OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. Financial Performance for the Third Quarter of 2026

Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: OPHC) (the “Company”) is a financial holding company and owns 100% of OptimumBank (the “Bank”), a Florida-chartered commercial bank, OptimumHUD Loans, LLC (d/b/a OptimumFunding, LLC), a wholly owned non-bank Bridge and HUD-lender and OptimumFinance, LLC, a non-bank, wholly owned financing subsidiary.

The Company is pleased to announce net income of $7.2 million, or $0.30 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026. As a result of the Company’s April 29, 2026 exchange of all outstanding preferred stock for common stock, the Company had no preferred stock outstanding during the third quarter of 2026. Accordingly, basic and diluted earnings per share were the same for the quarter. Because diluted earnings per share for prior periods reflected the potential common shares underlying the Company’s then-outstanding preferred stock, management believes comparison of the current quarter’s $0.30 basic and diluted earnings per share to diluted earnings per share in prior periods provides a more meaningful view of per-share earnings performance across periods.

Net income for the third quarter of 2026 increased to $7.2 million from $6.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $4.3 million in the third quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.30 from $0.28 in the second quarter of 2026 and $0.18 in the third quarter of 2025, representing increases of approximately 7% and 67%, respectively.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net income was $18.5 million, or $1.05 per basic share and $0.78 per diluted share, compared to net income of $11.8 million, or $1.00 per basic share and $0.50 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The $6.7 million increase in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, was primarily driven by a $14.0 million increase in net interest income and a $2.1 million increase in noninterest income, partially offset by a $7.0 million increase in noninterest expense and the corresponding increase in income tax expense.

The Company will host a webcast call to discuss the results of the third quarter of 2026 on November 13, 2026, at 10:00am ET. Those interested in viewing the Company’s presentation are encouraged to register for the live Webcast, at the following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/603182555/guest. Company management will also be available to respond to questions at the conclusion of the presentation.

The Company continued with strong growth throughout the third quarter of 2026. The gross loan portfolio increased by $150.2 million, or 12.3%, from June 30, 2026 to $1.37 billion at September 30, 2026. Total deposits increased by $128.8 million from June 30, 2026, totaling $1.34 billion at September 30, 2026, or 10.6% from the prior quarter. This also represents growth of $383.3 million in total deposits since September 30, 2025, or an increase of 40.0%.

Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2026

  ● Net income of $7.2 million, or $0.30 per basic share, and $0.30 per diluted share (“diluted EPS”) for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026.
     
  ● Return on Average Assets (“ROAA”) was 1.95% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 2.04% in the second quarter of 2026 (both annualized).
     
  ● Return on Average Equity (“ROAE”) was 19.99% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 20.34% in the second quarter of 2026 (both annualized).
     
  ● The Company’s efficiency ratio was 45.86% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 48.78% in the second quarter of 2026.
     
  ● Net interest margin was 4.63%, reflecting a six basis point increase from 4.57% in the second quarter of 2026.
     
  ● Total assets grew by $175.2 million to $1.58 billion from June 30, 2026.
     
  ● Total deposits increased by $128.8 million to $1.34 billion from June 30, 2026. Noninterest bearing demand deposits increased by $62.3 million or 19.5% to $381.7 million from June 30, 2026.
     
  ● Gross loans increased by $150.2 million during the quarter to $1.37 billion, compared to $1.22 billion at June 30, 2026.
     
  ● Total stockholders’ equity increased by $15.0 million to $149.4 million as of September 30, 2026, up from $134.4 million as of June 30, 2026, reflecting continued earnings retention and equity raised through the Company’s at-the-market (“ATM”) program and other private placements.


During the third quarter, the Company continued to execute on its strategic growth initiatives while strengthening its capital position to support future growth. The Company completed a $35.0 million subordinated debt offering during the quarter, followed by a $31.0 million capital contribution to the Bank. The additional capital provides the Bank with increased capacity to support continued balance sheet growth while maintaining strong regulatory capital levels. The Company also continued to expand its lending platform, with growth across all loan portfolio segments, while OptimumFinance, LLC continued to grow its loan portfolio. At the same time, the Company experienced increased visibility within the investment community, accompanied by significantly greater trading activity and liquidity in the Company’s common stock.

