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Juniata Valley Financial Corp. Announces Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

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Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $2.0 million, marking a 48.2% increase from Q1 2024's $1.4 million. Earnings per share improved to $0.40 from $0.27 year-over-year.

Key highlights include a 5.1% increase in net interest income to $5.8 million, improved net interest margin to 2.83%, and a 9.2% decrease in non-interest expense. Credit quality remains robust with nonperforming loans at 0.1% of the total portfolio. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share.

Total assets reached $854.0 million, up $5.1 million from December 2024. Total loans increased by $5.1 million (1.0%), while deposits grew by $728,000 (0.1%). The company maintains strong liquidity with additional borrowing capacity of $213.3 million with FHLB and $51.2 million with the Federal Reserve.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari nel primo trimestre 2025 con un utile netto di 2,0 milioni di dollari, segnando un aumento del 48,2% rispetto ai 1,4 milioni di dollari del primo trimestre 2024. L’utile per azione è migliorato a 0,40 dollari da 0,27 dollari anno su anno.

I punti salienti includono un aumento del 5,1% del reddito netto da interessi a 5,8 milioni di dollari, un miglioramento del margine netto da interessi al 2,83% e una riduzione del 9,2% delle spese non legate agli interessi. La qualità del credito resta solida con prestiti in sofferenza pari allo 0,1% del portafoglio totale. La società ha dichiarato un dividendo in contanti di 0,22 dollari per azione.

Gli attivi totali hanno raggiunto 854,0 milioni di dollari, in aumento di 5,1 milioni di dollari rispetto a dicembre 2024. I prestiti totali sono cresciuti di 5,1 milioni di dollari (1,0%), mentre i depositi sono aumentati di 728.000 dollari (0,1%). L’azienda mantiene una solida liquidità con una capacità di indebitamento aggiuntiva di 213,3 milioni di dollari presso la FHLB e 51,2 milioni di dollari presso la Federal Reserve.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF) reportó sólidos resultados financieros en el primer trimestre de 2025 con un ingreso neto de 2,0 millones de dólares, lo que representa un aumento del 48,2% respecto a los 1,4 millones de dólares del primer trimestre de 2024. Las ganancias por acción mejoraron a 0,40 dólares desde 0,27 dólares año tras año.

Los aspectos destacados incluyen un aumento del 5,1% en los ingresos netos por intereses hasta 5,8 millones de dólares, una mejora en el margen neto por intereses al 2,83% y una disminución del 9,2% en los gastos no relacionados con intereses. La calidad crediticia sigue siendo sólida con préstamos en mora al 0,1% del total de la cartera. La compañía declaró un dividendo en efectivo de 0,22 dólares por acción.

Los activos totales alcanzaron los 854,0 millones de dólares, un aumento de 5,1 millones de dólares desde diciembre de 2024. Los préstamos totales crecieron 5,1 millones de dólares (1,0%), mientras que los depósitos aumentaron 728.000 dólares (0,1%). La empresa mantiene una fuerte liquidez con una capacidad adicional de endeudamiento de 213,3 millones de dólares con la FHLB y 51,2 millones de dólares con la Reserva Federal.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF)는 2025년 1분기 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했으며 순이익은 200만 달러로 2024년 1분기의 140만 달러 대비 48.2% 증가했습니다. 주당순이익은 전년 동기 대비 0.27달러에서 0.40달러로 개선되었습니다.

주요 내용으로는 순이자수익이 5.1% 증가하여 580만 달러에 달했고, 순이자마진이 2.83%로 개선되었으며, 비이자 비용은 9.2% 감소했습니다. 신용 품질은 견고하게 유지되고 있으며 부실 대출 비율은 전체 포트폴리오의 0.1%입니다. 회사는 주당 0.22달러의 현금 배당을 선언했습니다.

총 자산은 8억 5,400만 달러에 도달했으며, 2024년 12월 대비 510만 달러 증가했습니다. 총 대출은 510만 달러(1.0%) 증가했고, 예금은 72만 8천 달러(0.1%) 증가했습니다. 회사는 FHLB와 연방준비제도(Federal Reserve)를 통해 각각 2억 1,330만 달러와 5,120만 달러의 추가 차입 능력을 유지하며 강력한 유동성을 확보하고 있습니다.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025 avec un bénéfice net de 2,0 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 48,2 % par rapport aux 1,4 million de dollars du premier trimestre 2024. Le bénéfice par action est passé de 0,27 à 0,40 dollar d’une année sur l’autre.

