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KS Bancorp, Inc. (KSBI) Reports 50% Increase in Net Income for First Quarter 2025 and Declares Quarterly Dividend

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KS Bancorp (KSBI) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with a 50% increase in net income to $2.1 million ($1.87 per diluted share), compared to $1.4 million ($1.25 per diluted share) in Q1 2024.

Key financial metrics include:

  • Net interest income rose to $6.3 million from $5.1 million
  • Total assets increased by $31.2 million to $722.1 million
  • Net loans grew by $7.1 million to $561.6 million
  • Deposits increased by $39.4 million to $657.6 million, including 5.2% growth in core deposits

The bank maintains strong asset quality with nonperforming assets below 0.10% of total assets. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on May 5, 2025, to stockholders of record as of April 25, 2025. The bank remains well-capitalized with a Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 9.31%.

KS Bancorp (KSBI) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi nel primo trimestre 2025 con un aumento del 50% dell'utile netto, che ha raggiunto i 2,1 milioni di dollari (1,87 dollari per azione diluita), rispetto a 1,4 milioni di dollari (1,25 dollari per azione diluita) nel primo trimestre 2024.

I principali indicatori finanziari includono:

  • Il reddito netto da interessi è salito a 6,3 milioni di dollari da 5,1 milioni
  • Le attività totali sono aumentate di 31,2 milioni di dollari, raggiungendo i 722,1 milioni
  • I prestiti netti sono cresciuti di 7,1 milioni, arrivando a 561,6 milioni
  • I depositi sono aumentati di 39,4 milioni, toccando i 657,6 milioni, con una crescita del 5,2% dei depositi core

La banca mantiene una forte qualità degli attivi, con attività non performanti inferiori allo 0,10% del totale degli attivi. Il Consiglio di Amministrazione ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,27 dollari per azione, pagabile il 5 maggio 2025 agli azionisti registrati al 25 aprile 2025. La banca resta ben capitalizzata con un Community Bank Leverage Ratio del 9,31%.

KS Bancorp (KSBI) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025 con un aumento del 50% en el ingreso neto, alcanzando 2.1 millones de dólares (1.87 dólares por acción diluida), en comparación con 1.4 millones de dólares (1.25 dólares por acción diluida) en el primer trimestre de 2024.

Los principales indicadores financieros incluyen:

  • El ingreso neto por intereses aumentó a 6.3 millones de dólares desde 5.1 millones
  • Los activos totales crecieron 31.2 millones, llegando a 722.1 millones
  • Los préstamos netos aumentaron 7.1 millones, alcanzando 561.6 millones
  • Los depósitos crecieron 39.4 millones, llegando a 657.6 millones, incluyendo un crecimiento del 5.2% en depósitos básicos

El banco mantiene una alta calidad de activos, con activos no productivos por debajo del 0.10% del total de activos. La Junta declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0.27 dólares por acción, pagadero el 5 de mayo de 2025 a los accionistas registrados al 25 de abril de 2025. El banco sigue bien capitalizado con un índice de apalancamiento comunitario del 9.31%.

KS Bancorp (KSBI)는 2025년 1분기에 순이익이 50% 증가하여 210만 달러(희석 주당 1.87달러)를 기록했으며, 이는 2024년 1분기의 140만 달러(희석 주당 1.25달러)와 비교됩니다.

주요 재무 지표는 다음과 같습니다:

  • 순이자수익이 510만 달러에서 630만 달러로 증가
  • 총자산이 3,120만 달러 증가하여 7억 2,210만 달러
  • 순대출금이 710만 달러 증가하여 5억 6,160만 달러
  • 예금이 3,940만 달러 증가하여 6억 5,760만 달러, 이 중 핵심 예금은 5.2% 성장

은행은 총자산 대비 0.10% 미만의 부실자산으로 강한 자산 건전성을 유지하고 있습니다. 이사회는 주당 0.27달러의 분기 배당금을 선언했으며, 2025년 5월 5일에 2025년 4월 25일 기준 주주에게 지급될 예정입니다. 은행은 9.31%의 커뮤니티 뱅크 레버리지 비율로 자본 건전성을 유지하고 있습니다.

KS Bancorp (KSBI) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025 avec une augmentation de 50 % du bénéfice net à 2,1 millions de dollars (1,87 dollar par action diluée), contre 1,4 million de dollars (1,25 dollar par action diluée) au premier trimestre 2024.