“In my first full quarter as Chief Executive Officer, I am very pleased with both our results and the continued progress we are seeing across the Company,” said Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Moishe Gubin. “We generated record quarterly earnings, continued to produce strong loan and deposit growth, expanded our net interest margin, maintained strong credit quality, and strengthened our capital position. At the same time, we have identified additional opportunities to improve operating efficiency and limit expenses, the benefits of which we expect to begin seeing over the next several quarters. We believe we can realize these efficiencies while continuing to execute across the rest of the business and maintaining the growth momentum we have established. I feel very good about where OptimumBank stands today and the opportunities ahead of us as we continue to build long-term value for our shareholders.”

Net interest income for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026, increased to $16.8 million, up by $2.1 million from the second quarter of 2026 and $5.7 million from the third quarter of 2025, supported by higher yields on loans and securities. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.49%, up one basis point from 3.48% in the third quarter of 2025, while interest-earning asset yields rose 47 basis points to 6.93%. As a result, the Company’s net interest margin rose 26 basis points from the third quarter of 2025 to 4.63% for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026, a reflection of disciplined loan and deposit pricing strategy, prudent liquidity management, and balance sheet optimization amid a dynamic rate environment.

Noninterest income for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026, increased by $0.4 million from the prior quarter to $2.8 million, primarily driven by an increase in loan fees and an increase in fees related to banking services, partially offset by a decline in the gains on the sale of government guaranteed SBA loans. Noninterest expenses increased to $9.0 million, or $0.6 million from the second quarter, primarily relating to increases in employee compensation expenses, data processing costs, and regulatory assessment expense. The Company’s efficiency ratio (non-GAAP measure) was 45.86% for the third quarter of 2026, consistent with prudent cost management amid balance sheet expansion and associated revenue expansion.

Credit loss expense for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026 was $1.1 million, primarily due to the growth in the loan portfolio. Gross charge-offs remained modest at $40,000 while recoveries totaled $29,000, resulting in net charge-offs of only $11,000 during the third quarter of 2026. The allowance for credit losses stood at $12.1 million as of September 30, 2026, or 0.89% of total loans.

Loan portfolio growth remained strong in the third quarter of 2026 with growth across all loan segments. Gross loans increased by $150.2 million from the prior quarter. Commercial real estate continued to expand, growing by $91.4 million and residential real estate increased $28.8 million in the third quarter. Additionally, there were increases in land and construction of $11.5 million, commercial of $7.8 million, consumer of $6.5 million and in the multifamily portfolio segment of $4.3 million.

The continued growth experienced in the loan portfolio is due to the implementation of our relationship-based banking model and the success of our lenders in competing for new business, as well as the continued expansion of OptimumFinance, LLC during the third quarter of 2026. OptimumFinance, LLC grew its loan portfolio in the third quarter of 2026 to $26.7 million from $14.2 million in the second quarter. During the quarter, OptimumFinance, LLC issued additional notes payable to fund the corresponding asset growth.

On the funding side, total deposits increased by $128.8 million to $1.34 billion from the second quarter of 2026, with strong sequential growth across all deposit categories. The Company had $10.0 million in Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances outstanding at September 30, 2026, a decrease of $15.0 million from June 30, 2026.

On August 19, 2026, the Company issued $35.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 at 100% of their face amount. The subordinated notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.50% through September 1, 2031, after which the interest rate will reset quarterly to the then-current three-month term secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) plus 340 basis points. The notes mature on September 1, 2036, and, subject to certain conditions, may be redeemed by the Company beginning September 1, 2031.

The Bank’s capital levels remain strong, with a Tier 1 Leverage Ratio of 12.23%, well above regulatory minimums. The increase of 169 basis points from the prior quarter primarily reflects a $31.0 million capital infusion to the Bank following the issuance of the subordinated debt to support future expectations for continued strong asset growth, partially offset by strong earning asset growth during the third quarter. The Company remains well positioned to support continued growth and earnings momentum.

