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Strong loan growth lifts OptimumBank (NYSE: OPHC) Q1 2026 results

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OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. reported unaudited first-quarter 2026 results with net income of $4.7 million, or $0.39 basic and $0.20 diluted EPS. Net income rose from $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2025 but was slightly below $4.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Strong balance sheet growth continued: total assets reached $1.27 billion, gross loans $1.09 billion, and deposits $1.09 billion. Net interest income increased to $13.2 million and net interest margin improved to 4.49% as loan yields rose and funding costs declined.

Credit quality remained solid, with nonaccrual loans down to $2.2 million, minimal net charge-offs of $3,000, and an allowance for credit losses of $11.1 million, or 1.01% of total loans. The Bank’s Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 10.74%, and tangible book value per common share was $10.43.

Positive

  • Strong balance sheet and revenue growth: Total assets climbed to $1.27 billion, gross loans to $1.09 billion, and deposits to $1.09 billion, while net interest income increased to $13.2 million and net interest margin improved to 4.49%, supporting higher earnings versus the prior-year quarter.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Q1 shows robust growth, strong credit quality, and slightly lower but still solid profitability.

OptimumBank delivered Q1 2026 net income of $4.7M, up from $3.9M a year earlier, driven by a $3.8M increase in net interest income and $0.6M higher noninterest income. Loans and deposits both reached about $1.09B, underscoring rapid balance sheet expansion.

Profitability remained attractive for a community bank. Net interest margin rose to 4.49%, while annualized ROAA was 1.56% and ROAE 15.12%. These were modestly below the prior quarter as operating costs increased to $8.0M, largely from higher compensation, taxes, and growth investments.

Asset quality indicators were favorable. Nonaccrual loans fell to $2.2M, net charge-offs were only $3,000, and the allowance for credit losses stood at $11.1M or 1.01% of loans. With a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 10.74% and rising tangible book value per share, the bank appears positioned to sustain its growth strategy, including new lending verticals noted for 2026.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Net income $4.663M Q1 2026 consolidated net income
Diluted EPS $0.20 Q1 2026 diluted earnings per share
Total assets $1.269B Total assets as of March 31, 2026
Total deposits $1.093B Deposits as of March 31, 2026
Gross loans $1.091B Total gross loans as of March 31, 2026
Net interest margin 4.49% Q1 2026 net interest margin
ROAA 1.56% Annualized return on average assets, Q1 2026
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio 10.74% Bank Tier 1 Leverage Ratio as of March 31, 2026
net interest margin financial
"Net interest margin was 4.49%, reflecting a 10 basis point increase"
Net interest margin measures how much a bank earns from lending and investing compared with what it pays for funding, expressed as a percentage of its interest-earning assets. Think of it like a grocery store’s markup: it shows the gap between buying cost and selling price per dollar of goods — here, the cost is interest paid and the sale is interest received. Investors watch it because a higher margin usually means a bank is more profitable and better at managing interest rate and credit conditions.
efficiency ratio financial
"The Company’s efficiency ratio was 53.5% for the first quarter of 2026"
A measure of how much a company spends to produce each dollar of revenue, usually shown as operating expenses divided by revenue and expressed as a percentage. Think of it as a household’s budget: a lower percentage means more of each dollar earned stays as profit, while a higher number means costs are eating into returns. Investors use it to judge cost control and compare how efficiently companies turn revenue into earnings, especially in banks and financial firms.
allowance for credit losses financial
"The allowance for credit losses stood at $11.1 million as of March 31, 2026"
Allowance for credit losses is a reserve set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution prepare for loans that might turn sour. For investors, it signals how cautious the institution is about the quality of its loans and potential risks to its financial health.
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio financial
"The Bank’s capital levels remain strong, with a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 10.74%"
Tier 1 leverage ratio measures a bank’s core capital — the money that can absorb losses — as a share of its total assets, showing how much of its balance sheet is funded by real loss-absorbing capital rather than borrowed money. Investors use it like a safety gauge: a higher ratio means a bigger cushion against shocks and lower risk of insolvency, similar to how a thicker spare tire reduces the chance of being stranded.
pre-tax, pre-provision earnings financial
"Pre-tax, Pre-provision earnings (Non-GAAP) were $6,968 in 1Q26"
Net income $4.663M +$0.793M vs Q1 2025
Net interest income $13.190M +$3.764M vs Q1 2025
Total assets $1.269B +$291.267M vs March 31, 2025
Net interest margin 4.49% +0.43 percentage points vs Q1 2025
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 24, 2026

 

OPTIMUMBANK HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida   001-42447   55-0865043

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

file number)

 

(IRS employer

identification no.)

