PARKE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS
Higher net interest income and lower quarterly operating expenses accompanied increased credit-loss provisions and borrowings.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Parke Bancorp (NASDAQ: PKBK) reported third-quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $12.2 million, up 14.5% year over year. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.02 from $0.89. Net interest income increased 14.2% to $23.0 million, while non-interest expense fell 5.4% to $6.8 million. Credit-loss provisions rose to $968,000 from $364,000.
Nine-month net income increased 35.9% to $36.2 million, with diluted earnings per share of $3.04 versus $2.23. Year-to-date net interest margin widened to 4.15% from 3.49% a year earlier. At September 30, assets totaled $2.33 billion and gross loans reached $2.10 billion. Compared with year-end 2025, nonperforming loans fell 46.2% to $5.8 million, but foreclosed real estate increased to $7.2 million from $2.8 million. Deposits rose 1.0% to $1.78 billion, borrowings increased $35.0 million to $178.4 million, and equity grew 9.7% to $356.1 million.
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Positive
- Moderate pointQ3 net income available to common shareholders increased 14.5% to $12.2 million year over year.
- Moderate pointQ3 revenue increased 6.1% to $39.6 million year over year.
- Moderate pointNet interest income rose 14.2% to $23.0 million in Q3 and 24.8% to $68.2 million over nine months.
- Moderate pointYear-to-date net interest margin, the lending spread after funding costs, widened to 4.15% from 3.49% a year earlier.
- Moderate pointInterest expense fell 4.3% to $15.6 million in Q3 and 9.6% to $45.9 million over nine months.
- Moderate pointQ3 non-interest expense decreased 5.4% to $6.8 million year over year.
- Moderate pointTotal assets increased 3.7% to $2.33 billion from year-end 2025.
- Moderate pointGross loans increased 3.0% to $2.10 billion from year-end 2025.
- Moderate pointNonperforming loans fell 46.2% to $5.8 million, or 0.28% of loans, from year-end 2025.
- Moderate pointTotal deposits increased 1.0% to $1.78 billion, driven by $36.9 million more brokered deposits since year-end 2025.
- Moderate pointShareholders' equity increased 9.7% to $356.1 million from year-end 2025.
9 minor points
- Minor pointQ3 diluted earnings per share rose to $1.02 from $0.89; basic earnings rose to $1.04 from $0.90.
- Minor pointNine-month net income available to common shareholders increased 35.9% to $36.2 million year over year.
- Minor pointNine-month diluted earnings rose to $3.04 from $2.23; basic earnings rose to $3.09 from $2.26.
- Minor pointNon-interest income rose 14.2% to $1.0 million in Q3 and 8.6% to $2.7 million over nine months.
- Minor pointNine-month credit-loss provisions decreased to $1.846 million from $1.938 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointCash and cash equivalents increased to $168.7 million from $156.9 million at year-end 2025.
- Minor pointNonperforming assets declined to 0.56% of total assets from 0.61% at year-end 2025.
- Minor pointLoans past due 30–89 days decreased $1.1 million to $2.4 million from year-end 2025.
- Minor pointCredit-loss allowance coverage of nonperforming loans increased to 610.3% from 321.0% at year-end 2025.
Negative
- Moderate pointQ3 credit-loss provisions increased to $968,000 from $364,000 a year earlier.
- Moderate pointForeclosed real estate increased $4.4 million to $7.2 million from year-end 2025.
- Moderate pointBorrowings increased $35.0 million to $178.4 million since year-end 2025 through additional Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing. 9.1% of market cap
- Moderate pointIncome tax expense increased $1.2 million in Q3 and $3.7 million over nine months year over year.
- Minor pointNine-month non-interest expense increased 2.6% to $20.9 million year over year.
4 minor points
- Minor pointNon-brokered interest-bearing deposits fell $16.8 million; non-interest-bearing deposits fell $2.0 million from year-end 2025.
- Minor pointQ3 borrowing interest expense increased to $1.691 million from $960,000 a year earlier.
- Minor pointEffective tax rates rose to 25.1% for Q3 and 24.7% for nine months, versus 21.1% and 23.3%.
- Minor pointCredit-loss allowance relative to total loans declined to 1.69% from 1.70% at year-end 2025.
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Key Figures
- Q3 net income
- $12.2 million, up 14.5%
- Three months ended September 30, 2026, year over year
- Q3 diluted EPS
- $1.02
- Three months ended September 30, 2026
- Q3 revenue
- $39.6 million, up 6.1%
- Q3 2026 compared with Q3 2025
- Q3 net interest income
- $23.0 million, up 14.2%
- Three months ended September 30, 2026, year over year
- Q3 provision for credit losses
- $1.0 million, versus $0.4 million
- Three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
- Nine-month net income
- $36.2 million, up 35.9%
- Nine months ended September 30, 2026, year over year
- Net interest margin
- 4.15%, versus 3.49%
- Year-to-date 2026 compared with year-to-date 2025
- Nonperforming loans
- $5.8 million, down 46.2%
- At September 30, 2026, compared with December 31, 2025
Previous Earnings Reports
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Net income rose 47.8% year over year, while the reported 24-hour reaction was negative.