The Company’s outlook remains constructive. The third quarter of 2026 reflected continued progress, including strong loan and deposit growth, increased net interest income, improved operating efficiency, and continued earnings momentum. The Company also strengthened its capital position through the issuance of $35.0 million of subordinated debt, providing additional capacity to support future growth. OptimumBank continues to benefit from growing recognition within the banking and investment communities, including Buy ratings from all three independent equity research firms currently covering the Company. This increased visibility has been accompanied by significantly greater trading activity and liquidity in the Company’s common stock. Average daily trading volume increased approximately 235%, from 35,600 shares during the second quarter to 119,300 shares during the third quarter, while the Company’s share price increased approximately 49%, from $5.84 on June 30 to $8.72 on September 30. The Company remains focused on technology, talent, and targeted growth initiatives to support continued growth and long-term shareholder value.

The following table presents the Company’s quarterly trends of the consolidated financial highlights (unaudited) for the periods presented (see below for a summary of non-GAAP reconciliation):

          Quarterly Trends     3Q26 change vs  
    3Q26     2Q26     1Q26     4Q25     3Q25     2Q26     3Q25  
Selected Balance Sheet Data                                                        
Total assets   $ 1,576,100     $ 1,400,937     $ 1,268,735     $ 1,111,678     $ 1,083,043     $ 175,163     $ 493,057  
Total gross loans     1,367,318       1,217,084       1,090,894       958,793       813,722       150,234       553,596  
Total deposits     1,342,826       1,214,045       1,092,883       931,750       959,487       128,781       383,339  
Earnings Highlights                                                        
Net Income   $ 7,172     $ 6,655     $ 4,663     $ 4,853     $ 4,323     $ 517     $ 2,849  
Diluted earnings per share (EPS)   $ 0.30     $ 0.28     $ 0.20     $ 0.21     $ 0.18     $ 0.02     $ 0.12  
Net interest income   $ 16,781     $ 14,697     $ 13,190     $ 11,871     $ 11,048     $ 2,084     $ 5,733  
Performance Ratios                                                        
Net interest margin     4.63 %     4.57 %     4.49 %     4.39 %     4.37 %     0.06 %     0.26 %
Net interest spread     3.43 %     3.45 %     3.36 %     3.11 %     2.98 %     -0.02 %     0.45 %
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities     3.49 %     3.30 %     3.26 %     3.34 %     3.48 %     0.19 %     0.02 %
Efficiency ratio     45.86 %     48.78 %     53.47 %     49.59 %     50.68 %     (2.92 )%     (4.82 )%
Loan-to-deposit ratio     100.74 %     99.20 %     98.69 %     101.67 %     83.67 %     1.54 %     17.07 %
Return on (annualized)                                                        
Average assets (ROAA)     1.95 %     2.04 %     1.56 %     1.77 %     1.68 %     (0.09 )%     0.27 %
Average equity (ROAE)     19.99 %     20.34 %     15.12 %     16.23 %     15.17 %     (0.35 )%     4.82 %
Average tangible assets (ROTA)     1.95 %     2.04 %     1.56 %     1.77 %     1.68 %     (0.09 )%     0.27 %
Pre-tax pre-provision net revenue (PPNR)   $ 10,621     $ 8,801     $ 6,968     $ 6,855     $ 6,426     $ 1,820     $ 4,195  
Other Operating Measures                                                        
Common Shares outstanding – Voting     13,526,976       12,340,785       12,166,858       11,533,943       11,883,943       1,186,191       1,643,033  
Common Shares outstanding – Nonvoting     11,458,351       11,458,351       –       –       –       –       11,458,351  
Fully diluted shares outstanding     24,985,327       23,799,136       23,625,209       23,523,473       23,523,473       1,186,191       1,461,854  
Fully diluted tangible book value per share   $ 5.98     $ 5.65     $ 5.37     $ 5.18     $ 4.97     $ 0.33     $ 1.01  
Tangible common equity to tangible assets     9.48 %     9.59 %     10.00 %     10.97 %     10.79 %     (0.11 )%     (1.31 )%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio     12.23 %     10.54 %     10.74 %     11.39 %     11.71 %     1.69 %     0.53 %




Financial Results


Statement of Income

Net income was $7.2 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $6.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, and $4.3 million for the third quarter of 2025. The increase from the second quarter of 2026 was primarily due to an increase in interest income to $25.1 million, compared to $21.7 million in the second quarter, primarily driven by an increase in interest income on loans, partially offset by an increase of $1.3 million in deposit and borrowings interest expense and interest expense associated with the new subordinated debt issuance. Additionally, there was a $0.4 million increase in noninterest income, partially offset by a $0.6 million increase in noninterest expense.

