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Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: OVBC) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with consolidated net income of $4,406,000, marking a 57.8% increase from the previous year. Earnings per share rose to $0.94 from $0.58 in Q1 2024.
The company's performance was driven by strategic initiatives including:
- Net interest income increase of $1,950,000
- Average earning assets growth of $136 million
- Improved net interest margin of 3.85% (up from 3.61%)
- $96 million growth in average securities
- $68 million growth in average loans
Notable developments include participation in the Ohio Homebuyer Plus program, with Sweet Home Ohio accounts totaling $7.7 million and Treasurer deposits of $82 million. The company's total assets reached $1.513 billion, with deposits increasing by $9 million and shareholders' equity growing by $5.4 million from year-end 2024.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (Nasdaq: OVBC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share. The dividend will be payable on May 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 25, 2025.
Chairman Tom Wiseman highlighted the company's commitment to shareholder stability despite economic uncertainties, noting an increase in the quarterly dividend. The banking , headquartered in Gallipolis, Ohio, operates through The Ohio Valley Bank Company with 17 offices across Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central Inc., which maintains six consumer finance offices in Ohio.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: OVBC) reported Q4 2024 consolidated net income of $2,515,000, down $708,000 from Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net income was $10,999,000, a 12.9% decrease from 2023. Earnings per share decreased to $2.32 in 2024 from $2.65 in 2023.
The company's performance was impacted by two significant one-time expenses: $3.3 million for a voluntary early retirement program and $496,000 in account bonuses for new Sweet Home Ohio depositors. Net interest income increased by $2,777,000 for the year, driven by loan growth and increased securities. Total assets reached $1.503 billion, up $151 million from 2023, with total loans increasing by $90 million, primarily in commercial and residential real estate segments.
The allowance for credit losses was 0.95% of total loans, with nonperforming loans ratio increasing to 0.46%. Return on average assets and equity were 0.77% and 7.50% respectively for 2024.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: OVBC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share. The dividend will be payable on February 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 24, 2025.
Tom Wiseman, OVBC Chairman of the Board, expressed confidence in the company's bankers' ability to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges in 2025, while maintaining their Community First mission. The company operates through The Ohio Valley Bank Company, which has 17 offices across Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, Inc., with six consumer finance offices in Ohio.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (Nasdaq: OVBC) has declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share, payable on Nov. 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 25, 2024. The announcement was made by the company's Board of Directors on Oct. 15, 2024.
Tom Wiseman, OVBC Chairman of the Board, expressed pride in the company's bankers and their commitment to the Community First mission. He noted the strong performance over the first three quarters of 2024 and anticipated a strong finish to the year.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp., based in Gallipolis, Ohio, owns The Ohio Valley Bank Company with 17 offices in Ohio and West Virginia, as well as Loan Central, Inc., which operates six consumer finance offices in Ohio.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) has extended its stock buyback program to August 31, 2025. The program, initially approved in 2021, allows for the repurchase of up to $5 million in outstanding common stock. As of August 21, 2024, OVBC had already repurchased approximately $2,967,000 in common stock. The Board of Directors authorized this extension, maintaining the original terms of the program. The buyback initiative can be terminated or amended by the Board at any time before the new expiration date.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. [Nasdaq: OVBC] reported Q2 2024 consolidated net income of $2,972,000, down $277,000 from Q2 2023. Earnings per share decreased to $0.63 from $0.68 year-over-year. For H1 2024, net income was $5,765,000, a 19.4% decline from H1 2023, with EPS falling to $1.21 from $1.50. Return on average assets and equity for H1 2024 were 0.84% and 8.01%, respectively, down from 1.16% and 10.63% in H1 2023.
The company faced challenges from a difficult interest rate environment and rising inflation-related costs. Q2 net interest income increased by $349,000, while H1 net interest income decreased by $183,000 year-over-year. The allowance for credit losses was 0.91% of total loans as of June 30, 2024. Total assets reached $1.403 billion, up $51 million from December 31, 2023, with loan balances increasing by $68 million.
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. (OVBC) has declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share, payable on Aug. 10, 2024, to shareholders of record as of July 26, 2024. Tom Wiseman, OVBC Chairman, expressed satisfaction with the company's performance in the first half of 2024, enabling this quarterly dividend. He emphasized their Community First mission and encouraged others to become shareholders.
OVBC, based in Gallipolis, Ohio, owns The Ohio Valley Bank Company with 17 offices in Ohio and West Virginia, and Loan Central, Inc., with six consumer finance offices in Ohio. The company continues to focus on community engagement and customer appreciation events.
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