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CF BANKSHARES INC., PARENT OF CFBANK NA, REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE 1st QUARTER 2026

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CF Bankshares (NASDAQ: CFBK) reported Q1 2026 net income of $5.0M ($0.77 diluted), a 13% increase versus Q1 2025, with PPNR of $6.5M (up 5.4% YoY). NIM was 2.69%, ROE 10.74%, ROA 0.97%, book value per share $28.20, and Tier 1 leverage 11.76%.

Core commercial net loan growth was $45M in Q1 (annualized 15%), deposits totaled $1.8B, nonaccrual loans were $20.3M, and the Board declared a $0.09/share cash dividend paid April 21, 2026.

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Positive

  • Net income of $5.0M (Q1 2026)
  • PPNR of $6.5M, up 5.4% YoY
  • Core commercial net loan growth of $45M (annualized 15%)
  • Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.76% and total capital ratio of 15.15%

Negative

  • Net interest income down 7.0% QoQ to $13.3M
  • Net interest margin declined 16bps QoQ to 2.69%
  • Nonaccrual loans increased $5.0M QoQ to $20.3M
  • Provision for credit losses of $604,000 in Q1 2026

News Market Reaction – CFBK

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Market Context

This announcement details Q1 2026 performance, with net income of $5.0M, PPNR of $6.5M, and book val...
Analysis

This announcement details Q1 2026 performance, with net income of $5.0M, PPNR of $6.5M, and book value per share rising to $28.20. Net interest margin was pressured by a $5.0M loan moving to nonaccrual, while noninterest income grew and capital stayed strong at 11.76% Tier 1 leverage and 15.15% total capital. Historically, earnings, dividend actions, and the repurchase program have coincided with modestly positive stock moves, framing this report within an ongoing growth and capital-return story.

Key Figures

Net income: $5.0M Diluted EPS: $0.77 PPNR: $6.5M +5 more
8 metrics
Net income $5.0M Q1 2026, 13% increase over Q1 2025
Diluted EPS $0.77 Q1 2026
PPNR $6.5M Q1 2026, 5.4% increase over Q1 2025
ROE 10.74% Q1 2026
ROA 0.97% Q1 2026
Tier 1 leverage ratio 11.76% CFBank capital position as of Mar 31, 2026
Total capital ratio 15.15% CFBank capital position as of Mar 31, 2026
Book value per share $28.20 As of Mar 31, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 01 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Apr 01 Dividend declaration Positive +0.4% Quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 common and $9.00 preferred declared.
Feb 05 Earnings report Positive +2.3% Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings growth, NIM expansion and higher book value.
Jan 21 Executive hire Positive +5.4% Addition of senior VP to strengthen commercial and CRE banking capabilities.
Jan 05 Dividend increase Positive +1.2% 13% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.09 common and $9.00 preferred.
Dec 18 Buyback extension Positive +1.7% Extension of stock repurchase program authorizing up to 325,000 share buybacks.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent shareholder-friendly actions (dividends, buybacks, positive earnings) have generally seen modest positive price reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past six months, CF Bankshares has reported improving fundamentals and capital returns. Q4 2025 results on Feb 05, 2026 showed higher net income and PPNR with expanding NIM and rising book value. The company raised and then maintained a $0.09 common dividend and extended a repurchase program for up to 325,000 shares. Management also added senior commercial banking talent. These steps frame the Q1 2026 earnings within an ongoing growth and balance-sheet-strength narrative.