         
2929 East Commercial Boulevard   33308
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida   (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)    
         
    (954) 776-2332    
    (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)    

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class registered   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock   OPHC   NYSE American

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

  

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On April 24, 2026, OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. issued a press release and a presentation describing its unaudited results of operations and financial condition for, and at the end of, the quarter-ended March 31, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the presentation as Exhibit 99.2.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit Number

  Exhibit Name  

Filed Herewith

99.1   Press release dated April 24, 2026   *
99.2   Annual shareholder presentation, to be held April 28, 2026   *
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)   *

 

The information in this report (including the exhibits) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

  

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

OPTIMUMBANK HOLDINGS, INC.  
     
Date: April 24, 2026  
     
By: /s/ Moishe Gubin  
  Moishe Gubin  
  Chairman of the Board of Directors  

 

  

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. Financial Performance for the First Quarter of 2026

 

Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 24, 2026 — OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: OPHC) (the “Company”) is a bank holding company and owns 100% of OptimumBank (the “Bank”), a Florida-chartered commercial bank, OptimumHUD Loans, LLC (d/b/a) as OptimumFunding, LLC, a wholly owned non-bank subsidiary, and OptimumFinance, LLC, a wholly owned non-bank, asset-based lending subsidiary. The Company is pleased to announce net income of $4.7 million, or $0.39 per basic share, and $0.20 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026. This compares to net income of $4.9 million, or $0.42 per basic share, and $0.21 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $3.9 million net income, or $0.33 per basic share, and $0.17 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year. The increase of $0.8 million in net income for the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, was primarily driven by a $3.8 million improvement in net interest income and $0.6 million increase in noninterest income, partially offset by a $2.4 million increase in noninterest expenses and $0.9 million increase in credit loss expense and the corresponding increase in income tax expense.

 

The results of the first quarter of 2026 will be explored in greater depth on April 28, 2026, at 10:00am ET, as part of the annual shareholder meeting. Those interested in viewing the Company’s presentation are encouraged to register for the live Webcast, at the following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/178187333/guest. Company management will also be available to respond to questions at the conclusion of the presentation.

 

The Company has demonstrated sustained growth throughout the first quarter of 2026. The gross loan portfolio increased by $132.1 million, or 13.8%, during the first quarter of 2026 to $1.09 billion. Total deposits increased by $161.1 million from December 31, 2025, totaling $1.09 billion at March 31, 2026, or 17.3% from the prior quarter. This also represents growth of $239.9 million in total deposits since March 31, 2025, or an increase of 28.1%.

 

Highlights for the First Quarter of 2026

 

  Net income of $4.7 million, or $0.39 per basic share, and $0.20 diluted earnings per share (“diluted EPS”).
  Return on Average Assets (“ROAA”) was 1.56% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 1.77% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (both annualized).
  Net interest margin was 4.49%, reflecting a 10 basis point increase from 4.39% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  Total assets grew by $157.1 million to $1.27 billion from December 31, 2025.
  Total deposits increased by $161.1 million to $1.09 billion from December 31, 2025.
  Gross loans increased by $132.1 million during the quarter to $1.09 billion, compared to $958.79 million at December 31, 2025.
  Total stockholders’ equity increased by $5.0 million to $126.9 million as of March 31, 2026, up from $121.9 million as of December 31, 2025, reflecting continued earnings retention.
  Return on Average Equity (“ROAE”) was 15.12% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 16.23% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (both annualized).

 

 

 

 

“We entered 2026 building on the strongest year in our history, with continued momentum across all key areas of the business,” said Chairman of the Board Moishe Gubin. “As previously announced, 2026 is the year we begin executing on our expansion into new, financially related verticals that complement our banking operations. With the closing of our first loan through OptimumFinance in April, this next phase is now underway. Our sole focus remains on creating and delivering long-term shareholder value.”

 

Net interest income for the quarter-ended March 31, 2026 increased to $13.2 million, up by $1.3 million from the fourth quarter of 2025 and $3.8 million from the first quarter of 2025, supported by higher yields on loans and securities and lower costs on interest-bearing liabilities. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.26%, down by eight basis points from 3.34% in the fourth quarter, while interest-earning asset yields rose 17 basis points to 6.62%. The Company’s net interest margin rose 10 basis points to 4.49%, a reflection of disciplined loan and deposit pricing strategy, prudent liquidity management, and balance sheet optimization.

 

Noninterest income for the quarter-ended March 31, 2026 increased modestly to $1.8 million, or $0.1 million from the prior quarter, primarily driven by an increase in service charges and fees related to banking services. Noninterest expenses increased to $8.0 million, or $1.3 million from the fourth quarter, primarily relating to an increase in employee compensation expenses. The Company’s efficiency ratio was 53.5% for the first quarter of 2026, consistent with prudent cost management amid balance sheet expansion and associated revenue expansion.

 

Credit loss expense as of quarter-ended March 31, 2026 increased to $0.8 million, primarily due to strong growth in loan balances, partially offset by improvements in the credit quality of the loan portfolio and the evaluation of factors used to determine the credit loss. Gross charge-offs remained modest at $44,000 while recoveries totaled $41,000 resulting in net charge-offs of only $3,000 during the first quarter of 2026. The allowance for credit losses stood at $11.1 million as of March 31, 2026, or 1.01% of total loans.