Les points clés incluent une hausse de 5,1 % du revenu net d’intérêts à 5,8 millions de dollars, une amélioration de la marge nette d’intérêts à 2,83 % et une baisse de 9,2 % des charges hors intérêts. La qualité du crédit reste solide avec des prêts non performants représentant 0,1 % du portefeuille total. La société a déclaré un dividende en espèces de 0,22 dollar par action.

Le total des actifs a atteint 854,0 millions de dollars, en hausse de 5,1 millions de dollars par rapport à décembre 2024. Les prêts totaux ont augmenté de 5,1 millions de dollars (1,0 %), tandis que les dépôts ont progressé de 728 000 dollars (0,1 %). La société maintient une forte liquidité avec une capacité d’emprunt supplémentaire de 213,3 millions de dollars auprès de la FHLB et de 51,2 millions de dollars auprès de la Réserve fédérale.

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem Nettogewinn von 2,0 Millionen US-Dollar, was einem Anstieg von 48,2 % gegenüber 1,4 Millionen US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024 entspricht. Der Gewinn je Aktie verbesserte sich von 0,27 auf 0,40 US-Dollar im Jahresvergleich.

Zu den wichtigsten Highlights zählen ein Anstieg der Nettozinserträge um 5,1 % auf 5,8 Millionen US-Dollar, eine verbesserte Nettozinsmarge von 2,83 % und eine Reduzierung der Nichtzinsaufwendungen um 9,2 %. Die Kreditqualität bleibt robust, mit notleidenden Krediten von 0,1 % des Gesamtportfolios. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine Bardividende von 0,22 US-Dollar je Aktie.

Die Gesamtaktiva erreichten 854,0 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Anstieg um 5,1 Millionen US-Dollar gegenüber Dezember 2024. Die Gesamtkredite stiegen um 5,1 Millionen US-Dollar (1,0 %), während die Einlagen um 728.000 US-Dollar (0,1 %) zunahmen. Das Unternehmen verfügt über eine starke Liquidität mit zusätzlicher Kreditaufnahmefähigkeit von 213,3 Millionen US-Dollar bei der FHLB und 51,2 Millionen US-Dollar bei der Federal Reserve.

Positive
  • Net income increased 48.2% year-over-year to $2.0 million
  • Net interest income grew 5.1% to $5.8 million
  • Net interest margin improved to 2.83% from 2.63%
  • Non-interest expense decreased 9.2%
  • Strong credit quality with only 0.1% nonperforming loans
  • Return on average equity improved to 16.55% from 13.38%
Negative
  • Average interest earning assets decreased 1.7%
  • Average investment securities declined 5.7%
  • Fees from loan activity decreased by $56,000

Mifflintown, PA, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCQX:JUVF) (“Juniata”), announced net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 of $2.0 million, an increase of 48.2%, compared to net income of $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Earnings per share, basic and diluted, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $0.40 compared to $0.27 reported for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

President’s Message

President and Chief Executive Officer, Marcie A. Barber stated, “We are pleased to announce first quarter net income of $2.0 million which represents a nearly 50% increase over the same quarter last year. This improvement is due in part to disciplined loan and deposit pricing which resulted in the reversal of a two-year trend of net interest margin compression. Additionally, our continued efforts to increase fee income and improve efficiency resulted in a 3.9% increase in noninterest income and a 9.2% decrease in noninterest expense. Our credit quality remains strong with nonperforming loans totaling 0.1% of the total loan portfolio and delinquent and nonperforming loans comprising 0.4%. Our focus for the remainder of 2025 is to accelerate loan growth, especially in the State College and Harrisburg regions, while maintaining our excellent credit quality. We also intended to actively communicate with and provide customized service to our customers due to the current economic uncertainty, continue the improvements in fee generation and the containment of operating expenses, while exploring opportunities for expansion.”

Financial Results for the Quarter

Annualized return on average assets for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 0.94%, compared to 0.63% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Annualized return on average equity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 16.55%, compared to 13.38% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Net interest income increased by 5.1%, to $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Average interest earning assets decreased 1.7%, to $842.6 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, due to a decrease of $18.2 million, or 5.7%, in average investment securities as principal paydowns on the mortgage-backed securities portfolio were used for funding needs rather than being reinvested into the securities portfolio. Average interest bearing liabilities decreased by $16.1 million, or 2.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. This decrease was primarily due to a decline of $23.9 million, or 29.9%, in average borrowings and other interest bearing liabilities, which was partially offset by an increase in average time deposits of $17.3 million, or 8.7%, for the three months end March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.

