Southern California Bancorp (BCAL) has reported notable increases in net interest income and loan growth during the first quarter of 2023. The growth can be attributed to higher average balances and yields on interest-bearing assets, which were partially offset by higher average balances and costs of interest-bearing liabilities.
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Increased Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
As of March 31, 2023, the net interest income increased by $7.1 million, reaching $24.9 million compared to $17.8 million in the prior year. The net interest margin for the same period rose from 3.40% in 2022 to 4.71% in 2023. This can be linked to a 199 basis point increase in the total interest-earning assets yield, partly due to higher market interest rates and a shift in asset mix, and a 74 basis point growth in the cost of funds.
Growth in Yield on Earning Assets and Loans
The yield on total earning assets during the three months ended March 31, 2023, stood at 5.53%, while the yield on average total loans increased by 108 basis points, from 4.70% in 2022 to 5.78% in 2023. These developments resulted in a $10.7 million increase in total interest income, consisting of a $9.3 million growth in total loan interest income, $888 thousand more in debt securities income, and $548 thousand additional interest and dividend income from other financial institutions and interest-earning assets.
Factors Contributing to Growth
This growth is backed by various factors, including an increase in non-PPP loan balances, a change in interest-earning asset mix, and higher yields on interest-earning assets due to rising target Fed fund rates. On the other hand, the total cost of funds shot up by 74 basis points from 0.14% in 2022 to 0.88% in 2023, driven mainly by a 135 basis point climb in the cost of interest-bearing deposits to 1.51%. However, a decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits partially offset this rise.
Loan Sales
Regarding loan sales, Southern California Bancorp sold seven SBA loans with a net carrying value of $9.9 million during the first quarter of 2023. This resulted in a gain of $797 thousand at an average premium of 8.04% and one non-SBA loan with a net carrying value of $39 thousand, earning a gain of $11 thousand.
Conclusion
Despite rising interest rates and ongoing concerns over inflation and potential economic downturns, Southern California Bancorp’s recent financial performance demonstrates the bank’s adaptability, competitiveness, and resilience amid fluctuating market conditions. The financial institution has effectively utilized its strategic position in developing optimal loan offerings and asset management, contributing to overall growth and success.
Income Statement
Financials in millions USD. Fiscal year is January – December. source
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Revenue | 86.01 | 67.73 |
| 1 | Revenue Growth (YoY) | 27.00% | – |
| 2 | Gross Profit | 86.01 | 67.73 |
| 3 | Selling, General & Admin | 51.43 | 46.83 |
| 4 | Other Operating Expenses | 12.6 | 6.71 |
| 5 | Operating Expenses | 64.03 | 53.54 |
| 6 | Operating Income | 21.98 | 14.19 |
| 7 | Pretax Income | 21.98 | 14.19 |
| 8 | Income Tax | 5.87 | 3.48 |
| 9 | Net Income | 16.11 | 10.71 |
| 10 | Net Income Growth | 50.46% | – |
| 11 | Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 18 | – |
| 12 | EPS (Basic) | 0.90 | 0.74 |
| 13 | EPS (Diluted) | 0.88 | 0.72 |
| 14 | EPS Growth | 22.22% | – |
| 15 | Free Cash Flow Per Share | 0.90 | – |
| 16 | Gross Margin | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| 17 | Operating Margin | 25.56% | 20.95% |
| 18 | Profit Margin | 18.73% | 15.81% |
| 19 | Free Cash Flow Margin | 18.81% | 26.43% |
| 20 | Effective Tax Rate | 26.70% | 24.51% |
| 21 | EBITDA | 23.98 | 15.91 |
| 22 | EBITDA Margin | 27.88% | 23.49% |
| 23 | Depreciation & Amortization | 2 | 1.72 |
| 24 | EBIT | 21.98 | 14.19 |
| 25 | EBIT Margin | 25.56% | 20.95% |
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