Les principaux indicateurs financiers sont les suivants :

  • Le produit net d'intérêts est passé de 5,1 millions à 6,3 millions de dollars
  • Le total des actifs a augmenté de 31,2 millions pour atteindre 722,1 millions
  • Les prêts nets ont progressé de 7,1 millions pour atteindre 561,6 millions
  • Les dépôts ont augmenté de 39,4 millions pour atteindre 657,6 millions, incluant une croissance de 5,2 % des dépôts de base

La banque maintient une bonne qualité d'actifs avec des actifs non performants inférieurs à 0,10 % du total des actifs. Le conseil d'administration a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,27 dollar par action, payable le 5 mai 2025 aux actionnaires inscrits au 25 avril 2025. La banque reste bien capitalisée avec un ratio de levier communautaire de 9,31 %.

KS Bancorp (KSBI) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem 50%igen Anstieg des Nettogewinns auf 2,1 Millionen US-Dollar (1,87 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie) im Vergleich zu 1,4 Millionen US-Dollar (1,25 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie) im ersten Quartal 2024.

Wichtige Finanzkennzahlen umfassen:

  • Der Nettozinsertrag stieg von 5,1 Millionen auf 6,3 Millionen US-Dollar
  • Die Gesamtaktiva erhöhten sich um 31,2 Millionen auf 722,1 Millionen US-Dollar
  • Die Nettokredite wuchsen um 7,1 Millionen auf 561,6 Millionen US-Dollar
  • Die Einlagen stiegen um 39,4 Millionen auf 657,6 Millionen US-Dollar, einschließlich eines Wachstums der Kerneinlagen um 5,2%

Die Bank hält eine starke Asset-Qualität mit notleidenden Krediten unter 0,10% der Gesamtaktiva. Der Vorstand erklärte eine Quartalsdividende von 0,27 US-Dollar je Aktie, zahlbar am 5. Mai 2025 an die am 25. April 2025 eingetragenen Aktionäre. Die Bank bleibt mit einer Community Bank Leverage Ratio von 9,31% gut kapitalisiert.

Positive
  • Net income increased 50% year-over-year to $2.1 million
  • Net interest income grew 23.5% to $6.3 million
  • Total deposits increased by $39.4 million (6.4%)
  • Core deposits grew by 5.2%
  • Strong asset quality with nonperforming assets below 0.10%
  • Community Bank Leverage Ratio improved to 9.31%
Negative
  • Noninterest expenses increased 9.9% to $4.4 million
  • Provision for loan losses increased to $195,000 from $169,000

SMITHFIELD, NC / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2025 / KS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC PINK:KSBI), the parent company of KS Bank, Inc. (the "Bank"), announced unaudited results for the first quarter of 2025.

The Company reported net income of $2.1 million or $1.87 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to net income of $1.4 million or $1.25 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Net interest income before the provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $6.3 million, compared to $5.1 million on March 31, 2024. Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $912,000, compared to $829,000 for the comparable period ended March 31, 2024. Noninterest expense was $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $4.0 million in the comparable period in 2024.

The Company's unaudited consolidated total assets increased by $31.2 million to $722.1 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $690.9 million on December 31, 2024. Net loan balances increased by $7.1 million to $561.6 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $554.5 million on December 31, 2024. The Company's investment securities totaled $96.5 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $96.0 million on December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased by $39.4 million to $657.6 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $618.2 million on December 31, 2024. The increase in deposits included a $29.3 million increase or 5.2% in core deposits. Short-term borrowings decreased by $11.0 million in the first quarter of 2025. Total stockholders' equity increased $2.2 million to $47.5 million as of March 31, 2025, from $45.3 million on December 31, 2024.

As of March 31, 2025, nonperforming assets consisted of nonaccrual loans of $703,000, representing less than 0.10% of the Company's total assets. No foreclosed real estate was owned as of March 31, 2025. The allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2025, totaled $4.4 million, or 0.79% of total loans.

Commenting on the first quarter results, Earl W. Worley, Jr., President and CEO of the Company, stated, "We are proud to report another strong quarter for KS Bancorp, highlighted by a 50% increase in net income compared to the same quarter last year. This performance reflects our team's commitment to disciplined lending, strategic deposit growth, and operational excellence. Despite a challenging interest rate environment, we delivered solid financial results, including a $39.4 million increase in deposits and a $7.1 million rise in net loans. These outcomes underscore the strength of our balance sheet and position us well to continue supporting the communities of eastern North Carolina with confidence and stability. Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic, recognizing that broader economic conditions and the ongoing actions of the Federal Reserve will influence future results."