The yield on earning assets increased 19 basis points, to 4.42%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to same period last year driven by an increase in loan yields of 24 basis points, while the cost to fund interest earning assets with interest bearing liabilities increased two basis points, to 2.26%, aided by the 100 basis point decline in the federal funds rate between the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The net interest margin, on a fully tax equivalent basis, increased from 2.63% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 to 2.83% for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Juniata recorded a credit loss expense of $104,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to a credit loss expense of $120,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Non-interest income was $1.3 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024. Most significantly impacting non-interest income in the comparative three month periods were increases of $89,000 in customer service fees due to an increase in the collection of overdraft and checking account fees, as well as $24,000 in trust fees. Partially offsetting these increases between the comparative three month periods was a decline of $56,000 in fees derived from loan activity due to decreases in title insurance commissions, a derivative credit adjustment and loan referral fees in the 2025 period.

Non-interest expense was $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, a decrease of 9.2%. Most significantly impacting non-interest expense in the comparative three month periods were decreases in employee compensation and benefits expenses of $233,000 and $99,000, respectively. The primary drivers for these declines were decreases in employee compensation expenses compared to the 2024 period, with the 2024 expenses being elevated due to overtime pay from the core conversion and optimizing staffing levels, and employee benefits expense due to a decrease in medical claims expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. Also contributing to the decrease in non-interest expense between the comparative three month periods were decreases of $48,000 in professional fees and $34,000 in the provision for unfunded commitments recorded in other non-interest expense. Partially offsetting these decreases for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024 was an increase of $74,000 in equipment expense primarily due to an increase in depreciation and ATM expenses attributable to the core conversion in March 2024.

An income tax provision of $371,000 was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $201,000 recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The increase between the comparative three month periods was primarily due to more taxable income recorded in the 2025 period. Juniata qualifies for a federal tax credit for investments in low-income housing partnerships. The tax credit was $82,000 for both the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024.

Financial Condition

Total assets as of March 31, 2025 were $854.0 million, an increase of $5.1 million compared to total assets of $848.9 million as of December 31, 2024. Cash and cash equivalents increased $2.5 million, or 22.8%, while total loans increased by $5.1 million, or 1.0%, as of March 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. Total deposits increased by $728,000, or 0.1%, as of March 31, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024, while short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements increased by $1.8 million, or 4.4%, primarily due to increased balances in repurchase agreement accounts. At March 31, 2025, total capital increased $2.7 million, or 5.8%, compared to year-end 2024 due to an increase in retained earnings and a decline in other comprehensive losses.

Juniata maintains a strong liquidity position and, as of March 31, 2025, had additional borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh of $213.3 million and with the Federal Reserve’s Discount Window of $51.2 million. In addition, Juniata has internal authorization for brokered deposits of up to $175.0 million. Juniata had no brokered deposits outstanding as of March 31, 2025.

Subsequent Event

On April 15, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share to shareholders of record on May 16, 2025, payable on May 30, 2025.

Management considers subsequent events occurring after the statement of condition date for matters which may require adjustment to, or disclosure in, the consolidated financial statements. The review period for subsequent events extends up to and including the filing date of a public company’s consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the financial information in this release is subject to change.

The Juniata Valley Bank, the principal subsidiary of Juniata Valley Financial Corp., is headquartered in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, with fourteen community offices located in Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Franklin, McKean and Potter Counties. More information regarding Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and The Juniata Valley Bank can be found online at www.JVBonline.com. Juniata Valley Financial Corp. trades through the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol JUVF.

Forward-Looking Information
*This press release may contain “forward looking” information as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect the current views of Juniata’s management with respect to, among other things, future events and Juniata’s financial performance. When words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “goal,” “target,” “would” and “outlook,” or the negative variations of those words or similar expressions are used in this release, Juniata is making forward-looking statements. Such information is based on Juniata’s current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the financial condition of its business, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond the control of Juniata. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance, events or results and are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materializes, or if underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from this forward-looking information. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and many factors could affect future financial results. Juniata undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward looking information, whether because of new or updated information, future events, or otherwise. For a more complete discussion of certain risks and uncertainties affecting Juniata, please see the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Forward-Looking Statements” set forth in the Juniata’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Financial Statements

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

       
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)    (Unaudited)     
  March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024
ASSETS      
Cash and due from banks $5,145  $5,064 
Interest bearing deposits with banks  8,364   5,934 
Cash and cash equivalents  13,509   10,998 
       
