Strong Financial Performance
NewtekOne reported $0.70 per basic share and $0.69 per diluted share, marking a 43% improvement over the previous year and quarter. Net interest income increased by 36% over the same period a year earlier.
Growth in Loan and Deposit Accounts
The company showed strong loan and deposit growth with $269 million in loans for the year and core business deposits growing to $216 million, an increase of approximately $106 million from the previous year.
High ROAA and ROTCE
Newtek Bank reported a Return on Average Assets (ROAA) of 6.3% and a Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) of 48%, with an efficiency ratio of 42%, which are exceptionally strong metrics in the banking industry.
Positive Earnings Forecast
The company raised its earnings per share forecast for 2025 to a range of $2.10 to $2.50, up from a previous forecast of $2.00.