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BayFirst Financial Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

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BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) reported a net loss of $1.2 million, or $(0.39) per share, in Q2 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million in Q1 2025. The company's net interest margin improved to 4.06%, up 29 basis points from the previous quarter.

Key highlights include loan growth of $41.0 million (3.8%) to $1.13 billion, deposit growth of $35.5 million (3.1%) to $1.16 billion, and government-guaranteed loan originations of $106.4 million. The company suspended common and preferred stock dividends and board fees amid a strategic review focused on derisking unguaranteed SBA 7(a) balances.

Asset quality metrics showed increased pressure with net charge-offs rising to $6.8 million and provision for credit losses increasing to $7.3 million. The Bank maintained strong capital ratios with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.11%.

BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) ha riportato una perdita netta di 1,2 milioni di dollari, pari a $(0,39) per azione, nel secondo trimestre del 2025, rispetto a una perdita netta di 0,3 milioni di dollari nel primo trimestre del 2025. Il margine di interesse netto della società è migliorato raggiungendo il 4,06%, in aumento di 29 punti base rispetto al trimestre precedente.

I principali risultati includono una crescita dei prestiti di 41,0 milioni di dollari (3,8%) fino a 1,13 miliardi di dollari, una crescita dei depositi di 35,5 milioni di dollari (3,1%) fino a 1,16 miliardi di dollari e un volume di erogazioni di prestiti garantiti dal governo pari a 106,4 milioni di dollari. La società ha sospeso i dividendi sulle azioni ordinarie e privilegiate e le commissioni del consiglio di amministrazione, nell'ambito di una revisione strategica volta a ridurre il rischio legato ai saldi non garantiti SBA 7(a).

Gli indicatori di qualità degli attivi hanno mostrato maggiore pressione con le cancellazioni nette che sono salite a 6,8 milioni di dollari e l'accantonamento per perdite su crediti aumentato a 7,3 milioni di dollari. La banca ha mantenuto solidi coefficienti patrimoniali con un rapporto di leva Tier 1 dell'8,11%.

BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) reportó una pérdida neta de 1,2 millones de dólares, o $(0,39) por acción, en el segundo trimestre de 2025, en comparación con una pérdida neta de 0,3 millones en el primer trimestre de 2025. El margen de interés neto de la compañía mejoró hasta un 4,06%, aumentando 29 puntos básicos respecto al trimestre anterior.

Los aspectos destacados incluyen un crecimiento de préstamos de 41,0 millones de dólares (3,8%) hasta 1,13 mil millones, un aumento de depósitos de 35,5 millones de dólares (3,1%) hasta 1,16 mil millones, y originaciones de préstamos garantizados por el gobierno por 106,4 millones de dólares. La empresa suspendió los dividendos de acciones comunes y preferentes, así como las tarifas de la junta directiva, en medio de una revisión estratégica centrada en reducir riesgos de saldos no garantizados SBA 7(a).

Los indicadores de calidad de activos mostraron mayor presión con cargos netos que aumentaron a 6,8 millones de dólares y provisiones para pérdidas crediticias que subieron a 7,3 millones de dólares. El banco mantuvo sólidos ratios de capital con una ratio de apalancamiento Tier 1 del 8,11%.

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BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ : BAFN) a enregistré une perte nette de 1,2 million de dollars, soit $(0,39) par action, au deuxième trimestre 2025, contre une perte nette de 0,3 million au premier trimestre 2025. La marge nette d'intérêt de la société s'est améliorée pour atteindre 4,06%, en hausse de 29 points de base par rapport au trimestre précédent.

Les points clés incluent une croissance des prêts de 41,0 millions de dollars (3,8 %) pour atteindre 1,13 milliard, une croissance des dépôts de 35,5 millions de dollars (3,1 %) pour atteindre 1,16 milliard, ainsi que des originations de prêts garantis par le gouvernement de 106,4 millions de dollars. La société a suspendu les dividendes sur actions ordinaires et préférentielles ainsi que les frais du conseil d'administration dans le cadre d'une revue stratégique axée sur la réduction des risques liés aux soldes non garantis SBA 7(a).

Les indicateurs de qualité des actifs ont montré une pression accrue avec une augmentation des radiations nettes à 6,8 millions de dollars et des provisions pour pertes sur crédits en hausse à 7,3 millions de dollars. La banque a maintenu des ratios de capital solides avec un ratio de levier Tier 1 de 8,11 %.

BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) meldete im zweiten Quartal 2025 einen Nettoverlust von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar bzw. $(0,39) pro Aktie, verglichen mit einem Nettoverlust von 0,3 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2025. Die Nettozinsmarge des Unternehmens verbesserte sich auf 4,06%, ein Anstieg um 29 Basispunkte gegenüber dem Vorquartal.

Zu den wichtigsten Highlights zählen ein Kreditwachstum von 41,0 Millionen US-Dollar (3,8%) auf 1,13 Milliarden US-Dollar, ein Einlagenwachstum von 35,5 Millionen US-Dollar (3,1%) auf 1,16 Milliarden US-Dollar sowie staatlich garantierte Kreditvergaben in Höhe von 106,4 Millionen US-Dollar. Das Unternehmen setzte Dividenden für Stamm- und Vorzugsaktien sowie Vorstandsvergütungen im Rahmen einer strategischen Überprüfung aus, die sich auf die Risikominderung von nicht garantierten SBA 7(a)-Beständen konzentriert.

Die Kennzahlen zur Vermögensqualität zeigten zunehmenden Druck, da Nettoabschreibungen auf 6,8 Millionen US-Dollar anstiegen und die Rückstellungen für Kreditverluste auf 7,3 Millionen US-Dollar erhöht wurden. Die Bank hielt solide Kapitalquoten mit einer Tier-1-Leverage-Ratio von 8,11% aufrecht.

Positive
  • Net interest margin improved to 4.06%, up 29 basis points from previous quarter
  • Loans held for investment grew $41.0 million (3.8%) to $1.13 billion
  • Deposits increased by $35.5 million (3.1%) to $1.16 billion
  • Community bank loans rose 3% during the quarter
  • 80% of total deposits were FDIC insured
Negative
  • Reported net loss of $1.2 million, deteriorating from $0.3 million loss in Q1 2025
  • Net charge-offs increased to $6.8 million from $3.3 million in Q1 2025
  • Provision for credit losses rose to $7.3 million from $4.4 million in Q1
  • Suspended common and preferred stock dividend payments
  • Nonperforming assets at 1.79% of total assets
  • Tier 1 leverage ratio declined to 8.11% from 8.56% in previous quarter

Insights

BayFirst reported a $1.2M Q2 loss with increasing credit challenges despite improved net interest margin; suspending dividends amid strategic restructuring.

BayFirst Financial Corp reported a net loss of $1.2 million ($0.39 per share) for Q2 2025, worsening from the $0.3 million loss in Q1. This performance decline comes as management conducts a strategic review focused on derisking unguaranteed SBA 7(a) loan balances.

The quarter reveals a mixed financial picture with some positive developments overshadowed by credit quality concerns. Net interest margin improved to 4.06%, up 29 basis points from Q1, and net interest income increased to $12.3 million from $11.0 million in the previous quarter.

However, loan portfolio challenges are evident with provision for credit losses surging to $7.3 million, up from $4.4 million in Q1. Net charge-offs reached $6.8 million (2.60% of average loans), significantly higher than 1.28% in Q1. Nonperforming assets stand at 1.79% of total assets.

In response to these challenges, the board has suspended both common and preferred stock dividend payments, as well as board of director fees. This conservative cash preservation approach signals the severity of the situation.

The bank's SBA 7(a) loan program, particularly its Bolt product for loans of $150,000 or less, appears to be a source of credit stress. Since its 2022 launch, the program has originated 6,745 loans totaling $869.9 million, with 538 loans worth $67.9 million in Q2 alone.

On the positive side, the bank's core metrics show some strength: deposits increased $35.5 million (3.1%) to $1.16 billion, and loans held for investment grew $41.0 million (3.8%) to $1.13 billion. Capital ratios, while declining, remain above regulatory minimums with Tier 1 leverage at 8.11%, down from 8.56% in Q1.

The bank's strategic shift toward community banking and away from reliance on gains from government-guaranteed loan sales appears to be continuing, though implementation challenges persist during this transition period.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN) (“BayFirst� or the “Company�), parent company of BayFirst National Bank (the “Bank�) today reported a net loss of $1.2 million, or $(0.39) per common share and diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million, or $(0.17) per common share and diluted common share, in the first quarter of 2025.

