Arizona Tribune - Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2026

Tier 1 Capital
The Bank maintained strong capital ratios, exceeding well capitalized requirements, with Tier 1 leverage capital at 8.08%.

Key Quarterly Highlights

• Net income was $1.9 million.

• Earnings per share of $0.88.

• Paid dividend of $0.18 per share.

• Total assets increased to $1.0 billion.

• Deposits increased to $908 million.

From Jason J. Hyska, Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Chief Executive Officer
"The Bank had a solid first quarter. Earnings growth and tax equivalent net interest margin are up in 1Q26 compared to 1Q25, while credit quality remains on solid footing. The focus of the Bank for 2026 remains relationship banking with an emphasis on expanding service offerings to existing customers across the Bank's footprint."

Quarterly Income Statement Highlights

• Net income for the quarter (1Q26) was $1.9 million, a decrease from last quarter's (4Q25) $2.0 million, while increasing from the same quarter of the prior year's (1Q25) $1.4 million.

• Earnings per share were $0.88 for 1Q26, $0.93 for 4Q25, and $0.67 for 1Q25.

• Tax equivalent net interest margin increased to 3.70% for 1Q26 from 3.66% for 4Q25, and from 3.53% for 1Q25.

• Net interest income after the provision for credit losses was $8.5 million during 1Q26, a 3.13% decrease from 4Q25's $8.8 million. This was an 8.10% increase from 1Q25's $7.9 million. These fluctuations were primarily due to:

  • Credit loss expense of $121,000 in 1Q26, compared to a reversal of the provision for credit loss of ($279,000) in 4Q25; and

  • Total interest and dividend income of $12.7 million in 1Q26, compared to $12.0 million in 1Q25.

• Noninterest income totaled $2.3 million during 1Q26, a 13.55% decrease from 4Q25's $2.7 million. This was a 7.25% increase from 1Q25's $2.2 million. The decrease in 1Q26 from the prior quarter was primarily due to:

  • The sale of real estate at a gain of $311,000 recognized in 4Q25, reported as a component of other income, while there were no such sales in 1Q26.

• Noninterest expenses totaled $8.5 million during 1Q26, a 6.03% decrease from 4Q25's $9.0 million. This was a 2.20% increase from 1Q25's $8.3 million. The decrease in 1Q26 from the prior quarter was primarily due to:

  • Data processing costs of $172,000 in 1Q26, compared to $345,000 in 4Q25 as the result of renegotiated service contracts.

Balance Sheet Highlights

• Total assets increased to $1.0 billion at the end of 1Q26. This was a 1.62% increase from the end of 4Q25's balance of $999 million and a 5.80% increase from the end of 1Q25's balance of $959 million. These increases were primarily due to:

  • Cash and cash equivalents increased to $53.6 million at the end of 1Q26, compared to $41.4 million at the end of 4Q25, and $28.6 million at the end of 1Q25; and

  • Loans, net of allowance ended 1Q26 at $786 million, compared to $780 million at the end of 4Q25, and $764 million at the end of 1Q25.

• Total deposits increased to $908 million at the end of 1Q26, compared to $885 million at the end of 4Q25, and $842 million at the end of 1Q25.

• Subordinated debentures were paid in full as of the end of 4Q25, while having a balance of $14.9 million at the end of 1Q25.

• Total equity at the end of 1Q26 was $64.7 million, compared to $63.3 million at the end of 4Q25, and $57.2 million at the end of 1Q25.

• Book value per share was $29.78 ($25.68 tangible) at the end of 1Q26, compared to $29.17 ($25.07 tangible) at the end of 4Q25, and $26.47 ($22.31 tangible) at the end of 1Q25.

About Sturgis Bancorp, Inc.
Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Sturgis Bank & Trust Company (the Bank), and its subsidiaries: Oakleaf Financial Services, Ayres/Oak Insurance, and Oak Title Services. The Bank provides a full array of trust, commercial, and consumer banking services from banking centers in: Sturgis, Bangor, Bronson, Centreville, Climax, Colon, Marshall, Niles, Portage, South Haven, St. Joseph, Three Rivers, and White Pigeon, Michigan. Oakleaf Financial Services offers a complete range of investment and financial-advisory services. Ayres/Oak Insurance offers various competitive commercial and consumer insurance products. Oak Title Services offers commercial and consumer title insurance services.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements appear in several places in this release and include statements regarding intent, belief, outlook, objectives, efforts, estimates, or expectations of Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (Bancorp), primarily with respect to future events and the future financial performance of Bancorp. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause a difference between an ultimate actual outcome and a preceding forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to, changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships; demand for products and services; the degree of competition by traditional and non-traditional competitors; changes in banking laws and regulations; changes in tax laws; changes in prices, levies, and assessments; the impact of technological advances; government and regulatory policy changes; the outcome of any pending or future litigation and contingencies; trends in consumer behavior and ability to repay loans; and changes in the world, national, and local economies. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to update, amend, or clarify forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The numbers presented herein are unaudited.

For additional information, visit our website at www.sturgis.bank.

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Contacts

• Jason J. Hyska, CEO & President, or Brian P. Hoggatt, CFO - (269) 651-9345

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited - Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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SOURCE: Sturgis Bancorp, Inc.

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