#Overview of Financial Performance
Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Coastal Carolina National Bank based in Myrtle Beach, SC, announced strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ending December 31, 2025. The company reported a net income of $10.9 million, translating to $1.71 per share, marking a 29% increase from the prior year's net income of $8.5 million or $1.36 per share.
#Quarterly Highlights
For the last quarter of 2025, Coastal Carolina Bancshares achieved a net income of $3.1 million, reflecting a 4% improvement over the third quarter of 2025 and a significant 16% rise compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. This consistent growth underscores the company’s effective strategic execution.
#Asset and Deposit Growth
The company reported total assets of $1.279 billion, a 17% increase year-over-year. Total deposits grew by $158 million or 16% during the year, reaching $1.147 billion. Notably, the quarter saw a deposit increase of $51 million, attributed in part to temporary larger deposits, indicating solid customer trust.
#Loan Performance
Loans also rose significantly, increasing by $34 million or 4% in the fourth quarter and totaling $945 million for the year, representing a 13% increase. The highest growth during 2025 was noted in non-owner occupied commercial real estate and residential lending, reinforcing the bank's lending strength.
#Credit Quality and Regulatory Capital
Coastal Carolina maintained robust credit quality metrics with a non-performing assets ratio of 0.00% and minimal past due loans. At year-end, the bank's regulatory capital ratios remained strong, surpassing required minimums: Leverage at 9.50%, Tier 1 at 12.77%, and Total Risk-Based at 13.92%.
#Management Commentary
Laurence S. Bolchoz, Jr., President and CEO, expressed pride in the bank’s growth, attributing success to the team’s commitment to community service and the effective management of loan and deposit growth throughout the year. He noted the rise in interest income as a contributor to overall financial improvements.
#Key Takeaways
- Net income for 2025 reached $10.9 million, a 29% increase from 2024.
- Fourth quarter net income was $3.1 million, up 4% from the previous quarter.
- Total deposits increased by 16% year-over-year, reaching $1.147 billion.
- Loan growth was 13% annually, totaling $945 million by year-end.
- The company's credit quality indicators remain exceptionally strong.
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