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Tompkins Financial Corp.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 October 2025: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Diluted EPS rose to $1.65: Diluted EPS was $1.65, up 10.0% from the prior quarter and 26.9% from the third quarter of 2024. Net income was $23.7 million. Source
  • Net interest margin reached 3.20%: Net interest margin was 3.20%, up 12 basis points from the prior quarter and 41 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Management attributed the increase to higher asset yields, higher loan balances and lower funding costs from improved funding mix. Source
  • Net interest income up 20.1% year on year: Net interest income was $63.9 million, up $3.7 million or 6.2% from the second quarter and $10.7 million or 20.1% from the third quarter of 2024. Management attributed the increase to margin improvement and average loan growth. Source
  • Noninterest expense up 8.0%: Noninterest expense was $53.8 million, up $4.0 million or 8.0% from the third quarter of 2024. Personnel expenses rose 5.4% and other operating expense rose 16.2%. Source
  • Special mention loans rose sharply: Special Mention and Substandard loans totaled $144.2 million, up from $96.8 million at June 30, 2025. The increase was mainly two loans totaling $41.2 million downgraded to Special Mention. Source
  • Net charge-offs fell to $1.1 million: Net charge-offs were $1.1 million, compared with $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. The second quarter included a $4.7 million charge-off on a commercial real estate relationship. Source

“Our third quarter financial results highlight the strength of our team and balance sheet.”

Stephen Romaine, President and CEO

Earnings and net income

  • Diluted EPS rose to $1.65: Diluted EPS was $1.65, up 10.0% from the prior quarter and 26.9% from the third quarter of 2024. Net income was $23.7 million. Source
  • Net income up 10.3% on quarter: Net income rose $2.2 million, or 10.3%, from the second quarter of 2025 and $5.0 million, or 27.0%, from the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Nine-month EPS up 25.9%: Diluted EPS for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $4.52, up 25.9% from $3.59. Year-to-date net income was $64.8 million, up 26.6%. Source
  • Tax expense steady at 23.9%: Income tax expense was $7.4 million for the quarter, with an effective rate of 23.9%, the same rate as the third quarter of 2024. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest margin reached 3.20%: Net interest margin was 3.20%, up 12 basis points from the prior quarter and 41 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Management attributed the increase to higher asset yields, higher loan balances and lower funding costs from improved funding mix. Source
  • Net interest income up 20.1% year on year: Net interest income was $63.9 million, up $3.7 million or 6.2% from the second quarter and $10.7 million or 20.1% from the third quarter of 2024. Management attributed the increase to margin improvement and average loan growth. Source
  • Earning-asset yield rose to 4.90%: The average yield on interest-earning assets was 4.90%, up 11 basis points from the prior quarter and 24 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Average loans grew 1.4% on quarter: Average loans rose $86.8 million, or 1.4%, from the prior quarter and $385.5 million, or 6.6%, from the third quarter of 2024. Growth was mainly in commercial real estate and commercial and industrial portfolios. Source

“Our performance was driven by continued net interest margin expansion along with loan and deposit growth of 7%.”

Stephen Romaine, President and CEO

Deposits and funding costs

  • Deposits reached $7.1 billion: Period-end total deposits were $7.1 billion, up $337.3 million or 5.0% from June 30, 2025 and $475.2 million or 7.2% from September 30, 2024. Average total deposits were $6.8 billion. Source
  • Cost of funds down 1 basis point: Total average cost of funds was 1.83%, down 1 basis point from the prior quarter and 18 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 2.26%, up 2 basis points on quarter. Source
  • Noninterest-bearing share rose to 27.6%: Average noninterest-bearing deposits were 27.6% of average total deposits, compared with 27.0% in the second quarter of 2025 and 28.9% in the third quarter of 2024. Source
  • Loan-to-deposit ratio at 89.2%: The loan to deposit ratio was 89.2% at September 30, 2025, compared with 91.9% at June 30, 2025 and 89.4% at September 30, 2024. Source

