OFG Bancorp Reports Strong 2025 Earnings, Announces New $200M Share Repurchase Program and Increased Dividend

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OFG Bancorp reported increased 2025 earnings and announced a new $200 million share repurchase program and a higher quarterly dividend, while also noting a rise in non-performing assets and credit loss provisions.

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• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  Net income available to common shareholders increased by 3.5% to $205.1 million, with diluted EPS rising 8.3% to $4.58. Total core revenues grew 2.8% to $729.8 million.

• Significant Capital Return Initiatives Announced

  The Board approved a new $200 million stock repurchase program in January 2026, adding to existing programs. The quarterly cash dividend was also increased to $0.35 per common share, effective Q1 2026, following a previous increase to $0.30 in Q1 2025.

• Deterioration in Asset Quality Metrics

  Provision for credit losses increased to $107.5 million (from $82.3 million in 2024), and net charge-offs rose to $80.2 million (from $67.8 million). Non-performing assets increased by 45.3% to $136.0 million, primarily due to a $45.0 million Puerto Rico telecommunications loan moving to non-accrual status.

• Robust Capital Position Maintained

  The company's CET1 ratio stood at 13.97%, well above regulatory minimums, and tangible book value per share increased to $29.96. Total assets grew to $12.466 billion, and total deposits increased to $10.263 billion.

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OFG Bancorp reported a solid financial performance for 2025, with increased net income and diluted EPS, driven by core revenue growth and a favorable tax benefit. The company demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns by announcing a new $200 million stock repurchase program and a further increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 per share, both effective in Q1 2026. These capital actions signal management's confidence in future performance and capital generation. However, the report also highlighted a notable deterioration in asset quality, with a significant increase in non-performing assets, including a $45 million Puerto Rico telecommunications loan moving to non-accrual status. This led to a higher provision for credit losses and a decrease in the allowance coverage ratio to non-performing loans. Investors should weigh the positive capital deployment and overall profitability against the rising credit quality concerns, particularly the concentration of risk in Puerto Rico.