Key Terms

ppnr, net interest margin, cost of funds, nonaccrual, +4 more
8 terms
ppnr financial
"Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue (PPNR) for Q1 2026 was $6.5 million"
Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) is a bank’s revenue after accounting for day-to-day operating costs but before subtracting money set aside for bad loans. Think of it like a store’s gross profit before it reserves cash for damaged goods: it shows the core ability to generate income from lending and fees, and helps investors judge a bank’s operating strength separate from credit losses.
net interest margin financial
"Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased 5bps for Q1 2026"
Net interest margin measures how much a bank earns from lending and investing compared with what it pays for funding, expressed as a percentage of its interest-earning assets. Think of it like a grocery store’s markup: it shows the gap between buying cost and selling price per dollar of goods — here, the cost is interest paid and the sale is interest received. Investors watch it because a higher margin usually means a bank is more profitable and better at managing interest rate and credit conditions.
cost of funds financial
"Cost of Funds declined 34bps when compared to Q1 2025"
The cost of funds is the average price a company or bank pays to obtain money—through deposits, loans, bonds or other borrowings—that it uses to run the business or make investments. It matters to investors because higher borrowing costs act like a heavier mortgage payment for a household, reducing profits, cash flow and the ability to pay dividends or invest in growth, while lower costs boost competitiveness and valuation.
nonaccrual financial
"we placed a $5.0 million loan on nonaccrual status"
A nonaccrual asset is a loan or investment that a lender stops counting as earning interest because the borrower is not making scheduled payments or the lender doubts future payments. Think of it like putting a subscription on hold when you stop receiving payments; it reduces reported income and signals a higher risk that the lender may not get repaid, which can affect a bank's profits and the value of its loan portfolio.
net charge-offs financial
"Net charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 totaled $16,000"
Net charge-offs are the amount of loans or credit a lender removes from its books as uncollectible after subtracting any money later recovered from previously written-off accounts. Think of it like a store writing off unpaid tabs but getting back a few dollars later — the net figure shows the real loss. Investors watch this to judge a lender’s loan quality, future profits and how much capital may be needed to cover bad debts.
allowance for credit losses financial
"The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases totaled $18.6 million"
Allowance for credit losses is a reserve set aside by a financial institution to cover potential losses from borrowers who may not repay their loans. It acts like a safety net, helping the institution prepare for loans that might turn sour. For investors, it signals how cautious the institution is about the quality of its loans and potential risks to its financial health.
fhlb advances financial
"FHLB advances and other debt totaled $101.0 million at March 31, 2026"
FHLB advances are loans that member banks and credit unions borrow from one of the regional Federal Home Loan Banks, using mortgages or other eligible assets as collateral. They matter to investors because these advances provide a reliable source of funding that affects a lender’s liquidity, borrowing costs and balance-sheet risk — like a neighborhood credit cooperative loan that helps a business cover shortfalls or finance growth without selling its assets.
tier 1 leverage ratio financial
"Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 11.76% and a Total Capital Ratio of 15.15%"
Tier 1 leverage ratio measures a bank’s core capital — the money that can absorb losses — as a share of its total assets, showing how much of its balance sheet is funded by real loss-absorbing capital rather than borrowed money. Investors use it like a safety gauge: a higher ratio means a bigger cushion against shocks and lower risk of insolvency, similar to how a thicker spare tire reduces the chance of being stranded.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CF Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: CFBK) (the "Company"), the parent of CFBank, National Association ("CFBank"), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

  • Net income was $5.0 million ($0.77 per diluted common share) for Q1 2026, which represents a 13% increase over Q1 2025.
  • Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue (PPNR) for Q1 2026 was $6.5 million, which represents a 5.4%increase over Q1 2025.
  • Return on Average Equity (ROE) was 10.74% for Q1 2026, while Return on Average Assets (ROA) was 0.97%.
  • Net Interest Margin (NIM) increased 5bps for Q1 2026 when compared to Q1 2025.
  • Cost of Funds declined 34bps when compared to Q1 2025 and declined 15bps when compared to Q4 2025.
  • Noninterest income increased $281,000, or 23% when compared to Q1 2025. This was driven by a $172,000 (26%) increase in Customer Fees, including Treasury Management products and services.
  • Core Commercial Net Loan Growth totaled $45 million in Q1, which was net of $100 million of payoffs and amortization. This represents an annualized growth rate of 15%.
  • Book value per common share increased to $28.20 as of March 31, 2026.
  • CFBank's capital position remains strong with a Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 11.76% and a Total Capital Ratio of 15.15%.

Recent Developments

  • On April 1, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share on its Common Stock and a corresponding cash dividend of $9.00 per share on its Series D Preferred Stock.  The dividend was paid on April 21, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 13, 2026.

CEO and Board Chair Commentary

Timothy T. O'Dell, President and CEO, commented "Our Q1 earnings totaled $5.0 million. Earnings for the first quarter of 2026 were impacted by the timing of commercial loan fundings and loan payoffs. Net core commercial loan growth for the first quarter totaled $45 million, representing an annualized core commercial loan growth rate of 15%.