Total interest income was $25.1 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $21.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $16.3 million in the third quarter of 2025. The sequential growth was driven by a $3.1 million increase in interest income from loans. Compared to the third quarter of 2025, the increase was primarily due to a $457.0 million increase in average loan balances and improvements in loan yields.

The following table depicts the components of interest income (unaudited) for the quarterly periods presented:

    Quarterly Trends     3Q26 change vs  
    3Q26     2Q26     1Q26     4Q25     3Q25     2Q26     3Q25  
Interest income                                                        
Loans   $ 23,451     $ 20,386     $ 18,114     $ 15,437     $ 14,082     $ 3,065     $ 9,369  
Debt securities     201       204       191       164       153       (3 )     48  
Other     1,460       1,134       1,148       1,837       2,086       326       (626 )
Total interest income   $ 25,112     $ 21,724     $ 19,453     $ 17,438     $ 16,321     $ 3,388     $ 8,791  



Interest expense
totaled $8.3 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $7.0 million for the second quarter of 2026 and $5.3 million for the third quarter of 2025. Compared to the second quarter of 2026, the increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to a $91.9 million increase in average interest-bearing liability balances, and a 19 basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities from 3.30% to 3.49%. Compared to the third quarter of 2025, there was a $338.9 million increase in average interest-bearing liability balances, with a one basis point increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, from 3.48% to 3.49%.

Net interest income was $16.8 million in the third quarter of 2026, up from $14.7 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $11.0 million in the third quarter of 2025. The quarter-over-quarter increase was primarily driven by growth in the average interest-earning assets of $147.8 million, partially offset by the increase in average interest-bearing liability balances and the higher cost of interest-bearing liabilities. On a year-over-year basis, the growth in net interest income was primarily attributable to a $457.0 million increase in average loan balances.

Net interest margin expanded to 4.63% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to 4.57% for the second quarter of 2026 and 4.37% for the third quarter of 2025. Compared to the second quarter of 2026, net interest margin increased by six basis points, primarily driven by a 17 basis point increase in the yield on interest-bearing assets partially offset by an increase in yields for the cost to fund interest earning assets. Compared to the third quarter of 2025, net interest margin increased by 26 basis points, primarily attributable to a 47 basis point increase in interest earning asset yields, partially offset by an increase in funding costs.

The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.49% in the third quarter of 2026, compared to 3.30% in the second quarter of 2026 and 3.48% in the third quarter of 2025. The increase from the second quarter of 2026 was primarily due to additional notes payable issued by the OptimumFinance, LLC subsidiary during the quarter with an average balance increasing from $10.8 million during the second quarter to $22.9 million for the third quarter. The notes bear interest at 10.00%. The cost of interest bearing liabilities also reflects the subordinated debt issuance on August 19, 2026, with an average balance of $16.1 million during the quarter and average yield of 7.82% (inclusive of the amortization of issuance costs), and modestly higher yields on savings, NOW, and money market deposits. Excluding the OptimumFinance, LLC notes payable and impact from the issuance of subordinated debt during the quarter, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 3.25%, or four basis points higher than the second quarter of 2026. Compared to the same quarter last year, the cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased by one basis point. This increase was due to the addition of the notes payable and the subordinated debt and an increase in FHLB borrowings, partially offset by decreases in yields across the deposit portfolio with disciplined pricing following rate reductions that occurred in the prior year.

Credit loss expense was $1.1 million during the third quarter of 2026, compared to a $37,000 reversal in the second quarter of 2026, and $0.8 million of expense for the third quarter of 2025. Credit loss expense in the third quarter of 2026 was primarily attributable to loan growth. The prior quarter’s reversal was primarily attributable to improvements in the credit quality of the loan portfolio and the evaluation of factors used to determine the credit loss. Gross charge-offs remained modest at $40,000 while recoveries totaled $29,000, resulting in net charge-offs of $11,000 during the third quarter of 2026. The Company’s allowance for credit losses stood at $12.1 million, or 0.89% of total loans, as of September 30, 2026 compared to 0.91% at June 30, 2026 and 1.23% at September 30, 2025.