“As we announced last quarter, Management and the Board initiated a comprehensive strategic review aimed at derisking unguaranteed SBA 7(a) balances on the balance sheet and positioning the company for long-term growth and enhanced shareholder value,� stated Thomas G. Zernick, Chief Executive Officer. “Much progress is being made, and we expect to have additional information on our plans and the expected results in the coming weeks. In conjunction with the review, BayFirst reported charge offs and fair value write downs on related SBA 7(a) loans with elevated levels of risk. This will provide for a stronger balance sheet to take advantage of community banking opportunities. Furthermore, to offset the impact of these changes, the Board has voted to suspend common and preferred stock dividend payments and board of director fees. We will continue to evaluate strategic alternatives to ensure an optimal path in the best long-term interests of our shareholders, customers, and the communities we serve.

“We expanded our net interest margin and kept controllable operating expenses in check during the second quarter as compared to the first quarter, reflecting the continued strength in our community banking operations. Credit challenges extended into the second quarter, with net charge-offs and fair value write-downs on Bolt SBA 7(a) loans increasing compared to the prior quarter. Notably, we recorded some loan production measured at fair value because of production delays experienced with SBA's Standard Operating Procedures update, which increased application processing time and prevented us from executing some loan sales as planned. Although our core SBA and conventional commercial loan portfolio performance remains strong, many of our SBA small business clients continue to struggle in a difficult environment even though many have shown some resilience in the face of inflation and persistent high interest rates. As we monitor the evolving impact of the economy and recent policy changes, we remain committed to strong loan oversight and maintaining close relationships with our borrowers to support their long-term success.

“We continue to support our community bank first and foremost, serving individuals, families, and small businesses with a strong emphasis on stable, low-cost checking and savings accounts—products that are less sensitive to rate changes and contribute to a more predictable funding base,� said Zernick. “This focus not only supports relationship-driven banking but also broadens our reach across the vibrant Tampa Bay region, enhancing our franchise and creating more opportunities to offer residential mortgages, consumer loans, and small business financing. During the second quarter, we continued to focus on growing core deposits. This is a key component of our broader strategy to increase recurring revenue through net interest income and reduce our reliance on gains from the sale of government-guaranteed loans. As we continue to expand our conventional commercial and consumer loan portfolios, we are also taking proactive steps to manage credit risk. These efforts include strengthening underwriting standards for SBA 7(a) loans and exploring options such as portfolio sales to reduce exposure to unguaranteed SBA balances. We remain focused on aligning our loan growth with strong risk oversight to support long-term performance.

“A key achievement in the second quarter was the continued momentum in loan growth across our community bank operations, fueled by consistent demand across the greater Tampa Bay region,� said Zernick. “Community bank loans rose 3% during the quarter, demonstrating that our balance sheet growth is aligned with our strategic priority of growing the community bank segment. We are seeing the early results of strategic initiatives designed to enhance earnings and reduce our reliance on less predictable income sources. While the broader economic environment remains uncertain, our disciplined focus on local relationship banking and tailored financial solutions positions us well for continued improvement.�

Second Quarter 2025 Performance Review

  • Net interest margin was 4.06% in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 29 basis points from 3.77% in the first quarter of 2025 and an increase of 63 basis points from 3.43% in the second quarter of 2024.
  • The Company’s government guaranteed loan team originated $106.4 million in new loans during the second quarter of 2025, a slight increase from $106.3 million of loans produced in the previous quarter, and an increase from $98.7 million of loans produced during the second quarter of 2024. Since the launch in 2022 of the Company's Bolt loan program, an SBA 7(a) loan product designed to expeditiously provide working capital loans of $150 thousand or less, the Company has originated 6,745 Bolt loans totaling $869.9 million, of which 538 Bolt loans totaling $67.9 million were originated during the second quarter.
  • Loans held for investment increased by $41.0 million, or 3.8%, during the second quarter of 2025 to $1.13 billion and increased $117.5 million, or 11.7%, over the past year. During the quarter, the Company originated $157.0 million of loans and sold $66.8 million of government guaranteed loan balances.
  • Deposits increased $35.5 million, or 3.1%, during the second quarter of 2025 and increased $121.4 million, or 11.6%, over the past year to $1.16 billion. The increase in deposits during the quarter was primarily due to increases in noninterest-bearing account balances, savings and money market account balances, and time deposit balances, partially offset by a decrease in interest-bearing transaction account balances.
  • Book value and tangible book value at June30, 2025 were $22.30 per common share, a decrease from $22.77 at March31, 2025.

