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Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. (RMBI)·Q1 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Net income was $2.0M and diluted EPS $0.20; net interest margin expanded to 2.79% (+9 bps QoQ), while noninterest expense rose on a one-time $246k core-provider renegotiation cost (EPS impact −$0.02). Credit quality remained stable with NPLs at 0.59% of loans .
- No formal financial guidance was issued; strategic commentary emphasized balance sheet strength, disciplined risk management, and customer focus amid macro uncertainty .
- Capital return: 324,696 shares repurchased at $13.04 average in Q1; a $0.15 per-share dividend was declared subsequent to quarter-end (payable June 18, 2025) .
- Estimate context: Wall Street consensus from S&P Global was not available for EPS; limited “Revenue” data was present without a consensus count, preventing beat/miss determination (see Estimates Context)*.
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Net interest margin improvement to 2.79% from 2.70% QoQ and 2.74% YoY, driven by lower rates on interest-bearing liabilities and stable/improving asset yields .
- Loan growth in multifamily (+$25.6M QoQ), commercial mortgage (+$15.8M), and C&I (+$10.2M) with deposits up $11.7M QoQ; book value per share rose to $12.48 .
- Management’s tone: “We are focused on keeping our balance sheet strong, managing risk, and staying close to our customers and communities,” highlighting disciplined execution and long-term value creation .
What Went Wrong
- Higher provision for credit losses ($731k vs $196k in Q4’24) on mix shift to higher-loss-rate commercial portfolios; net charge-offs increased to $395k .
- Noninterest expense increased 5.6% QoQ to $8.4M, including the one-time core-provider renegotiation cost; efficiency ratio rose to 73.31% .
- Noninterest income declined slightly QoQ (−2.5%) on lower card fee income and reduced gains on loan/lease sales; service charges fell QoQ .
Financial Results
Segment and Balance Mix
Deposits & Capital
KPIs
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Note: No earnings call transcript was available for Q1 2025; themes reflect press releases and management commentary ; Q-1 and Q-2 refer to Q4 2024 and Q2 2025.
Management Commentary
- “The first quarter of 2025 saw improvement in our net interest margin compared to the prior quarters. Credit quality continues to remain strong… We are focused on keeping our balance sheet strong, managing risk, and staying close to our customers and communities.” — Garry Kleer, Chairman, President & CEO .
- On core-provider renegotiation: “The renegotiated agreement is expected to generate meaningful cost savings over the new contract term… adding new products to enhance efficiency and customer experience, decreasing the Company's reliance on third-party services.” .
Q&A Highlights
- No Q1 2025 earnings call transcript was available; no Q&A highlights could be verified [ListDocuments returned none for earnings-call-transcript].
Estimates Context
- EPS consensus: Not available from S&P Global for Q1 2025; Primary EPS Consensus Mean and # of estimates not returned, therefore beat/miss vs Street cannot be determined*.
- Revenue: S&P Global shows “Revenue Consensus Mean” with only an actual value of $10.689M for Q1 2025 without consensus estimates or count, precluding comparison to Street expectations*.
- Investor implication: With no formal guidance and limited consensus coverage, near-term estimate revisions will likely hinge on observed margin trajectory, provisioning trends, and deposit mix reported in subsequent quarters .
*Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Sequential NIM improvement (2.79%) and higher net interest income indicate asset repricing benefits; monitor sustainability as deposit pricing and FHLB costs evolve .
- Provisioning increased with commercial loan growth; watch credit normalization and charge-off trends in CRE/multifamily/C&I as mix shifts toward higher loss-rate segments .
- One-time core-provider expense temporarily pressured efficiency; management expects cost savings and productivity gains from the renewed agreement — a potential margin/efficiency tailwind .
- Deposit base grew QoQ with continued tilt to time deposits; uninsured deposits ~22% remain manageable; brokered CDs at ~24% of deposits merit ongoing liquidity scrutiny .
- Capital return continues: sizable buybacks in Q1 and dividend maintained at $0.15, supporting shareholder yield while book value per share rose to $12.48 .
- Without Street EPS consensus, trading reactions likely center on reported NIM trajectory, provisioning cadence, and any subsequent qualitative updates; watch Q2/Q3 disclosures for sustained spread widening .
- Medium term, balance sheet strength and disciplined risk posture position RMBI to benefit from stable-to-moderating rate backdrops, with loan growth in income-producing real estate segments and potential efficiency gains from tech/vendor consolidation .