1ST SOURCE CORP Reports Record 2025 Earnings Amidst Surging Nonperforming Assets

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1st Source Corp achieved record net income and EPS in 2025 and increased its dividend, but the annual report also disclosed a substantial increase in nonperforming assets and a significant drop in loan loss coverage, coupled with a cautious economic outlook.

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• Record Financial Performance

  Net income available to common shareholders reached a record $158.28 million for 2025, up from $132.62 million in 2024. Diluted EPS also hit a record $6.41, compared to $5.36 in the prior year. Net interest income increased by $47.36 million (15.74%) to $348.18 million, and net interest margin improved to 4.07% from 3.64%.

• Increased Dividend Payout

  The company increased its common stock dividend to $1.52 per share for 2025, up from $1.40 per share in 2024, reflecting continued profitability.

• Significant Rise in Nonperforming Assets

  Nonperforming assets surged by 147% to $77.38 million at December 31, 2025, from $31.33 million at December 31, 2024. This increase was mainly due to a rise in nonaccrual loans and leases in the auto rental segment of the auto and light truck portfolio.

• Reduced Loan Loss Coverage

  The coverage ratio of the allowance for loan and lease losses to nonperforming loans and leases significantly decreased to 210.02% in 2025 from 506.33% in 2024, indicating a notable reduction in the buffer against potential loan defaults.

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1st Source Corp reported record net income and diluted EPS for 2025, alongside an increased dividend, continuing a positive financial trend. However, the full annual report reveals a significant deterioration in asset quality, with nonperforming assets more than doubling and the loan loss coverage ratio sharply declining. Management's cautious economic outlook further highlights potential headwinds, tempering the otherwise strong earnings performance.