PARKE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS
Highlights:
Net Income:
$11.1 million for Q4 2025, increased 4.3% from Q3 2025
Revenue:
$38.2 million for Q4 2025, increased 2.3% over Q3 2025
Total Assets:
$2.25 billion, increased 5.0% from December 31, 2024
Total Loans:
$2.04 billion, increased 8.9% from December 31, 2024
Total Deposits:
$1.76 billion, increased 7.8% from December 31, 2024
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parke Bancorp, Inc. ("Parke Bancorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: "PKBK"), the parent company of Parke Bank (the "Bank"), announced its operating results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Highlights for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025:
The following is a recap of the significant items that impacted the fourth quarter of 2025 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025:
Interest income increased $4.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to an increase in interest and fees on loans of $5.2 million to $36.0 million, due to higher average outstanding loan balances and higher interest rates. The increase in interest income during the fourth quarter of 2025 was partially offset by a decrease in interest earned on average deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") of $1.1 million, to $1.1 million, from $2.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was due to lower cash balances held at the FRB and lower interest rates earned on those balances. For the year ended December 31, 2025, interest income increased $17.6 million, or 14.0%, from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, primarily driven by an increase in interest and fees on loans of $17.4 million, due to higher average outstanding loan balances and higher interest rates, as well as an increase in interest earned on average deposits held at the FRB of $0.3 million.
Interest expense decreased $2.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower market interest rates, as well as a change in the deposit mix with a reduction in higher cost money market deposits and an increase in interest checking deposits. For the year ended December 31, 2025, interest expense decreased $0.2 million compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to lower market interest rates, as well as a change in the deposit and debt mix.
The provision for credit losses increased $0.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, as a result of an increase in outstanding loan balances, partially offset by a decrease in vintage and qualitative loss rates. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the provision for credit losses increased $1.8 million from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 due to an increase in outstanding loan balances, partially offset by a decrease in vintage and qualitative loss rates.
Non-interest income decreased $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily as a result of a decrease in other income of $0.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2025, non-interest income decreased $0.9 million compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, primarily driven by a decrease in other income of $0.6 million, a decrease in loan fees of $0.2 million, and a decrease in service fees on deposit accounts of $0.2 million. The decrease in other income during the year ended December 31, 2025, was primarily attributable to a decrease in one-time insurance payments and settlements received in 2024.
Non-interest expense increased $0.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by an increase in other operating expense of $0.3 million, OREO expense of $0.3 million, and compensation and benefits expense of $0.1 million. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, non-interest expense increased $2.0 million, primarily due to an increase in professional services of $0.7 million, an increase in compensation and benefits expense of $0.5 million, and an increase in other operating expense of $0.5 million, partially offset by a decrease in OREO expense of $0.2 million. The increase in professional services during the year ended December 31, 2025, was primarily due to a $0.6 million increase in legal fees. The increase in compensation and benefits expense was primarily due to an increase in salaries of $0.4 million, and a $0.1 million decrease in deferred loan origination costs attributable to a reduction in the number of loans originated.
Income tax expense increased $1.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, income tax expense increased $2.8 million compared to the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the year ended December 31, 2025 was 24.1% and 23.5%, respectively, compared to 23.9% and 24.2% for the same periods in 2024.
December 31, 2025 discussion of financial condition
CEO outlook and commentary
Vito S. Pantilione, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Parke Bank, provided the following statement:
"2025 was a challenging year, an outcome that is not unusual when a new President takes office. Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as President of the United States and immediately set an aggressive pace. Significant policy shifts were enacted early, including new tariffs, expanded gas drilling, strengthened border protection measures, and renewed efforts to address illegal immigration. Tensions also emerged between the Administration and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, with the Administration pushing for faster rate cuts while the Fed adopted a more cautious 'wait‑and‑see' approach."
"The geopolitical landscape shifted quickly as well. Major diplomatic efforts were launched to advance peace in the Middle East, and repeated, though ultimately unsuccessful, attempts were made to bring an end to the Russia–Ukraine war. These and other factors contributed to the heightened volatility that defined 2025."
"Despite this environment, 2025 was a good year for Parke Bank. Net income available to common shareholders rose 37.3% over 2024, reaching $37.8 million, or $3.16 per diluted common share. This performance was driven by increased net interest income and continued disciplined expense management, resulting in an improved Cost Efficiency Ratio of 35.03%. Return on Average Assets strengthened to 1.77%, while Return on Average Common Equity increased to 12.07% at December 31, 2025."
"Total loans grew 8.9% over 2024, ending the year at $2.04 billion. This growth was supported by a $2.1 million increase in the allowance for credit losses. Asset quality remains a primary focus: nonperforming loans decreased by $1 million year‑over‑year as of December 31, 2025, and the allowance for credit losses stood at 1.7% of total loans."
