First US Bancshares Reports Strong Q4 Earnings with 10% QoQ Net Income Growth & Improved Asset Quality

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First US Bancshares, Inc. reported a 10% quarter-over-quarter increase in net income for Q4 2025, reaching $2.1 million, alongside substantial improvements in loan portfolio credit metrics.

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• Q4 2025 Net Income Growth

  Net income for Q4 2025 increased by 10% quarter-over-quarter to $2.1 million ($0.36 diluted EPS) and by 24% compared to Q4 2024.

• Significant Improvement in Asset Quality

  Nonperforming assets decreased to 0.14% of total assets as of December 31, 2025, down from 0.50% a year prior. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans dropped to 0.08% in Q4 2025 from 0.61% in Q3 2025.

• Share Repurchase Program Expanded

  The company repurchased 88,000 shares in Q4 2025 and expanded its share repurchase program by an additional 1,000,000 shares.

• Strategic Branch Expansion

  Opened a new automated banking facility in Mountain Brook, Alabama, and expects to open a new banking center in Daphne, Alabama, during the first half of 2026.

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First US Bancshares concluded 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, demonstrating a significant turnaround in profitability and asset quality. The 10% sequential increase in net income and 24% year-over-year increase for the quarter indicate positive momentum. Crucially, the substantial decrease in nonperforming assets and net charge-offs suggests that the credit issues faced earlier in the year have largely been resolved, positioning the bank for a stronger 2026. The expansion of the share repurchase program further signals management's confidence. While full-year net income declined, the strong Q4 performance and positive outlook from the CEO are key takeaways for investors.