Results of Operations

Net Income (Loss)

The Company had a net loss of $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2025 and net income of $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2024. The change in the second quarter of 2025 from the preceding quarter was primarily the result of an increase in provision for credit losses of $2.9 million, a decrease in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $1.2 million, and an increase in noninterest expense of $1.7 million. This was partially offset by an increase in net interest income of $1.3 million and an increase in government guaranteed loan fair value gains of $3.2 million. The change from the second quarter of 2024 was due to an increase in provision for credit losses of $4.3 million and an increase in noninterest expense of $0.9 million, partially offset by an increase in net interest income of $3.2 million.

In the first six months of 2025, the Company had a net loss of $1.6 million, a decrease from net income of $1.7 million for the first six months of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in provision for credit losses of $4.6 million, a decrease in government guaranteed loan fair value gains of $4.8 million, and a decrease of government guaranteed loan packaging fees of $1.1 million. This was partially offset by an increase in net interest income of $5.4 million and a decrease in noninterest expense of $1.0 million.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income from continuing operations was $12.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase from $11.0 million during the first quarter of 2025, and an increase from $9.2 million during the second quarter of 2024. The net interest margin was 4.06% in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 29 basis points from 3.77% in the first quarter of 2025 and an increase of 63 basis points from 3.43% in the second quarter of 2024.

The increase in net interest income from continuing operations during the second quarter of 2025, as compared to the first quarter of 2025, was mainly due to an increase in loan interest income, including fees, of $1.7 million, partially offset by an increase in interest expense from borrowings of $0.6 million.

The increase in net interest income from continuing operations during the second quarter of 2025, as compared to the year ago quarter, was mainly due to an increase in loan interest income, including fees, of $2.0 million and a decrease in interest expense on deposits of $1.2 million.

Net interest income from continuing operations was $23.3 million in the first six months of 2025, an increase from $17.9 million in the first six months of 2024. The increase was mainly due to an increase in loan interest income, including fees, of $3.6 million and a decrease in interest expense of $1.8 million.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income from continuing operations was $10.8 million for the second quarter of 2025, which was an increase from $8.8 million in the first quarter of 2025 and a decrease from $11.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase in the second quarter of 2025, as compared to the first quarter of 2025, was primarily the result of an increase in government guaranteed loan fair value gains of $3.2 million, partially offset by a decrease in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $1.2 million. The decrease in the second quarter of 2025, as compared to the second quarter of 2024, was the result of decreases in loan servicing income of $0.3 million, fair value gains on government guaranteed loans of $0.8 million, and government guaranteed loan packaging fees of $0.4 million, partially offset by an increase in gain on sale of government guaranteed loans of $0.5 million.

Noninterest income from continuing operations was $19.5 million for the first six months of 2025, which was a decrease from $25.9 million for the first six months of 2024. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in government guaranteed loan fair value gains of $4.8 million and a decrease in government guaranteed loan packaging fees of $1.1 million.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense from continuing operations was $17.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $15.8 million in the first quarter of 2025 and $16.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase in the second quarter of 2025, as compared to the prior quarter, was primarily due to an increase in loan origination and collection expenses of $1.5 million. The increase in the second quarter of 2025, as compared to the second quarter of 2024, was primarily due to higher loan origination and collection expenses of $0.6 million, occupancy expense of $0.3 million, and data processing expense of $0.4 million, partially offset by lower compensation expense of $0.1 million and marketing and business development expenses of $0.1 million.

Noninterest expense from continuing operations was $33.3 million for the first six months of 2025 compared to $34.4 million for the first six months of 2024. The decrease was the result of lower compensation expense of $1.6 million and professional service expense of $0.7 million, partially offset by higher occupancy and equipment expense of $0.8 million and data processing expense of $0.9 million.

Balance Sheet

Assets

Total assets increased $51.9 million, or 4.0%, during the second quarter of 2025 to $1.34 billion, mainly due to increases in loans held for investment of $41.0 million and cash and cash equivalents of $14.1 million. Compared to the end of the second quarter last year, total assets increased $126.0 million, or 10.3%, driven primarily by growth in loans held for investment of $117.5 million.

Loans

Loans held for investment increased $41.0 million, or 3.8%, during the second quarter of 2025 and $117.5 million, or 11.7%, over the past year to $1.13 billion, due to originations in both conventional community bank loans and government guaranteed loans, partially offset by government guaranteed loan sales.

