Princeton Bancorp Reports Strong 2025 Earnings, EPS Growth, and Reduced Nonperforming Assets

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Princeton Bancorp reported a strong financial year in 2025 with significant increases in net income and EPS, improved asset quality, and enhanced shareholder returns through increased buybacks and dividends.

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• Significant Net Income and EPS Growth

  Net income for 2025 increased to $18.6 million from $10.2 million in 2024, and diluted EPS rose to $2.71 from $1.55, primarily due to lower acquisition-related expenses and improved net interest income.

• Improved Net Interest Margin

  Net interest income increased by 14.0% to $75.8 million in 2025, with the net interest margin improving to 3.58% from 3.38% in 2024.

• Reduced Nonperforming Assets

  Total nonperforming assets decreased significantly to $16.6 million in 2025 from $27.168 million in 2024, primarily due to $10.0 million in charge-offs.

• Increased Share Repurchases and Dividends

  The company significantly increased treasury stock repurchases to $7.865 million in 2025 (249,176 shares) from $0.842 million in 2024 (27,500 shares), and declared a higher cash dividend of $1.25 per share for 2025.

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Princeton Bancorp's annual report highlights a significant improvement in financial performance for 2025, driven by a substantial increase in net income and diluted EPS. The company also demonstrated improved asset quality with a notable reduction in nonperforming assets. Shareholder returns were enhanced through increased stock repurchases and a higher cash dividend. While the company maintains a high concentration in commercial real estate loans and experienced a slight decrease in total deposits, its regulatory capital remains strong, and liquidity is well-managed.