1st Source Reports Record Annual Earnings, 19% Net Income Growth, and 11% Dividend Increase

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1st Source Corp announced record net income and diluted EPS for the full year 2025, alongside an 11.11% increase in its cash dividend, marking 38 consecutive years of dividend growth.

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• Record Annual Financial Performance

  The company reported record net income of $158.28 million for 2025, up 19.34% from 2024, and record diluted net income per common share of $6.41, an increase of 19.59%.

• Significant Dividend Increase

  The Board approved a cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, an 11.11% increase from a year ago, extending its history of increased dividends to 38 consecutive years.

• Strong Operational Growth

  Average loans and leases grew 5.10% to $6.93 billion, and average deposits increased 3.70% to $7.38 billion in 2025. The tax-equivalent net interest margin expanded by 43 basis points to 4.07% for the full year.

• Strategic Securities Repositioning

  The company incurred pre-tax losses of $8.68 million for the full year from repositioning lower-yielding available-for-sale securities into higher-yielding assets, with an estimated breakeven of 1.5-1.7 years.

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1st Source Corp delivered a strong financial performance for the full year 2025, achieving record net income and diluted EPS, which grew by approximately 19% year-over-year. This robust growth was supported by significant expansion in the tax-equivalent net interest margin and solid increases in average loans, leases, and deposits. The company's commitment to shareholder returns is evident in its 38th consecutive year of dividend growth, with an 11.11% increase in the cash dividend. While fourth-quarter net income saw a slight sequential dip, it still marked a substantial 30.87% increase from the prior year's fourth quarter. Investors should note the increase in nonperforming assets, primarily due to one auto rental client, though overall credit quality remains strong with low net charge-offs. The strategic repositioning of available-for-sale securities, despite short-term losses, is expected to enhance future net interest income.