10-Q: Third Coast Bancshares Reports Strong Q2 Earnings

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Quarterly Report 5 August 2025 8:31 PM

📋All filings for Third Coast Bancshares, INC

Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. announced a significant increase in net income and net interest income for the second quarter and first half of 2025, driven by loan growth and improved asset quality.

Capital raiseOn September 30, 2022, the Company completed a private placement of 69,400 shares of Series A Convertible Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock and Preferred Warrants, generating aggregate gross proceeds of $69.4 million ($66.2 million net).Officers and directors of the Company purchased $2.7 million of the Series A Preferred Stock in this private placement.

Better than expectedNet income increased by 43.3% year-over-year.Net interest income increased by 19.8% year-over-year.Provision for credit losses decreased by 25.4% year-over-year.Nonperforming loans decreased significantly, indicating improved asset quality.Net interest margin and net interest spread both improved.The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased, contributing to higher profitability.

Summary

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, increased by 43.3% to $30.3 million, up from $21.2 million in the prior year period.
Net interest income rose by 19.8% to $92.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $76.9 million in the same period last year.
The provision for credit losses decreased by 25.4% to $2.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from $3.5 million in the prior year.
Total loans, net of allowance for credit losses, grew by 2.9% to $4.04 billion as of June 30, 2025, from $3.93 billion at December 31, 2024.
Nonperforming loans significantly decreased to $20.1 million as of June 30, 2025, from $27.9 million at December 31, 2024.
The ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans improved to 0.33% at June 30, 2025, from 0.67% at December 31, 2024.
The allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans ratio increased substantially to 299.71% at June 30, 2025, from 150.54% at December 31, 2024.
Net interest margin improved to 4.02% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, up from 3.61% in the prior year period.
The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased to 4.01% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from 4.71% in the prior year period.
The Company completed two securitizations totaling $250 million of revolving commercial real estate loans in April and June 2025, purchasing Class A-1 asset-backed notes for $78 million and $127.5 million, respectively.
A new share repurchase program of up to $30 million was authorized by the Board of Directors on June 17, 2025, with no shares repurchased as of June 30, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 9

Explanation: The filing indicates exceptionally strong financial performance with significant increases in net income and net interest income, coupled with substantial improvements in asset quality and capital ratios. The new share repurchase program further underscores management's confidence.

Positives

Net income increased significantly by 43.3% year-over-year for the six-month period, demonstrating strong profitability.
Net interest income grew by 19.8%, indicating effective management of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
The provision for credit losses decreased by 25.4%, reflecting improved asset quality and lower expected credit losses.
Nonperforming loans decreased substantially, and the ratio of nonaccrual loans to total loans improved, signaling better loan portfolio health.
The allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans ratio nearly doubled, indicating robust coverage for potential loan losses.
Net interest margin and net interest spread both increased, showing enhanced efficiency in core banking operations.
The average rate paid on interest-bearing deposits decreased, contributing to lower interest expense.
Loan growth, particularly in commercial and industrial loans, indicates strong business activity and demand in the Company's markets.
The Company's capital ratios exceed all 'well capitalized' regulatory thresholds, demonstrating strong financial soundness.
Authorization of a new $30 million share repurchase program signals management's confidence in the Company's valuation and future prospects.

Negatives

Total deposits experienced a slight decrease of 0.7% from December 31, 2024, primarily due to a 26.8% decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits.
Investment securities available-for-sale decreased by 7.4% due to maturities, calls, paydowns, and net sales.
Noninterest income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to losses on the sales of investment securities and changes in other real estate owned valuation estimates.
Salaries and employee benefits increased by 12.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, due to new hires and increased bonus expense.
Legal and professional fees increased by 11.7% due to expenses related to loan securitization activities.
Regulatory assessment fees increased by 26.4% due to growth in total assets and a change in the quarterly assessment rate.

Risks

Exposure to interest rate risk and fluctuations in interest rates.
Sensitivity to general market conditions and economic trends, particularly in the banking industry.
Challenges in maintaining and growing the deposit base.
Risks associated with the Company's expansion strategy.
Geographic concentration of operations in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin-San Antonio markets.
Impact of changes in the economy on real estate values and liquidity.
Fluctuations in the value of collateral securing loans.
Credit risk inherent in commercial, real estate, and construction lending.
Prepayment risks associated with commercial real estate loans.
Liquidity risks within the securitization market.
Operational risks related to the administration of securitized assets.
Adequacy of the allowance for credit losses to absorb future loan losses.
Potential for an increase in nonperforming and classified assets.
Borrowers' ability to repay loans, which could be affected by economic downturns.
Risk of fraud related to asset-based lending and commercial finance products.
Potential for additional debt or future issuances of new debt securities or preferred stock.
Ability to raise additional capital in the future.
Impact of changes in key management personnel.
Accuracy of valuation techniques used for collateral.
Competition from other financial services companies.
Vulnerability to systems failures, fraudulent activity, interruptions, or data breaches.
Impact of natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics, and other catastrophes.
Changes in laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, or policies affecting financial institutions.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence as a commonly used resource in banking.
Influence of monetary policies and regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Dependence on the sustainment of an active, liquid market for common stock.
Fluctuations in the market price of common stock.

