Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2025 Third Quarter Results

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OPELOUSAS, La.
, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: “CLST”) (the “Company”), the parent company for Catalyst Bank (the “Bank”) (www.catalystbank.com), reported net income of $489,000 for the third quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $521,000 for the second quarter of 2025.

“Our team has done a good job attracting new deposit customers in 2025,” said Joe Zanco, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Bank. “While loan growth has been slow, we are beginning to see signs of increased economic activity, which we expect will spur loan growth opportunities in the coming quarters.”

Loans

Loans totaled $164.8 million at September 30, 2025, down $2.8 million, or 2%, from June 30, 2025. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.



(Dollars in thousands)


9/30/2025


6/30/2025


Change


Real estate loans

One- to four-family residential

$

78,373

$

80,195

$

(1,822)

(2)

%

Commercial real estate

33,679

33,976

(297)

(1)

Construction and land

18,850

20,650

(1,800)

(9)

Multi-family residential

5,367

5,432

(65)

(1)

Total real estate loans

136,269

140,253

(3,984)

(3)


Other loans

Commercial and industrial

25,665

25,035

630

3

%

Consumer

2,833

2,281

552

24

Total other loans

28,498

27,316

1,182

4

Total loans

$

164,767

$

167,569

$

(2,802)

(2)

In the third quarter of 2025, a $4.6 million construction loan paid-off and we received $1.0 million of total pay-downs on a commercial and industrial relationship that was downgraded to substandard during the first quarter of 2025. As of September 30, 2025, the classified commercial and industrial relationship totaled $2.1 million and all loans within the relationship were current and performing. Pay-offs and pay-downs during the third quarter of 2025 were partially offset by growth within the health and oilfield services segments of our loan portfolio.

The following table presents certain major segments of our commercial real estate, construction and land, and commercial and industrial loan balances as of the dates indicated.



(Dollars in thousands)


9/30/2025


6/30/2025


Change


Commercial real estate

Retail

$

9,725

$

9,739

$

(14)

(0)

%

Hospitality

5,742

5,849

(107)

(2)

Health service facilities

3,325

3,345

(20)

(1)

Restaurants

1,095

1,049

46

4

Oilfield services

374

384

(10)

(3)

Other non-owner occupied

2,380

2,648

(268)

(10)

Other owner occupied

11,038

10,962

76

1

Total commercial real estate

$

33,679

$

33,976

$

(297)

(1)


Construction and land

Multi-family residential

$

4,692

$

8,997

$

(4,305)

(48)

%

Health service facilities

9,695

7,649

2,046

27

Other commercial construction and land

1,772

1,782

(10)

(1)

Consumer residential construction and land

2,691

2,222

469

21

Total construction and land

$

18,850

$

20,650

$

(1,800)

(9)


Commercial and industrial

Oilfield services

$

9,532

$

8,081

$

1,451

18

%

Industrial equipment

7,865

8,453

(588)

(7)

Professional services

3,187

3,146

41

1

Other commercial and industrial

5,081

5,355

(274)

(5)

Total commercial and industrial loans

$

25,665

$

25,035

$

630

3

Credit Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses

At September 30, 2025, non-performing assets (“NPAs”) totaled $1.9 million, compared to $1.8 million at June 30, 2025. The ratio of NPAs to total assets was 0.67% and 0.64% at September 30 and June 30, 2025, respectively. Non-performing loans (“NPLs”) comprised 1.11% and 1.00% of total loans at September 30 and June 30, 2025, respectively. At September 30 and June 30, 2025, 99% of total NPLs were one- to four-family residential mortgage loans.

At September 30 and June 30, 2025, the allowance for credit losses on loans totaled $2.4 million, or 1.45% of total loans. For the third quarter of 2025, we recorded a reversal of provision for credit losses of $36,000 largely due to a reduction in expected credit losses on individually evaluated loans and a decline in total loans. Net loan charge-offs totaled $2,000 during the third quarter of 2025, compared to net charge-offs of $42,000 during the second quarter of 2025. Net loan charge-offs during 2025 have been primarily related to residential mortgage loans and overdrawn deposit accounts.

Investment Securities

Total investment securities were $59.8 million, or 21% of total assets, at September 30, 2025, up $15.6 million, or 35%, compared to June 30, 2025. During the third quarter of 2025, we purchased $15.1 million of variable-rate and $1.1 million of fixed-rate government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities. The weighted average yield of the securities purchased during the third quarter was 5.17% at September 30, 2025.

Deposits

Total deposits were $186.4 million at September 30, 2025, up $4.2 million, or 2%, from June 30, 2025. Total deposits averaged $179.8 million during the third quarter of 2025, compared to $179.4 million during the second quarter of 2025. The increase in deposits was primarily attributable to our high-yield account specials. The competitive offerings have been successful at attracting new deposits and deepening relationships with existing customers. The following table sets forth the composition of the Company’s deposits as of the dates indicated.