Deposits

Deposits increased $35.5 million, or 3.1%, during the second quarter of 2025 and increased $121.4 million, or 11.6%, from the second quarter of 2024, ending June30, 2025 at $1.16 billion. During the second quarter, there were increases in noninterest-bearing account balances of $3.5 million, savings and money market account balances of $25.2 million, and time deposit balances of $29.7 million, partially offset by a decrease in interest-bearing transaction account balances of $22.9 million. At June30, 2025, approximately 80% of total deposits were insured by the FDIC. At times, the Bank has brokered time deposit and non-maturity deposit relationships available to diversify its funding sources. At June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 2024, the Company had $186.7 million, $112.3 million, and $60.1 million, respectively, of brokered deposits.

Asset Quality

The Company recorded a provision for credit losses in the second quarter of $7.3 million, compared to provisions of $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $3.0 million during the second quarter of 2024.

The ratio of ACL to total loans held for investment at amortized cost was 1.65% at June30, 2025, 1.61% as of March31, 2025, and 1.50% as of June30, 2024. The ratio of ACL to total loans held for investment at amortized cost, excluding government guaranteed loan balances, was 1.85% at June30, 2025, 1.84% as of March31, 2025, and 1.73% as of June30, 2024.

Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2025 were $6.8 million, which was an increase from $3.3 million for the first quarter of 2025 and the second quarter of 2024. Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans held for investment at amortized cost were 2.60% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 1.28% in the first quarter of 2025 and 1.45% in the second quarter of 2024. Nonperforming assets were 1.79% of total assets as of June30, 2025, compared to 2.08% as of March31, 2025, and 1.28% as of June30, 2024. Nonperforming assets, excluding government guaranteed loan balances, were 1.12% of total assets as of June30, 2025, compared to 1.22% as of March31, 2025, and 0.82% as of June30, 2024.

Capital

The Bank’s Tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.11% as of June30, 2025, compared to 8.56% as of March31, 2025, and 8.73% as of June30, 2024. The CET 1 and Tier 1 capital ratios to risk-weighted assets were 9.98% as of June30, 2025, compared to 10.47% as of March31, 2025, and 10.54% as of June30, 2024. The total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 11.23% as of June30, 2025, compared to 11.73% as of March31, 2025, and 11.79% as of June30, 2024.

Liquidity

The Bank's overall liquidity position remains strong and stable with liquidity in excess of internal minimums as stated by policy and monitored by management and the Board. The on-balance sheet liquidity ratio at June30, 2025 was 8.28%, as compared to 9.17% at December31, 2024. The Bank has robust liquidity resources which include secured borrowings available from the Federal Home Loan Bank, the Federal Reserve, and lines of credit with other financial institutions. As of June30, 2025, the Bank had $40.0 million of borrowings from the FHLB and no borrowings from the FRB or other financial institutions. This compared to $20.0 million of borrowings from the FHLB and no borrowings from the FRB or other financial institutions at March31, 2025.

Conference Call

BayFirst will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter results. Interested parties may listen to the call live under the Investor Relations tab at www.bayfirstfinancial.com or are invited to dial (800) 549-8228 to participate in the call using Conference ID 29222. A replay of the call will be available for one year at www.bayfirstfinancial.com.

About BayFirst Financial Corp.