In addition, the Company announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share for stockholders of record as of April 25, 2025, with payment to be made on May 5, 2025.

KS Bank continues to be well capitalized according to regulatory standards, with a Community Bank Leverage Ratio of 9.31% as of March 31, 2025, compared to 9.24% on December 31, 2024.

KS Bancorp, Inc. is a Smithfield, North Carolina-based single-bank holding company. KS Bank, Inc., a state-chartered savings bank, is KS Bancorp's sole subsidiary. The Bank is a full-service community bank that has served the citizens of eastern North Carolina since 1924. The Bank offers a broad range of personal and business banking products and services, mortgages, and trust services. There are ten full-service branches located in Kenly, Selma, Clayton, Garner, Goldsboro, Wilson, Wendell, Smithfield, Four Oaks, and Dunn, North Carolina. For more information, visit www.ksbankinc.com.

For additional information, contact Regina J. Smith, Chief Financial Officer at 919.938.3101

This release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of the Company and on the information available to management at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These statements can be identified by the use of words like "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and "believe," variations of these words and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

KS Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

March 31, 2025

December 31,

(unaudited)

2024*

(Dollars in thousands)

ASSETS

Cash and due from banks:

Interest-earning

$

34,208

$

10,627

Noninterest-earning

4,627

4,897

Time Deposit

823

523

Investment securities available for sale, at fair value

96,500

95,946

Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost

498

469

Loans

566,036

558,779

Less allowance for loan losses

(4,449

)

(4,259

)

Net loans

561,587

554,520

Accrued interest receivable

2,929

2,655

Foreclosed assets, net

-

-

Property and equipment, net

12,126

12,231

Other assets

8,781

8,981

Total assets

$

722,079

$

690,849

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities

Deposits

$

657,577

$

618,156

Short-term borrowings

$

-

$

11,144

Long-term borrowings

11,248

11,248

Accrued interest payable

329

323

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

5,424

4,675

Total liabilities

674,578

645,546

Stockholder's Equity:

Preferred stock, no par value, 500,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

-

-

Common stock, no par value, 3,500,000 shares authorized; 1,107,776 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

1,359

1,359

Retained earnings, substantially restricted

54,450

52,675

Accumulated other comprehensive

(8,308

)

(8,731

)

Total stockholders' equity

47,501

45,303

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

722,079

$

690,849

* Derived from audited financial statements

KS Bancorp, Inc and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statement of Income

Three Months Ended

31-Mar

2025

2024

(In thousands, except per share data)

Interest and dividend income:

Loans

$

8,956

$

7,453

Investment securities

Taxable

560

500

Tax-exempt

181

202

Dividends

6

6

Interest-bearing deposits

131

120

Total interest and dividend income

9,834

8,281

Interest expense:

Deposits

3,314

2,806

Borrowings

188

373

Total interest expense

3,502

3,179

Net interest income

6,332

5,102

Provision for loan losses

195

169

Net interest income after

provision for loan losses

6,137

4,933

Noninterest income:

Service charges on deposit accounts

325

314

Fees from trust services

371

317

Other income

216

198

Total noninterest income

912

829

Noninterest expenses:

Compensation and benefits

2,669

2,502

Occupancy and equipment

660

557

Data processing & outside service fees

264

235

Advertising

53

46

Other

731

642

Total noninterest expenses

4,377

3,982

Income before income taxes

2,672

1,780

Income tax

597

394

Net income

$

2,075

$

1,386

Basic and Diluted earnings per share

$

1.87

$

1.25

SOURCE: KS Bancorp, Inc.



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FAQ

What was KSBI's earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2025?

KS Bancorp reported earnings of $1.87 per diluted share for Q1 2025, up from $1.25 in Q1 2024.

How much did KS Bancorp's deposits grow in Q1 2025?

Total deposits increased by $39.4 million to $657.6 million, including a $29.3 million (5.2%) increase in core deposits.

What is the dividend amount and payment date for KSBI shareholders?

KSBI declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on May 5, 2025, to stockholders of record as of April 25, 2025.

What is KS Bancorp's asset quality status as of Q1 2025?

KSBI maintained strong asset quality with nonperforming assets below 0.10% of total assets and an allowance for credit losses of 0.79% of total loans.

How much did KSBI's net interest income grow in Q1 2025?

Net interest income increased to $6.3 million in Q1 2025, up from $5.1 million in Q1 2024, representing a 23.5% increase.
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