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Capital Bancorp Inc (CBNK)·Q2 2020 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Net income was $4.8 million and diluted EPS $0.34, up 18% year over year, driven by record mortgage banking revenue ($10.1 million) and strong OpenSky secured credit card growth, despite a higher loan loss provision of $3.3 million related to COVID-19 .
  • Net interest margin compressed to 4.72% (down 107 bps YoY) amid rate cuts and PPP loan mix; core NIM excluding secured cards and PPP was 3.96%, steady versus Q1, as deposit costs fell and noninterest-bearing deposits surged .
  • Business diversification drove robust noninterest income (+133% YoY to $13.8 million) and record mortgage originations of $315.2 million; OpenSky accounts rose 64% with 172k new originations in the quarter .
  • CET1 was 12.39% with ALLL/loans at 1.30% (1.54% ex-PPP), and nonperforming assets remained stable at $9.2 million (0.50% of assets), positioning capital and reserves conservatively for COVID-related uncertainty .
  • Wall Street consensus estimates for Q2 2020 (EPS and revenue) were unavailable via S&P Global due to data access limits; comparisons to estimates are therefore not provided (S&P Global data unavailable).

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Record mortgage banking performance: $315.2 million originations and $10.1 million mortgage banking revenue, benefitting from refinancing activity and strategic hires (including Eastern Shore expansion) .
  • OpenSky secured credit card growth: 172k new accounts in Q2; active accounts reached ~401k with related deposits up 64% YoY to $131.9 million .
  • CEO highlighted diversified earnings model and technology-enabled culture as key strengths enabling rapid response to market opportunities and support for borrowers via deferrals and PPP loans .

What Went Wrong

  • NIM pressure: headline NIM fell 107 bps YoY to 4.72% due to lower rates and PPP loan mix; asset yields declined 77 bps, partially offset by lower deposit costs (-35 bps) .
  • Credit costs: provision for loan losses rose to $3.3 million tied to COVID-19 macro deterioration; noninterest expense increased 39.6% YoY (mortgage commissions and data processing) .
  • Credit card fee income faced headwinds from customer relief programs and changing spending habits, reducing interest/late fee accruals versus normal levels .

Financial Results

Income and Profitability (Oldest → Newest)

MetricQ2 2019Q4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Net Interest Income ($USD Thousands)16,531 18,054 17,687 18,624
Noninterest Income ($USD Thousands)5,927 7,278 6,579 13,825
Total Revenue (NII + Noninterest) ($USD Thousands)22,458 25,332 24,266 32,449
Provision for Loan Losses ($USD Thousands)677 921 2,409 3,300
Net Income ($USD Thousands)4,023 5,073 2,934 4,760
Diluted EPS ($USD)0.29 0.36 0.21 0.34
Net Interest Margin (%)5.79% 5.33% 5.16% 4.72%

Balance Sheet and Capital (Point-in-Time)

MetricQ4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
Total Assets ($USD Thousands)1,428,495 1,507,847 1,822,365
Loans Receivable, net ($USD Thousands)1,171,121 1,187,798 1,441,123
Deposits ($USD Thousands)1,225,421 1,302,913 1,608,726
CET1 (Holding Company, %)12.12% 12.19% 12.39%
ALLL / Total Loans (%)1.14% 1.31% 1.30% (1.54% ex-PPP)

Segment and KPI Highlights

KPIQ2 2019Q2 2020
Mortgage Originations ($USD Thousands)134,409 315,165
Mortgage Banking Revenue ($USD Thousands)3,715 10,119
OpenSky Active Accounts (Units)211,408 400,530
OpenSky Credit Card Loans ($USD Thousands)40,141 54,732
Secured Credit Card Deposits ($USD Thousands)73,666 131,854
PPP Loans Outstanding ($USD Thousands)236,324
PPP Loans Originated (Units) / Fees ($USD Millions)1,220 / $8.1

Asset Quality and Efficiency

MetricQ4 2019Q1 2020Q2 2020
NPA / Assets (%)0.50% 0.61% 0.50%
Efficiency Ratio (%)70.10% 73.53% 69.74%
ROAA (%)1.48% 0.84% 1.19%
ROAE (%)15.32% 8.59% 13.70%
Core NIM ex Secured Cards & PPP (%)4.37% 3.96% 3.96%