Commercial loan payoffs occurred early in, and steadily throughout, the quarter, while heavier loan fundings and net loan growth were concentrated in the final ten days of Q1. This timing dynamic of loan fundings, combined with elevated loan payoffs, impacted average loans outstanding during the quarter and resulted in lower interest income. We expect to see the interest income benefit of Q1 net loan growth beginning in the second quarter.

Commercial loan and deposit pipelines remain strong, underscoring our expectations for continued solid growth within the Commercial Bank. Scaling the Commercial Bank remains a top strategic objective. Recent loan fundings also include adding new full C&I banking relationships. Another key strategic objective is improving overall loan mix and diversification.

Our expanded CF Commercial Banking teams continue to demonstrate our ability to compete effectively with regional banks and other larger competitors to win high-quality banking relationships.

In addition to our focus on commercial loan and deposit growth, initiatives are underway to increase fee based (non‑interest) income. Q1 results reflected a 23% increase in overall non-interest income when compared to Q1 2025.  These initiatives include expanding residential mortgage salable loan volumes, increasing treasury management service fees, and utilizing interest rate swaps to grow non‑interest fee income. Going forward, we expect to see increasing earnings lift from our focused investment from these fee‑generating business activities.

NIM expanded modestly when compared to Q1 2025, while overcoming pressures from large Deposit Clients to receive greater Interest Income.

Overall business opportunities and pipelines remain robust. Our investment in increasing the depth of our regional market teams across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis is paying off. We are attracting additional proven Business developers and proven Rainmakers.

With loan payoffs expected to decline in subsequent quarters, coupled with expected increases in deal flow driven by expanded production capacity from our deepened regional teams, we believe the table is set to add greater size and scale moving forward."

Robert E. Hoeweler, Chairman of the Board, added "We believe our Bank is particularly well positioned to leverage the strength of our Commercial Banking Team & Franchise to achieve scalable growth."

Overview of Results

Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 totaled $5.0 million (or $0.77 per diluted common share) compared to net income of $5.7 million (or $0.88 per diluted common share) for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and net income of $4.4 million (or $0.68 per diluted common share) for the three months ended March 31, 2025.  PPNR for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $6.5 million compared to PPNR of $8.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and PPNR of $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin

Net interest income totaled $13.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and decreased $1.0 million, or 7.0%, compared to $14.3 million for the prior quarter, and increased $411,000, or 3.2%, compared to $12.9 million for the first quarter of 2025.

The decrease in net interest income compared to the prior quarter was primarily due to a $1.9 million, or 6.4%, decrease in interest income, partially offset by a $934,000 decrease in interest expense.  The decrease in interest income was primarily attributed to a 31bps decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets, coupled with a $26.6 million, or 1.3%, decrease in average interest-earning assets outstanding. During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, we placed a $5.0 million loan on nonaccrual status. The reversal of accrued interest on this loan resulted in a $528,000 decline in interest income during the quarter and a corresponding 11bps decline in NIM and the average yield on loans.  This loan is a non-core (non-customer) commercial loan. The decrease in interest expense when compared to the prior quarter was attributed to a 27bps decrease in the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities.   The net interest margin of 2.69% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 decreased 16bps compared to the net interest margin of 2.85% for the prior quarter.

The increase in net interest income compared to the first quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $1.5 million, or 9.1%, decrease in interest expense, partially offset by a $1.1 million, or 3.7%, decrease in interest income.  The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributed to a 50bps decrease in the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities, partially offset by a $56.6 million, or 3.6%, increase in average interest-bearing liabilities. The decrease in interest income was primarily attributed to a 30bps decrease in the average yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by a $28.3 million, or 1.5%, increase in average interest-earning assets outstanding. As previously stated, during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, we placed a $5.0 million loan on nonaccrual status, which resulted in a $528,000 decline in interest income during the quarter and a corresponding 11bps decline in NIM and the average yield on loans.  The net interest margin of 2.69% for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 increased 5bps compared to the net interest margin of 2.64% for the first quarter of 2025.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 totaled $1.5 million and increased $64,000, or 4.5%, compared to $1.4 million for the prior quarter. 

Noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased $281,000, or 23.3%, compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase was primarily related to a $172,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts.