 

Loan portfolio growth remained strong in the first quarter of 2026. Gross loans increased by $132.1 million from the prior quarter. Commercial real estate continued to expand, growing by $123.7 million. Additionally, there were increases in the consumer and land and construction portfolio segments, up $8.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively. These gains were partially offset by modest declines of $2.1 million in commercial loans, $2.0 million in multi-family real estate, and $0.9 million in residential real estate. The continued growth experienced in the loan portfolio is due to the implementation of our relationship-based banking model and the success of our lenders in competing for new business.

 

On the funding side, total deposits increased by $161.1 million to $1.09 billion from the fourth quarter of 2025, with strong sequential growth across all deposit categories. The Company had $40.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances outstanding at March 31, 2026, a decrease of $10.0 million from December 31, 2025.

 

The Bank’s capital levels remain strong, with a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 10.74%, well above regulatory minimums. The Company remains well positioned to support continued growth and earnings momentum. The modest decline from the prior quarter reflects strong asset growth, as capital deployment into earning assets outpaced retained earnings, while capital levels remain well above regulatory requirements.

 

The Company’s outlook remains constructive. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company was ranked number 49 out of 3,465 U.S. community banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence, placing the Company in the top 1.4% nationwide. Subsequent to quarter end, in April 2026, both Alliance Global Partners and Brean Capital initiated equity research coverage of the Company validating the recognition and growing visibility of our platform. The Company continues to invest in technology, talent, and targeted growth strategies that reinforce its position as one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing community banks in South Florida. We remain grateful for the trust and partnership of our shareholders, customers, and employees.

 

 

 

 

The following table presents the Company’s quarterly trends of the consolidated financial highlights (unaudited) for the periods presented (see below for a summary of non-GAAP reconciliation):

 

   Quarterly Trends   1Q26 change vs 
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)  1Q26   4Q25   3Q25   2Q25   1Q25   4Q25   1Q25 
Selected Balance Sheet Data                                   
Total assets  $1,268,735   $1,111,678   $1,083,043   $999,127   $977,468   $157,057   $291,267 
Total gross loans   1,090,894    958,793    813,722    784,564    800,244    132,101    290,650 
Total deposits   1,092,883    931,750    959,487    878,865    852,934    161,133    239,949 
Earnings Highlights                                   
Net income  $4,663   $4,853   $4,323   $3,602   $3,870   $(190)  $793 
Diluted earnings per share (EPS)  $0.20   $0.21   $0.18   $0.15   $0.17   $(0.01)  $0.03 
Net interest income  $13,190   $11,871   $11,048   $10,242   $9,426   $1,319   $3,764 
Performance Ratios                                   
Net interest margin   4.49%   4.39%   4.37%   4.32%   4.06%   0.10%   0.43%
Net interest spread   3.36%   3.11%   2.98%   3.08%   2.87%   0.25%   0.49%
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities   3.26%   3.34%   3.48%   3.49%   3.59%   (0.08)%   (0.34)%
Efficiency ratio   53.47%   49.59%   50.68%   51.18%   52.79%   3.88%   0.67%
Net loan-to-deposit ratio   98.69%   101.67%   83.67%   88.13%   92.77%   (2.98)%   5.92%
Return on (annualized)                                   
Average assets (ROAA)   1.56%   1.77%   1.68%   1.48%   1.62%   (0.21)%   (0.06)%
Average equity (ROAE)   15.12%   16.23%   15.17%   13.10%   14.66%   (1.12)%   0.46%
Average tangible assets (ROTA)   1.56%   1.77%   1.68%   1.48%   1.62%   (0.21)%   (0.06)%
Pre-tax pre-provision net revenue (PPNR)  $6,968   $6,855   $6,426   $5,895   $5,031   $113   $1,937 
Other Operating Measures                                   
Common shares outstanding   12,166,858    11,533,943    11,883,943    11,751,082    11,751,082    632,915    415,776 
Non-diluted tangible book value per share  $10.43   $10.57   $9.84   $9.48   $9.19   $(0.14)  $1.23 
Fully diluted shares outstanding   23,625,209    23,523,473    23,523,473    23,390,612    23,390,612    101,736    234,597 
Fully diluted tangible book value per share  $5.37   $5.18   $4.97   $4.76   $4.62   $0.19   $0.75 
Tangible common equity to tangible assets   10.00%   10.97%   10.79%   11.14%   11.05%   (0.97)%   (1.05)%
Bank Tier 1 Leverage Ratio   10.74%   11.39%   11.71%   11.89%   11.71%   (0.65)%   (0.96)%

 

 

 

 

Financial Results

 

Statement of Income

 

Net income was $4.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $4.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2025. The decrease from the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily due to an increase in noninterest expense to $8.0 million, compared to $6.7 million in the fourth quarter, primarily driven by higher employee compensation associated with increased growth, due to a combination of prior quarter adjustments to year-end incentive compensation, seasonal increases in payroll taxes and other employee benefits, and continued investments in personnel. Additionally, there was a $0.4 million increase in credit loss expense, partially offset by increases of $1.3 million in net interest income and $0.1 million in noninterest income.

