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    USCB
    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    USCB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. USCB

    Jul 24, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    USCB Financial Holdings Q2 FY26 — Record Loan Production and Margin Expansion Drive Strong Profitability

    USCB Financial Holdings achieved a milestone quarter, surpassing $3 billion in assets, fueled by record loan production and significant net interest margin expansion. The company demonstrated strong profitability and efficiency, while maintaining pristine credit quality. Strategic initiatives in deposit gathering and lending, coupled with South Florida's robust economic environment, position the bank for continued disciplined growth.

    Highlights

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    • Net income increased 22.5% year-over-year to $9.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share.

    • Net interest margin expanded 22 basis points quarter-over-quarter to 3.49%.

    • Efficiency ratio improved to 49.97%, falling below 50% for the first time.

    • Total assets surpassed $3 billion, growing 11% year-over-year, driven by record new loan fundings of $272 million.

    • Non-performing loans remained exceptionally low at 0.09% of total loans, with net charge-offs at a nominal 0.05%.

    Concerns

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    • Provision expense increased by $1.3 million due to strong loan growth, weighing on current quarter earnings.

    • End-of-period deposits were modestly lower due to a strategic decision to exit brokered CDs and high-cost non-relationship deposits.

    • Swap fees normalized to $572,000, down from $1.6 million in Q1, contributing to a decrease in total non-interest income.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Net loan growth
    High single-digit to low double-digit
    high materiality
    High
    Net Interest Margin (NIM)
    3.40% to 3.50%
    high materiality
    Medium
    Tax rate
    25%
    medium materiality
    High
    Efficiency ratio
    Current levels or in the low 50% range
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Operational metrics

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    Return on Average Assets (ROAA)
    1.26%
    Q2 FY26

    Profitability metric.

    Return on Average Equity (ROAE)
    15.9%
    Q2 FY26

    Profitability metric.

    Pre-tax, pre-provision Return on Average Assets (ROAA)
    1.93%
    Q2 FY26

    Headline metric for the quarter.

    Pre-tax, pre-provision income
    $14 millionup 47.9% annualized over prior quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Strong income generation.

    Total deposit cost
    2.16%down 4 basis points QoQ; 30 basis points improvement YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by mix shift towards non-interest-bearing DDA.

    Loan yield
    6.20%up from 6.11% in Q1 FY26
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by full quarter impact of prior quarter origination and new loans.

    Weighted average yield on new loan production (excluding correspondent banking)
    6.20%
    Q2 FY26

    Consistent with overall portfolio yield.

    Correspondent banking new loan yield
    5.22%
    Q2 FY26

    These are typically 180-day notes tied to SOFR.

    Net ACL increase
    $600,000
    Q2 FY26

    Result of $1.3 million provision for credit loss partially offset by $288,000 in charge-offs.

    Non-interest income as percentage of total revenue
    12.7%
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects diversification and resilience of fee-based revenue streams.

    Swap fees
    $572,000down from $1.6 million in Q1 FY26
    Q2 FY26

    Normalized from elevated activity in the prior period.

    Other service fee income increase
    $488,000
    Q2 FY26

    Driven largely by loan prepayment penalties.

    Excise tax on share repurchases
    $312,000
    Q2 FY26

    Related to share repurchases executed in 2025.

    Tangible book value per share
    $12.64up 3.35% over prior quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Increased due to earnings and capital generation.

    AOCI (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income)
    negative $31.4 million
    Q2 FY26

    Unrealized loss position.

    Loan maturities
    $100 million
    Q3 FY26

    Expected to reprice at higher yields.

    Loan maturities
    $78 million
    Q4 FY26

    Expected to reprice at higher yields.

    Total assets growth
    11%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Surpassed $3 billion in total assets.

    New loan fundings
    $272 million14.6% annualized increase over prior quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Record new loan production.

    Average deposits growth
    $61.9 million10.2% annualized over Q1 FY26; 8.7% year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Totaled approximately $2.5 billion.

    Average non-interest-bearing DDA growth
    $47.4 million32.5% annualized
    Q2 FY26

    Pushed average DDA above $600 million threshold.

    Commercial real estate concentration
    57%down from 63% in 2020
    mid-2026

    Reflects concerted focus on diversifying the loan portfolio.

    Deposit-focused business verticals share of total deposits
    ~30%
    Q2 FY26

    Underscores strength and diversification of funding franchise.

    Branches repositioned
    9from 18 branches
    Q2 FY26

    Part of an efficient branch-light business model.

    1031 exchange deposits generated
    $22 million
    since launch

    Generated quickly since the launch of the new initiative.

    Florida population
    23.7 milliongrowing by roughly 329,000 people annually
    mid-2026

    Virtually all growth from net migration.

    Unemployment rate
    2.6%
    Q2 FY26

    Signaling near full employment.

    Median single-family home price
    $680,000 to $700,000
    Q2 FY26

    Demonstrates significant household wealth.

    Average home values
    >$1.3 million
    Q2 FY26

    Demonstrates significant household wealth and collateral strength.

