Oak Valley Bancorp reports Q4 2024 net income of $6.0 million, down from $7.3 million in Q3 2024.
Quiver AI Summary
Oak Valley Bancorp announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2024, reporting a net income of $6,008,000 or $0.73 per diluted share for the fourth quarter, down from $7,324,000 or $0.89 EPS in the previous quarter, but up from $5,865,000 or $0.71 EPS from a year ago. For the year, net income totaled $24,948,000, representing a 19.1% decrease from $30,848,000 in 2023. The decline was attributed to increased deposit interest expenses and general operating costs, offset by a credit loss provision reversal in the fourth quarter. Despite these challenges, the bank reported growth in gross loans and total deposits, with total assets reaching $1.90 billion. The company's liquidity remains strong with $168.8 million in cash. The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on February 14, 2025.
Potential Positives
- Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased to $6,008,000, representing a year-over-year growth compared to $5,865,000 in the same period of 2023.
- Loan growth increased by $90.0 million, or 8.8%, year-over-year, indicating strong demand for banking services.
- The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $168.8 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024.
- The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share, marking a return of value to shareholders in 2025.
Potential Negatives
- Consolidated net income for the year decreased by 19.1% compared to the previous year, indicating a significant drop in profitability.
- The average cost of funds increased substantially to 0.78% in 2024 from 0.28% in 2023, suggesting rising expenses that could impact future profitability.
- The non-interest expense has grown year-over-year, with significant increases attributed to operational costs such as audit, data processing, and consulting, reflecting financial strain on the company’s operations.
FAQ
What were Oak Valley Bancorp's net income figures for the fourth quarter of 2024?
Oak Valley Bancorp reported a net income of $6,008,000 for the fourth quarter of 2024.
How does the 2024 year-end net income compare to 2023?
The 2024 year-end net income was $24,948,000, a decrease from $30,848,000 in 2023.
What caused the decrease in earnings for Oak Valley Bancorp?
The decrease in earnings was attributed to higher deposit interest expenses and increased general operating expenses.
When will the cash dividend be paid to shareholders?
The cash dividend of $0.30 per share will be paid on February 14, 2025.
What is the total asset value of Oak Valley Bancorp as of December 31, 2024?
The total assets of Oak Valley Bancorp were $1.90 billion as of December 31, 2024.
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Full Release
OAKDALE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) (the “Company”), the bank holding company for Oak Valley Community Bank and their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, recently reported unaudited consolidated financial results. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, consolidated net income was $6,008,000 or $0.73 per diluted share (EPS), as compared to $7,324,000, or $0.89 EPS, for the prior quarter and $5,865,000, or $0.71 EPS for the same period a year ago. Consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, totaled $24,948,000, or $3.02 EPS, representing a decrease of 19.1% compared to $30,848,000, or $3.75 EPS for 2023. The decrease in QTD earnings compared to the prior quarter is related to loan recoveries which resulted in the reversal of credit loss provision of $1,620,000 recorded during the third quarter of 2024. The increase over the same period a year ago is related to a credit loss provision of $1,130,000 recorded during the fourth quarter of 2023, corresponding to macro-economic conditions and loan growth of $100.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2023. Despite the positive variance related to the reversal of credit loss provisions, 2024 YTD earnings decreased compared to 2023 due to an increase in deposit interest expense and general operating expenses.
“We are pleased to report another solid year of earnings and commend our team on their commitment to a culture of relationship banking built on a foundation of sound credit quality standards,” stated Chris Courtney, Chief Executive Officer.
Net interest income was $17,846,000 and $70,034,000 for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively, compared to $17,655,000 during the prior quarter, $17,914,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023, and $75,802,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The QTD increase compared to prior quarter is due to an increase of $39.6 million in average earning assets. The QTD and YTD decreases compared to 2023 is due to an increase in deposit interest expense. The average cost of funds increased to 0.78% in 2024, compared to 0.28% in 2023. The higher interest expense was partially offset by loan growth of $90.0 million, or 8.8%, year-over-year.
Net interest margin was 4.00% and 4.07% (non-GAAP measure, see financial table footnote 1 below) for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, respectively, as compared to 4.04% for the prior quarter, 4.15% for the fourth quarter of 2023, and 4.33% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The interest margin decrease compared to prior periods is the result of increased deposit interest expense as described above.
Non-interest income for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, totaled $1,430,000 and $6,555,000, respectively, compared to $1,846,000 during the prior quarter, $1,755,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023, and $6,631,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The QTD and YTD decreases from prior periods was primarily due to unrealized market value changes on equity securities.