 

Total interest income was $19.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $17.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $15.0 million in the first quarter of 2025. The sequential growth was driven by a $2.7 million increase in interest income from loans partially offset by a $0.7 million decline in other interest income, primarily from lower interest earning deposits with banks. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, the increase was primarily due to a $244.7 million increase in average loan balances.

 

The following table depicts the components of interest income (unaudited) for the quarterly periods presented:

 

    Quarterly Trends    1Q26 change vs 

(Dollars in thousands)

   1Q26    4Q25   3Q25   2Q25   1Q25   4Q25   1Q25 
Interest income                                   
Loans  $18,114   $15,437   $14,082   $14,026   $13,601   $2,677   $4,513 
Debt securities   191    164    153    158    160    27    31 
Other   1,148    1,837    2,086    1,404    1,246    (689)   (98)
Total interest income  $19,453   $17,438   $16,321   $15,588   $15,007   $2,015   $4,446 

 

Interest expense totaled $6.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $5.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $5.6 million for the first quarter of 2025. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, the increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to a $113.3 million increase in total interest-bearing liability balances, partially offset by an eight basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 3.34% to 3.26%. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, there was a $158.9 million increase in average interest-bearing liability balances, with a 33 basis point decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, from 3.59% to 3.26%.

 

Net interest income was $13.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, up from $11.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $9.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. The quarter-over-quarter increase was primarily driven by growth in the average interest-earning assets of $110.7 million, and the lower cost on interest-bearing liabilities. On a year-over-year basis, the growth in net interest income was primarily attributable to a $244.7 million increase in average loan balances and a $14.0 million increase in average interest-earning deposits with banks balances, further supported by lower funding costs.

 

Net interest margin expanded to 4.49% for the first quarter of 2026, compared to 4.39% and 4.06% for the fourth and first quarters of 2025, respectively. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, net interest margin increased by 10 basis points, primarily driven by the decrease in interest-bearing liabilities cost. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, net interest margin increased by 43 basis points, primarily attributable to a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in loan yields.

 

 

 

 

The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.26% in the first quarter of 2026, down from 3.34% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and down from 3.59% in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease from the fourth quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a decrease in yields in the time deposit portfolio. Compared to the same quarter last year, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased substantially by 33 basis points. This reduction was due to a decrease in yields across the deposit portfolio with disciplined pricing following rate reductions combined with a reduction in borrowings.

 

Credit loss expense was $0.8 million during the first quarter of 2026, compared to $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, and a $0.2 million reversal for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in credit loss expense from the fourth quarter was primarily attributable to the $132.1 million increase in gross loan balances, partially offset by improvements in the credit quality of the loan portfolio and the evaluation of factors used to determine the credit loss. Gross charge-offs remained modest at $44,000 while recoveries totaled $41,000, resulting in net charge-offs of $3,000 during the first quarter of 2026. The Company’s allowance for credit losses stood at $11.1 million, or 1.01% of total loans, as of March 31, 2026.

 

Noninterest income totaled $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, up from $1.7 million in the prior quarter and up from $1.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. The quarter-over-quarter increase of $0.1 million was primarily driven by an increase in service charges and fees related to banking services. Compared to the same quarter last year, the $0.6 million increase in noninterest income was primarily related to increases in wire transfers, ACH fees on deposit payment transactions, and other loan fees.

 

Noninterest expenses totaled $8.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $6.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $5.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, the increase of $1.3 million primarily relates to an increase in employee compensation expenses. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, the increase of $2.4 million includes increases of $1.6 million, $0.4 million, and $0.3 million in employee compensation expenses, data processing, and other expenses, respectively.

 

The $1.3 million increase in employee compensation expenses when compared to the prior quarter is due to prior quarter adjustments to year-end incentive compensation combined with seasonal increases in payroll taxes and other employee benefits and continued investments in personnel.

 

The following table depicts the components of noninterest expenses (unaudited) for the quarterly periods presented:

 

   Quarterly Trends   1Q26 change vs 
(Dollars in thousands)  1Q26   4Q25   3Q25   2Q25   1Q25   4Q25   1Q25 
Noninterest expenses                                   
Salaries and employee benefits  $4,988   $3,672   $4,004   $3,738   $3,381   $1,316   $1,607 
Professional fees   295    333    276    275    247    (38)   48 
Occupancy and equipment   338    328    327    294    282    10    56 
Data processing   914    794    788    625    533    120    381 
Regulatory assessment   179    161    126    202    198    18    (19)
Losses on sale and write-downs of other real estate owned   5    54    -    -    -    (49)   5 
Other   1,287    1,401    1,083    1,047    985    (114)   302 
Total noninterest expenses  $8,006   $6,743   $6,604   $6,181   $5,626   $1,263   $2,380 

 

Income tax expense was $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 24.8%, compared to 24.8% in the prior quarter and 25.5% from the prior year comparative quarter.

