Riverview Bancorp Reports Net Income of $1.4 Million in Third Fiscal Quarter 2026

FISCAL Q3 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

Fiscal Third Quarter Comparison Highlights

VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq GSM: RVSB) (“Riverview” or the “Company”) today reported earnings of $1.4 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025, and $1.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, in the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024.

In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net income was $3.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to $3.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.

“Our priorities continue to center on delivering value to shareholders through stronger asset returns, new revenue streams, and optimized operations,” stated Nicole Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Strategic investments in talent and technology have driven near-term expense increases, but results are already evident in our commercial and business banking segments. Our loan pipeline has remained strong, fueled by expanded lending teams, enhanced treasury management, and digital platform investments. With robust loan demand across our markets, we're capturing quality, profitable growth while keeping a watchful eye on credit quality metrics. Production is accelerating, net interest margin is expanding, and profitability continues improving.

Thanks to the focus and commitment of our teams, the three-year strategic plan is gaining momentum, with meaningful progress in sustainable growth, digital innovation, and data-driven personalization. We're seeing real traction in how we serve clients - more tailored experiences, smoother operations, and stronger relationships. As we move forward, our focus remains sharp: expanding commercial and industrial loans, growing business banking, and enhancing treasury management platforms while creating lasting value for our shareholders,” said Sherman.

Franchise Footprint

As the only bank headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Riverview serves one of the Pacific Northwest's most dynamic markets. Southwest Washington's Clark County has emerged as a thriving economic hub, with Vancouver evolving into a destination city that recently ranked #3 on moveBuddha's 2026 Moving Forecast of Most Popular Cities to Move to. This momentum reflects the region's strong fundamentals: a diversified economy anchored by health care and social assistance, construction, manufacturing, and professional and business services. Employment levels and median household incomes continue their upward trajectory, matching statewide benchmarks, while sustained housing demand has driven consistent appreciation in median home values. The region's compelling quality of life and economic vitality position us well for continued community-focused lending and deposit growth.

Our footprint includes Northwest Oregon that presents strong economic fundamentals and provides a stable foundation for growth in the state. The region features a diversified economy anchored by technology, advanced manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors, with major employers like Intel, Nike, and Columbia Sportswear driving substantial economic activity alongside a thriving local and mid-sized business ecosystem. Strong median household incomes and median home prices indicate robust consumer spending power and wealth accumulation. The local business environment continues to support innovation and sustainability-focused enterprises, while its infrastructure, transportation networks, and quality of life attributes continue to support business expansion.

Income Statement Review

Riverview’s net interest income increased to $10.5 million in the current quarter compared to $9.8 million in the preceding quarter, and $9.4 million in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. The quarter increase compared to both the prior quarter and the year ago quarter was driven by higher interest earning asset yields due to higher origination rates on new loan growth as well as loan repricing. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net interest income increased by $3.0 million to $30.1 million, compared to $27.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.

Riverview’s NIM was 2.96% for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, a 20 basis-point increase compared to 2.76% in the preceding quarter and a 36 basis-point increase compared to 2.60% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. “Even with the recent rate cuts, we experienced solid NIM expansion during the quarter. We were able to drive higher asset yields and lower our cost of funds. We are focused on continuing to improve our earning asset mix and managing funding costs to grow NIM going forward,” said David Lam, EVP and Chief Financial Officer. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, the net interest margin increased 32 basis points to 2.83% compared to 2.51% in the same period a year earlier.

Investment securities decreased $9.6 million during the quarter to $301.6 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $311.2 million at September 30, 2025, and decreased $35.6 million compared to $337.2 million at December 31, 2024. The average securities balances for the quarters ended December 31, 2025, September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, were $318.3 million, $329.1 million, and $364.2 million, respectively. The weighted average yields on securities balances for those same periods were 1.77%, 1.78%, and 1.82%, respectively. The duration of the investment portfolio at December 31, 2025, was approximately 4.8 years. The anticipated investment cashflows over the next twelve months is approximately $35.9 million. There were $750,000 of investment purchases during the third fiscal quarter of 2026.

Riverview’s yield on loans was 5.26% during the third fiscal quarter, compared to 5.11% in the preceding quarter, and 4.97% in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. “Loan yields expanded again this quarter as favorable yield curve movements allowed us to price new loan originations more attractively than our existing portfolio. Additionally, we continue to expand our commercial lending with our strategy of incorporating a higher proportion of C&I relationship clients, positioning us to benefit more directly from the current interest rate trend,” said Mike Sventek, EVP and Chief Lending Officer. Deposit costs decreased to 1.39% during the third fiscal quarter compared to 1.41% in the preceding quarter and increased compared to 1.32% in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. Rising deposit costs compared to a year ago reflect both new customers demanding higher rates and existing customers shifting to fully insured, higher-yielding products.

Non-interest income was $3.5 million during the third fiscal quarter of 2026 compared to $3.8 million in the preceding quarter and $3.3 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2025. Non-interest income decreased quarter-over-quarter due to the absence of one-time items that boosted the prior quarter, including an employee retention tax credit and a fintech referral partnership distribution.