Future Outlook

The Company expects to continue monitoring and controlling its growth to remain compliant with all regulatory capital standards. Management does not anticipate a change in its primary funding source (deposits) or primary use of funds (loans) in the foreseeable future. The Company will lose its emerging growth company status upon reaching certain revenue or market capitalization thresholds, or by December 31, 2026, whichever is earliest.

Management Comments

Management believes the allowance for credit losses is adequate to cover expected credit losses on loans at June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Management believes the Company's valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants.
Management believes, as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company and Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
Management believes the loan participations sold subject to this guidance met the condition to be treated as a sale.
We do not expect a change in the primary source or use of our funds in the foreseeable future.
We expect to monitor and control our growth in order to remain in compliance with all regulatory capital standards applicable to us.

Industry Context

The Company operates in the community banking sector, primarily serving small to medium-sized businesses and professionals in key Texas markets. Its strong net interest margin and decreasing cost of deposits suggest effective interest rate management in a dynamic rate environment. The growth in commercial and industrial loans indicates a healthy demand for business financing in its target regions, while the securitization activities reflect a proactive approach to managing liquidity and capital within the broader financial industry trends.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The net interest margin of 4.02% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, is robust and generally outperforms many regional and national banks, indicating strong profitability from core lending activities.
The nonperforming loan ratio of 0.49% at June 30, 2025, is significantly lower than the average for U.S. commercial banks, which typically ranges from 0.7% to over 1.0% depending on economic cycles, demonstrating superior asset quality.
The allowance for credit losses to nonaccrual loans ratio of 299.71% is exceptionally strong, providing a substantial buffer against potential loan losses compared to industry averages, which are often below 200%.
The Company's capital ratios (Tier 1 leverage: 9.65%, Common Equity Tier 1: 8.75%, Tier 1: 10.20%, Total Capital: 12.87% for the consolidated entity) all comfortably exceed the 'well capitalized' regulatory thresholds (4.00%, 7.00%, 8.50%, 10.50% respectively), indicating a very strong capital position relative to peers.
The strategic use of securitization for commercial real estate loans aligns with broader industry practices for managing balance sheet risk and optimizing capital allocation, similar to larger financial institutions seeking to enhance liquidity and reduce concentration risk.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Regulatory Conversion	On March 13, 2024, the Bank completed its conversion from a Texas state savings bank to a Texas banking association, changing its primary state regulator to the Texas Department of Banking while remaining a Federal Reserve System member.	2024-03-13	Streamlines regulatory oversight and potentially impacts operational compliance requirements.
Bylaw Amendment	On May 25, 2023, shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's certificate of formation to authorize a new class of Non-Voting Common Stock, increasing the total authorized capital stock.	2023-05-25	Provides flexibility for future equity issuances without diluting voting control, potentially facilitating capital raises or strategic partnerships.
Share Repurchase Program Authorization	On June 17, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $30 million of common stock.	2025-06-17	Indicates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders and can support share price, subject to market conditions and regulatory non-objection.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings.
The Company is from time to time subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including allegations related to banking regulations, competition law, labor laws, consumer protection, intellectual property, securities, breach of contract, and tort.
Management believes the likelihood is remote that the impact of such proceedings, individually or in aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on consolidated financial statements.

Related Party Transactions

Loans to related parties totaled approximately $1.2 million at June 30, 2025, down from $1.5 million at December 31, 2024.
Loan originations to related parties were $220,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Repayments from related parties were $481,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Related party unfunded commitments were approximately $685,000 at June 30, 2025, an increase from $430,000 at December 31, 2024.
Deposit account balances for related parties totaled approximately $22.2 million at June 30, 2025, up from $18.9 million at December 31, 2024.
Officers and directors purchased $2.7 million of Series A Preferred Stock in the private placement completed on September 30, 2022.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Positive impact due to increased net income, improved earnings per share, strong capital position, and the authorization of a share repurchase program, which could enhance shareholder value.
Employees: Increased salaries and employee benefits expenses suggest continued investment in the workforce, potentially benefiting employee morale and retention. The Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides a long-term incentive.
Customers: Continued loan growth, particularly in commercial and industrial sectors, indicates the Company's commitment to serving its target market. The offering of interest rate swap products provides flexible financing solutions.
Creditors: Strong capital ratios and improved asset quality reduce credit risk for lenders and bondholders.
Regulatory Authorities: The Bank's compliance with all 'well capitalized' regulatory requirements demonstrates sound management and adherence to banking standards.