Equity securities  1,114   1,189 
Debt securities available for sale  64,772   64,623 
Debt securities held to maturity (fair value $184,898 and $182,773, respectively)  189,634   191,627 
Restricted investment in bank stock  2,674   2,530 
Total loans  538,971   533,869 
Less: Allowance for credit losses  (6,278)  (6,183)
Total loans, net of allowance for credit losses  532,693   527,686 
Premises and equipment, net  9,323   9,382 
Bank owned life insurance and annuities  15,273   15,214 
Investment in low income housing partnerships  751   832 
Core deposit and other intangible assets  240   258 
Goodwill  9,812   9,812 
Mortgage servicing rights  68   69 
Deferred tax asset, net  9,320   9,842 
Accrued interest receivable and other assets  4,824   4,812 
Total assets $854,007  $848,874 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Liabilities:        
Deposits:        
Non-interest bearing $198,753  $196,801 
Interest bearing  549,932   551,156 
Total deposits  748,685   747,957 
       
Short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements  44,082   42,242 
Long-term debt  5,000   5,000 
Other interest bearing liabilities  769   830 
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities  5,275   5,388 
Total liabilities  803,811   801,417 
Commitments and contingent liabilities      
Stockholders' Equity:        
Preferred stock, no par value: Authorized - 500,000 shares, none issued      
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share: Authorized 20,000,000 shares; Issued - 5,151,279 shares at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; Outstanding - 5,016,727 shares at March 31, 2025 and 5,003,384 shares at December 31, 2024  5,151   5,151 
Surplus  24,712   24,896 
Retained earnings  54,034   53,126 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (31,522)  (33,320)
Cost of common stock in Treasury: 134,552 shares at March 31, 2025; 147,895 shares at December 31, 2024  (2,179)  (2,396)
Total stockholders' equity  50,196   47,457 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $854,007  $848,874 


Juniata Valley Financial Corp. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

       
  Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, 
     2025     2024 
Interest income:    
Loans, including fees $7,781  $7,467 
Taxable securities  1,365   1,465 
Tax-exempt securities  30   30 
Other interest income  17   43 
Total interest income  9,193   9,005 
Interest expense:        
Deposits  2,803   2,642 
Short-term borrowings and repurchase agreements  531   698 
Long-term debt  30   117 
Other interest bearing liabilities  7   9 
Total interest expense  3,371   3,466 
Net interest income  5,822   5,539 
Provision for credit losses  104   120 
Net interest income after provision for credit losses  5,718   5,419 
Non-interest income:        
Customer service fees  460   371 
Debit card fee income  422   404 
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance and annuities  57   56 
Trust fees  131   107 
Commissions from sales of non-deposit products  101   102 
Fees derived from loan activity  115   171 
Change in value of equity securities  (28)  (13)
Gain from life insurance proceeds      
Other non-interest income  88   98 
Total non-interest income  1,346   1,296 
Non-interest expense:        
Employee compensation expense  1,975   2,208 
Employee benefits  546   645 
Occupancy  366   332 
Equipment  217   143 
Data processing expense  629   663 
Professional fees  206   254 
Taxes, other than income  31   56 
FDIC Insurance premiums  135   155 
Gain on other real estate owned      
Amortization of intangible assets  18   22 
Amortization of investment in low-income housing partnerships  81   81 
Merger and acquisition expense      
Other non-interest expense  481   600 
Total non-interest expense  4,685   5,159 
Income before income taxes   2,379   1,556 
Income tax provision  371   201 
Net income $2,008  $1,355 
Earnings per share        
Basic $0.40  $0.27 
Diluted $0.40  $0.27 


Michael Wolf
Email: michael.wolf@jvbonline.com
Phone: (717) 436-7203

FAQ

What was JUVF's net income growth in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024?

JUVF's net income grew 48.2% to $2.0 million in Q1 2025, compared to $1.4 million in Q1 2024.

How much is JUVF's quarterly dividend payment for May 2025?

JUVF declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share, payable on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 16, 2025.

What is JUVF's credit quality status as of Q1 2025?

JUVF maintains strong credit quality with nonperforming loans at 0.1% of the total loan portfolio, and delinquent and nonperforming loans at 0.4%.

How did JUVF's net interest margin perform in Q1 2025?

JUVF's net interest margin improved to 2.83% in Q1 2025 from 2.63% in Q1 2024, reversing a two-year trend of margin compression.
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