Q1 Earnings Show Deposit Outflows and Rising Delinquent Commercial Real Estate Loans

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Bogota Financial reported Q1 net income of $706K with flat EPS, but faced substantial deposit outflows and increased borrowings, alongside a rise in delinquent commercial real estate loans.

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• Q1 Net Income and EPS

  Net income for Q1 2026 was $706K, a 3.4% decrease from $731K in Q1 2025. Basic and diluted EPS remained flat at $0.06.

• Significant Deposit Outflows

  Total deposits decreased by $51.6 million (7.9%) to $600.9 million as of March 31, 2026, primarily due to a $65.4 million decrease in certificates of deposit.

• Increased Borrowings

  Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings increased by $22.6 million (24.2%) to $115.9 million, used to offset the deposit outflows.

• Deteriorating Asset Quality

  Delinquent loans increased by $1.3 million to $28.1 million (4.4% of total loans), driven by an increase in commercial real estate loans. The company recorded a $50K provision for credit losses, compared to an $80K recovery in the prior year.

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This quarterly report reveals significant deposit outflows and increased reliance on borrowings, which are critical indicators for a bank's financial health. While net interest income improved, the rise in delinquent commercial real estate loans and the shift to a credit loss provision signal potential asset quality concerns. These trends suggest underlying pressures despite flat EPS, and investors will be watching for continued deposit stability and asset quality management in future reports.