Financial Performance - Pathward Financial reported net income of 31.4million,or1.29 per share, for Q1 2025, compared to 27.7million,or1.06 per share, in Q1 2024, representing a 13.4% increase in net income[1]. - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was 173.5million,anincreaseof10.7 million, or 7%, compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2024, driven by higher net interest income and noninterest income[5]. - Noninterest income rose by 9% to 57.4millioninQ12025,comparedto52.8 million in the same period last year, driven by gains on loan sales and tax services product fees[10]. - The company completed the sale of its commercial insurance premium finance business for 603.3million,recordingapre−taxgainof16.4 million[5]. - Net income attributable to parent for the quarter was 31,427thousand,adecreasefrom33,597 thousand in the previous quarter, representing a decline of 6.5%[51]. - Earnings per common share (basic) was 1.29,comparedto1.35 in the previous quarter, reflecting a decrease of 4.44%[51]. Loan and Lease Activity - Total gross loans and leases increased by 136.4millionto4.56 billion compared to December 31, 2023, and increased by 487.5millionfromSeptember30,2024[5].−Thecompanyoriginated9.3 million in renewable energy leases during Q1 2025, resulting in 3.2millionintotalnetinvestmenttaxcredits[15].−Loansandleasesincreasedto4,562,681 thousand, compared to 4,075,195thousandinthepreviousquarter,representinganincreaseof11.954,643,461 thousand in Q4 2024, an increase of 2.4% from 4,535,826thousandinQ42023[54].InterestIncomeandMargin−Netinterestmargin(NIM)increasedby61basispointsto6.84116,133 thousand, compared to 115,922thousandinthepreviousquarter,reflectingaslightincreaseof0.18116,133 thousand in Q4 2024, up from 110,036thousandinQ42023,representingagrowthof5.749.0 million at December 31, 2024, an increase from 45.3millionatSeptember30,2024,butadecreasefrom53.8 million at December 31, 2023[22]. - The allowance for credit losses (ACL) decreased by 4.8millionyear−over−year,primarilyduetoa6.0 million decrease in the commercial finance portfolio[23]. - The company recognized a provision for credit losses of 12.0millionforthequarterendedDecember31,2024,comparedto9.9 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year[27]. - Net charge-offs for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, were 8.6million,anincreasefrom5.5 million for the same quarter in 2023[27]. Deposits and Assets - Total end-of-period deposits decreased by 6% to 6.52billionatDecember31,2024,comparedto6.94 billion at December 31, 2023[34]. - The average balance of total deposits and interest-bearing liabilities was 6.25billionforthethree−monthperiodendedDecember31,2024,downfrom6.71 billion for the same period in the prior fiscal year[33]. - Total assets increased to 7,622,342thousandasofDecember31,2024,upfrom7,549,336 thousand in the previous quarter, representing a growth of 0.97%[49]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to 597,396thousand,upfrom158,337 thousand in the previous quarter, showing a substantial increase of 276.5%[49]. Capital and Equity - Regulatory capital ratios remained above federal minimum requirements, with the common equity Tier 1 capital ratio at 12.53% as of December 31, 2024[39]. - Total stockholders' equity as of December 31, 2024, is 776,430,000,anincreasefrom729,282,000 as of December 31, 2023, representing a growth of 6.5% year-over-year[40]. - Common Equity Tier 1 capital stands at 650,272,000asofDecember31,2024,comparedto581,409,000 a year earlier, reflecting an increase of 12%[40]. - Total capital is 732,008,000asofDecember31,2024,comparedto667,314,000 as of December 31, 2023, marking an increase of 9.7%[40]. Operational Insights - The company will host a conference call on January 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time to discuss earnings and future outlook[41]. - The quarterly investor update presentation will be available on the company's Investor Relations website, providing insights into financial performance and strategic initiatives[42]. - Pathward Financial aims to enhance financial inclusion through its Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines, focusing on increasing financial availability and choice[43]. - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining a well-capitalized status and managing risks associated with market fluctuations and regulatory changes[46]. - Forward-looking statements indicate expectations for future operating results, including earnings per diluted share guidance and anticipated growth opportunities[45].