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Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $1.9 Million, or $0.24 per Diluted Share, in the First Quarter of 2024 Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 Per Share and Renews Stock Repurchase Plan

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Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. reported $1.9 million in net income for Q1 2024, with $0.24 per diluted share. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share and renewed its stock repurchase plan. Despite challenges in the banking industry, the company saw a disciplined loan growth of 8.7% year-over-year and maintained strong asset quality metrics.
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. ha riportato un reddito netto di 1,9 milioni di dollari per il primo trimestre del 2024, con 0,24 dollari per azione diluita. La società ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale in contanti di 0,14 dollari per azione e ha rinnovato il suo piano di riacquisto di azioni. Nonostante le sfide nel settore bancario, la società ha registrato una crescita disciplinata dei prestiti dell'8,7% su base annua e ha mantenuto solidi indicatori di qualità degli asset.
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. reportó unas ganancias netas de $1.9 millones para el primer trimestre de 2024, con $0.24 por acción diluida. La compañía declaró un dividendo en efectivo trimestral de $0.14 por acción y renovó su plan de recompra de acciones. A pesar de los desafíos en la industria bancaria, la compañía experimentó un crecimiento disciplinado de préstamos del 8.7% anual y mantuvo fuertes métricas de calidad de activos.
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.는 2024년 1분기에 순이익으로 190만 달러를 보고했으며, 희석된 주당 0.24달러를 기록했습니다. 회사는 분기별 현금 배당금으로 주당 0.14달러를 선언하고 주식 매입 계획을 갱신했습니다. 은행업계의 도전에도 불구하고, 회사는 연간 8.7%의 규율 있는 대출 성장을 보여주었고 강력한 자산 품질 지표를 유지했습니다.
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. a rapporté un bénéfice net de 1,9 million de dollars pour le premier trimestre de 2024, avec 0,24 dollar par action diluée. La société a déclaré un dividende trimestriel en espèces de 0,14 dollar par action et a renouvelé son plan de rachat d'actions. Malgré les défis de l'industrie bancaire, la société a observé une croissance disciplinée des prêts de 8,7% en glissement annuel et a maintenu de solides métriques de qualité d'actifs.
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. meldete für das erste Quartal 2024 einen Nettogewinn von 1,9 Millionen Dollar, bei 0,24 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie. Das Unternehmen gab eine vierteljährliche Bardividende von 0,14 Dollar pro Aktie bekannt und erneuerte seinen Aktienrückkaufplan. Trotz Herausforderungen in der Bankenbranche verzeichnete das Unternehmen ein diszipliniertes Kreditwachstum von 8,7% im Jahresvergleich und hielt starke Kennzahlen zur Vermögensqualität aufrecht.
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  • Eagle Bancorp Montana reported a net income of $1.9 million for Q1 2024, a decrease from $2.2 million in the previous quarter and $3.2 million in Q1 2023.
  • The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on June 7, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 17, 2024, with an annualized yield of 4.40%.
  • Total loans increased by 8.7% to $1.50 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to $1.38 billion a year earlier.
  • The company's NIM was 3.33% in Q1 2024, a one basis point improvement from the previous quarter.
  • Eagle's total assets increased by 4.7% to $2.08 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to a year ago.
  • Eagle announced a stock repurchase plan authorizing the buyback of up to 400,000 shares, representing approximately 5.0% of outstanding shares.
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Eagle Bancorp Montana's report of a decline in quarterly net income from $3.2 million to $1.9 million year-over-year indicates a contraction in profitability, which could be a point of concern for investors. This contraction happened despite a 8.7% year-over-year loan growth, suggesting a potential compression in margins or increased provisioning for credit losses. The 53-basis point year-over-year decrease in net interest margin (NIM) to 3.33% signals pressure on the bank's core business of lending, as the inverted yield curve may have narrowed the spread between borrowing costs and lending income.

The declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of <$0.14> per share indicates the bank's confidence in its ability to generate consistent cash flow. However, while the dividend yield of 4.40% is attractive, the sustainability of this yield is contingent on the bank's ability to maintain profitability and manage interest rate risks effectively. Additionally, the stock repurchase plan renewal shows a proactive capital management strategy aimed at shareholder value enhancement, yet the effectiveness of this buyback will depend on the share price performance and overall market conditions.

Observing the year-over-year loan growth, particularly in the agricultural and residential mortgage segments, provides insight into Eagle Bancorp's strategic focus areas. While the overall loan portfolio expanded, it's important to note the shifts in the composition of deposits and the increase in time certificates of deposit due to higher interest rates. This shift may reflect changing consumer behavior in search of yield, which could impact the bank's funding cost structure and liquidity management.

On the asset side, the 16.1% growth in commercial real estate loans reflects aggressive market positioning, although it could also expose the bank to sector-specific risks. Moreover, the decrease in the investment securities portfolio from $349.4 million to $311.2 million could be a tactical response to interest rate volatility and its impact on bond valuations. These movements show a strategic adaptation to the interest rate environment but require careful monitoring to assess the potential implications on Eagle Bancorp's balance sheet resilience.

From a regulatory standpoint, the healthy capital adequacy ratio of 9.91% portrays Eagle Bancorp as well-capitalized, providing a cushion against potential credit losses and market volatility. The increase in the allowance for credit losses to 1.10% of total loans, up from 1.09% last year, alongside the coverage of 227.6% of nonperforming loans, suggests a prudent approach to credit risk management.

Investors should appreciate the bank's adherence to regulatory requirements, as it reduces the likelihood of punitive measures that can erode investor confidence and attract negative attention. Maintaining regulatory compliance also ensures the bank can withstand economic headwinds and continue to operate without significant disruptions.

HELENA, Mont., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBMT), (the “Company,” “Eagle”), the holding company of Opportunity Bank of Montana (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $1.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $2.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the preceding quarter, and $3.2 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023.

Eagle’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to $0.14 per share on April 18, 2024. The dividend will be payable June 7, 2024, to shareholders of record May 17, 2024. The current dividend represents an annualized yield of 4.40% based on recent market prices.

“Eagle’s first quarter operating results reflect disciplined loan growth and lower noninterest expenses as we continue to navigate the challenges impacting the banking industry,” said Laura F. Clark, President and CEO. “Our team has done an excellent job of attracting high quality loans, achieving loan growth of 8.7% year-over-year, while maintaining strong asset quality metrics. Additionally, we experienced net interest margin retention compared to the linked quarter, even with the inverted yield curve. While the “higher for longer” interest rate environment continues to present a challenge, we are well positioned with a strong balance sheet for future growth opportunities in the year ahead.”

First Quarter 2024 Highlights (at or for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, except where noted):

  • Net income was $1.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $2.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the preceding quarter, and $3.2 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, in the first quarter a year ago.
  • Net interest margin (“NIM”) was 3.33% in the first quarter of 2024, a one basis point improvement compared to 3.32% in the preceding quarter, and a 53-basis point contraction compared to 3.86% in the first quarter a year ago.
  • Revenues (net interest income before the provision for credit losses, plus noninterest income) were $19.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $21.0 million in the preceding quarter and $21.1 million in the first quarter a year ago.
  • The accretion of the loan purchase discount into loan interest income from acquisitions was $118,000 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to accretion on purchased loans from acquisitions of $168,000 in the preceding quarter.
  • Total loans increased 8.7% to $1.50 billion, at March 31, 2024, compared to $1.38 billion a year earlier, and increased modestly compared to $1.48 billion at December 31, 2023.
  • Total deposits increased 1.7% to $1.64 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to $1.61 billion a year earlier, and remained consistent compared to December 31, 2023.
  • The allowance for credit losses represented 1.10% of portfolio loans and 194.5% of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2024, compared to 1.09% of portfolio loans and 210.6% of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2023.
  • The Company’s available borrowing capacity was approximately $418.2 million at March 31, 2024.
    March 31, 2024 
(Dollars in thousands)  Borrowings OutstandingRemaining Borrowing
Capacity
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances$157,540$286,398 
Federal Reserve Bank discount window - 31,753 
Federal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program    20,000 - 
Correspondent bank lines of credit - 100,000 
Total   $177,540$418,151 
       

  • The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend in the first quarter of $0.14 per share on March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record February 9, 2024.

