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Uscb Financial Holdings, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and EPS higher year over year: Net income was $9.1 million, or $0.49 diluted EPS, against $8.1 million and $0.40 in the second quarter of 2025. First-quarter 2026 figures were $9.4 million and $0.51. Source
  • Net interest income rose 15.9%: Net interest income before provision was $24.4 million, up $3.4 million from $21.0 million a year earlier, the company reported. Source
  • Net interest margin widened to 3.49%: Net interest margin was 3.49%, against 3.27% in the first quarter of 2026 and 3.28% a year earlier. Net interest spread was 2.62%, against 2.32% a year earlier. Source
  • Loans grew 9.9% over the year: Loans held for investment were $2.3 billion, up $209.1 million or 9.9% from a year earlier. Management cited new loan fundings of $272.0 million and 14.6% annualized linked-quarter growth. Source
  • Non-performing loans fell to $2.1 million: Non-performing loans were $2.1 million, or 0.09% of total loans, down from $3.6 million or 0.16% at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Efficiency ratio fell to 49.97%: The efficiency ratio, non-interest expense divided by net interest income plus non-interest income, was 49.97%, against 52.34% in the first quarter and 51.77% a year earlier. Source
  • Capital ratios remained well above minimums: Common equity tier 1 was 11.01%, against 11.09% in the first quarter and 12.52% a year earlier. Total risk-based capital was 13.88% for the company and 13.68% for the bank. Source

“Our second quarter performance highlights the ongoing strength of our company and the effective implementation of our growth strategy,”

Luis de la Aguilera, Chairman, President and CEO

What changed from last quarter

  • Ended: The $619 thousand first-quarter 2026 income tax benefit does not recur in the second quarter, where no comparable prior-period tax item is shown. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net income and EPS higher year over year: Net income was $9.1 million, or $0.49 diluted EPS, against $8.1 million and $0.40 in the second quarter of 2025. First-quarter 2026 figures were $9.4 million and $0.51. Source
  • Net interest income rose 15.9%: Net interest income before provision was $24.4 million, up $3.4 million from $21.0 million a year earlier, the company reported. Source
  • Return on average assets reached 1.26%: Return on average assets was 1.26%, against 1.22% a year earlier and 1.34% in the first quarter of 2026. Source

Net interest margin and yields

  • Net interest margin widened to 3.49%: Net interest margin was 3.49%, against 3.27% in the first quarter of 2026 and 3.28% a year earlier. Net interest spread was 2.62%, against 2.32% a year earlier. Source
  • Loan yield rose, deposit cost eased: Average loan yield was 6.20%, against 6.11% in the first quarter. The average deposit cost was 2.16%, against 2.20% in the first quarter. Source
  • Interest income rose ahead of expense: Total interest income was $39.6 million against $36.2 million a year earlier. Total interest expense was $15.2 million against $15.1 million. Source

“At the same time, we improved profitability and operational efficiency, with our net interest margin rising to 3.49% from 3.27% and our efficiency ratio improving to 49.97% from 52.34% compared to the first quarter of 2026.”

Luis de la Aguilera, Chairman, President and CEO

Loans, deposits and funding

  • Loans grew 9.9% over the year: Loans held for investment were $2.3 billion, up $209.1 million or 9.9% from a year earlier. Management cited new loan fundings of $272.0 million and 14.6% annualized linked-quarter growth. Source
  • Total assets passed $3 billion: Total assets were $3.0 billion, up $300.2 million or 11.0% from a year earlier and from $2.8 billion at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Deposits up on the year, down on quarter: Total deposits were $2.5 billion, up 5.0% from a year earlier and down from $2.49 billion at March 31, 2026. Non-interest-bearing deposits were $618.1 million. Source
  • FHLB advances increased sharply: FHLB advances were $240.9 million, up from $53.0 million at March 31, 2026. Subordinated notes were $39.4 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Commercial real estate loans grew: Commercial real estate loans were $1.31 billion, up from $1.26 billion at March 31, 2026. Residential real estate loans rose to $356.7 million. Source

