Metropolitan Bank Stock Price, News & Analysis

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) has been awarded the prestigious "Editors' Choice" Award at the Banking Tech Awards USA, recognizing its excellence in Digital Onboarding and Omnichannel Banking innovation. The award particularly acknowledges MCB's Modern Banking in Motion initiative, which leverages ebankIT's omnichannel digital banking platform to enhance client experience. Chief Operating Officer Dixiana Berrios emphasized the bank's commitment to advancing digital banking and providing intuitive onboarding experiences. The recognition underscores MCB's dedication to delivering personalized finance solutions and adapting to future banking advances through digital innovation.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) has been named a finalist for the Payment Solution of the Year: North America category at the SBC Summit Americas. The prestigious summit brings together 10,000 industry professionals and hosts 400+ exhibitors from North, South, and Central American casino, sports betting, and digital media sectors.

Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO at MCB, expressed honor in the recognition, emphasizing the bank's commitment to developing reliable cutting-edge solutions for clients and partners. The nomination highlights MCB's steady growth and dedication to digital innovation in delivering banking solutions.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp (MCB) has announced plans to initiate a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock, potentially starting in the third quarter of 2025, subject to board approval. This initiative, combined with the company's recently launched stock repurchase program, demonstrates MCB's commitment to shareholder returns.

President and CEO Mark R. DeFazio emphasized that the capital plan reflects MCB's strong financial position and consistent capital accumulation. The specific dividend details, including size, record date, and payment date, will be announced upon board approval. The implementation of dividends remains subject to various factors, including the company's capital position and market conditions.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $16.4 million, or $1.45 per diluted share. Total loans reached $6.3 billion, increasing 5.1% from Q4 2024 and 10.9% year-over-year. Total deposits grew to $6.4 billion, up 7.8% from previous quarter.

The bank's net interest margin improved to 3.68%, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth. Asset quality remained stable with non-performing loans ratio at 0.54%. The company repurchased $12.9 million of common stock, approximately 2% of outstanding shares. Liquidity position remains strong with $2.9 billion in cash and available secured funding capacity, representing 179% of estimated uninsured deposits.

Both the Company and Bank maintain 'well capitalized' status, with total risk-based capital ratios of 12.8% and 12.1% respectively.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Monday, April 21, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Recent achievements highlighted in the PR include:

• Named among Newsweek's Best Regional Banks in 2024 and 2025
• Ranked in top ten successful loan producers for 2024 by ICBA for commercial banks with >$1B in assets
• Received BBB+ investment grade deposit rating from Kroll on January 29, 2025
• Earned placement in Piper Sandler Bank Sm-All Stars Class of 2024

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp (NYSE: MCB) has announced a significant $50 million stock repurchase program authorized by its board of directors. The strategic initiative aims to demonstrate the company's commitment to delivering total return to investors and reflects confidence in its long-term growth trajectory.

President and CEO Mark R. DeFazio emphasized the strength of the company's balance sheet and the team's energy and focus in early 2023. The repurchase program will be executed through open market purchases or other means, partially under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, in compliance with securities laws.

The program has no expiration date and can be discontinued at any time. The timing and number of shares to be repurchased will depend on various factors including market conditions, share price, and regulatory requirements.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB) reported strong Q4 2024 results with net income of $21.4 million, or $1.88 per diluted share, compared to $12.3 million ($1.08/share) in Q3 2024 and $14.6 million ($1.28/share) in Q4 2023.

Key highlights include: Net interest margin increased to 3.66% in Q4 2024, up from 3.62% in Q3 2024; Total loans reached $6.0 billion, up 7.3% year-over-year; Total deposits also hit $6.0 billion, increasing 4.3% from December 2023. The bank successfully completed its BaaS business wind down, maintaining stable asset quality with non-performing loans ratio at 0.54%.

The company maintains strong liquidity with $2.9 billion in cash and available secured funding capacity, representing 192% of estimated uninsured deposits. Both the Company and Bank remain 'well capitalized' with total risk-based capital ratios of 13.3% and 13.0% respectively.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp (NYSE: MCB) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The bank has received several notable recognitions: named one of Newsweek's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025, ranked among top ten successful loan producers by ICBA for 2024, received a BBB+ investment grade deposit rating from Kroll on January 25, 2024, and earned a place in the Piper Sandler Bank Sm-All Stars Class of 2024 for the fourth time.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) has been recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the second consecutive year MCB has received this honor. The recognition was based on a comprehensive study analyzing over 9,000 institutions, including more than 70,000 customer surveys and millions of social media reviews.

Mark R. DeFazio, Founder, President and CEO of MCB, emphasized that this award reflects the bank's commitment to financial excellence and strategic business development. The recognition highlights MCB's role in supporting local businesses and providing innovative banking solutions to meet client needs.