ES Bancshares Q1 Net Income Surges 67% to $1.1M; Book Value Per Share Up 8th Consecutive Quarter
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ES Bancshares, Inc. reported robust first-quarter 2026 results, with net income surging 67% to $1.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted common share, compared to $660 thousand, or $0.10 per share, in the prior quarter. The company also achieved its eighth consecutive quarter of growth in book value per share, reaching $7.50. Key performance improvements include an increased net interest margin to 3.06% from 2.77%, a decrease in the cost of funds to 2.44% from 2.64%, and significant deposit growth of $24.1 million. These strong financial metrics, coupled with a reduction in nonperforming assets and well-capitalized ratios, signal solid operational execution and improved profitability for the community bank. Investors will monitor the company's ability to sustain these positive trends amidst ongoing economic uncertainties.
At the time of this announcement, ESBS was trading at $6.50 on OTC in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $43.3M. The 52-week trading range was $5.47 to $7.51. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10. Source: GlobeNewswire.