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FIRST UNITED CORP/MD/ (FUNC)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- EPS and revenue beat: Diluted EPS was $1.07, above Wall Street consensus of $0.89; revenue was $22.23M vs $22.13M consensus. Net interest margin expanded to 3.69% and efficiency improved. Management raised the quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share. Bold beats driven by higher loan yields and stable funding costs . EPS consensus and revenue figures marked with an asterisk are from S&P Global.*
- Net income rose to $6.9M vs $6.0M in Q2 and $5.8M in Q3’24 on stronger net interest income, lower provision vs the linked quarter, and modest noninterest income growth .
- Balance sheet strengthened: deposits +$104.1M YTD to $1.68B; book value/share increased to $30.65; CET1 improved to 13.68% and Tier 1 RBC to 15.59% .
- Asset quality stable: ACL/loans at 1.28%; non-accrual loans declined to $3.8M; net charge-offs remain low (0.08% YTD), despite a charge-off tied to one non-accrual C&I relationship .
- Potential near-term catalysts: dividend increase to $0.26, sustained NIM expansion, and continued fee income resilience; shares closed Q3 at $36.77, up vs $29.84 in Q3’24 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Margin expansion and operating efficiency: NIM (non-GAAP) rose to 3.69% and non-GAAP efficiency ratio improved to 56.97% vs 59.39% in Q2; management attributed strength to increased loan yields and stable funding costs .
- Loan and mortgage production: $29.8M in commercial originations and $20.8M in residential originations, with a strong $50.4M commercial pipeline; management highlighted production despite high payoffs .
- Dividend increase and cost discipline: Declared a $0.26 dividend; operating expenses remained stable vs linked quarter; CEO: “We are pleased to report another strong quarter, once again driven by increased net interest margin and expense control…” .
What Went Wrong
- Elevated payoffs and charge-offs: Commercial amortization and payoffs were unusually high (~$29.4M), and a single non-accrual C&I relationship led to increased net charge-offs and a $0.5M provision .
- Year-over-year noninterest expense: Up $0.7M YOY on higher salaries/benefits, data processing, and professional services; tax expense also rose YOY by $0.4M .
- Deposit mix headwinds: Interest-bearing demand deposits (ICS) decreased slightly YTD due to seasonal municipal fluctuations; brokered CDs ($50M) added to fund overnight borrowing repayment .
Financial Results
Consensus vs Actual (Q3 2025):
Segment and Balance Sheet
Loans by Type (Period End, $USD Millions):
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KPIs and Asset Quality
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No Q3 2025 earnings call transcript could be located; themes compiled from Q1/Q2/Q3 press releases and investor presentation.
Management Commentary
- CEO Carissa Rodeheaver: “We are pleased to report another strong quarter, once again driven by increased net interest margin and expense control… The strong income allowed us to increase our dividend this quarter.” .
- Strategic pillars emphasize resource optimization, technology, AI, and diversified revenue to enhance efficiency and customer experience .
- Risk management focus: asset sensitivity positioning, deposit pricing discipline, and robust liquidity access via FHLB, correspondent lines, and Fed .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was available; Q&A highlights are not available.
Estimates Context
- Q3 2025 beats: EPS $1.07 vs consensus $0.89; revenue $22.23M vs consensus $22.13M. # of estimates: 1 for EPS and revenue (limited coverage) [GetEstimates].*
- Implications: Continued margin expansion and stable funding costs suggest upward bias to forward EPS; revenue trajectory may be modestly recalibrated near-term given high payoffs offsetting production .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Clear EPS and revenue beat; operating leverage supported by NIM expansion to 3.69% and improved efficiency ratio to 56.97% .*
- Dividend raised to $0.26; book value/share increased to $30.65, reflecting capital strength and earnings retention .
- Deposit growth (+$104.1M YTD) and diversified funding (brokered CDs, FHLB capacity) underpin conservative liquidity posture .
- Loan production remains healthy with strong pipelines, but elevated payoffs can mute net growth; watch C&I charge-offs and provision cadence .
- Asset quality stable (ACL/loans 1.28%; non-accruals $3.83M), supporting steady provisioning and confidence in credit risk management .
- Capital ratios strengthened (CET1 13.68%, Tier 1 15.59%); supports dividend, selective buybacks, and growth initiatives .
- Medium-term thesis: sustained net interest income growth via repricing and selective production, complemented by fee income resiliency and tech-driven efficiency gains .
Footnote: *Values retrieved from S&P Global.