Non-interest expense for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, totaled $11,548,000 and $46,017,000, respectively, compared to $11,324,000 during the prior quarter, $10,760,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023 and $41,157,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The fourth quarter increases are related to audit, data processing, and consulting among other general operating expense increases. The year-to-date increase compared to 2023 corresponds to staffing expense and general operating costs, including advertising, audit and software licensing, related to servicing the loan and deposit portfolios.
Total assets were $1.90 billion at December 31, 2024, essentially flat compared to September 30, 2024, and an increase of $58.2 million over December 31, 2023. Gross loans were $1.11 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $31.4 million from September 30, 2024, and $90.0 million from December 31, 2023. The Company’s total deposits were $1.70 billion as of December 31, 2024, an increase of $5.4 million from September 30, 2024, and $45.2 million from December 31, 2023. Our liquidity position remains strong as evidenced by $168.8 million in cash and cash equivalents balances at December 31, 2024.
Non-performing assets (“NPA”) remained at zero as of December 31, 2024, as they were for all of 2024 and 2023. The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) as a percentage of gross loans decreased to 1.04% at December 31, 2024, compared to 1.07% at September 30, 2024 and 1.07% at December 31, 2023. The decrease was related to macro-economic conditions and other credit-related factors that resulted in a favorable output from our CECL credit risk model, combined with loan growth of $31.4 million during the quarter. Given industry concerns of credit risk specific to commercial real estate, management has performed a thorough analysis of this segment within the ACL computation, concluding that the credit loss reserves relative to gross loans remains at acceptable levels, and credit quality remains stable.
The Board of Directors of Oak Valley Bancorp at their January 21, 2025 meeting, declared the payment of a cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock to its shareholders of record at the close of business on February 3, 2025. The payment date will be February 14, 2025 and will amount to approximately $2,507,000. This is the first dividend payment made by the Company in 2025.
Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank & their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. They currently operate through 18 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Sacramento, Roseville, two branches in Sonora, three branches in Modesto, and three branches in their Eastern Sierra division, which includes Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Bishop.
For more information, call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com .
This press release includes forward-looking statements about the corporation for which the corporation claims the protection of safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's knowledge and belief as of today and include information concerning the corporation's possible or assumed future financial condition, and its results of operations and business. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those factors include fluctuations in interest rates, government policies and regulations (including monetary and fiscal policies), legislation, economic conditions, including increased energy costs in California, credit quality of borrowers, operational factors, and competition in the geographic and business areas in which the company conducts its operations. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available at the time of the release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Contact: | Chris Courtney/Rick McCarty | |
Phone: | (209) 848-2265 | |
www.ovcb.com |
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Financial Highlights (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
($ in thousands, except per share) | 4th Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 1st Quarter | 4th Quarter | |||||||||||
Selected Quarterly Operating Data: | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 17,846 | $ | 17,655 | $ | 17,292 | $ | 17,241 | $ | 17,914 | ||||||
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses | - | (1,620 | ) | - | - | 1,130 | ||||||||||
Non-interest income | 1,430 | 1,846 | 1,760 | 1,519 | 1,755 | |||||||||||
Non-interest expense | 11,548 | 11,324 | 11,616 | 11,529 | 10,760 | |||||||||||
Net income before income taxes | 7,728 | 9,797 | 7,436 | 7,231 | 7,779 | |||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 1,720 | 2,473 | 1,547 | 1,504 | 1,914 | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 6,008 | $ | 7,324 | $ | 5,889 | $ | 5,727 | $ | 5,865 | ||||||
Earnings per common share - basic | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 0.72 | ||||||
Earnings per common share - diluted | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.71 | ||||||
Dividends paid per common share | $ | - | $ | 0.225 | $ | - | $ | 0.225 | $ | - | ||||||