"Looking ahead, uncertainty surrounding interest rates is expected to continue into 2026, with unusually diverse viewpoints emerging among Federal Reserve Board members regarding the future direction of rates. Our balance sheet is structured to remain nimble and responsive to changes in the interest rate environment. Strong earnings, robust shareholder equity, and disciplined expense control, position the Company to monitor market conditions carefully and act quickly to capitalize on emerging opportunities, while continuing to operate a safe, sound, and resilient financial institution."
Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors; our ability to maintain strong capital, strong asset quality and strong reserves; our ability to remain nimble and responsive to changes in the rate environment; our ability to generate strong earnings with increased interest income and net interest income; our ability to continue the financial strength and growth of our Company and Parke Bank; our ability to continue to increase shareholders' equity, maintain good credit quality; our ability to be well structured to face challenging economic conditions; our ability to ensure that our loan loss provision is well positioned for the future; our ability to continue to reduce our nonperforming loans and delinquencies and the expenses associated with them; our ability to realize a high recovery rate on disposition of troubled assets; our ability to continue to pay a dividend in the future; our ability to enhance shareholder value in the future; our ability to continue growing our Company, our earnings and shareholders' equity; and our ability to continue to grow our loan portfolio; the possibility of additional corrective actions or limitations on the operations of Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Parke Bank being imposed by banking regulators, therefore, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Parke Bancorp, Inc. does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligations to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such circumstance.
(PKBK-ER)
Financial Supplement:
Table 1: Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
156,863
$
221,527
Investment securities
13,523
14,760
Loans, net of unearned income
2,035,227
1,868,153
Less: Allowance for credit losses
(34,649)
(32,573)
Net loans
2,000,578
1,835,580
Premises and equipment, net
5,506
5,316
Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)
35,320
29,070
Other assets
37,646
35,983
Total assets
$
2,249,436
$
2,142,236
Liabilities and Equity
Non-interest bearing deposits
$
196,506
$
184,037
Interest bearing deposits
1,562,163
1,447,013
FHLBNY borrowings
130,000
145,000
Subordinated debentures
13,403
43,300
Other liabilities
22,846
22,813
Total liabilities
1,924,918
1,842,163
Total shareholders' equity
324,518
300,073
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
2,249,436
$
2,142,236
Table 2: Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2025
For the Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
$
36,047
$
30,857
$
135,189
$
117,834
Interest and dividends on investments
183
281
921
1,042
Interest on deposits with banks
1,068
2,188
6,567
6,237
Total interest income
37,298
33,326
142,677
125,113
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits
14,151
15,189
59,848
57,312
Interest on borrowings
1,331
2,518
6,371
9,093
Total interest expense
15,482
17,707
66,219
66,405
Net interest income
21,816
15,619
76,458
58,708
Provision for credit losses
546
182
2,484
728
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
21,270
15,437
73,974
57,980
Non-interest income
Service fees on deposit accounts
308
328
1,232
1,387
Other loan fees
166
231
676
849
Bank owned life insurance income
233
167
740
655
Other
212
412
759
1,410
Total non-interest income
919
1,138
3,407
4,301
Non-interest expense
Compensation and benefits
3,441
3,302
13,314
12,768
Professional services
1,173
1,089
3,428
2,730
Occupancy and equipment
708
655
2,760
2,598
Data processing
270
389
1,544
1,366
FDIC insurance and other assessments
359
333
1,449
1,306
OREO expense
330
59
649
835
Other operating expense
1,310
1,023
4,830
4,381
Total non-interest expense
7,591
6,850
27,974
25,984
Income before income tax expense
14,598
9,725
49,407
36,297
Income tax expense
3,514
2,327
11,632
8,785
Net income attributable to Company
11,084
7,398
37,775
27,512
Less: Preferred stock dividend
(5)
(5)
(20)
(20)
Net income available to common shareholders
$
11,079
$
7,393
$
37,755
$
27,492
Earnings per common share
Basic
$
0.94
$
0.62
$
3.20
$
2.30
Diluted
$
0.93
$
0.61
$
3.16
$
2.27
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic
11,728,393
11,937,412
11,794,531
11,954,483
Diluted
11,918,246
12,153,318
11,972,022
12,139,451
Table 3: Operating Ratios
Three months ended
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Return on average assets
2.04
%
1.41
%
1.77
%
1.38
%
Return on average common equity
13.69
%
9.82
%
12.07
%
9.36
%
Interest rate spread
3.21
%
2.01
%
2.70
%
1.94
%
Net interest margin
4.09
%
3.02
%
3.64
%
3.00
%
Efficiency ratio*
33.39
%
40.88
%
35.03
%
41.24
%
* Efficiency ratio is calculated using non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and non-interest income.
Table 4: Asset Quality Data
December 31,
December 31,
2025
2024
(Amounts in thousands except ratio data)
Allowance for credit losses
$
34,649
$
32,573
Allowance for credit losses to total loans
1.70
%
1.74
%
Allowance for credit losses to non-accrual loans
321.00
%
276.46
%
Non-accrual loans
$
10,793
$
11,782
OREO
$
2,862
$
1,562
SOURCE Parke Bancorp, Inc.