Flushing Financial Q1 Core EPS Jumps to $0.29, Net Interest Margin Expands 16 Bps YoY
FFIC sits 47% above its 52-week low of $11.125.
Summary
Flushing Financial Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with GAAP EPS of $0.17 and Core EPS of $0.29, a significant improvement from a GAAP loss of $0.29 and Core EPS of $0.23 in the prior year. The company's net interest margin (NIM) expanded by 16 basis points year-over-year to 2.67%, driven by lower deposit costs and growth in noninterest-bearing deposits. This positive performance indicates improved profitability and operational efficiency. Additionally, the loan pipeline increased by 54.9% year-over-year, suggesting potential for future loan growth. Traders will monitor continued NIM trends, loan origination, and credit quality metrics in upcoming quarters.
At the time of this announcement, FFIC was trading at $16.36 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $554.3M. The 52-week trading range was $11.13 to $17.79. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: EQS.