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SEC filingOFG Bancorp delivered solid Q1 earnings growth with net income up 18.4% to $53.9M and EPS up 26.0% to $1.26, driven by non-interest income gains from MSR valuation and higher banking service activity amid deposit shifts.
OFG Bancorp reported GAAP net income of $53.9 million for Q1 2026, up 18.4% from $45.6 million in the prior-year quarter, with diluted EPS advancing 26.0% to $1.26 from $1.00. This performance underscores the company's ability to grow earnings through diversified revenue streams despite moderated operating cash flow.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $73.1 million, down from $83.1 million year-over-year, after $4.4 million in capital expenditures similar to the prior period, yielding free cash flow of $68.8 million. This liquidity supports OFG's focus on strong capital and liquidity levels, enabling the holding of investment securities until recovery of amortized cost, as management notes in its market risk discussion.
OFG computes its efficiency ratio excluding volatile items like gains on investment securities sales, providing a consistent view of core operations. While expecting continued funding access, management cautions no assurance of favorable terms, highlighting prudent liquidity management.