NYSE$FBP

First BanCorp/Puerto Rico · Q1 2022 earnings

Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported net income and pre-tax pre-provision income reached record levels, driven by operational efficiencies and a positive economic outlook.

First BanCorp reported a strong first quarter with net income of $82.6 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, driven by operational efficiencies and a positive economic outlook. Pre-tax pre-provision income reached a record $111.8 million. Loan growth increased, particularly in commercial, construction, and consumer loans. The company completed its $300 million stock repurchase program and announced a new $350 million program.

  • Net income for the quarter was $82.6 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, up $9 million or 12% compared to 4Q 2021.
  • Pre-tax pre-provision income reached a record $111.8 million, up 7% compared to 4Q 2021.
  • Core deposits, net of government and brokered deposits, registered a slight increase of $55 million compared to 4Q 2021, primarily related to higher balances in demand deposit accounts in the Puerto Rico region.
  • Loan portfolio balances other than PPP loans up $85 million when compared to 4Q 2021.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$218M

Previous: $207M+5.4%
EPS (adj)

$0.41

Previous: $0.31+32.3%
Net Interest Margin

3.8%

No prior period
Efficiency Ratio

48.8%

No prior period
CET1 Ratio

17.7%

No prior period
Tier 1 Capital Ratio

17.7%

No prior period
Leverage Ratio

10.3%

No prior period
Total Capital Ratio

20.4%

No prior period
Tangible Equity Ratio

8.6%

Previous: 10.9%-20.8%
Capital Expenditures

-$6.76M

Previous: -$3.32M-103.9%
Free Cash Flow

$75.8M

Previous: $57.8M+31.1%
Net Income

$82.6M

Previous: $61.2M+35.1%
Operating Income

$155M

Previous: $113M+36.9%
Gross Profit

$206M

Previous: $194M+6.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.7B

Previous: $1.52B+11.7%
Total Assets

$19.9B

Previous: $19.4B+2.7%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.18M

Previous: $1.42M-16.5%

Revenue & EPS history

First BanCorp · Revenue · Quarterly

$218M

Q1 2022+5.4%vs Q1 2021
Beat estimate in 8 of 16 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

First BanCorp · $30.4M total across 3 segments · Q4 2020

  • Other Income
    $14.5M
  • Deposit Charges
    $8.33M
  • Mortgage Banking
    $7.55M

Forward guidance

First BanCorp. is committed to improving the banking experience, enhancing community relationships, and delivering shareholder value. They anticipate loan growth acceleration due to closing loan pipelines and disaster recovery funds flowing into the Puerto Rico economy. They will execute a new $350 million share repurchase program and increased the quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share.

Tailwinds

  • Expect loan growth to accelerate during the year as loan pipeline begin to close.
  • Expect loan growth to accelerate as disaster recovery funds flow into the Puerto Rico economy.
  • Committed to continue improving the banking experience for our customers.
  • Committed to enhancing our relationship with the communities we serve.
  • Committed to delivering value to our shareholders.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2022

Historical avgQ1 2022

+0.6%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.9%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

35 / 65 earnings

Positive

+15.0%

Q4 2015

Best reaction

-13.6%

Q1 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.7%+0.8%+0.3%
Q4 2025+5.2%+5.9%+6.2%
Q3 2025-2.4%-3.9%-1.8%
Q2 2025+0.2%-0.7%+1.3%
Q1 2025+0.1%+1.5%+3.4%
Q3 2024-5.3%-4.0%+4.4%
Q2 2024+1.4%+3.6%-2.2%
Q1 2024+2.7%+0.1%+2.6%
Q4 2023+6.0%+9.5%+4.3%
Q3 2023-3.8%-5.3%+11.3%
Q2 2023+2.0%+4.6%-5.3%
Q1 2023+2.2%+3.6%+1.5%
Q4 2022-3.9%+3.0%+6.4%
Q3 2022-5.6%-1.9%-4.6%
Q2 2022+2.3%+3.9%+7.4%
Q1 2022+3.5%+5.6%+15.4%
Q4 2021-6.3%-4.2%-6.9%
Q3 2021+4.0%-3.0%+4.2%
Q2 2021+2.0%+3.1%+7.4%
Q1 2021+2.3%+4.0%+4.2%
Q4 2020-2.6%-1.6%+9.0%
Q3 2020+4.8%+5.1%+27.6%
Q2 2020+2.5%-3.7%+2.3%
Q1 2020-13.6%-15.7%-11.5%
Q4 2019-5.9%-5.9%-35.3%
Q3 2019+2.5%+5.2%+1.5%
Q2 2019-0.9%+1.7%-10.1%
Q1 2019-3.8%-0.9%-12.5%
Q4 2018+7.0%+1.6%+5.1%
Q3 2018+2.8%+2.5%-1.0%
Q2 2018+0.2%-1.2%+9.0%
Q1 2018+3.4%+4.9%+12.8%
Q4 2017+5.5%+6.8%+7.3%
Q3 2017-3.1%-7.4%-2.5%
Q2 2017+0.0%+1.4%-2.4%
Q1 2017+10.0%+6.7%-2.0%
Q4 2016-2.2%-1.1%-10.4%
Q3 2016+1.5%-2.6%+25.7%
Q2 2016-0.2%-1.5%+3.9%
Q1 2016+8.1%
Q4 2015+15.0%
Q3 2015-5.6%
Q2 2015-2.7%
Q1 2015-4.2%
Q4 2014+8.2%
Q3 2014+9.1%
Q2 2014-0.2%
Q1 2014-2.9%
Q4 2013-7.2%
Q3 2013+3.0%
Q2 2013-5.5%
Q1 2013+0.8%
Q4 2012+1.5%
Q4 2011-4.3%
Q3 2012+3.9%
Q2 2012+0.0%
Q1 2011-0.3%
Q1 2012-3.0%
Q4 2010-0.2%
Q4 2009-0.2%
Q3 2010+4.8%
Q3 2011+4.8%
Q2 2010-1.6%
Q2 2011-1.6%
Q1 2010+4.9%

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