,697 
    
Shares outstanding 104,930,900   104,759,185 
    
Book value per share$10.49  $10.31 
Tangible book value per share$9.35  $9.17 


    
Reconciliation of Core Net Income   
 Three Months Ended March 31,
  2025   2024 
 (In thousands)
    
Net income (loss)$8,900  $(1,155)
Add: loss on securities transactions, net of tax —   1,130 
Add: FDIC special assessment, net of tax —   393 
Add: severance expense, net of tax 163   67 
Add: merger-related expenses, net of tax —   20 
Core net income$9,063  $455 


Return on Average Assets   
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2025 2024
 (Dollars in thousands)
    
Net income (loss)$8,900  $(1,155)
    
Average assets$10,562,982  $10,568,560 
    
Return on average assets 0.34% (0.04)%
    
Core net income$9,063  $455 
    
Core return on average assets 0.35%  0.02%


 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (continued)
    
Return on Average Equity   
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2025 2024
 (Dollars in thousands)
    
Total average stockholders' equity$1,090,669  $1,042,777 
Add: loss on securities transactions, net of tax —   1,130 
Add: FDIC special assessment, net of tax —   393 
Add: severance expense, net of tax 163   67 
Add: merger-related expenses, net of tax —   20 
Core average stockholders' equity$1,090,832  $1,044,387 
    
Return on average equity 3.31% (0.45)%
    
Core return on core average equity 3.37%  0.18%


 
Return on Average Tangible Equity
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2025 2024
 (Dollars in thousands)
    
Total average stockholders' equity$1,090,669  $1,042,777 
Less: average goodwill (110,715)  (110,715)
Less: average core deposit intangible (8,784)  (10,956)
Total average tangible stockholders' equity$971,170  $921,106 
    
Core return on average tangible equity 3.78%  0.20%


 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (continued)
    
Efficiency Ratios   
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2025 2024
 (Dollars in thousands)
    
Net interest income$50,325  $42,200 
Non-interest income 8,471   7,452 
Total income$58,796  $49,652 
    
Non-interest expense$43,845  $45,658 
    
Efficiency ratio 74.57%  91.96%
    
Non-interest income$8,471  $7,452 
Add: loss on securities transactions —   1,256 
Core non-interest income$8,471  $8,708 
    
Non-interest expense$43,845  $45,658 
Less: FDIC special assessment, net —   (565)
Less: severance expense (220)  (74)
Less: merger-related expenses —   (22)
Core non-interest expense$43,625  $44,997 
    
Core efficiency ratio 74.20%  88.39%
        

Columbia Financial, Inc.
Investor Relations Department
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FAQ

How much did Columbia Financial (CLBK) earn in Q1 2025?

Columbia Financial (CLBK) reported net income of $8.9 million, or $0.09 per share, for Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million in Q1 2024. This represents a $10.1 million improvement in earnings.

What caused Columbia Financial's (CLBK) profit increase in Q1 2025?

The profit increase was driven by an $8.1 million rise in net interest income, $2.3 million decrease in credit loss provisions, and $1.8 million reduction in non-interest expenses, partially offset by higher income tax expense.

What is Columbia Financial's (CLBK) net interest margin for Q1 2025?

Columbia Financial's net interest margin increased 36 basis points to 2.11% in Q1 2025, up from 1.75% in Q1 2024, due to higher yields on interest-earning assets and lower costs of interest-bearing liabilities.

How strong is Columbia Financial's (CLBK) asset quality in Q1 2025?

Columbia Financial's non-performing loans were $24.9 million or 0.31% of total gross loans as of March 31, 2025, with an allowance for credit losses of $62.0 million (0.78% of total gross loans).

What is Columbia Financial's (CLBK) deposit base and liquidity position?

Columbia Financial maintains $8.2 billion in deposits across 207,000 accounts, with immediate access to $2.8 billion in funding and $2.2 billion in additional unpledged loan collateral as of March 31, 2025.
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