Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $62.0 million from the prior quarter
SmartFinancial, Inc. (“SmartFinancial” or the “Company”; NYSE: SMBK), today announced net income of $11.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $8.0 million, or $0.48 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2024, and compared to prior quarter net income of $11.3 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share.
Operating earnings, which excludes non-recurring income, net of tax adjustments, totaled $11.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $7.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, in the second quarter of 2024, and compared to $11.3 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2025.
Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2025
- Operating earnings [1] of $11.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted common share
- Net organic loan and lease growth of $132 million with 13% annualized quarter-over-quarter increase
- Five consecutive quarters of positive operating leverage
- Credit quality remains solid with nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.19%
- Quarter over quarter tangible book value per share growth of 13.7%
- Recertified as a Great Place to Work by over 92% of SmartBank associates
- Three business production team members added to Commercial and Private Banking teams
Billy Carroll, President & CEO, says that despite maket volatility quarterly loan growth grew 13%.
“Once again, our Company delivered sustained growth and increasing returns, resulting in five consecutive quarters of positive operating leverage. Despite continued market volatility, our SmartBank team members generated quarterly loan growth of 13% annualized, a testament to our team’s commitment and unmatched professionalism. Our capital base continues to strengthen, and our asset quality remains solid (non-performing assets at 0.19% of total assets). As we reach the midpoint of 2025, it has become increasingly clear that leveraging our platform organically and recruiting top talent is an effective and successful strategy. Thank you to all SmartBank associates for your hard work in making us a leading Southeast banking franchise,” according to Carroll.
SmartFinancial’s Chairman, Miller Welborn, says earnings per share continue a positive trend.
“The Board could not be more pleased with the positive momentum of our Company. Operating leverage, margin, tangible book value and earnings per share all continue to trend positively and, equally important, our Company continues to maintain its steadfast commitment to culture. Once again, this quarter saw SmartBank recertified as a Great Place to Work by over 92% of its associate base, a tremendous honor that we look forward to continuing for years to come.”
Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin
Net interest income was $40.3 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $38.2 million for the prior quarter. Average earning assets totaled $4.96 billion, an increase of $87.8 million from the prior quarter. The balances of average earnings assets changed quarter-over-quarter, primarily from an increase in average loans and leases of $109.2 million and securities of $9.9 million, offset by a decrease in average interest-earning cash of $31.3 million.
Average interest-bearing liabilities increased by $62.0 million from the prior quarter, primarily attributable to an increase in average deposits of $62.4 million, offset by a decrease in borrowings of $437 thousand.
The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.29% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 3.21% for the prior quarter. The tax equivalent net interest margin was positively impacted primarily by the increased yield on interest-earning assets and offset by an increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, quarter-over-quarter. The yield on loans and leases, excluding loan fees, on a fully tax equivalent basis (“FTE”) was 5.99% for the second quarter, compared to 5.88% for the prior quarter.
The cost of total deposits for the second quarter of 2025 was 2.39%, compared to 2.37% in the prior quarter. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.99% for the second quarter, compared to 2.97% in the prior quarter. The cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 2.95% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 2.92% for the prior quarter, an increase of three basis points.
The following table presents selected interest rates and yields for the periods indicated:
Provision for Credit Losses on Loans and Leases and Credit Quality
At June 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses was $39.8 million. The allowance for credit losses to total loans and leases was 0.96% as of June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2025.
The following table presents detailed information related to the provision for credit losses for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
- The current quarter-ended and prior quarter-ended excludes unfunded commitments provision of $664 thousand and $136 thousand, respectively. At June 30, 2025, the unfunded commitment liability totaled $3.3 million.
Nonperforming loans and leases as a percentage of total loans and leases was 0.19% as of June 30, 2025, and 0.20% as of March 31, 2025. Total nonperforming assets (which include nonaccrual loans and leases, loans and leases past due 90 days or more and still accruing, other real estate owned and other repossessed assets) as a percentage of total assets was 0.19% as of June 30, 2025, and March 31, 2025.
The following table presents detailed information related to credit quality for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income increased $301 thousand to $8.9 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $8.6 million for the prior quarter. The current quarter increase was primarily attributable to increases in mortgage banking income, insurance commissions, interchange and debit card transactions and other, offset by a decrease in investment services.
The following table presents detailed information related to noninterest income for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense increased $273 thousand to $32.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $32.3 million for the prior quarter. The current quarter’s increase was primarily attributable to an increase in salaries and employee benefits from additional incentive accruals, offset by a decrease in professional services. The changes in the other categories of noninterest expense were minimal.
The following table presents detailed information related to noninterest expense for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $250 thousand, compared to $2.3 million for the prior quarter.
Balance Sheet Trends
Total assets at June 30, 2025, were $5.49 billion compared to $5.28 billion at December 31, 2024. The $215.0 million increase is primarily attributable to increases in loans and leases of $217.7 million and securities of $17.7 million, offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $22.5 million.
Total liabilities were $4.97 billion at June 30, 2025, compared to $4.78 billion at December 31, 2024, an increase of $187.3 million. Total deposits increased $185.6 million, which was driven primarily by increases in other time deposits of $95.2 million, money market deposits of $85.1 million and, interest-bearing demand deposits of $7.1 million and the issuance of brokered deposits of $56.9 million, offset by a decline in noninterest demand deposits of $58.6 million.
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2025, totaled $519.1 million, an increase of $27.7 million, from December 31, 2024. The increase in shareholders’ equity was primarily driven by net income of $23.0 million for the six months ending June 30, 2025, and a positive change of $6.4 million in accumulated other comprehensive loss, offset by dividends paid of $2.7 million. Tangible book value per share[2] was $24.42 at June 30, 2025, compared to $22.85 at December 31, 2024. Tangible common equity1 as a percentage of tangible assets1 was 7.71% at June 30, 2025, compared with 7.48% at December 31, 2024.
The following table presents selected balance sheet information for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
Conference Call Information
SmartFinancial issued this earnings release for the second quarter of 2025 on Monday, July 21, 2025, and will host a conference call on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access this interactive teleconference, dial (833) 470-1428 or (404) 975-4839 and enter the access code, 342904. A replay of the conference call will be available through September 20, 2025, by dialing (866) 813-9403 or (929) 458-6194 and enter the access code, 216208. Conference call materials will be published on the Company’s webpage located at http://www.smartfinancialinc.com/CorporateProfile, at 9:00 a.m. ET prior to the conference call.
About SmartFinancial, Inc.
SmartFinancial, Inc., based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the bank holding company for SmartBank. SmartBank is a full-service commercial bank founded in 2007, with branches across Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida. Recruiting the best people, delivering exceptional client service, strategic branching, and a disciplined approach to lending have contributed to SmartBank’s success.
More information about SmartFinancial can be found on its website: www.smartfinancialinc.com.
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