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Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (RBKB)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Returned to profitability with net income of $2.695M and diluted EPS of $0.25 in Q3 2025, versus a net loss of $8.062M and diluted loss per share of $0.75 in Q3 2024, aided by higher asset yields and lower funding costs as 2024’s restructuring effects flowed through .
- Net interest margin was 3.93% (up 68 bps YoY); interest rate spread improved to 3.27% (up 77 bps YoY), reflecting favorable asset-liability pricing and reduced reliance on higher-cost FHLB advances .
- Balance sheet and liquidity strengthened: deposits rose by $95.0M vs. year-end, uninsured deposits were ~28.5%, and borrowings fell by $43.2M; stockholders’ equity increased to $133.0M .
- Strategic catalysts: Board approved a new share repurchase authorization for up to 540,000 shares, and Matthew J. Smith assumed CEO role effective October 20, 2025, signaling operational focus and potential innovation/digital initiatives .
- No Wall Street EPS or revenue consensus available for Q3 2025; investor focus likely to shift to sustained NIM trajectory, asset quality trends (NCOs and CRE exposure), operating efficiency, and capital deployment (buyback) .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- NIM expansion and spread improvement continued: Q3 2025 NIM 3.93% (+68 bps YoY) and spread 3.27% (+77 bps YoY), driven by higher yields on earning assets and lower costs on interest-bearing liabilities .
- Asset quality metrics improved vs year-end: non-performing assets decreased to $3.7M (0.28% of assets), allowance coverage of NPLs rose to ~219%, and past-due loans declined to 1.31% of total loans .
- CEO emphasized resilience and disciplined growth: “returning to profitability, strengthening our capital position, and enhancing asset quality…building sustainable growth” — Matthew Smith, CEO .
What Went Wrong
- Non-interest expense increased 7.1% YoY to $9.727M, led by higher salaries/benefits (+8.5%) and retail banking costs; efficiency remains a focus despite non-GAAP improvement .
- Net charge-offs rose to $0.963M in Q3 2025, including a $0.629M CRE charge-off; provision for credit losses increased slightly to $0.904M .
- Investment advisory income remains sensitive to markets; broader fee momentum mixed across periods, though swap income offset some weakness .
Financial Results
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Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was found in the document set; themes below reflect press releases and disclosures (press release reference) .
Management Commentary
- “I am honored to step into the role of CEO at such a pivotal time… returning to profitability, strengthening our capital position, and enhancing asset quality… focus will be on building sustainable growth… driving innovation while maintaining strong risk discipline.” — Matthew Smith, CEO .
- “We’re very pleased with our performance through the first half of 2025… net income more than doubled to $5.0 million… net interest margin expanded to 3.88%… return on average equity improved to 8.04%… strong asset-liability management and disciplined operating execution.” — Michael J. Quinn, then-CEO (Q2 2025) .
- “We’re very pleased with our first quarter results… balance sheet restructuring… spread up from 2.19% to 3.13%… NIM increased from 2.90% to 3.79%… strong credit quality.” — Michael J. Quinn (Q1 2025) .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was available; therefore, no Q&A themes or guidance clarifications could be extracted from a call [Search result showed no earnings-call-transcript for RBKB].
Estimates Context
- Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for Q3 2025 EPS and revenue was unavailable; no estimate surprise could be calculated. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Actual results: Diluted EPS $0.25 and net income $2.695M; total interest and dividend income $17.759M; non-interest income $1.939M .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Profitability normalized post-2024 restructuring; Q3 2025 delivered $2.695M in net income and $0.25 diluted EPS with NIM at 3.93% — watch for sustainability as rates evolve .
- Funding mix improved: deposits expanded and borrowings declined, supporting lower liability costs and improved spread; monitor uninsured deposit share (28.5%) for liquidity resilience in stress scenarios .
- Credit remains a focal point: NPA levels are low, but higher Q3 net charge-offs (including a $0.629M CRE charge-off) warrant ongoing monitoring of CRE and consumer portfolios .
- Expense discipline vs growth initiatives: elevated non-interest expenses (notably compensation and retail banking costs) should be weighed against improved efficiency ratio (69.61% non-GAAP) .
- Capital deployment: the buyback authorization (up to 540k shares) and stronger Tier 1 metrics suggest confidence in earnings durability and potential accretion to TBV/ROE .
- Strategic leadership change: new CEO Matthew Smith brings a digital/operations background that could accelerate deposit franchise development, fee initiatives, and efficiency gains; track execution through 2026 .
- With no consensus estimates available, near-term trading likely keys off NIM trajectory, credit prints, and capital actions (buyback pace), while medium-term thesis centers on asset mix reshaping (de-risking auto, growing CRE/residential) and sustained ROA/ROE improvement .