Return on average common equity | 12.86 | % | 16.54 | % | 14.19 | % | 13.86 | % | 16.44 | % | ||||||
Return on average assets | 1.25 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.27 | % | ||||||
Net interest margin (1) | 4.00 | % | 4.04 | % | 4.11 | % | 4.09 | % | 4.15 | % | ||||||
Efficiency ratio (2) | 59.91 | % | 58.07 | % | 60.97 | % | 61.46 | % | 54.71 | % | ||||||
Capital - Period End | ||||||||||||||||
Book value per common share | $ | 21.95 | $ | 22.18 | $ | 20.55 | $ | 19.97 | $ | 20.03 | ||||||
Credit Quality - Period End | ||||||||||||||||
Nonperforming assets / total assets | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||
Credit loss reserve / gross loans | 1.04 | % | 1.07 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.05 | % | 1.07 | % | ||||||
Period End Balance Sheet | ||||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,900,604 | $ | 1,900,455 | $ | 1,840,521 | $ | 1,805,739 | $ | 1,842,422 | ||||||
Gross loans | 1,106,535 | 1,075,138 | 1,070,036 | 1,039,509 | 1,016,579 | |||||||||||
Nonperforming assets | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses | 11,460 | 11,479 | 11,121 | 10,922 | 10,896 | |||||||||||
Deposits | 1,695,690 | 1,690,301 | 1,644,748 | 1,612,400 | 1,650,534 | |||||||||||
Common equity | 183,436 | 185,393 | 171,799 | 166,916 | 166,092 | |||||||||||
Non-Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||
Full-time equivalent staff | 223 | 222 | 223 | 219 | 222 | |||||||||||
Number of banking offices | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||
Common Shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Period end | 8,357,211 | 8,358,711 | 8,359,556 | 8,359,556 | 8,293,168 | |||||||||||
Period average - basic | 8,224,504 | 8,221,475 | 8,219,699 | 8,209,617 | 8,200,177 | |||||||||||
Period average - diluted | 8,278,427 | 8,263,790 | 8,248,295 | 8,244,648 | 8,236,897 | |||||||||||
Market Ratios | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Price | $ | 29.25 | $ | 26.57 | $ | 24.97 | $ | 24.78 | $ | 29.95 | ||||||
Price/Earnings | 10.09 | 7.52 | 8.69 | 8.86 | 10.55 | |||||||||||
Price/Book | 1.33 | 1.20 | 1.22 | 1.24 | 1.50 | |||||||||||
(1) This is a non-GAAP measure because its computed on a fully tax equivalent basis using a marginal federal tax rate of 21%. | ||||||||||||||||
(2) This ratio was changed to GAAP basis as of the quarter ended December 31, 2024, and all prior periods have been restated accordingly. | ||||||||||||||||
YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, |
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Profitability | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands, except per share) | ||||||||||||||||
Net interest income | $ | 70,034 | $ | 75,802 | ||||||||||||
(Reversal of) provision for credit losses | (1,620 | ) | 970 | |||||||||||||
Non-interest income | 6,555 | 6,631 | ||||||||||||||
Non-interest expense | 46,017 | 41,157 | ||||||||||||||
Net income before income taxes | 32,192 | 40,306 | ||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 7,244 | 9,458 | ||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 24,948 | $ | 30,848 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share - basic | $ | 3.04 | $ | 3.76 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share - diluted | $ | 3.02 | $ | 3.75 | ||||||||||||
Dividends paid per share | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.32 | ||||||||||||
Return on average equity | 14.39 | % | 21.87 | % | ||||||||||||
Return on average assets | 1.35 | % | 1.64 | % | ||||||||||||
Net interest margin (1) | 4.07 | % | 4.33 | % | ||||||||||||
Efficiency ratio (2) | 60.08 | % | 49.93 | % | ||||||||||||
Capital - Period End | ||||||||||||||||
Book value per share | $ | 21.95 | $ | 20.03 | ||||||||||||
Credit Quality - Period End | ||||||||||||||||
Nonperforming assets/ total assets | 0.00 | % | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Credit loss reserve/ gross loans | 1.04 | % | 1.07 | % | ||||||||||||
Period End Balance Sheet | ||||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,900,604 | $ | 1,842,422 | ||||||||||||
Gross loans | 1,106,535 | 1,016,579 | ||||||||||||||
Nonperforming assets | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Allowance for credit losses | 11,460 | 10,896 | ||||||||||||||
Deposits | 1,695,690 | 1,650,534 | ||||||||||||||
Stockholders' equity | 183,436 | 166,092 | ||||||||||||||
Non-Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||
Full-time equivalent staff | 223 | 222 | ||||||||||||||
Number of banking offices | 18 | 18 | ||||||||||||||
Common Shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Period end | 8,357,211 | 8,293,168 | ||||||||||||||
Period average - basic | 8,218,846 | 8,193,874 | ||||||||||||||
Period average - diluted | 8,258,857 | 8,230,892 | ||||||||||||||
Market Ratios | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Price | $ | 29.25 | $ | 29.95 | ||||||||||||
Price/Earnings | 9.64 | 7.96 | ||||||||||||||
Price/Book | 1.33 | 1.50 | ||||||||||||||
(1) This is a non-GAAP measure because its computed on a fully tax equivalent basis using a marginal federal tax rate of 21%. | ||||||||||||||||
(2) This ratio was changed to GAAP basis as of the year ended December 31, 2024, and the prior period has been restated accordingly. |