Balance Sheet Results

Eagle’s total assets increased 4.7% to $2.08 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to $1.98 billion a year ago, and increased nominally from three months earlier. The investment securities portfolio totaled $311.2 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $349.4 million a year ago, and $318.3 million at December 31, 2023.

Eagle originated $50.4 million in new residential mortgages during the quarter and sold $43.6 million in residential mortgages, with an average gross margin on sale of mortgage loans of approximately 3.25%. This production compares to residential mortgage originations of $92.0 million in the preceding quarter with sales of $88.1 million and an average gross margin on sale of mortgage loans of approximately 3.23%.

Total loans increased $120.0 million, or 8.7%, compared to a year ago, and $12.9 million, or 0.9%, from three months earlier. Commercial real estate loans increased 16.1% to $632.5 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $544.6 million a year earlier. Commercial real estate loans were comprised of 66.9% non-owner occupied and 33.1% owner occupied at March 31, 2024. Agricultural and farmland loans increased 11.0% to $257.0 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $231.5 million a year earlier, as the Company continues to build expertise in agricultural lending. Commercial construction and development loans decreased 11.0% to $147.7 million, compared to $165.9 million a year ago. Residential mortgage loans increased 16.1% to $157.4 million, compared to $135.6 million a year earlier. Commercial loans increased 4.9% to $137.6 million, compared to $131.3 million a year ago. Home equity loans increased 15.4% to $90.4 million, residential construction loans decreased 26.4% to $45.0 million, and consumer loans increased 2.3% to $29.7 million, compared to a year ago.

“While deposit mix continues to shift towards higher yielding time deposits due to the higher interest rate environment, the increase in our overall cost of deposits has slowed, and we anticipate deposit rates will start to stabilize over the next several quarters,” said Miranda Spaulding, CFO.

Total deposits increased 1.7% to $1.64 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to $1.61 billion at March 31, 2023, and remained consistent compared to December 31, 2023. Noninterest-bearing checking accounts represented 25.0%, interest-bearing checking accounts represented 13.3%, savings accounts represented 14.0%, money market accounts comprised 20.8% and time certificates of deposit made up 26.9% of the total deposit portfolio at March 31, 2024. Time certificates of deposit include $50.0 million in brokered certificates at March 31, 2024, compared to no brokered certificates at March 31, 2023, and $72.2 million at December 31, 2023. The average cost of total deposits was 1.62% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 1.49% in the preceding quarter and 0.62% in the first quarter of 2023. The estimated amount of uninsured deposits at March 31, 2024, was approximately $284.0 million, or 17% of total deposits, compared to approximately $275.0 million, or 17% of total deposits, at December 31, 2023.

Shareholders’ equity was $168.9 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $163.0 million a year earlier and $169.3 million three months earlier. Book value per share was $21.07 at March 31, 2024, compared to $20.36 a year earlier and $21.11 three months earlier. Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by dividing shareholders’ equity, less goodwill and core deposit intangible, by common shares outstanding, was $16.05 at March 31, 2024, compared to $15.14 a year earlier and unchanged from three months earlier.  

Operating Results

“Our NIM improved one basis point compared to the preceding quarter, as the yields on earning assets more than offset the cost of funds during the first quarter,” said Clark. “We anticipate continued improvement in our cost of funds during the second half of the year.”

Eagle’s NIM was 3.33% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 3.32% in the preceding quarter, and a 53-basis point contraction compared to 3.86% in the first quarter a year ago. The interest accretion on acquired loans totaled $118,000 and resulted in a three basis-point increase in the NIM during the first quarter of 2024, compared to $168,000 and a four basis-point increase in the NIM during the preceding quarter. Funding costs for the first quarter of 2024 were 2.67%, compared to 2.58% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Funding costs were 1.33% in the first quarter of 2023. Average yields on interest earning assets for the first quarter of 2024 increased to 5.47%, compared to 5.36% in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 4.87% in the first quarter a year ago.

