Northrim Bancorp Reports Modest Q1 Profit Growth Amid Rising Nonperforming Assets

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Northrim Bancorp reported a slight increase in Q1 2026 net income and EPS, with strong net interest income growth, but also a significant rise in nonperforming assets and credit loss provisions.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Net income increased to $13.7 million ($0.61 diluted EPS) for Q1 2026, up from $13.3 million ($0.60 diluted EPS) in Q1 2025.

• Strong Net Interest Income Growth

  Net interest income rose 10.9% year-over-year to $34.7 million, with the net interest margin expanding by 17 basis points to 4.72%.

• Increase in Nonperforming Assets

  Nonperforming assets, net of government guarantees, increased 34.2% to $15.3 million at March 31, 2026, from $11.4 million at December 31, 2025.

• Higher Provision for Credit Losses

  The company recorded a $960,000 provision for credit losses in Q1 2026, compared to a $1.4 million benefit in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher loan balances and individually evaluated loans.

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Northrim Bancorp's first-quarter 2026 results show continued growth in net income and net interest income, driven by loan and deposit expansion and an improved net interest margin. However, a notable increase in nonperforming assets and a shift from a credit loss benefit to a provision indicate a potential deterioration in credit quality that warrants investor attention. While the company maintains strong capital ratios, the rise in problem loans presents a cautious outlook for future asset quality.