Next Steps

Continue share repurchases under the authorized $30 million program through May 22, 2026.
Monitor the transition of Subordinated Notes from a fixed to a floating interest rate period starting April 1, 2027.
Manage the maturity of Subordinated Notes on April 1, 2032.
Address the expiration of Preferred Warrants on September 30, 2029.
Prepare for the potential loss of emerging growth company status, which could occur as early as December 31, 2026, or upon meeting specific revenue or market capitalization thresholds.
Implement new accounting standards, specifically ASU 2023-09 related to income tax disclosures, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2013-01-01	Company adopted the 2013 Stock Option Plan.
2017-12-01	Company adopted the 2017 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan.
2018-07-01	Board of Directors approved the grant of stock options for 50,000 additional shares under the Director Plan.
2019-05-29	Shareholders approved the Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
2021-01-01	Director Plan amended to increase aggregate shares to 187,000.
2021-05-20	Shareholders approved an amendment to the 2019 Plan, increasing shares by 500,000.
2022-03-31	Company issued and sold $82.3 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.500% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2032.
2022-07-01	Company amended and merged the Third Coast Bank, SSB 401(k) Plan into the Third Coast Bank, SSB Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
2022-07-19	Exchange offer under the Registration Rights Agreement for Subordinated Notes was completed.
2022-09-30	Company completed a private placement of 69,400 shares of Series A Convertible Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock and Preferred Warrants, raising $69.4 million gross proceeds.
2023-05-03	Board of Directors approved the Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. Phantom Stock Appreciation Plan.
2023-05-25	Shareholders approved the amendment and restatement of Article VI of the Company's certificate of formation to authorize a new class of Non-Voting Common Stock.
2023-12-01	Company entered into two five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts of $100 million each (scheduled to mature December 6 and December 21, 2028).
2024-03-04	Discontinued receive-fixed interest rate swap agreement entered into on October 31, 2024.
2024-03-05	Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC.
2024-03-12	Revolving line of credit facility modified, increasing by $5.0 million and decreasing note rate.
2024-03-13	Bank completed its conversion from a Texas state savings bank to a Texas banking association.
2024-04-10	Company terminated two five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements (notional amounts of $100 million each).
2024-09-04	Company entered into a five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100 million.
2024-09-25	Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the SEC.
2024-10-04	Registration Statement on Form S-3 declared effective by the SEC; five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreement entered on September 4, 2024, was discontinued.
2024-10-31	Company entered into a ten-year and four-month receive-fixed interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100 million.
2025-04-01	Bank entered into a $100 million securitization transaction of a revolving commercial real estate loan; Company purchased Class A-1 asset backed notes, Series 2025-1, for $78 million.
2025-04-04	Company entered into a five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100 million.
2025-04-09	Five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreement entered on April 4, 2025, was discontinued.
2025-05-04	First Amendment to Salary Continuation Agreement for Bart Caraway and John McWhorter, and Amended and Restated Change of Control Bonus Agreement for Liz Eber and Vicki Alexander.
2025-05-05	Salary Continuation Agreement for Liz Eber and Vicki Alexander.
2025-06-03	Bank entered into a $150 million securitization transaction of certain commercial real estate loans; Company purchased Class A-1 asset backed notes, Series 2025-2, for $127.5 million.
2025-06-16	Non-objection from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas related to the Repurchase Program received.
2025-06-17	Company's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $30 million.
2025-06-30	End of the quarterly reporting period.
2025-07-31	Registrant had 13,861,173 shares of common stock outstanding.
2025-08-05	Date of filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
2026-03-10	Maturity date of the $55.0 million revolving line of credit facility.
2026-05-22	Expiration of the share repurchase program.
2026-12-31	Earliest date the Company will lose its emerging growth company status.
2027-04-01	Subordinated Notes interest rate changes from fixed to floating.
2028-12-06	Original maturity date of one of the terminated five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements.
2028-12-21	Original maturity date of one of the terminated five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreements.
2029-09-04	Maturity date of a discontinued five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreement.
2029-09-30	Expiration of Preferred Warrants.
2030-04-04	Maturity date of a discontinued five-year pay-fixed interest rate swap agreement.
2032-04-01	Maturity date of the 5.500% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes.
2035-04-30	Maturity date of a discontinued ten-year and four-month receive-fixed interest rate swap agreement.

Recommendation

strong buy

The filing reveals exceptional financial performance, marked by substantial growth in net income and net interest income, coupled with a significant improvement in asset quality metrics such as nonperforming loans and allowance coverage. The Company's capital position is robust, exceeding all 'well capitalized' regulatory thresholds. Furthermore, the authorization of a new share repurchase program signals strong management confidence and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value. These factors collectively point to a highly attractive investment opportunity.

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