Asset management fees were $1.6 million during the third fiscal quarter, compared to $1.5 million in the preceding quarter and $1.4 million in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. Riverview Trust Company’s assets under management were $919.1 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $927.0 million at September 30, 2025, and $872.6 million at December 31, 2024. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, non-interest income increased to $10.8 million compared to $10.5 million in the same period a year ago.

Non-interest expense was flat at $12.2 million during the third fiscal quarter and the second fiscal quarter and increased compared to $11.2 million in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. Year-to-date, non-interest expense was $36.2 million compared to $32.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2025. The efficiency ratio was 86.9% for the third fiscal quarter, compared to 89.8% for the preceding quarter and 87.6% in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. “Operating costs increased year-over-year as we strategically expanded our business banking teams and filled key positions aligned with our growth objectives. We've offset some of these costs by bringing previously outsourced functions in-house, reducing our reliance on external consultants. Our ongoing technology investments are strengthening both our strategic execution and operational infrastructure. Though these initiatives are temporarily elevating our expense base, we anticipate costs stabilizing in the coming quarters,” said Lam.

Riverview’s effective tax rate for the third fiscal quarter of 2026 was 20.9%, compared to 21.2% for the preceding quarter and 21.8% for the year ago quarter.

Balance Sheet Review

Total loans increased $15.1 million during the quarter to $1.07 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to three months earlier and increased $40.1 million compared to a year earlier. Riverview’s loan pipeline was $77.2 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $78.5 million at the end of the preceding quarter and $49.1 million at December 31, 2024. New loan originations during the quarter totaled $36.7 million, compared to $56.4 million in the preceding quarter and $31.1 million in the third fiscal quarter a year ago. As a result of executing our business model, our plan to increase loans outstanding and the loan pipeline has been successful.

Undisbursed construction loans totaled $17.4 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $25.4 million at September 30, 2025, with most of the undisbursed construction loans expected to be funded over the next several quarters. Undisbursed homeowner association loans for the purpose of common area maintenance and repairs totaled $30.6 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $29.1 million at September 30, 2025. Revolving commercial business loan commitments totaled $53.8 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $52.5 million at September 30, 2025. Utilization on these loans totaled 26.13% at December 31, 2025, compared to 27.90% at September 30, 2025. The weighted average rate on loan originations during the quarter was 6.86% compared to 6.49% in the preceding quarter.

Loan repricing and maturities for fiscal year 2026 totaled $41.4 million with a weighted average rate of 5.45%. Looking ahead, loan repricing and maturities for fiscal year 2027 total $80.6 million with a weighted average rate of 4.19%, for fiscal year 2028 total $93.6 million with a weighted average rate of 5.42% and in aggregate for fiscal years after 2028 total $157.0 million with a weighted average rate of 5.96%.

The office building loan portfolio totaled $108.4 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $109.4 million at September 30, 2025. The average loan balance of the office building loan portfolio was $1.5 million with an average loan-to-value ratio of 52.14% and an average debt service coverage ratio of 1.67x at December 31, 2025. Office building loans within the Portland core consist of two loans totaling $20.2 million, which is approximately 18.6% of the total office building loan portfolio, or 1.9% of total loans.

Total deposits decreased $2.9 million during the quarter to $1.23 billion at December 31, 2025, compared to $1.24 billion at September 30, 2025, and increased $14.5 million compared to $1.22 billion a year ago. During the quarter the deposit mix shifted as balances moved out of CDs and non-interest checking accounts into interest bearing checking accounts. Non-interest checking and interest checking accounts, as a percentage of total deposits, totaled 49.5% at December 31, 2025, compared to 48.8% at September 30, 2025, and 46.8% at December 31, 2024.

FHLB advances increased $8.2 million during the quarter to $60.5 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $52.3 million at September 30, 2025.

Shareholders’ equity increased to $164.2 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $163.5 million three months earlier and $158.3 million one year earlier. Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP) increased to $6.62 at December 31, 2025, compared to $6.51 at September 30, 2025, and $6.20 at December 31, 2024. Riverview paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share on January 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 5, 2026.

Credit Quality

“In this environment of interest rate uncertainty, our priority remains the strength of our loan portfolio," said Robert Benke, EVP and Chief Credit Officer. "We continue to take a disciplined approach - monitoring credit quality metrics, staying attuned to economic trends at both the local and national level, and ensuring our reserves appropriately reflect current market conditions. At the same time, our lenders continue building strong partnerships with clients to better understand and support their needs.” Non-performing loans, excluding SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans (“government guaranteed loans”) (non-GAAP) totaled $1.1 million or 0.10% of total loans as of December 31, 2025, compared to $776,000, or 0.07% of total loans at September 30, 2025, and $168,000, or 0.02% of total loans at December 31, 2024. There were no non-performing government guaranteed loans at December 31, 2025, or at September 30, 2025. At December 31, 2025, non-performing assets were $1.1 million, or 0.07% of total assets.

Riverview recorded $246,000 in net loan charge-offs for the current quarter. This compared to $1,000 in net loan recoveries for the preceding quarter. Riverview recorded a $100,000 provision for credit losses for the current quarter, compared to no provision for the preceding quarter.