The following table represents the notional amount of loans sold during the three months ended March 31, 2026, December 31, 2025, and March 31, 2025 (in thousands).


Three Months ended



March 31,
2026



December 31,
2025



March 31,
2025


Notional amount of loans sold


$

13,481



$

14,066



$

27,277


During the quarter ended March 31, 2025, two portfolios of residential mortgage loans totaling $18.1 million were sold.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 totaled $8.3 million and increased $569,000, or 7.4%, compared to $7.7 million for the prior quarter.  The increase in noninterest expense was primarily due to a $545,000 increase in salaries and employee benefits. The increase in salaries and employee benefits was driven by a $352,000 increase in payroll tax expense and 401(k) match expense, which on a percentage basis are higher in the first quarter of the year.

Noninterest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 increased $357,000, or 4.5%, compared to $8.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.  The increase in noninterest expense was primarily due to a $292,000 increase in advertising and promotion expense.  Advertising costs during the first quarter of 2026 were roughly double what we would expect going forward, as we tested several additional marketing campaigns.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was $868,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (effective tax rate of 14.7%), compared to $1.1 million for the prior quarter (effective tax rate of 16.1%) and $1.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (effective tax rate of 20.6%).

Loans and Loans Held For Sale

Gross loans and leases totaled $1.8 billion at March 31, 2026 and increased $23.4 million, or 1.3%, from December 31, 2025.  The increase in loans and leases balances from the prior quarter was primarily due to a $17.1 million increase in commercial real estate loan balances, an $8.7 million increase in commercial and industrial (C&I) loan balances, and an $8.3 million increase in construction loan balances, partially offset by a $10.5 million decrease in single-family residential loan balances.

The following table presents the principal balance outstanding of loans and leases for certain non-owner-occupied loan types (in thousands).



March 31, 2026



December 31, 2025


Construction – 1-4 family*


$

14,798



$

16,535


Construction – Multi-family*



179,490




173,567


Construction – Non-residential*



23,273




19,415


Hotel/Motel



11,374




11,702


Industrial / Warehouse



65,642




64,767


Land/Land Development



38,952




40,789


Medical/Healthcare/Senior Housing



1,293




1,330


Multi-family



227,602




244,370


Office



39,479




45,925


Retail



117,519




88,484


Other



11,931




8,121



* CFBank possesses a core competency and deep expertise in Construction Lending.  The construction lending business sector has produced many full banking relationships with proven developers with long successful track records.

Asset Quality

Nonaccrual loans were $20.3 million, or 1.14% of total loans at March 31, 2026, an increase of $5.0 million from $15.3 million at December 31, 2025, and an increase of $5.8 million from $14.5 million at March 31, 2025.  The increase in nonperforming loans during the first quarter of 2026 included the addition of one non-core (non-customer) commercial and industrial (C&I) loan for $5.0 million. Of the $20.3 million of nonaccrual loans at March 31, 2026, $5.1 million was guaranteed by the SBA.

Loans 30 days or more past due totaled $17.5 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $12.9 million at December 31, 2025 and $11.4 million at March 31, 2025.  The increase in loans 30 days or more past due during the first quarter of 2026 was driven by the addition of the aforementioned non-core loan for $5.0 million.

The allowance for credit losses on loans and leases totaled $18.6 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $17.7 million at December 31, 2025 and $17.8 million at March 31, 2025.  The ratio of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to total loans and leases was 1.05% at March 31, 2026 compared to 1.01% at both December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025. 

There was $604,000 in provision for credit losses expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $1.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 and $582,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.  Net charge-offs for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 totaled $16,000, compared to net charge-offs of $131,000 for the prior quarter and net charge-offs of $23,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Deposits

Deposits totaled $1.8 billion at March 31, 2026, an increase of $28.8 million, or 1.6%, from December 31, 2025, and an increase of $25.8 million, or 1.4%, from March 31, 2025.  The increase when compared to December 31, 2025 was primarily due to a $73.7 million increase in interest-bearing account balances, partially offset by a $44.9 million decrease in noninterest-bearing account balances.  The increase when compared to March 31, 2025 was primarily due to a $76.9 million increase in interest-bearing account balances, partially offset by a $51.2 million decrease in noninterest-bearing accounts balances.