Noninterest income totaled $2.8 million for the third quarter of 2026, up from $2.5 million in the prior quarter and $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2025. During the quarter, the Company collected $0.9 million in late fees from the payoff of a previously reported nonaccrual loan, partially offset by lower gains on the sale of government guaranteed SBA loans compared to the prior quarter. Compared to the same quarter last year, the $0.8 million increase in noninterest income was primarily related to the additional late fees during the quarter and increases in wire transfers, ACH fees on deposit payment transactions, partially offset by lower gains on the sale of government guaranteed SBA loans and lower loan prepayment fees.

Noninterest expenses totaled $9.0 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $6.6 million in the third quarter of 2025. Compared to the second quarter of 2026, the increase of $0.6 million primarily relates to a $0.3 million increase in employee compensation expenses, $0.2 million in higher data processing costs, and $0.1 million in higher regulatory assessment expense. Compared to the third quarter of 2025, the increase of $2.4 million includes increases of $1.6 million, $0.4 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million in employee compensation expenses, data processing, regulatory assessment expenses, and other expenses, respectively.

The following table depicts the components of noninterest expenses (unaudited) for the quarterly periods presented:

    Quarterly Trends     3Q26 change vs  
(Dollars in thousands)   3Q26     2Q26     1Q26     4Q25     3Q25     2Q26     3Q25  
Noninterest expenses                                                        
Salaries and employee benefits   $ 5,592     $ 5,279     $ 4,988     $ 3,672     $ 4,004     $ 313     $ 1,588  
Professional fees     295       363       295       333       276       (68 )     19  
Occupancy and equipment     355       354       338       328       327       1       28  
Data processing     1,160       986       914       794       788       174       372  
Regulatory assessment     318       196       179       161       126       122       192  
Losses on sale and write-downs of other real estate owned     –       –       5       54       –       –       –  
Other     1,276       1,204       1,287       1,401       1,083       72       193  
Total noninterest expenses   $ 8,996     $ 8,382     $ 8,006     $ 6,743     $ 6,604     $ 614     $ 2,392  



Income tax expense
was $2.4 million for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2026 and $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2025. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 24.9%, compared to 24.7% in the prior quarter and 23.7% from the prior year comparative quarter.


Balance Sheet

Total assets were $1.58 billion as of September 30, 2026, increasing from $1.40 billion at June 30, 2026, and up from $1.08 billion at September 30, 2025. The quarter-over-quarter growth of $175.2 million was primarily attributable to a $148.4 million increase in net loans and a $27.9 million increase in cash and cash equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2026, were $174.1 million, which increased from $146.2 million at June 30, 2026, and decreased from $235.1 million at September 30, 2025.

Investment securities (debt securities available for sale and held-to-maturity) at September 30, 2026, were $25.7 million, compared to $26.9 million at June 30, 2026, and $23.2 million at September 30, 2025. There were no investment security purchases during the third quarter of 2026. No sales of investment securities were reported during these periods.

Total gross loans at September 30, 2026, were $1.37 billion, an increase from $1.22 billion at June 30, 2026, and up from $813.7 million at September 30, 2025. Gross loans increased during the quarter reflecting growth across all portfolio segments, with notably stronger growth in commercial real estate and residential loans. Compared to September 30, 2025, the gross loan portfolio increased by $553.6 million, reflecting growth primarily in commercial real estate.

The allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) was $12.1 million at September 30, 2026, representing 0.89% of total loans, compared to 0.91% at June 30, 2026. The ACL balance saw an increase from $11.0 million and $10 million at June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively. The quarter-over-quarter increase of $1.1 million was primarily driven by loan growth during the quarter partially offset by a decline of $0.7 million for the specific reserves due primarily to the resolution and payoff of a previously reported nonaccrual loan. The ACL ratio reflects continued credit discipline and a well-diversified loan portfolio.