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The company reported $11.8 million net income and $0.99 diluted EPS.
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Q4 net income rose year over year, alongside higher net interest income.
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Q3 net income and net interest income increased year over year.
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Q2 net income increased year over year, with net interest income also higher.
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Highlights for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026:
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Net income available to common shareholders was
, or$12.2 million per basic common share and$1.04 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of$1.02 , or$1.5 million 14.5% , compared to net income available to common shareholders of , or$10.6 million per basic common share and$0.90 per diluted common share, for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The increase was primarily due to a$0.89 increase in net interest income, and a$2.9 million decrease in non-interest expense, partially offset by a$0.4 million increase in provision for credit losses.$0.6 million -
Net interest income increased
, or$2.9 million 14.2% , to for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to$23.0 million for the same period in 2025.$20.2 million -
The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of
for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to a provision for credit losses of$1.0 million for the same period in 2025.$0.4 million -
Non-interest income increased by
, or$0.1 million 14.2% , to for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to$1.0 million for the same period in 2025.$0.9 million -
Non-interest expense decreased
, or$0.4 million 5.4% , to for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to$6.8 million for the same period in 2025.$7.2 million -
Net income available to common shareholders was
, or$36.2 million per basic common share and$3.09 per diluted common share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, an increase of$3.04 , or$9.6 million 35.9% , compared to net income available to common shareholders of , or$26.7 million per basic common share and$2.26 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2025. The increase is primarily due to an increase in net interest income of$2.23 , and a$13.5 million increase in non-interest income, partially offset by a$0.2 million increase in non-interest expense, and a$0.5 million increase in income tax expense.$3.7 million -
Net interest income increased
, or$13.5 million 24.8% , to for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to$68.2 million for the same period in 2025.$54.6 million -
The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of
for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to a provision for credit losses of$1.8 million for the same period in 2025.$1.9 million -
Non-interest income increased
, or$0.2 million 8.6% , to for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to$2.7 million for the same period in 2025.$2.5 million -
Non-interest expense increased
, or$0.5 million 2.6% , to for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to$20.9 million for the same period in 2025.$20.4 million
The following is a recap of the significant items that impacted results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026:
Interest income increased
Interest expense decreased
The Company booked a provision for credit losses of
Non-interest income increased
Non-interest expense decreased
Income tax expense increased
September 30, 2026 discussion of financial condition
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Total assets increased to
at September 30, 2026, from$2.33 billion at December 31, 2025, an increase of$2.25 billion , or$83.2 million 3.7% , primarily due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents, an increase in net loan receivable. -
Cash and cash equivalents totaled
at September 30, 2026, as compared to$168.7 million at December 31, 2025. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to an increase in brokered deposits, FHLBNY borrowings, and loan related cash receipts, partially offset by an increase in net loans receivable.$156.9 million -
The investment securities portfolio increased to
at September 30, 2026, from$13.8 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of$13.5 million , or$0.3 million 2.2% , primarily due to the purchase of a security classified as held to maturity, offset by pay downs of securities.$1.5 million -
Gross loans increased
or$60.9 million 3.0% , to at September 30, 2026, compared to gross loans of$2.10 billion at December 31, 2025.$2.04 billion -
Nonperforming loans at September 30, 2026 decreased to
, or$5.8 million 0.28% of total loans, a decrease of , or$5.0 million 46.2% , from of nonperforming loans at December 31, 2025. OREO at September 30, 2026 was$10.8 million , an increase of$7.2 million from December 31, 2025. Nonperforming assets (consisting of nonperforming loans and OREO) represented$4.4 million 0.56% and0.61% of total assets at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Loans past due 30 to 89 days were at September 30, 2026, a decrease of$2.4 million from December 31, 2025.$1.1 million -
The allowance for credit losses was
at September 30, 2026, as compared to$35.4 million at December 31, 2025. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to total loans was$34.6 million 1.69% at September 30, 2026, and1.70% at December 31, 2025. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans was610.3% at September 30, 2026, compared to321.0% , at December 31, 2025. -
Total deposits were
at September 30, 2026, an increase of$1.78 billion or$18.1 million 1.0% , compared to December 31, 2025. The increase in deposits was primarily driven by an increase in brokered deposits of , partially offset by a decrease in interest-bearing deposits of$36.9 million , and a decrease in non-interest-bearing deposits of$16.8 million .$2.0 million -
Total borrowings increased
during the nine months ended September 30, 2026, to$35.0 million at September 30, 2026, from$178.4 million at December 31, 2025, due to an increase in outstanding FHLBNY borrowings.$143.4 million -
Total equity increased to
at September 30, 2026, up from$356.1 million at December 31, 2025, an increase of$324.5 million , or$31.6 million 9.7% , primarily due to the retention of earnings, partially offset by the payment of of cash dividends.$6.9 million
CEO outlook and commentary
Vito S. Pantilione, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Parke Bank, provided the following statement:
"Parke Bank continued its strong financial performance during the first nine months of 2026, delivering record earnings and maintaining excellent operating efficiency despite a challenging and evolving economic environment. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income increased
"Our loan portfolio increased by approximately
"During the quarter, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points and indicated that additional rate increases remain possible as inflationary pressures persist. Geopolitical uncertainties and ongoing volatility in global energy markets continue to create challenges for businesses and consumers. Nevertheless, Parke Bank remains well positioned with strong capital, sound liquidity, and a disciplined approach to risk management."