(Dollars in thousands)


9/30/2025


6/30/2025


Change

Non-interest-bearing demand deposits

$

27,617

$

31,155

$

(3,538)

(11)

%

Interest-bearing demand deposits

35,748

35,307

441

1

Money market

11,783

9,437

2,346

25

Savings

52,152

51,001

1,151

2

Certificates of deposit

59,072

55,311

3,761

7

Total deposits

$

186,372

$

182,211

$

4,161

2

The ratio of the Company’s total loans to total deposits was 88% and 92% at September 30 and June 30 2025, respectively.

Total public fund deposits amounted to $30.5 million, or 16% of total deposits, at September 30, 2025, compared to $29.0 million at June 30, 2025. At September 30 and June 30, 2025, approximately 64% of our total public fund deposits consisted of non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing demand deposits.

Capital and Share Repurchases

At September 30 and June 30, 2025, consolidated shareholders’ equity totaled $81.6 million, or 28.7% of total assets, and $80.8 million, or 29.5% of total assets, respectively.

The Company repurchased 13,212 shares of its common stock at an average cost per share of $12.93 during the third quarter of 2025, compared to 62,385 shares at an average cost per share of $11.91 during the second quarter of 2025. Under the Company’s November 2024 Repurchase Plan, 38,604 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for repurchase at September 30, 2025. Since the announcement of our first share repurchase plan on January 26, 2023 and through September 30, 2025, the Company has repurchased a total of 1,160,396 shares of its common stock, or approximately 22% of the common shares originally issued, at an average cost per share of $11.94. At September 30, 2025, the Company had common shares outstanding of 4,129,604.

Net Interest Income

The net interest margin for the third quarter of 2025 was 3.88%, down ten basis points compared to the prior quarter. For the third quarter of 2025, the average yield on interest-earning assets was 5.56%, down two basis points from the prior quarter, and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.62%, up 11 basis points from the second quarter of 2025.

Net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 was $2.5 million, down $18,000, or 1%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. Total interest income was up $52,000, or 2%, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter largely due to an increase in income on investment securities and loans. Total interest expense increased $70,000, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior quarter. The increase in interest expense was mainly due to the full quarter impact of growth in our high-yield savings account balances during the second quarter of 2025.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the Company’s total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Taxable equivalent (“TE”) yields have been calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%. All average balances are based on daily balances.


Three Months Ended


9/30/2025


6/30/2025



(Dollars in thousands)


Average
Balance


Interest


Average
Yield/
Rate(TE)


Average
Balance


Interest


Average
Yield/
Rate(TE)


INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS

Loans receivable(1)

$

167,032

$

2,816

6.69

%

$

167,627

$

2,792

6.68

%

Investment securities(2)

51,731

345

2.71

48,285

294

2.49

Other interest earning assets

32,241

352

4.33

33,225

375

4.53

Total interest-earning assets

$

251,004

$

3,513

5.56

$

249,137

$

3,461

5.58


INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Demand deposits, money market, and
savings accounts

$

94,308

$

529

2.22

%

$

92,088

$

466

2.03

%

Certificates of deposit

56,113

454

3.21

57,018

459

3.23

Total interest-bearing deposits

150,421

983

2.59

149,106

925

2.49

Borrowings

10,699

80

2.97

9,619

68

2.84

Total interest-bearing liabilities

$

161,120

$

1,063

2.62

$

158,725

$

993

2.51


Net interest-earning assets

$

89,884

$

90,412


Net interest income; average interest rate
spread

$

2,450

2.94

%

$

2,468

3.07

%


Net interest margin(3)

3.88

3.98

(1)     Includes non-accrual loans during the respective periods. Calculated net of deferred fees and discounts and loans in-process.

(2)     Average investment securities does not include unrealized holding gains/losses on available-for-sale securities.

(3)     Equals net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Taxable equivalent yields are calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%.

Non-interest Income

Non-interest income for the third quarter of 2025 totaled $315,000, down $29,000, or 8%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. During the third quarter of 2025, we corrected an immaterial technical error related to fees charged for the use of foreign ATMs and refunded customers all fees that were applied in error. The refunded fees were the primary reason for the decrease in income from service charges on deposit accounts when comparing the third quarter to the second quarter of 2025.

Non-interest Expense

Non-interest expense for the third quarter of 2025 totaled $2.2 million, up $24,000, or 1%, compared to the second quarter of 2025.

Salaries and employee benefits expense for the third quarter of 2025 totaled $1.3 million, up $50,000, or 4%, from the prior quarter. New grants of share-based compensation in June 2025 and additional payroll tax expense for vesting of existing stock awards accounted for approximately half of the increase. 

