Esquire Financial Holdings Named to KBW's Bank Honor Roll for Second Consecutive Year
Esquire Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: ESQ) has been named to KBW's Bank Honor Roll for the second consecutive year, being one of only 16 U.S. banks to achieve this recognition in 2025. The company was one of just two institutions out of 330 to meet all eligibility criteria, which includes having assets over $500 million and delivering top-quintile EPS growth over the past decade.
While over 60% of banks reported declining EPS in 2024, Esquire achieved record financial results: net income increased by $2.6 million (7%) to $43.7 million ($5.14 per diluted share) compared to $41.0 million ($4.91 per diluted share) in 2023. The company demonstrated exceptional performance with a 33% compound annual EPS growth over five years, and superior metrics including 2.6% return on average assets and 20.1% return on equity, significantly outperforming sector averages of 0.9% and 8.8% respectively.
Esquire Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: ESQ) è stata inserita per il secondo anno consecutivo nella Bank Honor Roll di KBW, risultando una delle sole 16 banche statunitensi a ricevere questo riconoscimento nel 2025. L'azienda è stata una delle due sole istituzioni su 330 a soddisfare tutti i criteri di idoneità, che comprendono avere asset superiori a 500 milioni di dollari e registrare una crescita degli utili per azione (EPS) tra le migliori del quintile nell'ultimo decennio.
Mentre oltre il 60% delle banche ha riportato un calo degli EPS nel 2024, Esquire ha raggiunto risultati finanziari record: l'utile netto è aumentato di 2,6 milioni di dollari (7%), arrivando a 43,7 milioni di dollari (5,14 dollari per azione diluita) rispetto ai 41,0 milioni (4,91 dollari per azione diluita) del 2023. La società ha dimostrato una performance eccezionale con una crescita composta annuale degli EPS del 33% negli ultimi cinque anni, e metriche superiori tra cui un rendimento del 2,6% sugli asset medi e un ritorno sul capitale del 20,1%, superando nettamente le medie del settore pari allo 0,9% e 8,8% rispettivamente.
Esquire Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: ESQ) ha sido incluido por segundo año consecutivo en el Bank Honor Roll de KBW, siendo uno de los únicos 16 bancos estadounidenses en obtener este reconocimiento en 2025. La compañía fue una de solo dos instituciones entre 330 que cumplió con todos los criterios de elegibilidad, que incluyen tener activos superiores a 500 millones de dólares y lograr un crecimiento de EPS en el quintil superior durante la última década.
Mientras que más del 60% de los bancos reportaron una disminución en sus EPS en 2024, Esquire alcanzó resultados financieros récord: el ingreso neto aumentó en 2.6 millones de dólares (7%), llegando a 43.7 millones de dólares (5.14 dólares por acción diluida) en comparación con 41.0 millones (4.91 dólares por acción diluida) en 2023. La empresa mostró un desempeño excepcional con un crecimiento anual compuesto del 33% en EPS durante cinco años, y métricas superiores que incluyen un retorno del 2.6% sobre activos promedio y un retorno sobre el capital del 20.1%, superando ampliamente los promedios sectoriales de 0.9% y 8.8% respectivamente.
Esquire Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: ESQ)는 2025년 KBW 은행 명예 명단에 2년 연속 선정되었으며, 미국 내 16개 은행 중 하나로 이 영예를 안았습니다. 이 회사는 330개 기관 중 자산 5억 달러 이상 보유 및 지난 10년간 상위 5분위 내 EPS 성장 달성 등 모든 자격 기준을 충족한 단 두 곳 중 하나였습니다.
2024년에는 60% 이상의 은행들이 EPS 감소를 보고한 가운데, Esquire는 최고의 재무 성과를 기록했습니다. 순이익은 260만 달러(7%) 증가한 4,370만 달러(희석 주당 5.14달러)를 기록했으며, 이는 2023년의 4,100만 달러(희석 주당 4.91달러)와 비교됩니다. 이 회사는 5년간 연평균 33%의 복합 EPS 성장률과 함께, 평균 자산 수익률 2.6%, 자기자본 수익률 20.1% 등 업계 평균인 0.9%와 8.8%를 크게 상회하는 뛰어난 성과를 보여주었습니다.
Esquire Financial Holdings (NASDAQ : ESQ) a été nommé pour la deuxième année consécutive au Bank Honor Roll de KBW, étant l'une des seules 16 banques américaines à recevoir cette distinction en 2025. La société a été l'une des deux seules institutions sur 330 à remplir tous les critères d'éligibilité, incluant des actifs supérieurs à 500 millions de dollars et une croissance du BPA dans le quintile supérieur au cours de la dernière décennie.
