10-Q: First Capital Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Growth

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Quarterly Report 14 November 2025 4:32 PM

First Capital, Inc. announced a significant increase in net income and earnings per share for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025, driven by higher net interest income and improved asset quality.

Better than expectedNet income attributable to First Capital, Inc. increased significantly for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024.Earnings per common share (basic and diluted) also saw substantial increases for both periods.Net interest income after provision for credit losses improved, driven by higher interest income and lower interest expense on deposits.The tax-equivalent net interest margin expanded, indicating improved profitability from core lending activities.Provision for credit losses decreased, reflecting improved asset quality and a reduction in non-performing loans.Total assets, deposits, and stockholders' equity all grew, demonstrating balance sheet strength and expansion.

Summary

Net income attributable to First Capital, Inc. for the three months ended September 30, 2025, increased to $4.478 million ($1.34 per diluted share) from $2.898 million ($0.87 per diluted share) in the prior year.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net income attributable to First Capital, Inc. rose to $11.488 million ($3.43 per diluted share) from $8.678 million ($2.59 per diluted share) in 2024.
Net interest income after provision for credit losses increased by $2.1 million for the three-month period and $4.9 million for the nine-month period compared to the prior year.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin improved to 3.71% for the three months and 3.55% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, up from 3.19% and 3.16% respectively in 2024.
Total assets grew by $48.0 million to $1.24 billion at September 30, 2025, from $1.19 billion at December 31, 2024.
Total deposits increased by $28.3 million to $1.09 billion at September 30, 2025, from $1.07 billion at December 31, 2024.
Net loans receivable increased by $11.1 million to $642.3 million at September 30, 2025, from $631.2 million at December 31, 2024.
The provision for credit losses decreased to $150,000 for the three months and $794,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting improved asset quality and a decrease in non-performing loans.
Total stockholders' equity attributable to the Company increased by $17.8 million to $132.4 million at September 30, 2025, primarily due to a $9.3 million net unrealized gain on available for sale securities and an $8.5 million increase in retained net income.
The Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) was 10.82% at September 30, 2025, indicating the Bank remains well-capitalized.

Sentiment

Score: 8

Explanation: The company demonstrated strong financial performance with significant increases in net income, EPS, and net interest margin. Asset quality improved with lower non-performing loans and reduced provision for credit losses. The capital position remains robust, exceeding regulatory requirements. While non-interest expenses rose due to specific initiatives and compensation, and there are unrealized losses on securities, the overall financial health and operational efficiency appear strong.

Positives

Net income attributable to First Capital, Inc. increased by 54.5% to $4.478 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $2.898 million in 2024.
Diluted earnings per share rose by 54.0% to $1.34 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $0.87 in 2024.
Net income attributable to First Capital, Inc. increased by 32.4% to $11.488 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $8.678 million in 2024.
Diluted earnings per share rose by 32.4% to $3.43 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $2.59 in 2024.
Net interest income after provision for credit losses increased by $2.1 million for the three months and $4.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
The tax-equivalent net interest margin expanded to 3.71% for the three months and 3.55% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, indicating improved profitability from core lending activities.
Total assets increased by $48.0 million to $1.24 billion at September 30, 2025.
Total deposits increased by $28.3 million to $1.09 billion at September 30, 2025, reflecting continued customer inflows.
Net loans receivable increased by $11.1 million to $642.3 million, driven by growth in commercial real estate, multifamily residential, 1-4 family residential mortgage, and home equity loans.
The provision for credit losses decreased to $150,000 for the three months and $794,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, indicating improved asset quality.
Nonperforming loans decreased to $3.866 million at September 30, 2025, from $4.382 million at December 31, 2024.
Total stockholders' equity increased by $17.8 million to $132.4 million, bolstered by a $9.3 million net unrealized gain on available for sale securities.
The Bank's Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) of 10.82% at September 30, 2025, exceeds the 9% regulatory minimum, confirming a well-capitalized status.

Negatives

Noninterest expenses increased by $540,000 for the three months and $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to increases in occupancy and equipment expenses (including branch demolition/rebuilding costs and asset disposal losses) and compensation and benefits.
Income tax expense increased by $530,000 for the three months and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, resulting in higher effective tax rates of 19.2% and 18.4% respectively.
The Company recognized a net $39,000 loss on the sale of available for sale securities for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and a net $94,000 loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net gain in the prior year period.
Securities available for sale and held to maturity continue to have gross unrealized losses, totaling $19.781 million and $1.668 million respectively at September 30, 2025, primarily due to fluctuations in interest rates.

