FARMERS+M.BANCORP.(CAL.)

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp shows resilience with strong returns, asset quality, and efficiency despite short-term agricultural risks and seasonal loan demand declines. The bank's net interest margin increased to 4.20%, driving net interest income to $53.1 million and achieving record Q1 earnings per share of $32.88. With a 60-year streak of dividend hikes and a 7.5X FWD EPS valuation, the stock remains attractive for dividend growth investors.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income of $23.0 million, or basic earnings per share of $32.88 and diluted earnings per share of $32.86; diluted earnings per share up 9.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 and up 7.6% compared to the first quarter of 2024; Basic earnings per share of $123.34 over the trailing twelve months versus $116.37 over the same trailing period a year ago and $105.65 for the same period two years ago; Tangible book value per share increased 13.49% to $843.33 compared to $743.08 as of March 31, 2024; Achieved return on average assets of 1.70% and return on average equity of 15.65%; Net interest income of $53.1 million up $0.95 million compared to in the fourth quarter of 2024; net interest margin (tax equivalent basis) of 4.20%, up from 4.09% in the fourth quarter of 2024; Strong liquidity position continues with $607.3 million in cash, $1.3 billion in investment securities of which $495.4 million are available-for-sale and a borrowing capacity of $2.1 billion as of March 31, 2025; Continue to grow our solid capital position with a total risk-based capital ratio of 15.23%, common equity tier 1 ratio of 13.75%, tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.32% and a tangible common equity ratio of 10.40%; Credit quality remains strong with a total allowance for credit losses of 2.17%; net charge-offs for the quarter of $160,000 and non-accrual loans or leases at quarter-end of $193,000. LODI, Calif.» Mehr auf globenewswire.com

2024 earnings were typically robust for agricultural bank Farmers & Merchants Bancorp. This bank has an excellent core deposit franchise, with that leading to very low funding costs and above-average profitability. While its net interest margin has been ticking up again, earning asset growth has been more challenging, putting some pressure on earnings.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com