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Beacon Financial Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and EPS fell from fourth quarter: Net income was $46.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared with $53.4 million, or $0.64, in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Operating EPS of $0.70 excludes merger costs: Operating earnings after tax were $58.4 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, a non-GAAP measure that adds back merger and restructuring expense. Source
  • Net interest margin slipped four basis points: Net interest margin was 3.78 percent, down from 3.82 percent, mainly on lower loan yields and fewer interest-earning assets, partly offset by lower funding costs. Source
  • Total deposits fell $1.2 billion: Total deposits were $18.3 billion, down $1.2 billion, with payroll deposits down $676.2 million, customer deposits down $264.7 million and brokered deposits down $281.5 million. Source
  • Net charge-offs rose to $13.6 million: Net charge-offs were $13.6 million, up from $9.0 million, mainly from resolutions of a large Boston office loan, a large equipment financing loan and several smaller SBA loans. Source
  • Nonperforming assets rose $34.5 million: Nonperforming assets reached $151.2 million, or 0.68 percent of total assets, driven by a $17.5 million Boston office property and $8.9 million in two New York rent-controlled properties. Source
  • Merger and restructuring costs declined: Merger and restructuring expense was $13.0 million, down $1.4 million from $14.4 million in the fourth quarter. Source

“The first quarter results reflect near-term pressures and the tail end of merger activity”

Paul Perrault, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Share repurchase Source12 months following regulatory authorization$50 millionNew
Dividend Sourcequarter ended March 31, 2026$0.3225 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Core system conversion was completed in February 2026, during the first quarter. Source

Earnings and operating results

  • Net income and EPS fell from fourth quarter: Net income was $46.2 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared with $53.4 million, or $0.64, in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Operating EPS of $0.70 excludes merger costs: Operating earnings after tax were $58.4 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, a non-GAAP measure that adds back merger and restructuring expense. Source
  • Return on assets and equity declined: Return on average assets was 0.84 percent, down from 0.94 percent, and return on average stockholders' equity was 7.32 percent, down from 8.70 percent. Source
  • Provision for credit losses near $8 million: Provision for credit losses was $7.9 million, compared with $8.1 million in the fourth quarter. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest income down $8.9 million: Net interest income was $190.8 million, down $8.9 million from $199.7 million in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Net interest margin slipped four basis points: Net interest margin was 3.78 percent, down from 3.82 percent, mainly on lower loan yields and fewer interest-earning assets, partly offset by lower funding costs. Source
  • Earning-asset yield fell to 5.70 percent: Average yield on interest-earning assets was 5.70 percent, down from 6.01 percent in the fourth quarter. Source

“We remain focused on capturing the full synergies of our merger and executing a strategy that positions the bank for long-term success.”

Paul Perrault, President and Chief Executive Officer

Balance sheet, deposits and funding

  • Total assets down $1.0 billion on cash: Total assets were $22.2 billion, down $1.0 billion, primarily from lower cash balances tied to payroll deposit timing. Source
  • Total deposits fell $1.2 billion: Total deposits were $18.3 billion, down $1.2 billion, with payroll deposits down $676.2 million, customer deposits down $264.7 million and brokered deposits down $281.5 million. Source
  • Seasonal tax payments drove customer outflow: The company attributed the customer deposit decline largely to seasonal first quarter factors such as tax payments, plus movement in a small number of higher-cost accounts. Source
  • Core deposits described as stable: The company said core consumer and relationship-based deposits remain stable, and total deposits were up $9.4 billion from a year earlier, mainly on assumed deposits. Source
  • Borrowed funds rose on quarter: Total borrowed funds rose $284.1 million from December 31, 2025, and fell $83.3 million from March 31, 2025. Source

Loans and asset quality

  • Loans down $105.4 million on quarter: Total loans and leases were $17.9 billion, down $105.4 million, with commercial real estate and consumer loans lower and commercial loans higher. Source
  • Net charge-offs rose to $13.6 million: Net charge-offs were $13.6 million, up from $9.0 million, mainly from resolutions of a large Boston office loan, a large equipment financing loan and several smaller SBA loans. Source
  • Nonperforming assets rose $34.5 million: Nonperforming assets reached $151.2 million, or 0.68 percent of total assets, driven by a $17.5 million Boston office property and $8.9 million in two New York rent-controlled properties. Source
  • Nonperforming loans rose to 0.83 percent: Nonperforming loans and leases were 0.83 percent of total loans, up from 0.63 percent at year-end. Source
  • Charge-off ratio rose to 0.30 percent: Net loan and lease charge-offs were 30 basis points of average loans on an annualized basis, up from 20 basis points in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Allowance eased to 1.36 percent of loans: The allowance for loan and lease losses was 1.36 percent of total loans, compared with 1.40 percent at December 31, 2025. Source

Non-interest income and expenses

  • Non-interest income down $2.0 million: Non-interest income was $23.9 million, down $2.0 million, driven by lower deposit fees and lower gains on loan sales, partly offset by a $0.6 million higher derivative mark-to-market. Source
  • Non-interest expense edged lower: Non-interest expense was $140.8 million, down $1.5 million, with lower other expense and merger costs, partly offset by higher FDIC insurance expense. Source
  • FDIC insurance expense increased: FDIC insurance expense rose $2.4 million to $4.3 million, from $1.9 million in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Efficiency ratio rose to 65.58 percent: The efficiency ratio, non-interest expense as a share of net interest income plus non-interest income, was 65.58 percent, up from 63.09 percent. Source
  • Tax rate rose to 29.9 percent: Effective tax rate was 29.9 percent, up from 29.0 percent; the core tax rate, a non-GAAP measure, was 26.1 percent. Source

Capital and book value

  • Equity to assets rose to 11.27 percent: Stockholders' equity to total assets was 11.27 percent, up from 10.75 percent at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Tangible equity ratio rose to 9.07 percent: Tangible stockholders' equity to tangible assets was 9.07 percent, up from 8.62 percent at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Tangible book value per share rose: Tangible book value per common share was $23.48, up $0.16 from $23.32 at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Book value per share edged up: Book value per share was $29.88 at quarter end, up from $29.78 at December 31, 2025. Source

Merger integration and comparability

  • Results not directly comparable after merger: The merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, so first quarter 2026 results may not be directly comparable with prior periods. Source
  • Merger and restructuring costs declined: Merger and restructuring expense was $13.0 million, down $1.4 million from $14.4 million in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Total assets up $10.7 billion versus last year: Compared with a year earlier, total assets rose $10.7 billion, mainly from assets assumed in the merger. Source

Coming up, as management said on 29 April 2026

  • Dividend payment on May 29: The dividend is scheduled to be paid on May 29, 2026 to holders of record on May 15, 2026. Source
  • Results expected to improve through year: Management anticipates that merger-related actions will translate into improved financial performance and results as the year progresses; no figures were given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.78%
Net interest income Source$190.8 million
Loans and leases Source$17.9 billion
Total deposits Source$18.3 billion
Interest-bearing deposit cost Source2.57% (Q4 2025: 2.74%)
Provision for credit losses Source$7.9 million
Net charge-offs Source$13.6 million
Nonperforming assets Source$151.2 million
Efficiency ratio Source65.58%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Nonaccrual loans rose $34.5 million, adding to credit pressure in commercial real estate and multi-family loans. Source
  • Financial: Borrowed funds increased in the quarter as deposits declined, adding reliance on wholesale funding. Source
  • Operational: The company cites near-term pressures from the tail end of merger activity and the February core system conversion. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.