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FB Bancorp, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Six-month net income was $49 thousand: Net income for the first half was $49 thousand: $1.2 million from continuing operations less a $1.1 million loss from discontinued operations. Source
  • Quarter net loss of $70 thousand: Second-quarter net loss was $70 thousand, with continuing operations earning $697 thousand, against net income of $879 thousand a year earlier. Source
  • Discontinued loss widened in quarter: Loss from discontinued operations was $767 thousand in the quarter, against $150 thousand a year earlier, and $1.1 million for six months, against $815 thousand. Source
  • Net interest margin fell to 4.20%: The quarterly margin was 4.20%, against 4.65% a year earlier; the six-month margin was 4.34%, against 4.63%. Source
  • Deposits fell $30.4 million: Deposits were $811.0 million at June 30, 2026, down $30.4 million, or 3.62%, from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Non-performing loans fell to $13.8 million: Non-performing loans were $13.8 million at June 30, 2026, against $16.9 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Salaries drove expense growth: Salaries and benefits rose $1.4 million, or 23.01%, in the quarter, mainly on Lafayette branch staffing and normal pay increases. Source
  • Third buyback program approved in June: A third repurchase program was announced June 12, 2026, authorizing purchases of about 10% of outstanding shares. Source

“This sale allowed the Bank to exit a business segment that had a net loss of approximately $2.7 million in 2025 and reduced total employees by approximately 108 individuals.”

FB Bancorp, Inc., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Share repurchases SourceThird program, announced June 12, 2026up to 1,606,837 shares, approximately 10%New
Equity incentive plan compensation SourceAnnual rate, before taxes$2.6 millionNew
Annual expense savings SourceGoing forward, continuing operationsapproximately $749 thousandNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: A third stock repurchase program was approved, covering up to 1,606,837 shares. Source
  • New: The 2025 Equity Incentive Plan was recently approved, and severance-related reorganization costs were recorded in the quarter. Source
  • New guidance: Expected annual pre-tax compensation cost under the 2025 plan was stated for the first time. Source
  • New guidance: Expected annual savings of about $749 thousand from the reorganization were stated. Source
  • New: Gross severance of $817 thousand was paid in the quarter under the reorganization. Source
  • Ended: Customer loan pipelines of the mortgage banking segment were finalized by June 30, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Six-month net income was $49 thousand: Net income for the first half was $49 thousand: $1.2 million from continuing operations less a $1.1 million loss from discontinued operations. Source
  • Quarter net loss of $70 thousand: Second-quarter net loss was $70 thousand, with continuing operations earning $697 thousand, against net income of $879 thousand a year earlier. Source
  • Life insurance gain lifted other income: A $1.2 million gain on bank owned life insurance proceeds, realized in May 2026, was the largest driver of higher non-interest income. Source
  • Six-month expenses rose $2.8 million: Continuing operations income fell year over year, as total non-interest expenses rose $2.8 million, or 12.81%, to $24.9 million for the six months. Source

Discontinued mortgage operations

  • Mortgage banking sale agreed and closed: The Bank agreed on December 31, 2025 to sell substantially all assets and liabilities of its NOLA Lending Group mortgage segment; the sale closed March 1, 2026. Source
  • Discontinued loss widened in quarter: Loss from discontinued operations was $767 thousand in the quarter, against $150 thousand a year earlier, and $1.1 million for six months, against $815 thousand. Source
  • Mortgage loan sale gains fell sharply: Gains on sales of mortgage loans within discontinued operations were $314 thousand for the quarter, down from $3,953 thousand a year earlier. Source
  • Mortgage exit nearly complete: All customer loan pipelines were finalized as of June 30, 2026, and one employee remains in the mortgage banking segment. Source

“This increase was due to favorable investment yields in the current period, predominantly in previously issued government backed mortgage securities.”

FB Bancorp, Inc., press release

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest margin fell to 4.20%: The quarterly margin was 4.20%, against 4.65% a year earlier; the six-month margin was 4.34%, against 4.63%. Source
  • Net interest income near flat: Net interest income was $11.9 million for the quarter, against $12.1 million a year earlier, and $23.7 million for six months, against $23.9 million. Source
  • Loan interest income declined: Interest and fees on loans fell $529 thousand year over year, while total interest expense rose $449 thousand, or 10.32%, for the quarter. Source
  • Securities income offset part of decline: Interest and dividends on investments rose $1.2 million, or 48.45%, partly offsetting lower interest on deposits in other banks. Source