At March 31, 2026, approximately 29.8% of our deposit balances exceeded the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000, as compared to approximately 29.5% at December 31, 2025 and approximately 31.1% at March 31, 2025.

Borrowings

FHLB advances and other debt totaled $101.0 million at March 31, 2026, compared to $101.0 million at December 31, 2025 and $92.7 million at March 31, 2025.  The increase when compared to March 31, 2025 was primarily due to a $10.0 million increase in the outstanding balance on the holding company credit facility.

Capital

Stockholders' equity totaled $189.0 million at March 31, 2026, an increase of $4.6 million, or 2.5%, when compared to $184.4 million at December 31 2025, and an increase of $16.3 million, or 9.4%, from $172.7 million at March 31, 2025.  The increase in total stockholders' equity during the three months ended March 31, 2026 was primarily attributed to net income, partially offset by $583,000 in dividend payments.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This earnings release contains financial information and performance measures determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").  Non-GAAP financial measures included in this earnings release include Pre-Provision, Pre-Tax Net Revenue (PPNR).  PPNR is defined as net interest income plus total non-interest income, excluding net gains and losses, minus total non-interest expense. This measure is a non- GAAP financial measure because it excludes the provision for (recovery of) credit losses and all gains and losses included in net income.  Management uses this "non-GAAP" financial measure in its analysis of the Company's performance and believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhances comparability of results with prior periods and peers. 

Disclosures of non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as substitutes for financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is included at the end of this earnings release under the heading "GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION."

About CF Bankshares Inc. and CFBank

CF Bankshares Inc. (the "Company") is a bank holding company that owns 100% of the stock of CFBank, National Association ("CFBank"). CFBank is a nationally chartered boutique Commercial bank operating primarily in Five (5) Major Metro Markets: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Akron Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana. The current Leadership Team and Board recapitalized the Company and CFBank in 2012 during the financial crisis, repositioning CFBank as a full-service Commercial Bank model.

CFBank focuses on serving the financial needs of closely held businesses and entrepreneurs, by providing a comprehensive Commercial, Retail, and Mortgage Lending services presence. In all regional markets, CFBank provides commercial loans and equipment leases, commercial and residential real estate loans and treasury management depository services, residential mortgage lending, and full-service commercial and retail banking services and products.  CFBank is differentiated by our penchant for individualized service coupled with direct customer access to decision-makers, and ease of doing business. CFBank matches the sophistication of much larger banks, without the bureaucracy.

Additional information about the Company and CFBank is available at www.CF.Bank

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release and other materials we have filed or may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, which are made in good faith by us.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per common share, capital structure and other financial items; (2) plans and objectives of the management or Boards of Directors of the Company or CFBank; (3) statements regarding future events, actions or economic performance; and (4) statements of assumptions underlying such statements.  Words such as "estimate," "strategy," "may," "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "will," "intend," "plan," "targeted," and the negative of these terms, or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.  Various risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by our forward-looking statements, including, without limitation those risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the SEC, including those risk factors identified in "Item 1A.  Risk Factors" of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with SEC for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results.  A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement.  We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable.  We caution you, however, that assumptions or bases almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumptions or bases and actual results can be material.  The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date hereof.  We undertake no obligation to publicly release revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements, except to the extent required by law.

Consolidated Statements of Income

($ in thousands, except share data)

 

(unaudited)

Three months ended






March 31,






2026



2025



% change


Total interest income

$


28,130



$


29,200




-4

%

Total interest expense



14,810





16,291




-9

%

Net interest income



13,320





12,909




3

%












Provision for credit losses











Provision for credit losses-loans



979





352




178

%

Provision for credit losses-unfunded commitments



(375)