The following table presents the components of the ACL (unaudited) as of the dates indicated:

                                  September 30, 2026 change vs  
    September 30,     June 30,     March 31,     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,     September 30,  
    2026     2026     2026     2025     2025     2026     2025  
Beginning balance   $ 11,020     $ 11,061     $ 10,273     $ 10,018     $ 9,338     $ (41 )   $ 1,682  
Credit loss expense (reversal) – funded     1,111       (30 )     791       389       639       1,141       472  
Charge-offs     (40 )     (50 )     (44 )     (201 )     (129 )     30       109  
Recoveries     29       39       41       67       170       (30 )     (161 )
Ending balance   $ 12,120     $ 11,020     $ 11,061     $ 10,273     $ 10,018     $ 1,100     $ 2,102  



Nonperforming assets (“NPA”)
reflected strong asset quality at September 30, 2026. Nonaccrual loans decreased to $1.8 million from $2.2 million at June 30, 2026, and $3.0 million at September 30, 2025. The $0.3 million decrease from June 30, 2026 was due to a payoff of a previously reported $1.0 million nonaccrual loan partially offset by the addition of $0.7 million of other nonaccrual loans during the quarter. The $1.2 million decrease from September 30, 2025, primarily reflects payoffs of previously recorded commercial nonaccrual loans. The Company did not report any other real estate owned (“OREO”) properties at September 30, 2026 or June 30, 2026. Compared to September 30, 2025, OREO declined $0.6 million with the resolution of a previously reported asset during the first quarter of 2026. At September 30, 2026, there were no loans accruing interest that were 90 days or more past due. Additionally, the Company did not report any modified loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the third quarter of 2026.

Total deposits at September 30, 2026, were $1.34 billion, an increase from $1.21 billion at June 30, 2026, and an increase from $959.5 million at September 30, 2025. The increase from June 30, 2026, was attributable to increases in all deposit categories, including a $62.3 million, or 19.5% sequential increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits and a $34.2 million, or 8.9% sequential increase in savings, NOW, and money market deposits. The increase from September 30, 2025, was also attributable to increases in all deposit categories, most notably a 61.6% increase in time deposits and a 21.6% increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposits. The Company continues to maintain a diverse and stable funding base.

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) was $5.5 million at September 30, 2026, compared to $4.8 million at June 30, 2026, and $4.8 million at September 30, 2025. AOCL increased by $0.6 million quarter-over-quarter and $0.7 million year-over-year, primarily due to the increase in mid-to-long-term interest rates impacting the fair value of available-for-sale securities. All AOCL amounts represent unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable income taxes, and have no impact on reported earnings or regulatory capital.

Shareholders’ equity was $149.4 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $134.4 million as of June 30, 2026, and $116.9 million as of September 30, 2025. The increase during the third quarter was principally attributable to net income of $7.2 million, $5.1 million in additional equity through private stock sales issued by the Company, $3.4 million in additional equity through the Company’s ATM program, partially offset by the $0.6 million increase in AOCL.

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026, was $0.30 per basic and diluted share, compared to $0.40 per basic share and $0.28 per diluted share for the quarter-ended June 30, 2026, and $0.37 per basic share and $0.18 per diluted share for the quarter-ended September 30, 2025. The increase in diluted earnings per share compared to the prior periods was primarily driven by growth in net income, which increased from $4.3 million for the quarter-ended September 30, 2025, to $7.2 million for the quarter-ended September 30, 2026.

Diluted earnings per share for prior periods have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the amended conversion rights of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, which became effective during the third quarter of 2025, to ensure comparability.

Additionally, during the second quarter of 2026, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to authorize a new class of Nonvoting Common Stock and exchanged all outstanding Series B and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate of 11,458,351 shares of Nonvoting Common Stock. The creation of the Nonvoting Common Stock allowed the Company to simplify its capital structure by eliminating the outstanding convertible preferred stock while preserving the existing voting structure of the Company. Because the Series B and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock had already been reflected in the Company’s diluted weighted-average share count under the if-converted method, the exchange did not materially affect diluted earnings per share or further dilute existing shareholders’ ownership interests. The primary impact was on the weighted-average common shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share, as the exchange occurred during the second quarter and basic EPS for the prior quarter reflects the timing of the conversion.

Accordingly, this release presents both basic and diluted earnings per share to facilitate comparability with prior periods and to reflect the transition in the Company’s capital structure. Absent future dilutive securities or other changes in the Company’s capital structure, the Company expects basic and diluted earnings per share to be equivalent, as reflected in the current quarter’s results.

Although GAAP accounting generally presents book value based on common shares outstanding, the Company believes a more comprehensive measure of shareholder value is on a fully diluted basis.