Net interest income, before the provision for credit losses, remained unchanged at $15.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, and decreased 7.4% compared to $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Revenues for the first quarter of 2024 decreased 8.8% to $19.2 million, compared to $21.0 million in the preceding quarter and decreased 9.2% compared to $21.1 million in the first quarter a year ago.

Eagle’s total noninterest income decreased 32.0% to $4.0 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $5.8 million in the preceding quarter, and decreased 15.4% compared to $4.7 million in the first quarter a year ago. Net mortgage banking, the largest component of noninterest income, totaled $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to $3.7 million in the preceding quarter and $3.1 million in the first quarter a year ago. These decreases were largely driven by a decline in net gain on sale of mortgage loans. This was impacted by lower loan volumes and margin compression.

First quarter noninterest expense decreased 9.8% to $17.0 million, compared to $18.9 million in the preceding quarter and increased 3.0% compared to $16.5 million in the first quarter a year ago. Lower salaries and employee benefits contributed to the decrease compared to the preceding quarter.

For the first quarter of 2024, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $370,000. This compared to an income tax benefit of $315,000 in the preceding quarter and income tax expense of $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 was 16.3%, compared to 24.4% for the first quarter of 2023. The anticipated effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 was lower due to the increase in proportion of tax-exempt income compared to the pretax earnings, as well as tax credits and other tax benefits related to investments in low income housing tax credit projects.

Credit Quality

During the first quarter of 2024, Eagle recorded a recapture in its provision for credit losses of $135,000. This compared to a $270,000 provision for credit losses in the preceding quarter and a $279,000 provision for credit losses in the first quarter a year ago. The allowance for credit losses represented 227.6% of nonperforming loans at March 31, 2024, compared to 195.2% three months earlier and 210.6% a year earlier. Nonperforming loans were $7.2 million at March 31, 2024, $8.4 million at December 31, 2023, and $7.1 million a year earlier.

Net loan recoveries totaled $65,000 in the first quarter of 2024, compared to net loan charge-offs of $10,000 in the preceding quarter and net loan recoveries of $21,000 in the first quarter a year ago. The allowance for credit losses was $16.4 million, or 1.10% of total loans, at March 31, 2024, compared to $16.4 million, or 1.11% of total loans, at December 31, 2023, and $15.0 million, or 1.09% of total loans, a year ago.

Capital Management

The ratio of tangible common shareholders’ equity (shareholders’ equity, less goodwill and core deposit intangible) to tangible assets (total assets, less goodwill and core deposit intangible) was 6.32% at March 31, 2024, from 6.25% a year ago and unchanged from three months earlier. Shareholders’ equity has been impacted by an accumulated other comprehensive loss related to securities available-for-sale, which resulted from unrealized losses primarily related to rapid increases in interest rates. As of March 31, 2024, the Bank’s regulatory capital was in excess of all applicable regulatory requirements and is deemed well capitalized. The Bank’s Tier 1 capital to adjusted total average assets was 9.91% as of March 31, 2024.

Stock Repurchase Authority

Eagle announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 400,000 shares of its common stock beginning May 1, 2024, representing approximately 5.0% of outstanding shares. Under the plan, shares may be purchased by the company on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchase will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations. The plan is expected to be in place for approximately 12 months, but may be suspended, terminated or modified by the Company’s Board of Directors at any time. The plan does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares.

About the Company

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Helena, Montana, and is the holding company of Opportunity Bank of Montana, a community bank established in 1922 that serves consumers and small businesses in Montana through 29 banking offices. Additional information is available on the Bank’s website at www.opportunitybank.com. The shares of Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “EBMT.”

