The yield on average interest-earning assets for the second quarter of 2026 increased to 5.94% from 5.92% for the first quarter of 2026. This increase was primarily related to an overall yield increase in average interest-earning assets, principally investment securities; offset by a decrease in yield in LHFI. Compared to the second quarter of 2025, yields on earning assets decreased 14 basis points to 5.94% from 6.08%. The decrease was primarily attributable to interest rate cuts during 2025, notwithstanding a $169.0 million growth in average total earning assets.
The Company’s total cost of funds was 2.50% for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of 5 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2026, and 30 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2025. Deposit costs were 2.48% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 2.54% for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 6 basis points, and 2.75% for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 27 basis points. The cost of interest-bearing deposits decreased 6 basis points during the second quarter of 2026 to 2.95%, compared with 3.01% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued repricing of certificates of deposits during the second quarter of 2026.
Noninterest income totaled $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $235 thousand, or 12.0%, from the first quarter of 2026, primarily attributable to gain on sale of other loans, coupled with a net increase in other categories within noninterest income. Noninterest expense totaled $13.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $330 thousand, or 2.5%, from the first quarter of 2026. This increase was primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits, coupled with a net increase in other noninterest expense categories, principally in other professional services, software and other technology expense, and other noninterest expense; offset by a decrease in regulatory assessment expense. The Company continues to focus on organic growth and expansion through banker recruiting across the franchise.
The Company’s effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 17.0%, compared to 23.6% for the first quarter of 2026, and 15.1% for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in effective tax rate from the first quarter of 2026 was primarily due to a higher recognition of benefits from tax credits during the second quarter of 2026.
Balance Sheet Trends
Total assets were $2.42 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of approximately $114.4 million, or 5.0%, from $2.31 billion at December 31, 2025. Loans held for sale ("LHFS") were $223.1 million at June 30, 2026, an increase of $52.2 million, or 30.5%, from $170.9 million at December 31, 2025. Gross LHFI were $1.71 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of approximately $88.1 million, or 5.4%, from $1.62 billion at December 31, 2025.
Total deposits were $2.05 billion at June 30, 2026, an increase of $60.0 million, or 3.0%, from $1.99 billion at December 31, 2025. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $355.9 million at June 30, 2026, or 17.4% of total deposits, compared to $312.3 million, or 15.7% of total deposits, at December 31, 2025. Brokered certificates of deposit, a component of time deposits, were $253.9 million at June 30, 2026, as compared to $307.0 million at December 31, 2025, a decrease of $53.1 million, or 17.3%.
Credit Quality
During the second quarter of 2026, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $658 thousand, compared to $382 thousand and $752 thousand during the first quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2025, respectively. The provision expense recorded during the second quarter of 2026 was due to loan production and updated collateral values on individually reviewed loans, offset with other changes in loss rates. The Company's annualized net charge-offs to average LHFI ratio was 0.01% for the second quarter of 2026 as compared to 0.01% and 0.06% during the first quarter of 2026 and the second quarter of 2025, respectively.
Nonperforming assets totaled $18.3 million, or 0.76% of total assets, at June 30, 2026 compared to $18.3 million, or 0.79% of total assets at December 31, 2025. Adjusted nonperforming assets3, which excludes the guaranteed portions of nonaccrual loans, was $14.8 million, or 0.61% of total assets, at June 30, 2026 compared to $14.2 million, or 0.62% of total assets, at December 31, 2025.
About CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc.
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Coastal States Bank, a South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank, we offer a full range of banking products and services designed for businesses, real estate professionals, and consumers looking for a deep and meaningful relationship with their bank. To learn more about Coastal States Bank, visit www.coastalstatesbank.com.
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Stephen R. Stone |
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Anthony P. Valduga |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer |
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