
First BanCorp reported net income of $88.8M, or $0.57 per diluted share, for Q1 2026, with net interest margin increasing to 4.75% and return on average assets at 1.89%.
Bullish
First BanCorp reported strong Q1 2026 net income and diluted EPS, with improved return on average assets. The company improved asset quality, reducing non-performing assets and early-stage delinquencies while maintaining robust capital and liquidity ratios.
Bearish
First BanCorp experienced a $38.2M decrease in total loans and a $143M drop in originations. Cash and cash equivalents declined by $107.7M, while geopolitical uncertainty necessitated higher qualitative reserves for credit losses.