Classified assets were $13.5 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $10.7 million at September 30, 2025, and $226,000 at December 31, 2024. The classified assets to total capital ratio was 7.4% at December 31, 2025, compared to 5.9% at September 30, 2025, and 0.1% a year earlier. The increase in classified assets compared to a year ago was primarily due to one lending relationship that was moved to classified assets during the first fiscal quarter of 2026 for which a plan is in place to either return to performing status or payoff. Criticized assets were $39.7 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $44.1 million at September 30, 2025, and $50.4 million at December 31, 2024. Criticized assets decreased during the current quarter compared to the prior quarter as a result of net movement of some loans into classified assets or upgrades to certain loans that have shown a performance history.

The allowance for credit losses was $15.3 million at December 31, 2025, compared to $15.4 million at both September 30, 2025, and at December 31, 2024. The allowance for credit losses represented 1.41% of total loans at December 31, 2025 compared to 1.44% at September 30, 2025, and 1.47% a year earlier. The allowance for credit losses to loans, net of government guaranteed loans (non-GAAP), was 1.47% at December 31, 2025, compared to 1.50% at September 30, 2025, and 1.54% a year earlier.

Capital/Liquidity

Riverview continues to maintain strong capital levels in excess of the regulatory requirements to be categorized as “well capitalized” with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.35% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.24% at December 31, 2025. Tangible common equity to average tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP) was 9.23% at December 31, 2025.

Riverview has approximately $515.5 million in available liquidity at December 31, 2025, including $227.2 million of borrowing capacity from the FHLB and $288.3 million from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (“FRB”). At December 31, 2025, the Bank had $60.5 million in outstanding FHLB borrowings.

The uninsured deposit ratio was 25.5% at December 31, 2025. Available liquidity under the FRB borrowing line would cover 100% of the estimated uninsured deposits and available liquidity under both the FHLB and FRB borrowing lines would cover 164.0% of the estimated uninsured deposits.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. Management has presented these non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release because it believes that they provide useful and comparative information to assess trends in Riverview's core operations reflected in the current quarter's results and facilitate the comparison of our performance with the performance of our peers. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental and are not a substitute for any analysis based on GAAP. Where applicable, comparable earnings information using GAAP financial measures is also presented. Because not all companies use the same calculations, our presentation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures as calculated by other companies. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the tables below.

About Riverview

Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (www.riverviewbank.com) is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington – just north of Portland, Oregon, on the I-5 corridor. With assets of $1.51 billion at December 31, 2025, it is the parent company of Riverview Bank, as well as Riverview Trust Company. The Bank offers true community banking services, focusing on providing the highest quality service and financial products to commercial, business and retail clients through 17 branches, including 13 in the Metro Portland-Vancouver area, and 3 lending centers. For the past 11 years, Riverview has been named Best Bank by the readers of The Vancouver Business Journal and The Columbian.

“Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements which include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, assumptions, future economic performance and projections of financial items. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in our local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company's business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels, labor shortages and the effects of inflation, a potential recession, the failure of the U.S. Congress to increase the debt ceiling, or slowed economic growth caused by increasing political instability from acts of war including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as supply chain disruptions, recent bank failures and any governmental or societal responses thereto; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in the Company’s allowance for credit losses and provision for credit losses that may be impacted by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long-term interest rates, deposit interest rates, the Company’s net interest margin and funding sources; the transition away from London Interbank Offered Rate toward new interest rate benchmarks; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes, land and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in the Company’s market areas; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company’s ability to originate loans for sale and sell loans in the secondary market; results of examinations of the Bank by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks, and of the Company by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or other regulatory authorities, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, require the Company to increase its allowance for credit losses, write-down assets, reclassify its assets, change the Bank’s regulatory capital position or affect the Company’s ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, which could adversely affect its liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect the Company’s business including changes in banking, securities and tax law, and in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; the Company’s ability to attract and retain deposits; the unexpected outflow of uninsured deposits that may require us to sell investment securities at a loss; the Company’s ability to control operating costs and expenses; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of the Company’s assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risks associated with the loans on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect the Company’s workforce and potential associated charges; disruptions, security breaches or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in or attacks on our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; the Company’s ability to retain key members of its senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; the Company’s ability to implement its business strategies; the Company's ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel it may acquire into its operations and the Company's ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames; future goodwill impairment due to changes in Riverview’s business, changes in market conditions, or other factors; increased competitive pressures among financial services companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; the Company’s ability to pay dividends on its common stock; the quality and composition of our securities portfolio and the impact of and adverse changes in the securities markets, including market liquidity; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board, including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting standards; the effects of climate change, severe weather events, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics and other public health crises, acts of war or terrorism, and other external events on our business; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, pricing, products and services, and the other risks described from time to time in our reports filed with and furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements included in this report or the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements, whether as a result of new information or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for fiscal 2026 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us and could negatively affect the Company’s consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations as well as its stock price performance.

Note: Transmitted on Globe Newswire on January 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PT.

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