    Multifamily units in development pipeline
    ~36,300
    Q2 FY26

    Supporting construction employment and long-term housing supply.

    Corporate relocations to Florida
    >74
    2020-2025

    Major national and international companies, with South Florida capturing a significant share.

    PortMiami throughput
    >1 million
    annually

    Generates strong demand for commercial lending and trade finance.

    Full-time headcount
    216
    Q2 FY26

    Additional hires planned in support of continued growth.

    Average loan size
    ~$2 million
    Q2 FY26

    Indicated in the presentation.

    Total credit exposure internal limit
    Up to $40 millionup from $10 million or $15 million previously
    Q2 FY26

    Allows for more loans from existing clients, typically comprised of multiple smaller loans.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Loans$2.3 billionUSD
    Deposits$2.5 billionUSD
    Rotce ROE15.9%%
    Cet1 ratio13.88%%
    Capital returns$0.125 per shareUSD
    Fee income lines$3.6 millionUSD
    Allowance reserves$26.7 millionUSD
    Net interest income$24.4 millionUSD
    Net interest margin3.49%%
    Net charge offs npls0.05%%
    Total operating expenses$14 millionUSD
    Provision for credit losses$1.3 millionUSD
    Efficiency ratio operating leverage49.97%%

    Product announcements

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    ProductTypeDetails
    1031 Exchange Initiativelaunch
    New Lending Team (Doral, Medley, Hialeah)launch

    Risks & headwinds

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    Increased provision expense due to strong loan growthQ2 FY26

    $1.3 million

    Mitigation: Management emphasizes pristine credit quality and disciplined growth strategy.

    Strategic exit of high-cost non-relationship deposits leading to modestly lower end-of-period depositsQ2 FY26

    Modestly lower end-of-period deposits

    Mitigation: Replaced with lower-cost FHLB advances; focus on growing granular, low-cost deposits and maintaining relationship depth.

    Normalization of swap feesQ2 FY26

    Swap fees normalized to $572,000 from $1.6 million in Q1 FY26

    Mitigation: Diversification and resilience of fee-based revenue streams.

    Ongoing rate volatility and competitive deposit environmentNear-term

    Discussed as factors to manage carefully for NIM outlook

    Mitigation: Disciplined funding costs, focus on relationship-based deposits, funding optimization, and a balance sheet that is fairly neutral on interest rate risk.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Net loan growth

    H2 2026
    Current9.9% YoY; $272M new fundings in Q2
    TargetHigh single-digit to low double-digit net loan growth

    Why it matters

    Key driver of earnings power and asset growth for the bank.

    While Q3 is typically a slow period in the market, the current pipeline is robust and we will reiterate our guidance of high single-digit to low double-digit net loan growth for the back half of 2026.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquiring about expected correspondent banking loan growth levels in Q3 and how it might impact the overall new loan production yield, given its lower yield compared to core loans.

    Management expects new loan production to moderate to $175M-$190M, with correspondent banking loans continuing at lower yields (around 5.25%) but core loans originating at 6.20%. The overall new loan production yield is anticipated to be around 5.90% to 6%.

    “I would anticipate the new loan production to moderate to more consistent levels that we've done in the prior quarters. This quarter was $272 million, we could go back to $175 million to $190 million of new loan production.”

    asked by Feddie Strickland · answered by Robert Anderson

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Milestone Quarter & Strategic Execution

    USCB Financial Holdings surpassed $3 billion in total assets, a significant milestone reflecting consistent execution of its strategy since recapitalization. This growth is attributed to disciplined, relationship-driven banking in the attractive South Florida market, validating the company's branch-light, relationship-intensive model and specialized deposit verticals.

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    Loan Portfolio Diversification & Growth

    The bank achieved record new loan fundings of $272 million, driving 9.9% year-over-year loan growth to $2.3 billion. Loan production was diversified, with commercial real estate concentration steadily declining from 63% in 2020 to 57% by mid-2026, alongside growth in C&I, correspondent banking, and consumer lending.

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    Deposit Strategy & Funding Optimization

    Deposits reached $2.5 billion, with average non-interest-bearing DDA growing over 32% annualized. The company strategically exited high-cost brokered CDs, replacing them with lower-cost FHLB advances to optimize funding costs, which contributed to a 4 basis point reduction in total deposit cost to 2.16%.

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    South Florida Market Dynamics

    The Miami-Dade Tri-County MSA continues to attract capital, talent, and businesses, with Florida's population reaching 23.7 million. Low unemployment (2.6%), robust housing market (median single-family home price $680k-$700k), and significant corporate relocations (e.g., Citadel, JPMorgan, FIFA) provide a strong economic foundation for banking growth.

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    Operational Efficiency & Investment

    The efficiency ratio improved to 49.97%, reflecting ongoing strategic decisions to invest in people, process, and products, leveraging technology. The company has repositioned its branch network from 18 to 9 locations and launched new initiatives like a lending team focused on specific municipalities and a 1031 exchange deposit vertical.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.