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EAGLE BANCORP INC (EGBN)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2025 delivered a net loss of $69.8M (-$2.30 diluted EPS) driven by a $138.2M provision for credit losses, while core PPNR improved to $30.7M and NIM expanded to 2.37% as funding costs declined .
  • Asset quality costs/metrics spiked: ACL/loans rose to 2.38% (from 1.63%), performing office coverage to 11.54%, NPAs/Assets climbed to 2.16%, and annualized NCOs reached 4.22% amid accelerated office loan remediation actions .
  • Management updated 2025 guidance (lower NIM and loan growth, higher noninterest income/expense growth and tax rate) and is evaluating a near-term dividend reduction/suspension to preserve flexibility during the credit resolution phase .
  • Versus S&P Global consensus, EPS missed materially (actual -$2.30 vs $0.51 estimate) and revenue disappointed; limited estimate coverage (2–3 estimates) accentuates volatility in reported “revenue” definitions for banks.*
  • Stock-reaction catalysts: outsized provision/NCOs, reserve build and criticized/classified loan migration; potential dividend action; modest NIM improvement path amid deposit repricing tailwinds .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • NIM expanded 9 bps QoQ to 2.37% and net interest income increased by $2.1M QoQ as deposit/borrowing costs fell; “pre-provision net revenue increased $2.3 million…The increase in net interest income and lower non-interest expenses contributed…” .
  • Liquidity and funding robust: $4.8B available liquidity vs $2.3B uninsured deposits (>200% coverage), insured deposits at 75% of total; management emphasized strong loss absorption capacity and capital (CET1 14.01%, TCE 11.18%) .
  • Credit resolution progress: largest non-accrual office loan restructured into A/B note with A returned to accrual; LOIs on held-for-sale assets and targeted case-by-case exits underpin forward normalization strategy .

What Went Wrong

  • Provision for credit losses surged to $138.2M (vs $26.3M prior quarter), with NPAs rising to $228.9M; annualized NCOs jumped to 4.22% on accelerated office/land actions .
  • Criticized/classified loans increased to $875.4M, including idiosyncratic multifamily downgrades tied to affordable housing constraints and DC landlord remedies, heightening investor concern near-term .
  • End-period deposits declined $157.7M QoQ and total loans fell 2.8% QoQ, reflecting brokered/savings outflows and CRE paydowns despite C&I momentum; BV/share fell to $39.03 (-4.8% QoQ) .

Financial Results

MetricQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Net Interest Income ($USD Millions)70.794 65.649 67.776
Noninterest Income ($USD Millions)4.067 8.207 6.414
Provision for Credit Losses ($USD Millions)12.132 26.255 138.159
Net (Loss) Income ($USD Millions)15.290 1.675 (69.775)
Diluted EPS ($)$0.50 $0.06 $(2.30)
Pre-Provision Net Revenue ($USD Millions)30.329 28.405 30.720
Net Interest Margin (%)2.29% 2.28% 2.37%

Segment/portfolio mix (period-end balances):

Loans ($USD Millions)Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Commercial1,183.341 1,178.343 1,207.512
Income-Producing CRE4,064.846 3,967.124 3,768.884
Owner-Occupied CRE1,269.669 1,403.668 1,365.901
Construction (Comm/res)1,210.763 1,210.788 1,211.728
Total Loans7,934.888 7,943.306 7,721.664

Key KPIs:

KPIQ4 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Deposits (period-end, $USD Billions)$9.131 $9.277 $9.120
Uninsured Deposits ($USD Billions)~$2.3 ~$2.3 ~$2.3
Liquidity Available ($USD Billions)$4.6 $4.8 $4.8
CET1 (%)14.63% 14.61% 14.01%
TCE Ratio (%)11.02% 11.00% 11.18%
ACL / Loans (%)1.44% 1.63% 2.38%
NPAs / Assets (%)1.90% 1.79% 2.16%
Net Charge-offs (Annualized) / Avg Loans (%)0.48% 0.57% 4.22%
Book Value per Share ($)$40.60 $40.99 $39.03

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Net Interest MarginFY 20252.40%–2.65% 2.35%–2.50% Lowered
Noninterest Income GrowthFY 202535%–40% 40%–45% Raised
Noninterest Expense GrowthFY 20253%–5% 5.5%–7.5% Raised
Average Deposits GrowthFY 20251%–4% 4%–6% Raised
Average Loans GrowthFY 20252%–5% Flat Lowered
Average Earning AssetsFY 2025Flat 5%–7% decrease Lowered
Period Effective Tax RateFY 202515%–17% (earlier view) 37%–47% (updated for loss) Raised
Dividend PolicyNear term$0.165 declared Evaluating reduction/suspension Under review