 

Balance Sheet

 

Total assets were $1.27 billion as of March 31, 2026, increasing from $1.11 billion at December 31, 2025, and up from $977.5 million at March 31, 2025. The quarter-over-quarter growth of $157.1 million was primarily attributable to a $131.2 million increase in net loans and a $25.5 million increase in cash and cash equivalents.

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2026, were $140.0 million, which increased from $114.6 million at December 31, 2025, and decreased slightly from $143.5 million at March 31, 2025. The increase quarter-over-quarter was primarily driven by a $161.1 million increase in deposit balances, partially offset by a $131.2 million increase in net loans.

 

Investment securities (debt securities available for sale and held-to-maturity) at March 31, 2026, were $27.3 million, compared to $25.4 million at December 31 2025, and $23.3 million at March 31, 2025. One commercial mortgage-backed security was purchased during the quarter totaling $2.3 million. No sales of debt securities were reported during these periods.

 

Total gross loans at March 31, 2026, were $1.091 billion, an increase from $958.8 million at December 31, 2025, and up from $800.2 million at March 31, 2025. Gross loans increased during the quarter reflecting growth in commercial real estate, consumer, and land and construction. Compared to March 31, 2025, the gross loan portfolio increased by $290.7 million, reflecting growth primarily in commercial real estate.

 

The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $11.1 million as of March 31, 2026, representing 1.01% of total loans, decreasing from 1.07% at December 31, 2025, and up from $10.3 million and $8.3 million at December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025, respectively. The decrease in the ACL ratio reflects the impact of portfolio growth and model-driven reserve factors and does not indicate any deterioration in credit quality or coverage. The quarter-over-quarter increase of $0.8 million was primarily driven by the growth in the loan portfolio, partially offset by improvements in the credit quality of the loan portfolio and the evaluation of factors used to determine the credit loss. The ACL ratio reflects continued credit discipline and a well-diversified loan portfolio.

 

The following table presents the components of the ACL (unaudited) as of the dates indicated:

 

                       March 31, 2026 change vs 
    March 31,    December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
    2026    2025   2025   2025   2025   2025   2025 
Beginning balance  $10,273   $10,018   $9,338   $8,270   $8,660   $255   $1,613 
Credit loss expense (reversal) - funded   791    389    639    1,043    (144)   402    935 
Charge-offs   (44)   (201)   (129)   (72)   (325)   157    281 
Recoveries   41    67    170    97    79    (26)   (38)
Ending balance  $11,061   $10,273   $10,018   $9,338   $8,270   $788   $2,791 

 

Nonaccrual loans totaled $2.2 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $2.9 million at December 31, 2025, and $7.5 million at March 31, 2025. The decrease from the prior year was primarily due to a decrease in land and construction, and consumer nonaccrual loans of $6.2 million, offset by a $0.9 million increase in nonaccrual commercial loans during the year. There were no loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing interest as of March 31, 2026. Additionally, the Company did not report any modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the first quarter of 2026.

 

Nonperforming assets (“NPA”) reflected strong asset quality at March 31, 2026. Nonaccrual loans decreased to $2.2 million from $2.9 million at December 31, 2025 and $7.5 million at March 31,2025. The Company sold the one real estate owned (“OREO”) property reported on December 31, 2025 totaling $0.6 million and recorded a $55,000 loss on sale. Following the sale, the Company reported no OREO property as of March 31, 2026.

 

Total deposits at March 31, 2026, were $1.09 billion, an increase from $931.8 million at December 31, 2025, and an increase from $852.9 million at March 31, 2025. The increase from December 31, 2025, was attributable to increases in all deposit categories, with a 23.5% increase in time deposits and a $38.4 million, or 14.4% increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. The increase from March 31, 2025 was also attributable to increases in all deposit categories, most notably a 35.2% increase in time deposits and a 29.3% increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. The Company continues to maintain a diverse and stable funding base.

 

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) was $4.7 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $4.6 million at December 31, 2025, and $5.2 million at March 31, 2025. The AOCL increased by $0.1 million quarter-over-quarter, primarily due to the increase in mid to long-term interest rates impacting the fair value of available-for-sale securities. Year-over-year, AOCL improved by $0.5 million, reflecting the net impact of favorable fair value changes over the trailing twelve months, resulting in unrealized gains. All AOCL amounts represent unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable income taxes, and have no impact on reported earnings or regulatory capital.