230




-263

%




604





582




4

%

Net interest income after provision for credit losses



12,716





12,327




3

%












Noninterest income











Service charges on deposit accounts



839





667




26

%

Net gain on sales of residential mortgage loans



145





114




27

%

Net loss on sales of commercial loans







(18)



n/m


Net loss on sale of equity security







(103)



n/m


Swap fee income



30







n/m


Other



473





546




-13

%

Noninterest income



1,487





1,206




23

%












Noninterest expense











Salaries and employee benefits



4,328





4,183




3

%

Occupancy and equipment



427





434




-2

%

Data processing



769





674




14

%

Franchise and other taxes



386





303




27

%

Professional fees



819





787




4

%

Director fees



167





177




-6

%

Postage, printing, and supplies



48





49




-2

%

Advertising and marketing



336





44




664

%

Telephone



45





55




-18

%

Loan expenses



198





325




-39

%

Foreclosed assets, net



4





1




300

%

Depreciation



123





118




4

%

FDIC premiums



385





546




-29

%

Regulatory assessment



45





65




-31

%

Other insurance



50





46




9

%

Other



181





147




23

%

Noninterest expense



8,311





7,954




4

%












Income before income taxes



5,892





5,579




6

%

Income tax expense



868





1,149




-24

%

Net income



5,024





4,430




13

%

Earnings allocated to participating securities (Series D preferred stock)



(155)





(136)



n/m


Net Income attributable to common stockholders

$


4,869



$


4,294




13

%












Share Data











Basic earnings per common share

$


0.77



$


0.68





Diluted earnings per common share

$


0.77



$


0.68
















Average common shares outstanding - basic



6,286,297





6,285,649





Average common shares outstanding - diluted



6,308,071





6,285,649
















n/m - not meaningful











 

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

 

($ in thousands)

Mar 31,



Dec 31,



Sept 30,



Jun 30,



Mar 31,


(unaudited)

2026



2025



2025



2025



2025


Assets




















Cash and cash equivalents

$


267,759



$


258,972



$


272,361



$


275,684



$


240,986


Interest-bearing deposits in other financial institutions



100





100





100





100





100


Securities available for sale



17,395





17,496





9,199





8,996





8,793


Equity securities















-





-


Loans held for sale



3,634





5,611





2,484





1,613





3,505


Loans and leases



1,779,903





1,756,532





1,745,125





1,773,930





1,767,942


Less allowance for credit losses on loans and leases



(18,641)





(17,678)





(16,841)





(19,122)





(17,803)


Loans and leases, net



1,761,262





1,738,854





1,728,284





1,754,808





1,750,139


FHLB and FRB stock



8,364





8,354





8,343





8,031





8,022


Foreclosed assets, net







-





-





524





524


Premises and equipment, net



3,533





3,547





3,616





3,469





3,472


Operating lease right of use assets



5,859





5,680





5,848





5,760





5,925


Bank owned life insurance



28,294





28,049





27,810





27,573





27,341


Accrued interest receivable and other assets



49,576





50,658





52,972





46,979





45,874


Total assets

$


2,145,776



$


2,117,321



$


2,111,017



$


2,133,537



$


2,094,681










































Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity




















Deposits




















Noninterest bearing

$


240,645



$


285,523



$


277,629



$


296,348



$


291,800


Interest bearing



1,568,797





1,495,166





1,500,977





1,513,500





1,491,889


Total deposits



1,809,442





1,780,689





1,778,606





1,809,848





1,783,689


FHLB advances and other debt



100,973





100,964





100,956





100,947





92,689


Advances by borrowers for taxes and insurance



1,292





2,523





1,479





374





1,346


Operating lease liabilities



6,071





5,878





6,033





5,932





6,083


Accrued interest payable and other liabilities



23,995





27,802





29,623





24,394





23,183


Subordinated debentures



15,048





15,039





15,029





15,019





15,009


Total liabilities



1,956,821





1,932,895





1,931,726





1,956,514





1,921,999






















Stockholders' equity



188,955





184,426





179,291





177,023





172,682


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$


2,145,776



$


2,117,321



$


2,111,017



$


2,133,537



$


2,094,681


 

Average Balance Sheet and Yield Analysis

 


For Three Months Ended


March 31, 2026


December 31, 2025


March 31, 2025


Average


Interest


Average


Average


Interest


Average


Average


Interest


Average


Outstanding


Earned/


Yield/


Outstanding


Earned/


Yield/


Outstanding


Earned/


Yield/


Balance


Paid


Rate


Balance


Paid


Rate


Balance


Paid


Rate


(Dollars in thousands)

Interest-earning assets:



























Securities (1) (2)

$

17,523


$

187



3.89 %


$

13,473


$

125



3.27 %


$

13,632


$

139



3.49 %

Loans and leases and loans held for sale (3)