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
GuidanceQ2 2020 / FY20Not providedNot providedMaintained (no formal guidance)

Note: The company did not issue quantitative revenue, margin, OpEx, tax, or segment guidance in Q2 2020 materials; forward-looking statements referenced COVID-19 uncertainties but no ranges were provided .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4’19 & Q1’20)Current Period (Q2’20)Trend
Technology-enabled, diversified modelEmphasis on differentiated operating model; diversification across commercial, mortgage, OpenSky CEO underscores “entrepreneurial and technology-enabled culture” as a strength supporting rapid response and growth Reinforced
Deposit mix optimizationReduced reliance on wholesale time deposits; money market growth Noninterest-bearing deposits up $200.6 million; ongoing strategic mix improvements Improving
Macro/ratesFalling rate environment pressured NIM; liquidity actions impacted margin NIM down 107 bps; core NIM stable ex-PPP/cards; deposit costs fell Mixed: headline down, core steady
COVID-19 supportLoan deferrals; PPP participation initiated; remote operations Expanded deferrals (204 loans, $144.0 million); PPP loans $236.3 million; $8.1 million fees Expanded
Mortgage performanceStrong 2019 refi-driven growth; Q1’20 gain-on-sale margin pressure from market disruption Record originations and revenue; gains on sale 2.97% Accelerating
OpenSky productContinued account growth; seasonal fee dynamics Record new accounts; deposits +64%; relief program dampened fee accruals Strong growth with temporary fee headwinds
Asset qualityStable NPA levels; high coverage ratios NPA stable; ALLL coverage ~318% of NPLs; ALLL/loans 1.30% (1.54% ex-PPP) Stable, reserves strengthened

Management Commentary

  • “Our diversified earnings model and entrepreneurial and technology-enabled culture continues to be a source of strength… we moved quickly to take advantage of market opportunities and dramatically increase OpenSky card growth and mortgage originations while supporting our borrowers and the community with loan deferrals and PPP loans.” — Ed Barry, CEO .
  • “We are carefully monitoring credit quality… our loan loss provision reflects our prudent business practices and is supported by our strong core earnings.” — Ed Barry, CEO .

Q&A Highlights

  • An earnings call transcript for Q2 2020 was not available in our document catalog or on the IR site we searched; therefore, Q&A highlights and any guidance clarifications from the call cannot be provided at this time .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global Capital IQ) for Q2 2020 EPS and revenue was unavailable due to access limits during retrieval; accordingly, we cannot assess beats/misses versus consensus for Q2 2020 (S&P Global data unavailable).
  • Given the strong YoY expansion in total revenue (+44% YoY; 32.449 vs 22.458) and EPS (+$0.34 vs $0.29), and outsized mortgage/OpenSky contributions, we would expect upward adjustments to near-term noninterest income forecasts; however, NIM headwinds and elevated provisioning temper the outlook .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Diversification proved resilient: record mortgage banking and OpenSky growth offset NIM compression and higher provisions; total revenue rose to $32.4 million (+44% YoY) .
  • Core NIM stability (3.96% ex-PPP/cards) and lower deposit costs suggest margin downside is moderated if PPP balances run off and rate environment stabilizes .
  • Credit reserves were prudently built; ALLL/loans at 1.30% (1.54% ex-PPP) with ~318% NPL coverage and stable NPAs support durability against COVID-related credit stress .
  • OpenSky momentum is a structural tailwind: 172k new accounts, deposits +64% YoY, and portfolio balances up, though relief programs temporarily dampen fee income .
  • Mortgage banking remains a key earnings lever; record Q2 originations and revenue indicate strong execution and franchise expansion into adjacent markets .
  • PPP portfolio introduces timing/recognition dynamics: $8.1 million in fees recognized over loan lives; forgiveness cadence will impact NII and fee amortization .
  • Near-term trading: focus on noninterest income cadence (mortgage, card), core NIM trajectory, and deferral/forbearance trends; medium-term thesis hinges on deposit mix optimization, OpenSky scale, and sustained mortgage platform productivity .