Amalgamated Financial Reports Mixed 2025 Results: Net Interest Income Up, Credit Losses Rise, $32.3M in Share Repurchases

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Amalgamated Financial Corp. reported a slight dip in 2025 net income and EPS despite higher net interest income, driven by increased credit loss provisions and loan modifications. The company continued share repurchases and maintained strong capital and liquidity.

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• Mixed Financial Performance in 2025

  Net income for 2025 was $104.4 million ($3.41 diluted EPS), a slight decrease from $106.4 million ($3.44 diluted EPS) in 2024. Net interest income increased by $15.4 million (5.4%) to $297.8 million.

• Increased Credit Losses and Loan Modifications

  Provision for credit losses rose to $16.3 million in 2025 from $10.3 million in 2024. Nonperforming assets increased by $2.8 million to $28.7 million. The company made $29.3 million in loan modifications for financially distressed borrowers, with 56.5% of the construction and land development portfolio affected.

• Share Repurchase Program Activity

  The company repurchased $32.3 million of common stock in 2025 under its $40 million 2025 Share Repurchase Program, with $11.4 million remaining for future repurchases.

• Strong Capital and Liquidity Position

  Amalgamated Financial Corp. and its bank subsidiary maintained capital ratios well above 'well capitalized' thresholds. Total liquidity within two days was $4.74 billion, covering 103% of total uninsured deposits, despite an increase in uninsured deposits to $4.61 billion.

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Amalgamated Financial Corp.'s 2025 annual report reveals a mixed financial picture. While net interest income saw a healthy 5.4% increase, net income and diluted EPS experienced a slight decline. A notable concern is the increase in the provision for credit losses and nonperforming assets, coupled with $29.3 million in loan modifications for borrowers facing financial difficulty, particularly impacting the construction and land development portfolio. This suggests some deterioration in credit quality. However, the company maintains a strong capital position, exceeding 'well capitalized' thresholds, and demonstrated robust liquidity coverage for uninsured deposits. Shareholder returns were supported by $32.3 million in share repurchases during 2025. The report also highlights increasing regulatory complexities, including 'debanking' initiatives and new PACE assessment rules, which could introduce additional compliance and litigation risks.