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q4 2024, Q1 2025)Current Period (Q2 2025)Trend
Office portfolio risk/remediationNew appraisal drove $74.9M office loan to nonaccrual; specific reserves; qualitative overlay emphasized Accelerated actions (A/B restructure, HFS transfers, LOI executed); office overlay and specific reserves increased; expectation of improved provisioning trajectory into 2026 Actively resolving; larger near-term costs, plan to normalize by 2026
Deposit/funding mixBTFP paid off; insured deposits ~76%; strategy to reduce wholesale/brokered funding Insured deposits 75%, brokered down; core deposits up; available liquidity $4.8B vs $2.3B uninsured Funding improved; liquidity strong
NIM outlook & sensitivityNIM guide adjusted down; repricing/investment cash flows to support spread NIM 2.37% QoQ; modest improvement expected with deposit repricing and lower borrowings; neutral to rate cuts Modest improvement bias
Multifamily classificationLimited downgrades; idiosyncratic issues; DC eviction moratorium impact Inflow of $129M multifamily to criticized/classified; characterized as idiosyncratic, not systemic; strong cap rates (<6%) Watchful but contained
FDIC insurance expenseElevated; potential relief as criticized/nonaccrual decline Near-term run-rate ~$9M/quarter; meaningful decline expected upon asset quality normalization Relief later as portfolio improves
Capital return/dividendDividend declared; capital strong; evaluating capital allocation Considering near-term dividend reduction/suspension given loss/credit resolution needs Likely more conservative near term
Bulk loan sale considerationsTools on the table (A/B, sales); case-by-case cost-benefit Case-by-case; strategic patience to optimize exit pricing; 2026 provision normalization target Selective actions continue
C&I growthTeam build-out; pipeline robust; loan payoffs in CRE redeploy to C&I >2/3 originations C&I; relationship deposits and treasury fees expected to build Diversifying mix toward C&I

Management Commentary

  • “Our core profitability improvement this quarter, evident in the growth of pre-provision net revenue…expansion of core deposits, and reduced reliance on wholesale and brokered funding, reflects our disciplined execution of our strategic plan.” — Susan G. Riel, CEO .
  • “This quarter’s credit costs reflect decisive actions we are taking to address risk in our loan portfolio…necessary steps in our objective to drive long-term value creation for shareholders.” — Susan G. Riel, CEO .
  • “Credit loss reserve coverage rose to 2.38% of total loans…Performing office coverage…11.54%…Our capital position remains strong, with CET1 at 14.0% and TCE ratio exceeding 10%.” — Eric R. Newell, CFO .
  • “We maintain more than 2x coverage of uninsured deposits…PPNR increased…Net interest income rose…lower deposit and borrowing costs…” — Eric R. Newell, CFO .
  • “We believe the degree of inflow going forward is not going to be nearly to the same degree that it was in this past quarter.” — Ryan Riel, Chief Lending Officer (CRE), on NPAs cadence .

Q&A Highlights

  • Credit cycle and magnitude: Management frames Q2 as accelerated remediation, expecting similar net charge-offs in Q3 but with reserve actions mitigating incremental income statement impact; cycle-to-date office charge-offs ~$113M and office reserves ~$109.5M .
  • Asset sale pricing: Weighted average discount on active exits ~40% vs original balances including prior charge-offs; validates cautious approach to maximizing recoveries .
  • Deposit costs/NIM sensitivity: Digital deposits raised ~4.4%; significant rollovers from “5-handle” rates expected to reduce costs in H2; interest rate risk managed near neutral, limited NII sensitivity to Fed cuts .
  • FDIC insurance trajectory: Near-term quarterly run-rate ~ $9M; meaningful relief expected as criticized/nonaccrual decline over time .
  • Bulk sale vs strategic patience: Case-by-case exits to optimize loss minimization; target provision normalization around 2026 with some reserve release potential .

Estimates Context

MetricQ2 2024Q1 2025Q2 2025
Primary EPS Consensus Mean ($)0.425*0.53*0.51*
Primary EPS Actual ($)0.67*0.06*-2.30*
Revenue Consensus Mean ($USD Millions)78.15*71.93*73.29*
Revenue Actual ($USD Millions)67.12*47.90*-65.73*
Revenue – # of Estimates2*2*2*
Primary EPS – # of Estimates2*2*3*
Target Price Consensus Mean ($)19.88*19.88*19.88*
Target Price – # of Estimates4*4*4*

Values retrieved from S&P Global.*
Implications: EPS materially missed Q2 2025 consensus (-$2.30 vs $0.51), with “revenue” significantly below estimates; limited estimate depth (2–3 contributors) and potentially non-standard “revenue” definitions for banks suggest anchoring investor comparisons on NII/PPNR and GAAP-reported lines .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Credit resolution accelerated: outsized Q2 provision/NCOs reflect proactive office/land exits; management expects similar NCOs near-term but aims to normalize provisioning by 2026 .
  • Reserves/Capital robust: ACL/loans 2.38%, office performing coverage 11.54%, CET1 14.01% provide loss absorption capacity as remediation continues .
  • Core profitability intact: PPNR improved and NIM expanded QoQ; deposit repricing and lower borrowings should aid NIM modestly into H2 2025 .
  • Funding strength: liquidity $4.8B vs $2.3B uninsured (>200% coverage) and insured deposits at 75% underpin stability during resolution .
  • Dividend watch: declared $0.165 but management evaluating near-term reduction/suspension to preserve flexibility; a cut would be a near-term stock overhang/risk .
  • Mix shift underway: C&I origination momentum and treasury management fees expected to build, offsetting CRE paydowns and aiding deposit mix/cost of funds .
  • Trading setup: near-term volatility tied to Q3 credit costs, dividend action, and NPAs cadence; medium-term thesis hinges on normalized credit costs, sustained NIM improvement, and C&I-led growth.

Appendix: Additional Data Points

  • Asset quality bridge: Nonperforming loan inflows of $222.8M (office/land/data center/life sciences); outflows of $182.8M (charge-offs, HFS moves, restructures) .
  • Period-end movements: Loans down 2.8% QoQ; deposits down 1.7% QoQ; other short-term borrowings reduced to $50M (−89.8% QoQ) via paydown of FHLB borrowings .
  • Efficiency ratio: 58.6% vs 61.5% QoQ; operating efficiency ratio consistent with prior commentary .
  • Book value per share: $39.03 (−4.8% QoQ) due to quarterly loss, partially offset by AFS portfolio valuation improvements .