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Bank7 Corp. (BSVN)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 delivered sequential and year-over-year resilience: diluted EPS was $1.16, up 7% QoQ and down 6% YoY; “total revenue” (net interest income + noninterest income) was approximately $24.44M, up 8% QoQ and flat YoY . Versus S&P Global consensus, EPS and revenue both beat: $1.16 vs $0.99* and $24.44M vs $22.92M*.
- Net interest margin held near the high end of historical ranges (4.96%), with management cautioning slight degradation ahead but staying within historical bands .
- Strong organic loan growth drove performance: closing loans rose to ~$1.48B (+5% QoQ), while deposits climbed to ~$1.59B; capital ratios remained well above “well-capitalized” thresholds (Tier 1 leverage 12.49%) .
- Management guided Q3 fees of ~$2M (50% oil & gas) and operating expenses ~$10M ($1M oil & gas, $9M core), reinforcing an efficiency ratio core range of ~36–38% .
- Stock reaction catalysts: dual beats (EPS and revenue)*, continued loan/deposit momentum, stable NIM positioning with floors, and disciplined M&A posture that could produce optionality .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Loan and deposit growth accelerated: “strong organic loan growth, significant increases in core deposits and transaction accounts, and robust liquidity” underpinning results .
- NIM resilience and efficiency: management emphasized NIM near the high end of historical ranges and a core efficiency ratio in the 36–38% band .
- Asset quality and capital strength: credit quality characterized as “excellent,” with Tier 1 leverage 12.49%; management “very comfortable” with asset quality and matched balance sheet .
What Went Wrong
- YoY earnings pressure: diluted EPS fell to $1.16 from $1.23 YoY, with noninterest income down YoY, reflecting tougher comps and mix .
- Expected NIM pressure: management flagged competitive and funding dynamics that may cause “slight degradation” while remaining within historical ranges .
- Energy/hospitality churn: while portfolios contributed to growth, management noted inherent churn and exits that can cloud quarterly optics, requiring continued reloading of customer base .
Financial Results
Notes: Revenue approximates net interest income plus total noninterest income from company disclosures. Values marked with an asterisk (*) are retrieved from S&P Global and reflect Wall Street consensus.
KPIs
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “It was one of our best quarters ever… we maintained our NIM on the higher end of our historical range… excellent credit book… pleased to continue to provide shareholders with top-tier results.” — Thomas L. Travis, CEO .
- “Strong organic loan growth, significant increases in core deposits and transaction accounts, and robust liquidity underscore our disciplined approach… focus on pre-tax, pre-provision earnings (PPE) reflects commitment to sustainable growth.” — Thomas L. Travis, CEO .
Q&A Highlights
- Loan growth and pipeline: Management expects strong origination into Q3 but notes unpredictable chunky paydowns; local economies in Oklahoma and Texas are in a “really good spot” .
- NIM and funding: Slight NIM degradation expected as deposit costs rise to fund growth; offset by transaction accounts; floors provide downside protection .
- Expenses and fees: Q3 fees projected ~$2M (half oil & gas); operating expenses ~$10M with ~$9M core; efficiency ratio core in the mid-to-high 30s .
- Energy portfolio mix: Continued shift toward hedged production; energy exposure nearly half of levels 7–8 years ago due to growth elsewhere .
- Credit: Migration improving, past dues very clean; strong underwriting fundamentals maintained .
Estimates Context
- EPS: Actual $1.16 vs consensus $0.99; beat by ~$0.17*.
- Revenue: Actual $24.44M vs consensus $22.92M; beat by ~$1.52M*.
- Coverage: EPS estimates (n=3), revenue estimates (n=2)*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Dual beat with resilient NIM and strong loan growth supports durable core earnings; near-term trading upside fueled by surprise vs EPS and revenue* .
- Expect modest NIM pressure as growth is funded, mitigated by floors and deposit mix; watch deposit betas and transaction account capture .
- Operating leverage remains attractive despite slight expense creep; core efficiency ratio anchored in mid-to-high 30s .
- Energy exposure continues to de-risk toward hedged production; churn in hospitality/C&I requires continuous originations but supports deposit growth .
- Asset quality remains a differentiator; very clean past dues and improving criticized/classified trends limit downside risk .
- M&A optionality exists but discipline is paramount; improved AOCI market backdrop may increase opportunities, though timing is unpredictable .
- Dividend continuity ($0.24 in Q2) adds return stability; capital levels well above “well-capitalized” thresholds, providing flexibility .
Appendix: Additional Data (Q2 2025 vs Q1 2025 and Q2 2024)
Search notes:
- No standalone 8-K Item 2.02 filing was found for Q2 2025; relied on the Q2 earnings press release and call transcript for primary data – –.
- Prior quarter primary sources reviewed for trend analysis: Q1 2025 press release and call transcript, and Q4 2024 press release – – –.
- Additional Q2-related press releases: Q2 earnings call announcement (July 8) and Q2 dividend declaration ($0.24) (June 5) .