"We are also proud to have once again been named to Piper Sandler's Bank & Thrift Sm-All Stars Class of 2026, a recognition awarded to high-performing community banks based on measures including growth, profitability, asset quality, and capital strength."
"As we move through the remainder of 2026, we remain focused on serving our customers, maintaining strong credit quality, prudently managing liquidity, and creating long-term value for our shareholders."
Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer
This release may contain forward-looking statements which are made in good faith pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company's plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions, involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control) which may cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Such factors include: our ability to maintain a strong capital base, strong earning and strict cost controls; our ability to generate strong revenues with increased interest income and net interest income; our ability to continue the growth and maintain the quality of our loan portfolio; our ability to continue to increase shareholders' equity, maintain strong loan underwriting and allowance for credit losses; our ability to react quickly to any increase in loan delinquencies; our ability to face current challenges in the market; our ability to be well positioned navigate the challenging economic volatility; our ability to continue to reduce our nonperforming loans and delinquencies and the expenses associated with them; our ability to increase the rate of growth of our loan portfolio; our ability to continue to improve net interest margin; our ability to enhance shareholder value in the future; our ability to continue growing our Company, our earnings and shareholders' equity; and the possibility of additional corrective actions or limitations on the operations of the Company. and Parke Bank being imposed by banking regulators. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligations to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such circumstance.
(PKBK-ER)
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Financial Supplement: |
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Table 1: Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) |
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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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(Dollars in thousands) |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
168,657 |
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$ |
156,863 |
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Investment securities |
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13,826 |
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13,523 |
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Loans, net of unearned income |
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2,096,082 |
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2,035,227 |
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Less: Allowance for credit losses |
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(35,438) |
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(34,649) |
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Net loans |
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2,060,644 |
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2,000,578 |
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Premises and equipment, net |
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5,450 |
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5,506 |
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Bank owned life insurance (BOLI) |
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36,045 |
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35,320 |
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Other assets |
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47,976 |
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37,646 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
2,332,598 |
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$ |
2,249,436 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
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Non-interest bearing deposits |
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$ |
194,556 |
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$ |
196,506 |
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Interest bearing deposits |
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1,330,004 |
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1,346,834 |
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Brokered Deposits |
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252,235 |
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215,329 |
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FHLBNY borrowings |
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165,000 |
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130,000 |
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Subordinated debentures |
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13,403 |
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13,403 |
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Other liabilities |
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21,263 |
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22,846 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,976,461 |
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1,924,918 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
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356,137 |
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324,518 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
2,332,598 |
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$ |
2,249,436 |
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Table 2: Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited) |
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Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Income Statement |
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For the Three Months Ended |
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For the Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Interest income: |
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Interest and fees on loans |
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$ |
37,036 |
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$ |
34,910 |
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$ |
109,884 |
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$ |
99,142 |
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Interest and dividends on investments |
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259 |
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218 |
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718 |
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738 |
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Interest on deposits with banks |
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1,374 |
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1,381 |
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3,458 |
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5,499 |
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Total interest income |
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38,669 |
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36,509 |
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114,060 |
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105,379 |
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Interest expense: |
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Interest on deposits |
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13,951 |
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15,385 |
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41,116 |
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45,698 |
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Interest on borrowings |
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1,691 |
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960 |
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4,776 |
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5,039 |
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Total interest expense |
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15,642 |
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16,345 |
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45,892 |
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50,737 |
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Net interest income |
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23,027 |
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20,164 |
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68,168 |
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54,642 |
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Provision for credit losses |
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968 |
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364 |
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1,846 |
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1,938 |
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Net interest income after provision for credit losses |
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22,059 |
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19,800 |
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66,322 |
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52,704 |
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Non-interest income |
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Service fees on deposit accounts |
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268 |
