First US Bancshares Details Strong Q4 2025 Earnings and Improved Asset Quality

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First US Bancshares filed an investor presentation detailing strong Q4 2025 financial results, including improved diluted EPS and asset quality, building on its previously announced net income increase.

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• Q4 2025 Earnings Improvement

  Diluted EPS for Q4 2025 increased to $0.36, up from $0.32 in Q3 2025 and $0.29 in Q4 2024, primarily due to a reduction in the provision for credit losses.

• Strong Asset Quality Improvement

  Nonperforming assets decreased to $1.6 million (0.14% of assets) and nonperforming loans decreased to $1.4 million (0.16% of loans) in Q4 2025, indicating improved credit metrics.

• Tangible Book Value Growth

  Tangible book value per share increased by 2.6% quarter-over-quarter to $17.23 as of December 31, 2025, and 7.7% year-over-year.

• Increased Pre-Tax Pre-Provision Net Revenue

  Full-year 2025 pre-tax pre-provision net revenue increased by 5.2% compared to full-year 2024.

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This 8-K provides the full investor presentation detailing First US Bancshares' financial results and trends through Q4 2025, elaborating on the previously announced net income increase. The report highlights a significant quarter-over-quarter improvement in diluted EPS, driven by a reduction in the provision for credit losses. The company also demonstrated strong asset quality improvement with notable decreases in nonperforming assets and loans. While core deposits saw a slight percentage decrease due to the acquisition of brokered CDs, overall deposit growth was solid, and the company maintains robust liquidity. These positive trends, especially the recovery in earnings and improved credit metrics, reinforce the company's financial health and strategic execution.