Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB) has reported its fourth quarter 2025 results, showing a GAAP net income of $11.8 million or $0.70 per diluted share, representing an increase from the third quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $8.9 million or $0.54 per diluted share.
In terms of core earnings (non-GAAP), the company reported $15.5 million or $0.93 per diluted share for the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $15.4 million or $0.95 per diluted share for the third quarter 2025.
Here are some key highlights from the fourth quarter 2025:
- 8% annualized fourth quarter growth in commercial loans
- 6% annualized year-to-date growth, excluding acquired loans
- Net interest margin expanded to 3.62% from 3.56%
- 1.00% return on assets; 1.32% core return on assets (non-GAAP)
- 57.24% efficiency ratio
The company's total assets remained constant at $4.7 billion at the end of the fourth quarter 2025. However, total cash and cash equivalents decreased to $80.8 million from $136.7 million in the third quarter 2025. Interest-earning deposits with other banks also decreased to $35.9 million from $94.0 million.
Total loans increased to $3.6 billion in the fourth quarter 2025, driven primarily by an 8% annualized growth in commercial loans. However, total deposits decreased to $3.8 billion from $3.9 billion in the third quarter of 2025.
The company's book value per share was $31.88 at the end of the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $31.22 at the end of the third quarter 2025. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) was $22.41 at the end of the fourth quarter 2025, compared to $21.70 at the end of the third quarter 2025.
In terms of the financial condition, the net interest margin increased to 3.62% in the fourth quarter 2025 compared to 3.17% in the same quarter 2024. Total interest and dividend income increased by 21% to $57.4 million in the fourth quarter 2025 compared to $47.5 million in the prior year.
Non-interest income increased to $10.3 million in the fourth quarter 2025 compared to $9.4 million in the same quarter 2024, primarily driven by customer service fees and trust management fee income.
Non-interest expenses increased to $33.8 million in the fourth quarter 2025 compared to $23.9 million in the fourth quarter 2024, primarily driven by expenses related to the woodsville acquisition.
The board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.32 per share to shareholders, payable on March 20, 2026.
Bar Harbor Bankshares remains committed to delivering value for its shareholders and addressing the needs of its customers as it moves forward into 2026. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -0.24%, and are now trading at a price of $32.82. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.
