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Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) has issued corrections to its Q2 2024 earnings report. Key updates include:
- Net income of $9.4 million ($2.21 per diluted share) for H1 2024
- Q2 2024 net income of $143,000 ($0.03 per diluted share)
- Net interest margin improved to 2.54% in Q2 2024
- Deposits increased 0.5% to $1.8 billion
- Loan portfolio stable at $1.5 billion
- Non-performing loans decreased 3.8% to $11.4 million
- Allowance for credit losses at 1.22% of total loans
The bank maintains a strong liquidity position with $585 million available. Operating expenses decreased, and the bank remains focused on efficiency improvements. Capital ratios remain within regulatory requirements, with a tier 1 capital ratio of 8.32%.
Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) reported net income of $9.4 million, or $2.21 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $4.7 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023. For Q2 2024, net income was $143,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, down from $2.4 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in Q2 2023.
Key highlights include:
- Net interest margin improved to 2.54% in Q2 2024 from 2.42% in Q1 2024
- Deposits increased by 0.5% to $1.8 billion
- Loan portfolio remained stable at $1.5 billion
- Non-performing loans decreased by 3.8% to $11.4 million
- Tier 1 capital ratio improved to 8.32%
Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) announced a $0.12 per share dividend for the second quarter of 2024, payable on August 1, 2024. Shareholders must be recorded by July 19, 2024, to receive the dividend. According to CEO Benjamin J. Bochnowski, Peoples Bank, Finward's holding, remains well-capitalized with a notable increase in capital over the past year. The Board of Directors will continue reviewing the dividend every quarter.