Forward Looking Statements

This release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and may be identified by the use of such words as "believe," “will” "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "estimated," and "potential." These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements of our goals, intentions and expectations; statements regarding our business plans, prospects, mergers, growth and operating strategies; statements regarding the asset quality of our loan and investment portfolios; and estimates of our risks and future costs and benefits. These forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in laws or government regulations or policies affecting financial institutions, including changes in regulatory fees and capital requirements; general economic conditions and political events, either nationally or in our market areas, that are worse than expected; the emergence or continuation of widespread health emergencies or pandemics including the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to vaccine efficacy and immunization rates, new variants, steps taken by governmental and other authorities to contain, mitigate and combat the pandemic, adverse effects on our employees, customers and third-party service providers, the increase in cyberattacks in the current work-from-home environment, the ultimate extent of the impacts on our business, financial position, results of operations, liquidity and prospects, continued deterioration in general business and economic conditions could adversely affect our revenues and the values of our assets and liabilities, lead to a tightening of credit and increase stock price volatility, and potential impairment charges; the impact of continuing adverse developments affecting the U.S. banking industry, including the associated impact of any regulatory changes or other mitigation efforts taken by governmental agencies in response thereto; the possibility that future credit losses may be higher than currently expected due to changes in economic assumptions, customer behavior, adverse developments with respect to U.S. economic conditions and other uncertainties, including the impact of supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures and labor shortages on economic conditions and our business; an inability to access capital markets or maintain deposits or borrowing costs; competition among depository and other financial institutions; loan demand or residential and commercial real estate values in Montana; the concentration of our business in Montana; our ability to continue to increase and manage our commercial real estate, commercial business and agricultural loans; the costs and effects of legal, compliance and regulatory actions, changes and developments, including the initiation and resolution of legal proceedings (including any securities, bank operations, consumer or employee litigation); inflation and changes in the interest rate environment that reduce our margins or reduce the fair value of financial instruments; adverse changes in the securities markets that lead to impairment in the value of our investment securities and goodwill; other economic, governmental, competitive, regulatory and technological factors that may affect our operations; our ability to implement new technologies and maintain secure and reliable technology systems including those that involve the Bank’s third-party vendors and service providers; cyber incidents, or theft or loss of Company or customer data or money; our ability to appropriately address social, environmental, and sustainability concerns that may arise from our business activities; the effect of our recent or future acquisitions, including the failure to achieve expected revenue growth and/or expense savings, the failure to effectively integrate their operations, the outcome of any legal proceedings and the diversion of management time on issues related to the integration.

Because of these and other uncertainties, our actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. All information set forth in this press release is current as of the date of this release and the company undertakes no duty or obligation to update this information.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles utilized in the United States, or GAAP, the Financial Ratios and Other Data contains non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures include: 1) core efficiency ratio, 2) tangible book value per share and 3) tangible common equity to tangible assets. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s operational performance and performance trends, and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of such financial performance. In particular, the use of tangible book value per share and tangible common equity to tangible assets is prevalent among banking regulators, investors and analysts.

The numerator for the core efficiency ratio is calculated by subtracting acquisition costs and intangible asset amortization from noninterest expense. Tangible assets and tangible common shareholders’ equity are calculated by excluding intangible assets from assets and shareholders’ equity, respectively. For these financial measures, our intangible assets consist of goodwill and core deposit intangible. Tangible book value per share is calculated by dividing tangible common shareholders’ equity by the number of common shares outstanding. We believe that this measure is consistent with the capital treatment by our bank regulatory agencies, which exclude intangible assets from the calculation of risk-based capital ratios and present this measure to facilitate the comparison of the quality and composition of our capital over time and in comparison, to our competitors.

Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. 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. Further, the non-GAAP financial measure of tangible book value per share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for book value per share or total shareholders’ equity determined in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure reported by other companies. Reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures are presented below.