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305 |
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834 |
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925 |
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Other loan fees |
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265 |
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188 |
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594 |
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510 |
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Bank owned life insurance income |
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255 |
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173 |
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725 |
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507 |
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Other |
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183 |
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184 |
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548 |
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546 |
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Total non-interest income |
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971 |
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850 |
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2,701 |
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2,488 |
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Non-interest expense |
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Compensation and benefits |
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3,531 |
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3,318 |
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10,796 |
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9,873 |
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Professional services |
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(86) |
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890 |
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1,192 |
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2,255 |
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Occupancy and equipment |
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773 |
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688 |
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2,264 |
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2,052 |
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Data processing |
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376 |
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429 |
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964 |
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1,274 |
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FDIC insurance and other assessments |
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380 |
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356 |
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1,122 |
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1,090 |
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OREO expense |
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419 |
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92 |
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550 |
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319 |
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Other operating expense |
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1,381 |
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1,391 |
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4,022 |
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3,520 |
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Total non-interest expense |
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6,774 |
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7,164 |
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20,910 |
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20,383 |
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Income before income tax expense |
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16,256 |
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13,486 |
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48,113 |
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34,809 |
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Income tax expense |
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4,087 |
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2,856 |
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11,860 |
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8,118 |
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Net income attributable to Company |
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12,169 |
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10,630 |
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36,253 |
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26,691 |
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Less: Preferred stock dividend |
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(5) |
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(5) |
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(15) |
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(15) |
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Net income available to common shareholders |
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$ |
12,164 |
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$ |
10,625 |
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$ |
36,238 |
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$ |
26,676 |
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Earnings per common share |
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Basic |
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$ |
1.04 |
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$ |
0.90 |
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$ |
3.09 |
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$ |
2.26 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
1.02 |
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$ |
0.89 |
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$ |
3.04 |
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$ |
2.23 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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Basic |
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11,739,484 |
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11,773,473 |
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11,723,904 |
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11,816,577 |
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
11,938,476 |
|
|
|
11,958,108 |
|
|
|
11,926,159 |
|
|
|
11,989,947 |
|
|
Table 3: Operating Ratios (unaudited) |
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Three months ended |
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
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|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
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|
|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
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|
Return on average assets |
|
|
2.12 |
% |
|
|
1.99 |
% |
|
|
2.16 |
% |
|
|
1.68 |
% |
|
Return on average common equity |
|
|
13.67 |
% |
|
|
13.40 |
% |
|
|
14.15 |
% |
|
|
11.51 |
% |
|
Interest rate spread |
|
|
3.26 |
% |
|
|
2.89 |
% |
|
|
3.32 |
% |
|
|
2.54 |
% |
|
Net interest margin |
|
|
4.10 |
% |
|
|
3.83 |
% |
|
|
4.15 |
% |
|
|
3.49 |
% |
|
Efficiency ratio* |
|
|
28.23 |
% |
|
|
34.09 |
% |
|
|
29.50 |
% |
|
|
35.68 |
% |
|
|
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|
* Efficiency ratio is calculated using non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income. |
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Table 4: Asset Quality Data (unaudited) |
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|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
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|
2026 |
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|
2025 |
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(Amounts in thousands except ratio data) |
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|
Allowance for credit losses on loans |
|
$ |
35,438 |
|
|
$ |
34,649 |
|
|
Allowance for credit losses to total loans |
|
|
1.69 |
% |
|
|
1.70 |
% |
|
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans |
|
|
610.30 |
% |
|
|
321.00 |
% |
|
Non-accrual loans |
|
$ |
5,807 |
|
|
$ |
10,793 |
|
|
OREO |
|
$ |
7,242 |
|
|
$ |
2,862 |
|
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SOURCE Parke Bancorp, Inc.
FAQ
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What were Parke Bancorp's third-quarter 2026 earnings?
Parke Bancorp earned $12.2 million available to common shareholders in the third quarter of 2026, up 14.5% year over year. Diluted earnings per share increased to $1.02 from $0.89, while basic earnings per share increased to $1.04 from $0.90.
Why did Parke Bancorp's third-quarter 2026 operating expenses decline?
Lower professional services expenses drove the 5.4% decline in non-interest expense to $6.8 million. Professional services expenses fell $1.0 million, including $0.6 million less in other professional fees attributed to lower Bank Secrecy Act consulting expense. A $0.3 million transfer of real-estate-related legal fees between expense categories also reduced reported professional services expense.
How much did Parke Bancorp pay in cash dividends during the first nine months of 2026?
Parke Bancorp paid $6.9 million in cash dividends during the first nine months of 2026. Retained earnings, partially offset by those payments, primarily drove the increase in shareholders' equity.