Loans, deposits and borrowings

  • Loans rose slightly year to date: Loans held for investment rose $1.6 million, or 0.21%, to $745.5 million, against $744.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Commercial loans grew, residential paid down: Commercial loans rose $28.5 million, or 8.35%, in the six months, largely offset by net residential mortgage paydowns. Source
  • Deposits fell $30.4 million: Deposits were $811.0 million at June 30, 2026, down $30.4 million, or 3.62%, from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Three clients drove deposit decline: Three commercial clients cut deposits by $15.2 million in total, partly seasonal and partly used to repay loans; brokered deposits fell $3.8 million. Source
  • Borrowings rose to offset deposit outflow: Other borrowings rose to $111.2 million from $78.3 million at December 31, 2025; all are FHLB advances. Source

Asset quality

  • Non-performing loans fell to $13.8 million: Non-performing loans were $13.8 million at June 30, 2026, against $16.9 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Non-performing loan ratio at 1.85%: The ratio was 1.85% of total loans, against 2.26% at December 31, 2025; total non-performing assets were 5.93% of total capital. Source
  • Net charge-offs flat over six months: Net charge-offs were $928 thousand for six months, against $916 thousand a year earlier; the quarterly net charge-off ratio was 0.07%. Source
  • Allowance rose to 0.91% of loans: The allowance for credit losses was 0.91% of total loans, against 0.80% a year earlier; quarterly provision for credit losses was $475 thousand. Source

Expenses and staffing

  • Salaries drove expense growth: Salaries and benefits rose $1.4 million, or 23.01%, in the quarter, mainly on Lafayette branch staffing and normal pay increases. Source
  • Equity plan and severance lifted salaries: The quarter's salary increase also included costs from the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, recently approved, and severance tied to reorganization. Source
  • Gross severance paid in quarter: The company paid $817 thousand gross in severance in the quarter; $585 thousand was recorded in continuing salaries and benefits. Source
  • Headcount down to 210: Full-time equivalent employees were 210 at June 30, 2026, against 324 a year earlier. Source

Securities and balance sheet

  • Securities portfolio grew $11.7 million: Securities available for sale rose $11.7 million, or 3.58%, since December 31, 2025, after $44.6 million of purchases and $10.0 million of sales in the half. Source
  • Total assets fell to $1.23 billion: Total assets were $1.23 billion at June 30, 2026, down from $1.26 billion at December 31, 2025. Source
  • FHLB credit line largely unused: Unused FHLB line capacity was about $292 million at June 30, 2026. Source

Capital and share repurchases

  • Equity fell on buybacks and AOCI loss: Total equity fell $30.6 million, or 9.74%, to $283.8 million, mainly on $27.6 million of repurchases and a $4.5 million rise in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Source
  • Tier 1 leverage ratio at 20.32%: Tier 1 leverage capital ratio was 20.32% at June 30, 2026, against 20.26% a year earlier. Source
  • Third buyback program approved in June: A third repurchase program was announced June 12, 2026, authorizing purchases of about 10% of outstanding shares. Source
  • Earlier buyback programs completed: The first two programs repurchased 3,769,125 shares combined at an average cost of $13.20, including trading costs and commissions. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 July 2026

  • Remaining mortgage balances move to Bank: Remaining mortgage segment assets and liabilities are expected to be absorbed into the Bank's statements at fair value in the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • Mortgage losses expected to shrink: Losses from discontinued operations are expected to be significantly smaller over the final months of 2026. Source
  • Residential mortgage loans to run off: Management expects continued runoff of total residential mortgage loans, most of which were sourced through the NOLA Lending unit. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source4.20% (three months ended June 30, 2026)
Net interest income Source$11.9 million (three months ended June 30, 2026)
Loans Source$745.5 million held for investment at June 30, 2026
Deposits Source$811.0 million at June 30, 2026, down 3.62% from December 31, 2025
Deposit costs Source2.18% interest-bearing deposit rate (three months ended June 30, 2026)
Provision for credit losses Source$475 thousand (three months ended June 30, 2026)
Net charge-offs Source0.07% of average loans (three months ended June 30, 2026)
Nonperforming assets Source1.37% of total assets at June 30, 2026
CET1 ratio Source29.16% at June 30, 2026
Efficiency ratio Source92.62% (three months ended June 30, 2026)

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited the continued decline in mortgage volume as a basis for deciding to sell the mortgage banking segment. Source
  • Financial: The first-quarter release said residential loans face elevated credit pressure in Gulf Coast markets from rising insurance costs.

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The loss from discontinued operations reflects the previously announced sale of the NOLA Lending mortgage segment's assets and liabilities. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said the advertising increase reflected timing and was not expected to stay as elevated through 2026.

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.