Professional fees for the third quarter of 2025 totaled $91,000, down $23,000, or 20%, from the prior quarter.  During the second quarter of 2025 the Company incurred additional professional fees for our annual shareholders meeting and related materials.

Other non-interest expense totaled $211,000 for the third quarter of 2025, down $23,000, or 10%, from the prior quarter primarily due to a decline in loan collection related expenses.

About Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLST) is a Louisiana corporation and registered bank holding company for Catalyst Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary, with $283.8 million in assets at September 30, 2025. Catalyst Bank, formerly St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, has been in operation in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana since 1922. With a focus on fueling business and improving lives throughout the region, Catalyst Bank offers commercial and retail banking products through our six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. To learn more about Catalyst Bancorp and Catalyst Bank, visit www.catalystbank.com, or the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov.


Forward-looking Statements

This news release reflects industry conditions, Company performance and financial results and contains “forward-looking statements,’ which may include forecasts of our financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and businesses, and our assumptions for those forecasts and expectations. Do not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties which could cause the Company’s actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results and expectation expressed in such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are described under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Supervision and Regulation” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and in other documents subsequently filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at the SEC’s website and the Company’s website, each of which are referenced above. To the extent that statements in this news release relate to future plans, objectives, financial results or performance by the Company, these statements are deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are generally identified by use of words such as “may,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “plan,” “estimate,” “predict,” “continue” and “potential” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. 

Forward-looking statements represent management’s beliefs, based upon information available at the time the statements are made, with regard to the matters addressed; they are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that change over time and could cause actual results or financial condition to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. All information is as of the date of this news release. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.


CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



(Dollars in thousands)


9/30/2025


6/30/2025


12/31/2024


9/30/2024


ASSETS

Non-interest-bearing cash

$

4,515

$

4,024

$

4,076

$

3,625

Interest-bearing cash and due from banks

32,756

36,032

40,219

42,128

Total cash and cash equivalents

37,271

40,056

44,295

45,753

Investment securities:

Securities available-for-sale, at fair value

44,853

29,294

28,712

32,196

Securities held-to-maturity

14,945

14,948

13,447

13,450

Loans receivable, net of unearned income

164,767

167,569

167,076

165,882

Allowance for credit losses

(2,397)

(2,431)

(2,522)

(2,414)

Loans receivable, net

162,370

165,138

164,554

163,468

Accrued interest receivable

861

883

851

815

Foreclosed assets

76

80

194

173

Premises and equipment, net

5,954

5,977

6,085

6,135

Stock in correspondent banks, at cost

939

825

1,961

1,939

Bank-owned life insurance

14,849

14,726

14,489

14,370

Other assets

1,716

1,858

2,109

2,318


TOTAL ASSETS

$

283,834

$

273,785

$

276,697

$

280,617


LIABILITIES

Deposits:

Non-interest-bearing

$

27,617

$

31,155

$

28,281

$

27,904

Interest-bearing

158,755

151,056

157,393

139,532

Total deposits

186,372

182,211

185,674

167,436

Borrowings

14,693

9,647

9,558

29,513

Other liabilities

1,184

1,128

1,261

2,001


TOTAL LIABILITIES

202,249

192,986

196,493

198,950


SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock

41

41

43

44

Additional paid-in capital

37,997

38,259

39,561

40,847

Unallocated common stock held by benefit plans

(5,260)

(5,596)

(5,702)

(5,777)

Retained earnings

51,456

50,967

49,860

49,234

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,649)

(2,872)

(3,558)

(2,681)


TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

81,585

80,799

80,204

81,667


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

283,834

$

273,785

$

276,697

$

280,617

 


CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME


(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



(Dollars in thousands)


9/30/2025


6/30/2025


9/30/2024


9/30/2025


9/30/2024


INTEREST INCOME

Loans receivable, including fees

$

2,816

$

2,792

$

2,717

$

8,346

$

7,314

Investment securities

345

294

255

914

790

Cash and due from banks

345

353

678

1,039

2,184

Other

7

22

21

49

63

Total interest income

3,513

3,461

3,671

10,348

10,351


INTEREST EXPENSE

Deposits

983

925

830

2,849

2,370

Borrowings

80

68

309

216

908

Total interest expense

1,063

993

1,139

3,065

3,278

Net interest income

2,450

2,468

2,532

7,283

7,073

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

(36)

337

(36)

531

Net interest income after provision for
(reversal of) credit losses

2,486

2,468

2,195

7,319

6,542


NON-INTEREST INCOME (LOSS)

Service charges on deposit accounts

172

202

200

571

597

Bank-owned life insurance

123

119

118

360

344

Loss on sales of investment securities

(5,507)

Other income on foreclosed assets

216

(Loss) gain on sale of fixed assets

(1)