 

Shareholders’ equity was $126.8 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $121.9 million as of December 31, 2025, and $108.0 million as of March 31, 2025. The increase during the first quarter was principally attributable to net income of $4.7 million and $0.4 million related to the issuance of stock for annual employee stock compensation, partially offset by the $0.1 million increase in AOCL.

 

Tangible book value per share at March 31, 2026, was $10.43, down from $10.57 at December 31, 2025, and up from $9.19 at March 31, 2025. This non-diluted measure is based on common shares outstanding, which were 12,166,858 at March 31, 2026 (up from 11,533,943 at December 31, 2025 and 11,751,082 at March 31, 2025). During the first quarter of 2026, 65 Preferred Series B shares were converted to 531,179 common shares, which impacted the Tangible book value per share. Additional common shares totaling 101,315 were issued in the first quarter of 2026 for annual employee stock compensation with 421 common shares issued through the Company’s ongoing at-the-market (“ATM”) offering.

 

Although GAAP accounting generally presents book value based on common shares outstanding, the Company believes a more comprehensive measure of shareholder value is on a fully diluted basis.

 

On a fully diluted basis, tangible book value per share was $5.37 at March 31, 2026, up $0.19 per share, or 14.9% annualized from $5.18 at December 31, 2025, and up $0.75, or 16.2% from $4.62 at March 31, 2025. This is based on fully diluted shares outstanding of 23,625,209 at March 31, 2026 (up from 23,523,473 at December 31, 2025, and up from 23,390,612 at March 31, 2025).

 

The increase in both non-diluted and fully diluted tangible book value per share reflects strong quarterly earnings performance and overall capital strength.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements made in this report which are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and subject to the protection of, the federal securities laws. Forward looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, targets, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance and involve known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control and which may our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements made in this report. You can identify forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “assumes,” “should,” “predicts,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “intends,” “targets,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “potential” and other similar words and expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, we caution you not to place undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that arise after the statement is made, except as otherwise may be required by law.

 

Investor Relations & Corporate Relations

 

Contact: Seth Denison

Telephone: (305) 401-4140

Email: SDenison@OptimumBank.com

 

 

 

 

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

                       March 31, 2026 change vs 
   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   2026   2025   2025   2025   2025   2025   2025 
Assets                                   
Cash and due from banks  $15,074   $9,349   $9,271   $8,833   $13,542   $5,725   $1,532 
Interest-bearing deposits with banks   124,942    105,210    225,815    172,921    129,914    19,732    (4,972)
Total cash and cash equivalents   140,016    114,559    235,086    181,754    143,456    25,457    (3,440)
Debt securities available for sale   27,044    25,184    22,926    22,378    23,043    1,860    4,001 
Debt securities held-to-maturity   212    214    246    260    269    (2)   (57)
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses   1,078,533    947,294    802,812    774,548    791,232    131,239    287,301 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock   2,678    3,028    658    658    1,128    (350)   1,550 
Premises and equipment, net   2,797    2,490    2,308    2,426    2,249    307    548 
Other real estate owned   -    551    -    -    -    (551)   - 
Right-of-use lease assets   2,511    2,617    2,725    2,552    2,647    (106)   (136)
Accrued interest receivable   3,994    3,621    3,171    3,138    3,287    373    707 
Deferred tax asset   3,116    3,108    3,238    3,135    2,777    8    339 
Other assets   7,834    9,012    9,873    8,278    7,380    (1,178)   454 
Total assets  $1,268,735   $1,111,678   $1,083,043   $999,127   $977,468   $157,057   $291,267 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                                   
Liabilities                                   
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits  $304,887   $266,520   $313,973   $259,816   $235,779   $38,367   $69,108 
Savings, NOW and money-market deposits   345,494    306,921    309,087    300,907    289,768    38,573    55,726 
Time deposits   442,502    358,309    336,427    318,142    327,387    84,193    115,115 
Total deposits   1,092,883    931,750    959,487    878,865    852,934    161,133    239,949 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   40,000    50,000    -    -    10,000    (10,000)   30,000 
Operating lease liabilities   2,647    2,745    2,846    2,661    2,746    (98)   (99)
Other liabilities   6,357    5,286    3,822    6,253    3,785    1,071    2,572 
Total liabilities   1,141,887    989,781    966,155    887,779    869,465    152,106    272,422 
Stockholders’ equity                                   
Preferred stock:                                   
Series B Convertible Preferred   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Series C Convertible Preferred   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Common stock   122    115    119    118    118    7    4 
Additional paid-in capital   112,993    112,578    112,574    112,010    112,015    415    978 
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)   18,464    13,801    8,948    4,625    1,023    4,663    17,441 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (4,731)   (4,597)   (4,753)   (5,405)   (5,153)   (134)   422 
Total stockholders’ equity   126,848    121,897    116,888    111,348    108,003    4,951    18,845 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $1,268,735   $1,111,678   $1,083,043   $999,127   $977,468   $157,057   $291,267 

 

 

 

 