Alors que plus de 60 % des banques ont enregistré une baisse de leur BPA en 2024, Esquire a réalisé des résultats financiers record : le bénéfice net a augmenté de 2,6 millions de dollars (7 %) pour atteindre 43,7 millions de dollars (5,14 dollars par action diluée) contre 41,0 millions (4,91 dollars par action diluée) en 2023. La société a démontré une performance exceptionnelle avec une croissance annuelle composée du BPA de 33 % sur cinq ans, ainsi que des indicateurs supérieurs, incluant un rendement de 2,6 % sur les actifs moyens et un retour sur capitaux propres de 20,1 %, dépassant largement les moyennes sectorielles de 0,9 % et 8,8 % respectivement.
Esquire Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: ESQ) wurde zum zweiten Mal in Folge in die Bank Honor Roll von KBW aufgenommen und ist eine von nur 16 US-Banken, die diese Auszeichnung im Jahr 2025 erhalten haben. Das Unternehmen war eine von nur zwei Institutionen von 330, die alle Zulassungskriterien erfüllten, darunter ein Vermögen von über 500 Millionen US-Dollar und ein erstklassiges EPS-Wachstum im obersten Quintil über das letzte Jahrzehnt.
Während über 60 % der Banken für 2024 rückläufige EPS meldeten, erzielte Esquire rekordverdächtige Finanzergebnisse: Der Nettogewinn stieg um 2,6 Millionen US-Dollar (7 %) auf 43,7 Millionen US-Dollar (5,14 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie) im Vergleich zu 41,0 Millionen US-Dollar (4,91 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie) im Jahr 2023. Das Unternehmen zeigte herausragende Leistungen mit einem durchschnittlichen jährlichen EPS-Wachstum von 33 % über fünf Jahre sowie überlegenen Kennzahlen, darunter eine Rendite von 2,6 % auf das durchschnittliche Vermögen und eine Eigenkapitalrendite von 20,1 %, womit die Branchendurchschnitte von 0,9 % bzw. 8,8 % deutlich übertroffen wurden.
- Named to KBW's Bank Honor Roll as one of only 16 U.S. banks (top 5% of eligible institutions)
- Net income increased 7% to $43.7 million in 2024
- 33% compound annual EPS growth over past five years
- Superior ROA of 2.6% vs. sector average of 0.9%
- Outstanding ROE of 20.1% vs. sector average of 8.8%
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Insights
Esquire Financial achieves elite banking status with KBW Honor Roll recognition, demonstrating exceptional profitability metrics that dramatically outperform industry averages.
Esquire Financial's second consecutive appearance on KBW's Bank Honor Roll represents a rare achievement in the banking sector. As one of just 16 banks nationwide—representing only 5% of eligible institutions—to earn this distinction, Esquire has demonstrated exceptional consistency in performance. More impressively, Esquire was one of only two institutions out of 330 that satisfied all eligibility criteria for the award.
The performance metrics reveal a bank operating at an elite level compared to peers. In an environment where over 60% of banks experienced year-over-year earnings declines in 2024, Esquire delivered record results with net income rising
What truly distinguishes Esquire is its
These figures place Esquire among the most efficient and profitable banking institutions nationwide. While the specific nature of Esquire's "complex and fragmented national verticals" isn't detailed, their focus on a targeted, technology-enabled approach is clearly yielding superior financial performance compared to traditional banking models.
The KBW Bank Honor Roll recognition provides external validation of Esquire's performance excellence, as it's based on objective criteria measuring consistent earnings growth over a decade—particularly meaningful given the cyclical nature of the banking industry and recent macroeconomic challenges.
To qualify for KBW's Bank Honor Roll, banks must have more than
According to KBW's research, more than
"We are proud to be recognized by KBW as one of the top-performing financial institutions in the nation for the second straight year," stated Andrew C. Sagliocca, Vice Chairman, CEO, and President. "Esquire remains focused on building a disruptive, client-centric and tech-powered bank addressing our clients' needs in our two complex and fragmented national verticals. As we look to the future, we will continue to deepen our company's competitive advantage and prioritize capturing opportunities in these underserved markets."
"This recognition is a testament to the leadership team's innovation, execution and delivery of customized solutions while providing industry-leading returns for shareholders," said Tony Coelho, Chairman of the Board.
About Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in
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