BayFirst Financial Corp. is a registered bank holding company based in St. Petersburg, Florida which commenced operations on September 1, 2000. Its primary source of income is derived from its wholly owned subsidiary, BayFirst National Bank, a national banking association which commenced business operations on February 12, 1999. The Bank currently operates twelve full-service banking offices throughout the Tampa Bay-Sarasota region and offers a broad range of commercial and consumer banking services to businesses and individuals. The Bank was the 8th largest SBA 7(a) lender by number of units originated and 18th largest by dollar volume nationwide through the SBA's quarter ended June30, 2025. As of June30, 2025, BayFirst Financial Corp. had $1.34 billion in total assets.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to the historical information contained herein, this presentation includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of health crises, global military hostilities, weather events, or climate change, including their effects on the economic environment, our customers and our operations, as well as any changes to federal, state or local government laws, regulations or orders in connection with them; the ability of the Company to implement its strategy and expand its banking operations; changes in interest rates and other general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; changes in business plans as circumstances warrant; risks related to mergers and acquisitions; changes in benchmark interest rates used to price loans and deposits, changes in tax laws, regulations and guidance; and other risks detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with the SEC, including, but not limited to those “Risk Factors� described in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included herein are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will," "propose," "may," "plan," "seek," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this document, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
At or for the three months ended
(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)6/30/20253/31/202512/31/20249/30/20246/30/2024
Net income (loss)$(1,237)$(335)$9,776$1,137$866
Balance sheet data:
Average loans held for investment at amortized cost1,047,5681,027,6481,003,867948,528902,417
Average total assets1,324,4551,287,6181,273,2961,228,0401,178,501
Average common shareholders� equity95,04996,05387,96186,38184,948
Total loans held for investment1,125,7991,084,8171,066,5591,042,4451,008,314
Total loans held for investment, excl gov’t gtd loan balances972,942943,979917,075885,444844,659
Allowance for credit losses17,04116,51315,51214,18613,843
Total assets1,343,8671,291,9571,288,2971,245,0991,217,869
Total deposits1,163,7961,128,2671,143,2291,112,1961,042,388
Common shareholders� equity92,17294,03494,86986,24284,911
Share data:
Basic earnings (loss) per common share$(0.39)$(0.17)$2.27$0.18$0.12
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share(0.39)(0.17)2.110.180.12
Dividends per common share0.080.080.080.080.08
Book value per common share22.3022.7722.9520.8620.54
Tangible book value per common share (1)22.3022.7722.9520.8620.54
Performance and capital ratios:
Return on average assets(2)(0.37)%(0.10)%3.07%0.37%0.29%
Return on average common equity(2)(6.83)%(3.00)%42.71%3.48%2.26%
Net interest margin(2)4.06%3.77%3.60%3.34%3.43%
Asset quality ratios:
Net charge-offs$6,799$3,301$3,369$2,757$3,261
Net charge-offs/avg loans held for investment at amortized cost(2)2.60%1.28%1.34%1.16%1.45%
Nonperforming loans(3)$21,665$24,806$17,607$15,489$12,312
Nonperforming loans (excluding gov't gtd balance)(3)$14,187$15,078$13,570$10,992$8,054
Nonperforming loans/total loans held for investment(3)2.09%2.42%1.75%1.62%1.34%
Nonperforming loans (excl gov’t gtd balance)/total loans held for investment(3)1.37%1.47%1.35%1.15%0.87%
ACL/Total loans held for investment at amortized cost1.65%1.61%1.54%1.48%1.50%
ACL/Total loans held for investment at amortized cost, excl government guaranteed loans1.85%1.84%1.79%1.70%1.73%
Other Data:
Full-time equivalent employees300305299295302
Banking center offices1212121212
(1) See section entitled "GAAP Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for a reconciliation to most comparable GAAP equivalent.
(2) Annualized
(3) Excludes loans measured at fair value

Reconciliation and Management Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Some of the financial measures included in this report are not measures of financial condition or performance recognized by GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include tangible common shareholders' equity and tangible book value per common share. Our management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of our performance, and we believe that providing this information to financial analysts and investors allows them to evaluate capital adequacy.

The following presents the calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures.

Tangible Common Shareholders' Equity and Tangible Book Value Per Common Share (Unaudited)
As of
(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)June 30, 2025March 31, 2025December 31, 2024September 30, 2024June 30, 2024
Total shareholders� equity$108,223$110,085$110,920$102,293$100,962
Less: Preferred stock liquidation preference(16,051)(16,051)(16,051)(16,051)(16,051)
Total equity available to common shareholders92,17294,03494,86986,24284,911
Less: Goodwill
Tangible common shareholders' equity$92,172$94,034$94,869$86,242$84,911
Common shares outstanding4,134,1274,129,0274,132,9864,134,0594,134,219
Tangible book value per common share$22.30$22.77$22.95$20.86$20.54


BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)6/30/2025
3/31/2025
6/30/2024
Assets
Cash and due from banks$6,142$6,517$4,226
Interest-bearing deposits in banks71,15756,63756,546
Cash and cash equivalents77,29963,15460,772
Time deposits in banks1,2802,0252,261
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost $33,410, $39,507, and $42,885 at June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 2024, respectively)30,25636,31838,685
Investment securities held to maturity, at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses of $9, $12, and $14 (fair value: $2,369, $2,356, and $2,273 at June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 2024, respectively)2,4912,4882,486
Nonmarketable equity securities6,5515,4807,132
Government guaranteed loans held for sale
Government guaranteed loans held for investment, at fair value90,68757,90186,142
Loans held for investment, at amortized cost1,035,1121,026,916922,172
Allowance for credit losses on loans(17,041)(16,513)(13,843)
Net Loans held for investment, at amortized cost1,018,0711,010,403908,329
Accrued interest receivable9,4959,1538,000
Premises and equipment, net32,40732,76939,088
Loan servicing rights16,07416,46015,770
Right-of-useoperating lease assets15,16015,4842,305
Bank owned life insurance26,88126,69626,150
Other real estate owned4001321,633
Other assets16,81513,49419,080
Assets from discontinued operations36
Total assets$1,343,867$1,291,957$1,217,869
Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing deposit accounts$109,698$106,236$94,040
Interest-bearing transaction accounts238,215261,074236,447
Savings and money market deposit accounts493,005467,766420,271
Time deposits322,878293,191291,630
Total deposits1,163,7961,128,2671,042,388
FHLB borrowings40,00020,00055,000
Subordinated debentures5,9595,9575,952
Notes payable1,7071,8202,162
Accrued interest payable1,1481,0531,172
Operating lease liabilities13,81914,1022,497
Deferred income tax liabilities8956481,000
Accrued expenses and other liabilities8,32010,0256,565
Liabilities from discontinued operations171
Total liabilities1,235,6441,181,8721,116,907
Shareholders� equity:
Preferred stock, Series A; no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 6,395 shares issued and outstanding at June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 2024; aggregate liquidation preference of $6,395 each period6,1616,1616,161
Preferred stock, Series B; no par value, 20,000 shares authorized, 3,210 shares issued and outstanding at June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 2024; aggregate liquidation preference of $3,210 each period3,1233,1233,123
Preferred stock, Series C; no par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 6,446 shares issued and outstanding at June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 2024; aggregate liquidation preference of $6,446 at June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 20246,4466,4466,446
Common stock and additionalpaid-incapital; no par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,134,127, 4,129,027, and 4,134,219 shares issued and outstanding at June30, 2025, March31, 2025, and June30, 2024, respectively54,73954,65754,773
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net(2,368)(2,378)(3,113)
Unearned compensation(1,006)(1,006)(1,081)
Retained earnings41,12843,08234,653
Total shareholders� equity108,223110,085100,962
Total liabilities and shareholders� equity$1,343,867$1,291,957$1,217,869


BAYFIRST FINANCIAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
For the Quarter EndedYear-to-Date
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)6/30/20253/31/20256/30/20246/30/20256/30/2024
Interest income:
Loans, including fees$21,459$19,751$19,414$41,210$37,642
Interest-bearing deposits in banks and other1,0469341,0131,9801,972
Total interest income22,50520,68520,42743,19039,614
Interest expense:
Deposits9,2829,43110,44818,71320,663
Other8752557971,1301,027
Total interest expense10,1579,68611,24519,84321,690
Net interest income12,34810,9999,18223,34717,924
Provision for credit losses7,2644,4003,00011,6647,058
Net interest income after provision for credit losses5,0846,5996,18211,68310,866
Noninterest income:
Loan servicing income, net4847368051,2201,600
Gain on sale of government guaranteed loans, net6,1367,3275,59513,46313,684
Service charges and fees473449452922896
Government guaranteed loans fair value gain (loss), net2,442(755)3,2021,6876,507
Government guaranteed loan packaging fees5777161,0221,2932,429
Othernoninterestincome683278577961805
Total noninterest income10,7958,75111,65319,54625,921
Noninterest Expense:
Salaries and benefits8,1137,9987,82916,11115,834
Bonus, commissions, and incentives262716593332,230
Occupancy and equipment1,5791,6341,2733,2132,383
Data processing2,0782,0451,6474,1233,207
Marketing and business development4034875408901,128
Professional services7827328771,5142,226
Loan origination and collection2,5581,0351,9583,5933,677
Employee recruiting and development4626175491,0791,146
Regulatory assessments352339279691561
Othernoninterestexpense9398559991,7941,991
Total noninterest expense17,52815,81316,61033,34134,383
Income (loss) before taxes from continuing operations(1,649)(463)1,225(2,112)2,404
Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations(412)(128)349(540)645
Net income (loss) from continuing operations(1,237)(335)876(1,572)1,759
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes(14)(92)
Income tax benefit from discontinued operations(4)(23)
Net loss from discontinued operations(10)(69)
Net income (loss)(1,237)(335)866(1,572)1,690
Preferred dividends386385386771771
Net income available to (loss attributable to) common shareholders$(1,623)$(720)$480$(2,343)$919
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations$(0.39)$(0.17)$0.12$(0.57)$0.24
Discontinued operations(0.02)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share$(0.39)$(0.17)$0.12$(0.57)$0.22
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Continuing operations$(0.39)$(0.17)$0.12$(0.57)$0.24
Discontinued operations(0.02)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share$(0.39)$(0.17)$0.12$(0.57)$0.22