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings - Quarterly (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   Quarterly Trends   1Q26 change vs 
   1Q26   4Q25   3Q25   2Q25   1Q25   4Q25   1Q25 
Interest income                                   
Loans  $18,114   $15,437   $14,082   $14,026   $13,601   $2,677   $4,513 
Debt securities   191    164    153    158    160    27    31 
Other   1,148    1,837    2,086    1,404    1,246    (689)   (98)
Total interest income   19,453    17,438    16,321    15,588    15,007    2,015    4,446 
                                    
Interest expense                                   
Deposits   6,176    5,561    5,273    5,322    5,278    615    898 
Borrowings   87    6    -    24    303    81    (216)
Total interest expense   6,263    5,567    5,273    5,346    5,581    696    682 
                                    
Net interest income   13,190    11,871    11,048    10,242    9,426    1,319    3,764 
                                    
Credit loss expense (reversal)   770    398    763    1,040    (165)   372    935 
Net interest income after credit loss expense (reversal)   12,420    11,473    10,285    9,202    9,591    947    2,829 
                                    
Noninterest income                                   
Service charges and fees   1,313    1,268    1,252    1,099    1,038    45    275 
Other   471    459    730    735    193    12    278 
Total noninterest income   1,784    1,727    1,982    1,834    1,231    57    553 
                                    
Noninterest expenses                                   
Salaries and employee benefits   4,988    3,672    4,004    3,738    3,381    1,316    1,607 
Professional fees   295    333    276    275    247    (38)   48 
Occupancy and equipment   338    328    327    294    282    10    56 
Data processing   914    794    788    625    533    120    381 
Regulatory assessment   179    161    126    202    198    18    (19)
Losses on sale and write-downs of other real estate owned   5    54    -    -    -    (49)   5 
Other   1,287    1,401    1,083    1,047    985    (114)   303 
Total noninterest expenses   8,006    6,743    6,604    6,181    5,626    1,263    2,381 
                                    
Net earnings before income taxes   6,198    6,457    5,663    4,855    5,196    (259)   1,001 
                                    
Income taxes   1,535    1,604    1,340    1,253    1,326    (69)   209 
Net income  $4,663   $4,853   $4,323   $3,602   $3,870   $(190)  $792 
                                    
Net income per share - Basic  $0.39   $0.42   $0.37   $0.31   $0.33   $(0.03)  $0.06 
Net income per share - Diluted  $0.20   $0.21   $0.18   $0.15   $0.17   $(0.01)  $0.03 

 

 

 

  

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Average Balances, Interest Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates (QTD) (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except average yields/rates)

 

   1Q26   4Q25   1Q25 
       Interest   Average       Interest   Average       Interest   Average 
   Average   and   Yield/   Average   and   Yield/   Average   and   Yield/ 
   Balance   Dividends   Rate(1)   Balance   Dividends   Rate(1)   Balance   Dividends   Rate(1) 
Interest-earning assets                                    
Loans  $1,041,583   $18,114    7.05%  $876,581   $15,437    7.04%  $796,846   $13,601    6.83%
Securities   26,527    191    2.92%   24,192    164    2.71%   22,977    160    2.79%
Other interest-earning assets (2)   123,845    1,148    3.76%   180,474    1,837    4.07%   109,863    1,246    4.54%
                                              
Total interest-earning assets/interest income   1,191,955    19,453    6.62%   1,081,247    17,438    6.45%   929,686    15,007    6.46%
                                              
Cash and due from banks   10,656              8,285              14,177           
Premises and equipment   2,684              2,444              2,139           
Other   4,641              4,972              7,862           
                                              
Total assets  $1,209,936             $1,096,948             $953,864           
                                              
Interest-bearing liabilities                                             
Savings, NOW and money-market deposits  $334,816   $1,896    2.30%  $303,184   $1,713    2.26%  $277,012   $1,751    2.53%
Time deposits   436,205    4,280    3.98%   363,225    3,848    4.24%   312,116    3,527    4.52%
Borrowings (3)   9,224    87    3.83%   543    5.39    3.97%   32,222    303    3.76%
                                              
Total interest-bearing liabilities/interest expense   780,245    6,263    3.26%   666,952    5,567    3.34%   621,350    5,581    3.59%
                                              
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   296,750              301,812              219,204           
Other liabilities   7,852              8,606              7,719           
Stockholders’ equity   124,089              119,578              105,591           
                                              
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $1,209,936             $1,096,948             $953,864           
                                              
Net interest income       $13,190             $11,871             $9,426      
                                              
Interest rate spread (4)             3.36%             3.11%             2.86%
                                              
Net interest margin (5)             4.49%             4.39%             4.06%
                                              
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities   1.53              1.62              1.50           

 

(1) Annualized.
(2) Includes interest-earning deposits with banks, Federal Funds Sold and Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends.
(3) Includes Federal Home Loan Bank advances.
(4) Interest rate spread represents the difference between average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

 

 

 

 