Noninterest income and expense

  • Noninterest income flat year on year: Noninterest income was $23.6 million, up $179,000 or 0.8% from the third quarter of 2024. The gain on sale of loans rose 52.2%. Source
  • Year-to-date fee income up 5.7%: Year-to-date noninterest income was $71.1 million, up 5.7%. Other income rose 28.7%, including a $1.9 million gain on sale of other real estate owned, and insurance commissions rose $1.9 million. Source
  • Noninterest expense up 8.0%: Noninterest expense was $53.8 million, up $4.0 million or 8.0% from the third quarter of 2024. Personnel expenses rose 5.4% and other operating expense rose 16.2%. Source
  • Other operating costs tied to growth: Management said the rise in other operating expense reflects investments in support of future growth. Year-to-date noninterest expense was $156.1 million, up 4.3%. Source

“We believe we remain well positioned to continue to support growth, build quality customer relationships and support our local communities.”

Stephen Romaine, President and CEO

Fee businesses

  • Insurance commissions up year to date: Year-to-date insurance commissions and fees rose $1.9 million, or 6.1%, compared with the same period of 2024. Source
  • Wealth management fees up 2.4%: Year-to-date wealth management fees rose $351,000, or 2.4%, compared with the same period of 2024. Source
  • Card services income down 5.2%: Year-to-date card services income fell $471,000, or 5.2%. The 2024 comparison included a $255,000 sign-on bonus tied to a card services contract renewal. Source

Asset quality and credit

  • Special mention loans rose sharply: Special Mention and Substandard loans totaled $144.2 million, up from $96.8 million at June 30, 2025. The increase was mainly two loans totaling $41.2 million downgraded to Special Mention. Source
  • Collateral seen as sufficient: Management said the existing collateral and pledged investments securing the downgraded loans are sufficient to cover the exposure. Source
  • Net charge-offs fell to $1.1 million: Net charge-offs were $1.1 million, compared with $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2025. The second quarter included a $4.7 million charge-off on a commercial real estate relationship. Source
  • Provision eased to $2.5 million: Provision for credit losses was $2.5 million, compared with $2.8 million in the second quarter. Year-to-date provision was $10.6 million, mainly driven by the second quarter charge-off on a $18.1 million commercial real estate relationship. Source
  • Past-due loans rose to $7.8 million: Loans past due 30-89 days totaled $7.8 million, compared with $5.9 million at June 30, 2025 and $7.0 million at September 30, 2024. Source
  • Nonperforming assets steady at 0.63%: Nonperforming assets were $53.0 million, or 0.63% of total assets, in line with June 30, 2025 and down from $62.7 million at September 30, 2024. The allowance was 0.95% of loans, unchanged on quarter. Source

Capital and liquidity

  • Capital ratios edged higher: Tier 1 capital to average assets was 9.41%, up from 9.36% at June 30, 2025. Total capital to risk-weighted assets was 13.27%, up from 13.15%. Source
  • Liquidity stable at $1.5 billion: Ready access to liquidity was $1.5 billion, or 17.8% of total assets, at September 30, 2025, and the liquidity position was stable compared with June 30, 2025. Source
  • Book value per share rose: Common equity book value per share was $54.66 at September 30, 2025, compared with $52.79 at June 30, 2025. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Investment behind expense growth: Management said improved earnings reflected investments in the business, with year-to-date expenses up over 4% compared with the prior year period. Source
  • Positioned to support growth: Management said the company remains well positioned to support growth, build customer relationships and support its local communities. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.20%
Net interest income Source$63.9 million
Loans Source$6,288,071 thousand
Deposits Source$7.1 billion
Deposit costs Source2.26%
Provision for credit losses Source$2.5 million
Net charge-offs Source$1.1 million
Nonperforming assets Source$53.0 million, 0.63% of total assets

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Special Mention and Substandard loans rose to $144.2 million, mainly from two downgraded loans totaling $41.2 million. Source
  • Financial: Loans past due 30-89 days increased to $7.8 million from $5.9 million at June 30, 2025. Source
  • External: Allowance coverage was affected by updated economic forecasts for unemployment and gross domestic product. Source

Other quarters

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