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OFG Bancorp Q3 2026 Earnings Results
OFG Bancorp reports 14.7% EPS growth with commercial loan expansion and digital banking gains.
In brief
OFG Bancorp reports 14.7% EPS growth with commercial loan expansion and digital banking gains. OFG Bancorp's Q3 2026 earnings show 14.7% year-over-year EPS increase driven by commercial loan growth and digital banking adoption. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Q3 2026 Results
OFG Bancorp reported diluted EPS of $1.33, a 14.7% year-over-year increase.
Commercial Loan Growth
Loans held for investment grew 1.8% sequentially to $8.45 billion.
Digital Banking Expansion
Active digital users grew 24% year-over-year with AI-powered insights.
Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin declined to 5.2% from 5.5% in Q2 due to higher deposit costs.
Share Repurchases
Company repurchased $13.5 million of common shares during Q3.
Puerto Rico Economy
Puerto Rico economy remains stable with low unemployment and private investment growth.
Credit Performance
Net charge-off rate decreased to 0.70% from 1.40% in Q2.
Auto Delinquency
Auto delinquency rates increased seasonally but not due to credit deterioration.
Commercial Pipeline
Company reported strong commercial pipeline for 2026 with banner year in Puerto Rico.
Deposit Mix Shift
Customer deposits shifted toward time deposits as interest rates rose.
Q4 Guidance
Expected low single-digit loan growth with commercial offsetting auto declines.
NIM Outlook
Net interest margin expected to remain near 5.25% for 2026.
Provision Guidance
Provision for credit losses expected to be $18 million to $20 million quarterly.
Digital Insights
Delivered over 1.5 million AI-enabled Smart Banking Insights monthly with 90% positive feedback.
Capital Strength
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio maintained at 14.1% despite market adjustments.
Q4 Outlook
Company expects continued commercial growth with stable auto lending.
The takeaway
OFG Bancorp's Q3 2026 earnings show 14.7% year-over-year EPS increase driven by commercial loan growth and digital banking adoption.