1,738,056



25,809



5.94 %



1,725,629



27,153



6.29 %



1,747,968



26,815



6.14 %

Other earning assets


217,500



1,992



3.66 %



260,562



2,641



4.05 %



183,421



2,072



4.52 %

FHLB and FRB stock


8,358



142



6.80 %



8,349



148



7.09 %



8,151



174



8.54 %

Total interest-earning assets


1,981,437



28,130



5.67 %



2,008,013



30,067



5.98 %



1,953,172



29,200



5.97 %

Noninterest-earning assets


100,204









102,813









99,873







Total assets

$

2,081,641








$

2,110,826








$

2,053,045


































Interest-bearing liabilities:



























Deposits

$

1,513,330


$

13,484



3.56 %


$

1,493,254


$

14,379



3.85 %


$

1,465,045


$

15,253



4.16 %

FHLB advances and other borrowings


116,014



1,326



4.57 %



115,995



1,365



4.71 %



107,690



1,038



3.86 %

Total interest-bearing liabilities


1,629,344



14,810



3.64 %



1,609,249



15,744



3.91 %



1,572,735



16,291



4.14 %




























Noninterest-bearing liabilities


265,120









319,265









309,457







Total liabilities


1,894,464









1,928,514









1,882,192


































Equity


187,177









182,312









170,853







Total liabilities and equity

$

2,081,641








$

2,110,826








$

2,053,045


































Net interest-earning assets

$

352,093








$

398,764








$

380,437







Net interest income/interest rate spread




$

13,320



2.03 %





$

14,323



2.07 %





$

12,909



1.83 %

Net interest margin








2.69 %









2.85 %









2.64 %

Average interest-earning assets



























to average interest-bearing liabilities


121.61 %









124.78 %









124.19 %









(1)

Average balance is computed using the carrying value of securities.  Average yield is computed using the historical amortized cost average balance for available for sale securities.

(2)

Average yields and interest earned are stated on a fully taxable equivalent basis.

(3)

Average balance is computed using the recorded investment in loans net of the allowance for credit losses on loans and leases and includes nonperforming loans and leases.

 

Consolidated Financial Highlights

 



At or for the three months ended


($ in thousands except per share data)


Mar 31,



Dec 31,



Sept 30,



Jun 30,



Mar 31,


(unaudited)


2026



2025



2025



2025



2025


Earnings and Dividends





















Net interest income


$


13,320



$


14,323



$


13,790



$


14,001



$


12,909


Provision for credit losses


$


604



$


1,169



$


5,069



$


1,427



$


582


Noninterest income


$


1,487



$


1,423



$


1,718



$


1,580



$


1,206


Noninterest expense


$


8,311



$


7,742



$


7,726



$


7,754



$


7,954


Net income


$


5,024



$


5,736



$


2,340



$


5,035



$


4,430


Basic earnings per common share


$


0.77



$


0.88



$


0.36



$


0.77



$


0.68


Diluted earnings per common share


$


0.77



$


0.88



$


0.36



$


0.77



$


0.68


Dividends declared per share


$


0.09



$


0.08



$


0.08



$


0.07



$


0.07























Performance Ratios (annualized)





















Return on average assets




0.97

%




1.09

%




0.45

%




0.97

%




0.86

%

Return on average equity




10.74

%




12.59

%




5.20

%




11.47

%




10.37

%

Average yield on interest-earning assets




5.67

%




5.98

%




6.08

%




6.13

%




5.97

%

Average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities




3.64

%




3.91

%




4.12

%




4.16

%




4.14

%

Average interest rate spread




2.03

%




2.07

%




1.96

%




1.97

%




1.83

%

Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent




2.69

%




2.85

%




2.76

%




2.83

%




2.64

%

Efficiency ratio (3)




56.13

%




49.17

%




49.82

%




49.77

%




55.94

%

Noninterest expense to average assets




1.60

%




1.47

%




1.47

%




1.49

%




1.55

%






















Capital





















Tier 1 capital leverage ratio (1)




11.76

%




11.40

%




11.19

%




11.20

%




10.55

%

Total risk-based capital ratio (1)




15.15

%




15.02

%




14.88

%




14.69

%




13.76

%

Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio (1)




13.95

%




13.85

%




13.74

%




13.45

%




12.59

%

Common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets (1)