Loan Composition

(Dollars in thousands)6/30/20253/31/202512/31/20249/30/20246/30/2024
(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
AG˹ٷ estate:
Residential$356,559$339,886$330,870$321,740$304,234
Commercial292,923296,351305,721292,026288,185
Construction and land53,18746,74032,91433,78435,759
Commercial and industrial223,239234,384226,522200,212192,140
Commercial and industrial - PPP1914579411,6562,324
Consumer and other93,33393,88993,82692,54685,789
Loans held for investment, at amortized cost, gross1,019,4321,011,707990,794941,964908,431
Deferred loan costs, net21,11820,52119,49918,06017,299
Discount on government guaranteed loans(8,780)(8,727)(8,306)(7,880)(7,731)
Premium on loans purchased, net3,3423,4153,7393,8604,173
Loans held for investment, at amortized cost, net1,035,1121,026,9161,005,726956,004922,172
Government guaranteed loans held for investment, at fair value90,68757,90160,83386,44186,142
Total loans held for investment, net$1,125,799$1,084,817$1,066,559$1,042,445$1,008,314

Nonperforming Assets (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)6/30/20253/31/202512/31/20249/30/20246/30/2024
Nonperforming loans (government guaranteed balances), at amortized cost, gross$7,478$9,728$4,037$4,497$4,258
Nonperforming loans (unguaranteed balances), at amortized cost, gross14,18715,07813,57010,9928,054
Total nonperforming loans, at amortized cost, gross21,66524,80617,60715,48912,312
Nonperforming loans (government guaranteed balances), at fair value50250724341
Nonperforming loans (unguaranteed balances), at fair value1,4301,4191,4901,5351,284
Total nonperforming loans, at fair value1,9321,9261,4901,5591,625
OREO4001321321,633
Repossessed assets363694
Total nonperforming assets, gross$23,997$26,900$19,265$17,142$15,570
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans held for investment(1)2.09%2.42%1.75%1.62%1.34%
Nonperforming loans (excluding government guaranteed balances) to total loans held for investment(1)1.37%1.47%1.35%1.15%0.87%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets1.79%2.08%1.50%1.38%1.28%
Nonperforming assets (excluding government guaranteed balances) to total assets1.12%1.22%1.06%0.88%0.82%
ACL to nonperforming loans(1)78.66%66.57%88.10%91.59%112.44%
ACL to nonperforming loans (excluding government guaranteed balances)(1)120.12%109.52%114.31%129.06%171.88%
(1) Excludes loans measured at fair value


Contacts:
Thomas G. ZernickScott J. McKim
Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial Officer
727.399.5680727.521.7085

FAQ

What were BayFirst Financial's (BAFN) Q2 2025 earnings results?

BayFirst reported a net loss of $1.2 million, or $(0.39) per share, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million, or $(0.17) per share, in Q1 2025.

How much did BAFN's loans and deposits grow in Q2 2025?

Loans held for investment increased by $41.0 million (3.8%) to $1.13 billion, while deposits grew by $35.5 million (3.1%) to $1.16 billion.

What actions did BayFirst take to address financial challenges in Q2 2025?

BayFirst suspended common and preferred stock dividend payments and board fees, initiated a strategic review to derisk unguaranteed SBA 7(a) balances, and strengthened underwriting standards.

What was BAFN's asset quality performance in Q2 2025?

Net charge-offs increased to $6.8 million, provision for credit losses rose to $7.3 million, and nonperforming assets were 1.79% of total assets.

What was BayFirst's net interest margin in Q2 2025?

Net interest margin was 4.06%, an increase of 29 basis points from 3.77% in Q1 2025 and 63 basis points from 3.43% in Q2 2024.
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