Risks

General economic conditions, including changes in market interest rates and changes in monetary and fiscal policies of the federal government, could adversely affect financial performance.
The Company's ability to execute its business plan may be impacted by unforeseen challenges.
Legislative and regulatory changes could impose new requirements or restrictions.
The quality and composition of the loan and investment securities portfolio are subject to credit risk and market fluctuations.
Loan demand and deposit flows are influenced by market interest rates, economic conditions, and competition.
Competition from other financial institutions could affect profitability and growth.
Changes in accounting principles and guidelines may require adjustments to financial reporting.
Additional deterioration in market and economic conditions may have an adverse impact on credit quality in the future, despite current improvements.
Recent changes in international trade regulation or foreign trade policy, including tariffs, could lead to higher than anticipated inflation and supply chain disruption, potentially impacting consumer and commercial borrower performance.
Interest rate risk, as measured by Net Interest Income at Risk and Economic Value of Equity simulations, indicates sensitivity to immediate and sustained shifts in market interest rates, which could decrease net interest income and economic value of equity in certain scenarios.

Future Outlook

The Company expects to fulfill its unfunded commitment related to bank technology fund investments through 2026 and qualified affordable housing project investments through 2029. Commitments for solar energy tax credit investments are expected to be fulfilled by December 31, 2025. Management continues to monitor market and economic conditions for potential adverse impacts on credit quality and will evaluate and adjust deposit rate betas and key interest rate index ties in its scenarios to better reflect the current interest rate environment and increased competitive pressure for deposits.

Management Comments

Management believes that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject as of September 30, 2025.
At both September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Bank was considered well-capitalized under applicable regulatory guidelines.
Management believes retail deposits, compared to brokered deposits, reduce the effects of interest rate fluctuations because they generally represent a more stable source of funds.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, management evaluated and adjusted deposit rate betas and key interest rate index ties in its scenarios to better reflect the current interest rate environment and increased competitive pressure for deposits.

Industry Context

The banking industry continues to navigate a dynamic interest rate environment. First Capital, Inc.'s improved net interest margin and decreased interest expense on deposits suggest effective interest rate risk management, potentially outperforming peers in managing funding costs. The increase in total assets and deposits, alongside a decrease in non-performing loans, indicates healthy growth and asset quality in a competitive landscape, especially for a community bank. The company's strategic investments in affordable housing and renewable energy tax credits align with broader industry trends towards community development and ESG initiatives.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) of 10.82% at September 30, 2025, significantly exceeds the minimum regulatory requirement of 9% for well-capitalized community banks, indicating a robust capital position compared to industry benchmarks.
The increase in tax-equivalent net interest margin from 3.19% to 3.71% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and from 3.16% to 3.55% for the nine months, suggests effective management of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities in a fluctuating rate environment, potentially outperforming some regional banks struggling with deposit costs.
The decrease in non-performing loans from $4.382 million at December 31, 2024, to $3.866 million at September 30, 2025, indicates improving asset quality, which is a positive trend compared to industry concerns about potential loan defaults amidst economic uncertainty.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Equity Incentive Plan Adoption	The Company adopted the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan on May 22, 2019, providing for awards of stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, and stock appreciation rights, with an aggregate of 176,150 shares available for issuance. This plan replaced the 2009 Plan which terminated on May 20, 2019.	May 22, 2019	Aims to align employee and director incentives with shareholder interests, potentially improving long-term performance and retention.
Stock Repurchase Program	The Company entered into a Joint Rule 10b5-1/Rule 10b-18 Plan Agreement on August 29, 2025, to repurchase up to 113,236 shares of common stock, commencing September 4, 2025, and expiring August 28, 2026. This is part of a previously authorized program from August 19, 2008.	September 4, 2025	Intended to return value to shareholders and potentially reduce share count, which can boost EPS, reflecting confidence in the company's valuation.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Positive impact due to increased net income, EPS, and total stockholders' equity. The stock repurchase program also indicates a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Employees: Increased compensation and benefits expenses suggest favorable adjustments for employees, including annual cost of living and performance-related increases, and health insurance benefits. Stock-based compensation plans also provide incentives.
Customers: Deposit inflows indicate continued customer trust and growth. Loan growth in various segments suggests meeting customer financing needs.
Creditors: Strong capital adequacy (CBLR of 10.82%) and decreased non-performing loans indicate a healthy financial position, reducing credit risk for lenders.