Credit quality

  • Provision rose to $1.3 million: Provision for credit losses was $1.3 million, against $1.0 million a year earlier and $801 thousand in the first quarter. The allowance for credit losses was $26.7 million. Source
  • Non-performing loans fell to $2.1 million: Non-performing loans were $2.1 million, or 0.09% of total loans, down from $3.6 million or 0.16% at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Net charge-offs were $288 thousand: Net charge-offs were $288 thousand, or 0.05% of average loans annualized, after net recoveries of $4 thousand in the first quarter. Source
  • Allowance ratio edged lower: The allowance for credit losses was 1.15% of total loans, against 1.16% at March 31, 2026 and 1.18% a year earlier. Source

“These achievements underscore the scalability of our business model and our dedication to creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

Luis de la Aguilera, Chairman, President and CEO

Non-interest income and expense

  • Non-interest income rose 5.6%: Non-interest income was $3.6 million, up from $3.4 million a year earlier and down from $4.2 million in the first quarter, which included $3.1 million of service fees. Source
  • Non-interest expense rose 10.5%: Non-interest expense was $14.0 million, up from $13.7 million in the first quarter and $12.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Salaries costs rose year over year: Salaries and employee benefits were $8.5 million, against $8.0 million a year earlier. Consulting and legal fees were $583 thousand, against $263 thousand. Source
  • Efficiency ratio fell to 49.97%: The efficiency ratio, non-interest expense divided by net interest income plus non-interest income, was 49.97%, against 52.34% in the first quarter and 51.77% a year earlier. Source
  • Full-time equivalent staff reached 216: Full-time equivalent employees were 216, up from 211 at March 31, 2026 and 203 a year earlier. Source

Capital and book value

  • Capital ratios remained well above minimums: Common equity tier 1 was 11.01%, against 11.09% in the first quarter and 12.52% a year earlier. Total risk-based capital was 13.88% for the company and 13.68% for the bank. Source
  • Tangible book value rose 9.6%: Tangible book value per common share was $12.64, up $1.11 or 9.6% from a year earlier and from $12.23 at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Stockholders' equity up 0.7%: Total stockholders' equity was $233.2 million, up $1.7 million or 0.7% from a year earlier and from $223.2 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Tangible equity to assets at 7.72%: Tangible common equity to tangible assets was 7.72%, against 7.84% in the first quarter and 8.52% a year earlier. The leverage ratio was 8.81%. Source

Dividend, cash and securities

  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.125: The board declared a $0.125 quarterly cash dividend on July 20, 2026, the same amount as in the first quarter and up from $0.10 a year earlier. Source
  • Cash balances rose to $118.2 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $118.2 million, up from $79.0 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Securities holdings increased: Total securities were $469.0 million, up from $427.1 million at March 31, 2026, with available-for-sale securities at $332.9 million. Source

Strategy and management commentary

  • Growth strategy execution cited: The CEO cited the effective implementation of the growth strategy and the ongoing strength of the company as the basis for the quarter. Source
  • Business model scalability highlighted: The CEO described the quarter as underscoring the scalability of the business model and long-term value for shareholders. Source
  • Bank rating cited: The release states that U.S. Century Bank is rated 5-Stars by BauerFinancial, a bank rating firm. Source

Coming up, as management said on 23 July 2026

  • Dividend payment on September 4: The $0.125 quarterly dividend is payable September 4, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.49%
Net interest income Source$24.4 million
Loans Source$2.3 billion, up 9.9% year over year
Deposits Source$2.5 billion, up 5.0% year over year
Deposit costs Source2.16%
Provision for credit losses Source$1.3 million
Net charge-offs Source0.05% annualized, $288 thousand
Nonperforming assets Source0.07% of total assets
CET1 ratio Source11.01%
Efficiency ratio Source49.97%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Accumulated other comprehensive loss of $31.4 million, mainly from market value changes in available-for-sale securities, reduced tangible book value by $1.70 per share. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The company said the September 2025 repurchase of 2.0 million Class A shares was previously disclosed and partly offset the equity increase. 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.