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

Segments of Loans Analysis (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

                       March 31, 2026 change vs 
   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   March 31, 
   2026   2025   2025   2025   2025   2025   2025 
Residential real estate  $73,130   $74,018   $66,723   $66,602   $71,638   $(888)  $1,492 
Multi-family real estate   63,655    65,693    67,435    68,321    63,615    (2,038)   40 
Commercial real estate   790,238    666,508    524,865    478,224    482,113    123,730    308,125 
Land and construction   41,000    36,212    43,364    61,126    80,338    4,788    (39,338)
Commercial   46,127    48,196    45,604    50,351    50,585    (2,069)   (4,458)
Consumer   76,744    68,166    65,731    59,940    51,955    8,578    24,789 
Total loans   1,090,894    958,793    813,722    784,564    800,244    132,101    290,650 
Deduct:                                   
Net deferred loan fees and costs   (1,300)   (1,227)   (892)   (678)   (742)   (73)   (558)
Allowance for credit losses   (11,061)   (10,273)   (10,018)   (9,338)   (8,270)   (788)   (2,791)
Loans, net  $1,078,533   $947,293   $802,812   $774,548   $791,232   $131,240   $287,301 

 

 

 

 

Explanation of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This presentation contains financial information determined by methods other than Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance and believes these presentations provide useful supplemental information, and a clearer understanding of the Company’s performance. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures enhance investors’ understanding of the Company’s business and performance and if not provided would be requested by the investor community. These measures are also useful in understanding performance trends and facilitate comparisons with the performance of other financial institutions. The limitations associated with operating measures are the risk that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items comprising these measures and that different companies might define or calculate these measures differently. The Company provides reconciliations between GAAP and these non-GAAP measures. These disclosures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.

 

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

 

Pre-tax, Pre-provision earnings (Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in thousands)   1Q26   4Q25   3Q25   2Q25   1Q25
Net Income (GAAP)  $4,663   $4,853   $4,324   $3,602   $3,870 
Plus: Income Tax Expense   1,535    1,604    1,340    1,253    1,326 
Plus: Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)   770    398    763    1,040    (165)
Pre-tax, Pre-provision earnings (Non-GAAP)   6,968    6,855    6,427    5,895    5,031 

 

Tangible Book Value Per Common Share and Per Fully Diluted Share (Unaudited)

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)   1Q26   4Q25   3Q25   2Q25   1Q25
Total Stockholders’ (GAAP) and Tangible Common Equity  $126,848   $121,897   $116,888   $111,348   $108,003 
Common Shares Outstanding   12,167    11,534    11,884    11,751    11,751 
Effect of conversion of series B preferred shares if converted   10,582    11,114    11,114    11,114    11,114 
Effect of conversion of series C preferred shares if converted   876    876    526    526    526 
Total Diluted Shares   23,625    23,524    23,524    23,391    23,391 
                          
Tangible Book Value per Common Share  $10.43   $10.57   $9.84   $9.48   $9.19 
Tangible Book Value per Share - Diluted  $5.37   $5.18   $4.97   $4.76   $4.62 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

FAQ

How did OptimumBank (OPHC) perform financially in Q1 2026?

OptimumBank earned net income of $4.7 million in Q1 2026. Basic EPS was $0.39 and diluted EPS was $0.20. Net income increased from $3.9 million a year earlier, supported by higher net interest income and modestly higher noninterest income.

What were OptimumBank (OPHC) loans and deposits at March 31, 2026?

Gross loans and total deposits each reached about $1.09 billion. Loans rose by $132.1 million during the quarter to $1.09 billion, while deposits increased by $161.1 million from December 31, 2025, also totaling $1.09 billion at March 31, 2026.

How did OptimumBank’s (OPHC) profitability metrics trend in Q1 2026?

Profitability stayed strong but eased slightly from Q4 2025. Net interest margin improved to 4.49%, while annualized ROAA was 1.56% and ROAE 15.12%, both down modestly from the prior quarter but higher than the year-ago period.

What is the asset quality of OptimumBank (OPHC) as of Q1 2026?

Asset quality indicators remained favorable in Q1 2026. Nonaccrual loans declined to $2.2 million, net charge-offs were only $3,000, and the allowance for credit losses was $11.1 million, representing 1.01% of total loans as of March 31, 2026.

How well capitalized is OptimumBank (OPHC) after Q1 2026?

The Bank reported strong regulatory capital ratios. The Tier 1 Leverage Ratio was 10.74%, comfortably above regulatory minimums. Tangible book value per common share was $10.43, and fully diluted tangible book value per share was $5.37 at March 31, 2026.

What noninterest income and expenses did OptimumBank (OPHC) report for Q1 2026?

Noninterest income totaled $1.8 million, while expenses were $8.0 million. Income was driven mainly by service charges and banking fees. Expenses rose from the prior quarter, largely because of higher salaries, employee benefits, data processing, and other growth-related operating costs.

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