Next Steps

Fulfill unfunded commitment related to bank technology fund investments through 2026.
Fulfill unfunded commitment related to qualified affordable housing project investment through 2029.
Fulfill unfunded commitment related to solar energy tax credit investments by December 31, 2025.
Continue monitoring performance of modified loans.
Management will continue to evaluate and adjust deposit rate betas and key interest rate index ties in its scenarios to better reflect the current interest rate environment and increased competitive pressure for deposits.
The Rule 10b5-1/Rule 10b-18 Plan Agreement for share repurchases will continue until its expiration on August 28, 2026.

Key Dates

Date	Description
August 19, 2008	Company's Board of Directors approved the stock repurchase authorization.
May 20, 2009	Company adopted the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan.
June 18, 2013	Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of First Capital, Inc. filed.
May 19, 2016	Amendment to Articles of Incorporation filed.
January 19, 2018	First Harrison Bank entered into an agreement to invest in qualified affordable housing projects through a limited liability company.
September 2018	Company acquired 90,000 shares of common stock in another Bank Holding Company (BHC).
May 20, 2019	The 2009 Equity Incentive Plan terminated.
May 22, 2019	Company adopted the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.
October 2021	Company entered into an agreement to invest in a bank technology fund through a limited partnership.
January 1, 2022	Minimum Community Bank Leverage Ratio (CBLR) for qualifying community banks was set at 9%.
March 12, 2023	Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) created the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP).
April 21, 2023	First Harrison Bank entered into an agreement to invest in investment tax credits generated by solar energy producing facilities.
January 2024	Company repaid all outstanding borrowings under the BTFP and FHLB advances, then borrowed $33.6 million under the BTFP.
February 28, 2024	First Harrison Bank entered into an Overdraft Line of Credit Agreement with the FHLB, which automatically renewed for an additional one-year term on February 28, 2025.
March 11, 2024	The Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) ceased making new loans.
April 17, 2024	First Harrison Bank entered into an agreement to invest in investment tax credits generated by solar energy producing facilities.
July 2024	A Bank Holding Company (BHC) whose subordinated debt the Company holds announced the suspension of its quarterly dividend.
September 30, 2024	End of prior year's third fiscal quarter for comparison.
October 2024	All BTFP advances were repaid.
November 2024	All BTFP advances were repaid.
December 31, 2024	End of prior fiscal year for balance sheet comparison.
March 26, 2025	First Harrison Bank entered into an agreement to invest in investment tax credits generated by solar energy producing facilities.
June 2025	Company entered into an agreement to participate in a second, related bank technology fund.
July 1, 2025	Start of the three-month period covered by the report.
July 31, 2025	End of the first month of the quarter, during which 235 shares were repurchased.
August 29, 2025	Company entered into a Joint Rule 10b5-1/Rule 10b-18 Plan Agreement for share repurchases.
September 2025	The BHC whose subordinated debt the Company holds resumed paying a quarterly dividend.
September 1, 2025	Start of the third month of the quarter, during which 1,208 shares were repurchased.
September 4, 2025	The Joint Rule 10b5-1/Rule 10b-18 Plan Agreement commenced.
September 30, 2025	End of the current reporting period for the quarterly report.
October 31, 2025	Latest practicable date for which common stock shares outstanding were reported (3,347,627 shares).
November 14, 2025	Date of filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
December 31, 2025	Expected date for the Bank to fulfill its unfunded commitment related to solar energy tax credit investments.
August 28, 2026	Expiration date of the Joint Rule 10b5-1/Rule 10b-18 Plan Agreement.
Through 2026	Expected period for the Company to fulfill its unfunded commitment related to bank technology fund investments.
Through 2029	Expected period for the Bank to fulfill its unfunded commitment related to qualified affordable housing project investment.

Recommendation

buy

First Capital, Inc. delivered robust financial results for Q3 and the first nine months of 2025, showcasing significant growth in net income and EPS. The expansion of the net interest margin, coupled with a decrease in the provision for credit losses and non-performing loans, highlights strong operational efficiency and improving asset quality. The company maintains a well-capitalized position, exceeding regulatory requirements. While non-interest expenses increased due to strategic investments and compensation, the overall trajectory of profitability and balance sheet health is very positive, making it an attractive investment.

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