Balance Sheet       
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)   (Unaudited) 
      March 31,December 31,March 31,
       2024  2023  2023 
         
Assets:       
 Cash and due from banks   $19,479 $23,243 $18,087 
 Interest bearing deposits in banks   1,438  1,302  1,348 
  Total cash and cash equivalents  20,917  24,545  19,435 
 Securities available-for-sale, at fair value   311,227  318,279  349,423 
 Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock   8,449  9,191  7,360 
 Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") stock   4,131  4,131  4,131 
 Mortgage loans held-for-sale, at fair value   9,612  11,432  9,927 
 Loans:       
    Real estate loans:      
       Residential 1-4 family    157,414  156,578  135,615 
       Residential 1-4 family construction   45,026  43,434  61,190 
       Commercial real estate    632,452  608,691  544,618 
       Commercial construction and development  147,740  158,132  165,912 
       Farmland     140,246  142,590  138,910 
    Other loans:       
       Home equity     90,418  86,932  78,321 
       Consumer     29,677  30,125  28,996 
       Commercial     137,640  132,709  131,252 
       Agricultural     116,775  125,298  92,609 
  Total loans    1,497,388  1,484,489  1,377,423 
 Allowance for credit losses    (16,410) (16,440) (15,000)
  Net loans    1,480,978  1,468,049  1,362,423 
 Accrued interest and dividends receivable   12,038  12,485  10,427 
 Mortgage servicing rights, net    15,738  15,853  15,875 
 Assets held-for-sale, at fair value   -  -  1,305 
 Premises and equipment, net    97,643  94,282  86,614 
 Cash surrender value of life insurance, net   48,218  47,939  47,985 
 Goodwill     34,740  34,740  34,740 
 Core deposit intangible, net    5,514  5,880  7,043 
 Other assets     26,869  28,860  26,048 
  Total assets   $2,076,074 $2,075,666 $1,982,736 
         
Liabilities:       
 Deposit accounts:       
       Noninterest bearing   $408,781 $418,727 $460,195 
       Interest bearing     1,226,818  1,216,468  1,147,343 
  Total deposits   1,635,599  1,635,195  1,607,538 
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities   34,950  36,462  30,765 
 FHLB advances and other borrowings   177,540  175,737  122,530 
 Other long-term debt, net    59,037  58,999  58,887 
  Total liabilities   1,907,126  1,906,393  1,819,720 
         
Shareholders' Equity:       
 Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share; 1,000,000 shares   
 authorized; no shares issued or outstanding)  -  -  - 
 Common stock (par value $0.01; 20,000,000 shares authorized;   
 8,507,429 shares issued; 8,016,784, 8,016,784 and 8,006,033   
 shares outstanding at March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and   
 March 31, 2023, respectively)    85  85  85 
 Additional paid-in capital    108,893  108,819  109,265 
 Unallocated common stock held by Employee Stock Ownership Plan (4,440) (4,583) (5,013)
 Treasury stock, at cost (490,645, 490,645 and 501,396 shares at   
 March 31, 2024, December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively) (11,124) (11,124) (11,343)
 Retained earnings     96,797  96,021  92,547 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax  (21,263) (19,945) (22,525)
  Total shareholders' equity  168,948  169,273  163,016 
  Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,076,074 $2,075,666 $1,982,736 
         



Income Statement   (Unaudited)  
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  Three Months Ended 
       March 31,December 31,March 31, 
        2024  2023  2023  
Interest and dividend income:      
 Interest and fees on loans  $21,942 $21,481 $17,737  
 Securities available-for-sale   2,724  2,790  2,843  
 FRB and FHLB dividends   247  247  107  
 Other interest income   29  23  21  
  Total interest and dividend income   24,942  24,541  20,708  
Interest expense:       
 Interest expense on deposits   6,548  6,090  2,460  
 FHLB advances and other borrowings   2,497  2,569  1,142  
 Other long-term debt   683  684  678  
  Total interest expense   9,728  9,343  4,280  
Net interest income    15,214  15,198  16,428  
(Recapture) provision for credit losses   (135) 270  279  
  Net interest income after (recapture) provision for credit losses 15,349  14,928  16,149  
           
