Skyline Bankshares Q2 net income rises on loan growth

Overview

• U.S. community bank's Q2 net income and EPS rose yr/yr and sequentially

• Net interest margin expanded to 4.62% from 4.27% a year earlier

• Solid loan growth and lower cost of funds supported earnings improvement

Outlook

• Skyline Bankshares expects loan growth to continue to positively impact earning assets and yields

• Company anticipates deposit interest expense could rise due to competitive pressures for deposits

• Skyline Bankshares says asset quality remains strong

Result Drivers

• LOAN GROWTH - Higher interest income was primarily due to organic loan growth, which management expects to continue

• LOWER FUNDING COSTS - Interest expense on deposits and borrowings decreased, supporting net interest margin expansion

• NONINTEREST INCOME - Higher service charges and mortgage origination fees contributed to increased noninterest income

Company press release: ID:nGNXbMttYT

Key Details

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