13.95

%




13.85

%




13.74

%




13.45

%




12.59

%

Equity to total assets at end of period




8.81

%




8.71

%




8.49

%




8.30

%




8.24

%

Book value per common share


$


28.20



$


27.87



$


26.99



$


26.63



$


25.86


Tangible book value per common share (2)


$


28.20



$


27.87



$


26.99



$


26.63



$


25.86


Period-end market value per common share


$


27.91



$


24.95



$


23.95



$


23.97



$


22.04


Period-end common shares outstanding




6,499,617





6,418,349





6,443,775





6,447,692





6,476,759


Average basic common shares outstanding




6,286,297





6,281,531





6,292,698





6,300,427





6,285,649


Average diluted common shares outstanding




6,308,071





6,350,488





6,346,243





6,344,833





6,285,649


Asset Quality





















Nonperforming loans


$


20,313



$


15,329



$


10,034



$


16,632



$


14,563


Nonperforming loans to total loans




1.14

%




0.87

%




0.57

%




0.94

%




0.82

%

Nonperforming assets to total assets




0.95

%




0.72

%




0.48

%




0.80

%




0.72

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to total loans and leases




1.05

%




1.01

%




0.97

%




1.08

%




1.01

%

Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases to nonperforming loans and leases




91.77

%




115.32

%




167.84

%




114.97

%




122.25

%

Net charge-offs (recoveries)


$


16



$


131



$


7,099



$


51



$


23


Annualized net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans




0.00

%




0.03

%




1.62

%




0.01

%




0.01

%






















Average Balances





















Loans


$


1,753,016



$


1,739,982



$


1,750,950



$


1,775,865



$


1,763,827


Assets


$


2,081,641



$


2,110,826



$


2,101,048



$


2,074,933



$


2,053,045


Stockholders' equity


$


187,177



$


182,312



$


179,867



$


175,589



$


170,853




(1)

Regulatory capital ratios of CFBank

(2)

There are no differences between book value per common share and tangible book value per common share since the Company does not have any intangible assets.

(3)

The efficiency ratio equals noninterest expense (excluding amortization of intangibles and foreclosed asset writedowns) divided by net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding gains or losses on securities transactions).

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE

The following non-GAAP financial measure used by the Company provides information useful to investors in understanding the Company's operating performance and trends and facilitates comparisons with the performance of peers. The following table summarizes the non-GAAP financial measure derived from amounts reported in the Company's consolidated financial statements:

 

Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue ("PPNR")

 



Three Months Ended



March 31,



December 31,



March 31,



2026



2025



2025


Net income

$


5,024



$


5,736



$


4,430


Add: Provision for credit losses



604





1,169





582


Add: Income tax expense



868





1,099





1,149


Pre-provision, pre-tax net revenue

$


6,496



$


8,004



$


6,161


 

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SOURCE CF BANKSHARES INC.

FAQ

What were CF Bankshares (CFBK) Q1 2026 earnings and EPS?

CF Bankshares reported $5.0 million net income and $0.77 diluted EPS for Q1 2026. According to the company, this represents a 13% increase in net income versus Q1 2025 and reflects loan funding timing and payoffs during the quarter.

How did CFBK's loan growth perform in Q1 2026?

Core commercial net loan growth totaled $45 million in Q1 2026, an annualized 15% growth rate. According to the company, this figure is net of roughly $100 million of payoffs and amortization recorded during the quarter.

What is CFBK's capital and dividend status after Q1 2026?

CFBK reported a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.76% and total capital ratio of 15.15% at March 31, 2026. According to the company, the Board declared and paid a $0.09 per-share cash dividend on April 21, 2026.

Did CF Bankshares' net interest margin improve in Q1 2026?

Net interest margin for Q1 2026 was 2.69%, a 5 basis-point increase versus Q1 2025 but a 16 basis-point decline versus the prior quarter. According to the company, a $5.0 million nonaccrual loan reduced interest income and pressured NIM.

What happened to CF Bankshares' asset quality in Q1 2026?

Nonaccrual loans rose to $20.3 million (1.14% of loans) at March 31, 2026, up $5.0 million QoQ. According to the company, the increase included one non-core commercial loan placed on nonaccrual for $5.0 million.