Noninterest income:      
 Service charges on deposit accounts   400  444  339  
 Mortgage banking, net   2,177  3,718  3,050  
 Interchange and ATM fees   563  663  577  
 Appreciation in cash surrender value of life insurance  288  301  280  
 Net loss on sale of available-for-sale securities   -  -  (224) 
 Other noninterest income   524  686  649  
  Total noninterest income   3,952  5,812  4,671  
           
Noninterest expense:      
 Salaries and employee benefits   9,718  11,359  9,693  
 Occupancy and equipment expense   2,099  1,972  2,073  
 Data processing   1,525  1,673  1,212  
 Advertising    253  445  281  
 Amortization    369  386  418  
 Loan costs    398  461  445  
 FDIC insurance premiums   299  288  168  
 Professional and examination fees   484  438  484  
 Other noninterest expense   1,888  1,869  1,759  
  Total noninterest expense   17,033  18,891  16,533  
           
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes   2,268  1,849  4,287  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   370  (315) 1,045  
Net income    $1,898 $2,164 $3,242  
           
Basic earnings per common share  $0.24 $0.28 $0.42  
Diluted earnings per common share  $0.24 $0.28 $0.42  
           
Basic weighted average shares outstanding   7,824,928  7,809,274  7,790,188  
           
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   7,835,304  7,815,022  7,792,467  
           



ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Three Months Ended or Years Ended
   March 31,December 31,March 31,
    2024  2023  2023 
      
Mortgage Banking Activity (For the quarter):   
 Net gain on sale of mortgage loans$1,414 $2,845 $2,203 
 Net change in fair value of loans held-for-sale and derivatives (173) (40) (19)
 Mortgage servicing income, net 936  913  866 
  Mortgage banking, net$2,177 $3,718 $3,050 
      
Performance Ratios (For the quarter):   
 Return on average assets 0.37% 0.42% 0.67%
 Return on average equity 4.67% 5.68% 7.99%
 Yield on average interest earning assets 5.47% 5.36% 4.87%
 Cost of funds  2.67% 2.58% 1.33%
 Net interest margin 3.33% 3.32% 3.86%
 Core efficiency ratio* 86.95% 88.08% 76.38%
      
Asset Quality Ratios and Data:As of or for the Three Months Ended
   March 31,December 31,March 31,
    2024  2023  2023 
      
 Nonaccrual loans $5,231 $8,395 $5,882 
 Loans 90 days past due and still accruing 1,979  26  1,241 
 Restructured loans, net -  -  - 
  Total nonperforming loans 7,210  8,421  7,123 
 Other real estate owned and other repossessed assets -  5  - 
  Total nonperforming assets 7,210 $8,426 $7,123 
      
 Nonperforming loans / portfolio loans 0.48% 0.57% 0.52%
 Nonperforming assets / assets 0.35% 0.41% 0.36%
 Allowance for credit losses / portfolio loans 1.10% 1.11% 1.09%
 Allowance for credit losses/ nonperforming loans 227.60% 195.23% 210.59%
 Gross loan charge-offs for the quarter$1 $11 $1 
 Gross loan recoveries for the quarter$66 $1 $22 
 Net loan (recoveries) charge-offs for the quarter$(65)$10 $(21)
      
      
   March 31,December 31,March 31,
    2024  2023  2023 
Capital Data (At quarter end):   
 Common shareholders' equity (book value) per share$21.07 $21.11 $20.36 
 Tangible book value per share**$16.05 $16.05 $15.14 
 Shares outstanding 8,016,784  8,016,784  8,006,033 
 Tangible common equity to tangible assets*** 6.32% 6.32% 6.25%
      