(1)

6

Federal community development grant

280

280

Other

21

23

22

66

103

Total non-interest income (loss)

315

344

620

1,212

(4,177)


NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Salaries and employee benefits

1,312

1,262

1,200

3,819

3,603

Occupancy and equipment

220

208

193

627

572

Data processing and communication

179

176

238

537

1,170

Professional fees

91

114

151

306

375

Directors’ fees

123

117

116

354

345

ATM and debit card

24

29

24

75

124

Foreclosed assets, net

7

18

33

114

67

Advertising and marketing

35

20

31

94

112

Other

211

234

274

652

751

Total non-interest expense

2,202

2,178

2,260

6,578

7,119

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

599

634

555

1,953

(4,754)

Income tax expense (benefit)

110

113

108

357

(1,039)


NET INCOME (LOSS)

$

489

$

521

$

447

$

1,596

$

(3,715)

Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic

$

0.13

$

0.14

$

0.11

$

0.43

$

(0.93)

Diluted

0.13

0.14

0.11

0.43

(0.93)

 


CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



(Dollars in thousands)


9/30/2025


6/30/2025


9/30/2024


9/30/2025


9/30/2024


EARNINGS DATA

Total interest income

$

3,513

$

3,461

$

3,671

$

10,348

$

10,351

Total interest expense

1,063

993

1,139

3,065

3,278

Net interest income

2,450

2,468

2,532

7,283

7,073

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

(36)

337

(36)

531

Total non-interest income (loss)

315

344

620

1,212

(4,177)

Total non-interest expense

2,202

2,178

2,260

6,578

7,119

Income tax expense (benefit)

110

113

108

357

(1,039)

Net income (loss)

$

489

$

521

$

447

$

1,596

$

(3,715)


AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET DATA

Total loans

$

167,032

$

167,627

$

161,410

$

166,938

$

152,066

Total interest-earning assets

251,004

249,137

261,069

248,959

265,212

Total assets

272,987

270,788

282,440

270,686

284,964

Total interest-bearing deposits

150,421

149,106

141,074

149,837

143,619

Total interest-bearing liabilities

161,120

158,725

170,576

159,805

172,608

Total deposits

179,825

179,426

169,437

178,795

172,461

Total shareholders’ equity

81,136

80,611

81,307

80,727

81,645


SELECTED RATIOS

Return on average assets

0.71

%

0.77

%

0.63

%

0.79

%

(1.74)

%

Return on average equity

2.39

2.59

2.18

2.64

(6.08)

Efficiency ratio

79.67

77.46

71.72

77.44

245.83

Net interest margin(TE)

3.88

3.98

3.86

3.92

3.56

Average equity to average assets

29.72

29.77

28.79

29.82

28.65

Common equity Tier 1 capital ratio(1)

43.95

43.72

45.74

Tier 1 leverage capital ratio(1)

27.58

27.56

27.43

Total risk-based capital ratio(1)

45.20

44.98

46.99


NON-FINANCIAL DATA

Total employees (full-time equivalent)

49

49

48

Common shares issued and outstanding,
end of period

4,129,604

4,142,816

4,399,127

(1)     Capital ratios are preliminary end-of-period ratios for the Bank only and are subject to change.

 


CATALYST BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY


SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


(continued)


Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



(Dollars in thousands)


9/30/2025


6/30/2025


9/30/2024


9/30/2025


9/30/2024


ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES


Loans:

Beginning balance

$

2,431

$

2,500

$

2,215

$

2,522

$

2,124

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses

(32)

(27)

330

(42)

557

Charge-offs

(37)

(63)

(184)

(153)

(364)

Recoveries

35

21

53

70

97

Net charge-offs

(2)

(42)

(131)

(83)

(267)

Ending balance

$

2,397

$

2,431

$

2,414

$

2,397

$

2,414


Unfunded commitments:

Beginning balance

$

131

$

104

$

224

121

257

Provision for (reversal of) credit losses
on unfunded commitments

(4)

27

7

6

(26)

Ending balance

$

127

$

131

$

231

$

127

$

231

Total provision for (reversal of) credit
losses

$

(36)

$

$

337

$

(36)

$

531


CREDIT QUALITY(1)

Non-accruing loans

$

1,459

$

1,455

$

1,423

Accruing loans 90 days or more past due

364

215

15

Total non-performing loans

1,823

1,670

1,438

Foreclosed assets

76

80

173

Total non-performing assets

$

1,899

$

1,750

$

1,611

Total non-performing loans to total loans

1.11

%

1.00

%

0.87

%

Total non-performing assets to total assets

0.67

0.64

0.57

(1)     Credit quality data and ratios are as of the end of each period presented.

For more information:

Joe Zanco, President and CEO
(337) 948-3033

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