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Key takeaways from the earnings call include:
In the earnings call, executives also noted that the company’s portfolio increased by an average of $197 million compared to the previous quarter. The net interest margin for the quarter decreased slightly from 4.23% to 4.15%. The company anticipates this margin to stabilize in early 2024.
Other income decreased by $6 million due to nonrecurring gains in the previous quarter, while expenses increased by $3.7 million, primarily due to payroll expenses. Despite an increase in nonperforming assets, they remain at 70 basis points of total assets.
The company’s regulatory capital ratios remain well capitalized, but the tangible common equity ratio decreased to 6.74%, and the tangible book value per share decreased to $7.16. Executives expressed their belief that unrealized losses in the securities portfolio are temporary.
During the call, executives also discussed the stability of the government sector’s costs and the potential for generating better deals to offset any challenges. They expect cash flow from the investment portfolio to increase in the future, potentially offsetting some of the challenges to net interest income (NII) and net interest margin (NIM).
The call concluded with the announcement of First Bancorp’s (NYSE: FBP) participation in upcoming financial services conferences.
According to InvestingPro data, First BanCorp’s market cap stands at 2320M USD with a P/E ratio of 8.29. The company’s revenue for the last twelve months up to Q3 2023 was 876.78M USD, and it has a dividend yield of 4.28% as of 2023. These metrics align with the InvestingPro Tips that highlight the bank’s high earnings quality, consistently increasing earnings per share, and its history of raising dividends for five consecutive years. For more detailed insights, consider exploring InvestingPro’s additional tips and real-time metrics.
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