Other Information:    
 Average investment securities for the quarter$314,129 $306,678 $345,033 
 Average investment securities year-to-date$314,129 $328,533 $345,033 
 Average loans for the quarter ****$1,499,293 $1,494,181 $1,366,766 
 Average loans year-to-date ****$1,499,293 $1,436,672 $1,366,766 
 Average earning assets for the quarter$1,830,316 $1,817,419 $1,724,802 
 Average earning assets year-to-date$1,830,316 $1,780,727 $1,724,802 
 Average total assets for the quarter$2,066,579 $2,062,267 $1,947,091 
 Average total assets year-to-date$2,066,579 $2,015,586 $1,947,091 
 Average deposits for the quarter$1,625,770 $1,626,598 $1,605,566 
 Average deposits year-to-date$1,625,770 $1,603,861 $1,605,566 
 Average equity for the quarter$162,637 $152,516 $162,278 
 Average equity year-to-date$162,637 $158,807 $162,278 
      
* The core efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP ratio that is calculated by dividing non-interest expense, exclusive of acquisition
costs and intangible asset amortization, by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.  
** The tangible book value per share is a non-GAAP ratio that is calculated by dividing shareholders' equity, 
less goodwill and core deposit intangible, by common shares outstanding.   
*** The tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP ratio that is calculated by dividing shareholders' 
equity, less goodwill and core deposit intangible, by total assets, less goodwill and core deposit intangible. 
**** Includes loans held for sale   



Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures   
         
Core Efficiency Ratio (Unaudited)  
(Dollars in thousands)Three Months Ended 
     March 31,December 31,March 31, 
      2024  2023  2023  
Calculation of Core Efficiency Ratio:    
 Noninterest expense$17,033 $18,891 $16,533  
 Intangible asset amortization (369) (386) (418) 
  Core efficiency ratio numerator 16,664  18,505  16,115  
         
 Net interest income 15,214  15,198  16,428  
 Noninterest income 3,952  5,812  4,671  
  Core efficiency ratio denominator 19,166  21,010  21,099  
         
 Core efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) 86.95% 88.08% 76.38% 
         



Tangible Book Value and Tangible Assets (Unaudited) 
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) March 31,December 31,March 31, 
       2024  2023  2023  
Tangible Book Value:       
 Shareholders' equity  $168,948 $169,273 $163,016  
 Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net  (40,254) (40,620) (41,783) 
  Tangible common shareholders' equity (non-GAAP)$128,694 $128,653 $121,233  
          
 Common shares outstanding at end of period 8,016,784  8,016,784  8,006,033  
          
 Common shareholders' equity (book value) per share (GAAP)$21.07 $21.11 $20.36  
          
 Tangible common shareholders' equity (tangible book value)    
  per share (non-GAAP)  $16.05 $16.05 $15.14  
          
Tangible Assets:       
 Total assets   $2,076,074 $2,075,666 $1,982,736  
 Goodwill and core deposit intangible, net  (40,254) (40,620) (41,783) 
  Tangible assets (non-GAAP) $2,035,820 $2,035,046 $1,940,953  
          
 Tangible common shareholders' equity to tangible assets    
  (non-GAAP)    6.32% 6.32% 6.25% 
          


Contacts: Laura F. Clark, President and CEO
(406) 457-4007
Miranda J. Spaulding, SVP and CFO
(406) 441-5010                          


FAQ

What was Eagle Bancorp Montana's net income for Q1 2024?

Eagle Bancorp Montana reported a net income of $1.9 million for Q1 2024.

When is the quarterly cash dividend payable to shareholders?

The quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share will be payable on June 7, 2024, to shareholders of record on May 17, 2024.

How much did total loans increase by in Q1 2024?

Total loans increased by 8.7% to $1.50 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to a year earlier.

What was Eagle Bancorp Montana's NIM in Q1 2024?

Eagle Bancorp Montana's NIM was 3.33% in Q1 2024, showing a one basis point improvement from the previous quarter.

What did Eagle Bancorp Montana's total assets amount to at March 31, 2024?

Eagle Bancorp Montana's total assets increased by 4.7% to $2.08 billion at March 31, 2024, compared to a year ago.

What is the purpose of Eagle Bancorp Montana's stock repurchase plan?

Eagle Bancorp Montana's stock repurchase plan authorizes the buyback of up to 400,000 shares, representing approximately 5.0% of outstanding shares.

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