Tangible book value per diluted share was $5.98 at September 30, 2026, up $0.33 per share, or 23.2% annualized from $5.65 at June 30, 2026 on a fully diluted basis, and up $1.01, or 20.3% from $4.97 at September 30, 2025. This is based on total common shares outstanding of 24,985,327 at September 30, 2026 (up from 23,799,136 shares on a fully diluted basis at June 30, 2026, and up from 23,523,473 shares on a fully diluted basis at September 30, 2025). Common shares totaling 452,725 were issued in the quarter-ended September 30, 2026, through the Company’s ATM offering and an additional 733,466 were issued via private stock sales during the quarter. The increase in tangible book value per diluted share reflects strong quarterly earnings performance and overall capital strength.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made in this press release which are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and subject to the protection of, the federal securities laws. Forward looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, targets, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance and involve known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control and which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. You can identify forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “assumes,” “predicts,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “intends,” “targets,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “potential” and other similar words and expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, we caution you not to place undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that arise after the statement is made, except as otherwise may be required by law. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others: changes in interest rates and economic conditions, particularly in Florida; the concentration of our loan portfolio in commercial real estate; credit quality and the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses; our ability to manage growth; deposit concentrations and liquidity; our ability to service our subordinated notes and the borrowings of our non-bank subsidiaries; competition; changes in laws and regulations; and the other factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investor Relations & Corporate Relations

Contact: Seth Denison
Telephone: (305) 401-4140
Email: [email protected]

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands)

                                  September 30, 2026 change vs  
    September 30,     June 30,     March 31,     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,     September 30,  
    2026     2026     2026     2025     2025     2026     2025  
Assets                                          
Cash and due from banks   $ 14,056     $ 14,637     $ 15,074     $ 9,349     $ 9,271     $ (581 )   $ 4,785  
Interest-bearing deposits with banks     160,040       131,601       124,942       105,210       225,815       28,439       (65,775 )
Total cash and cash equivalents     174,096       146,238       140,016       114,559       235,086       27,858       (60,990 )
Debt securities available for sale     25,473       26,646       27,044       25,184       22,926       (1,173 )     2,547  
Debt securities held-to-maturity     203       208       212       214       246       (5 )     (43 )
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses     1,352,805       1,204,381       1,078,533       947,294       802,812       148,424       549,993  
Federal Home Loan Bank stock     1,253       1,966       2,678       3,028       658       (713 )     595  
Premises and equipment, net     3,045       3,132       2,797       2,490       2,308       (87 )     737  
Other real estate owned     –       –       –       551       605       –       (605 )
Right-of-use lease assets     2,298       2,405       2,511       2,617       2,725       (107 )     (427 )
Accrued interest receivable     5,111       4,862       3,994       3,621       3,171       249       1,940  
Deferred tax asset     3,379       3,143       3,116       3,108       3,238       236       141  
Other assets     8,437       7,956       7,834       9,012       9,268       481       (831 )
Total assets   $ 1,576,100     $ 1,400,937     $ 1,268,735     $ 1,111,678     $ 1,083,043     $ 175,163     $ 493,057  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                                                        
Liabilities                                                        
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   $ 381,667     $ 319,375     $ 304,887     $ 266,520     $ 313,973     $ 62,292     $ 67,694  
Savings, NOW and money-market deposits     417,512       383,297       345,494       306,921       309,087       34,215       108,425  
Time deposits     543,647       511,373       442,502       358,309       336,427       32,274       207,220  
Total deposits     1,342,826       1,214,045       1,092,883       931,750       959,487       128,781       383,339  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances     10,000       25,000       40,000       50,000       –       (15,000 )     10,000  
Operating lease liabilities     2,447       2,547       2,647       2,745       2,846       (100 )     (399 )
Subordinated Debt     34,374       –       –       –       –       34,374       34,374  
Other Borrowings     26,554       14,000       –       –       –       12,554       26,554  
Other liabilities     10,510       10,965       6,357       5,286       3,822       (455 )     6,688  
Total liabilities     1,426,711       1,266,557       1,141,887       989,781       966,155       160,154       460,556  
Stockholders’ equity                                                        
Preferred stock     –       –                                          
Series B Convertible Preferred     –       –       –       –       –       –       –  
Series C Convertible Preferred     –       –       –       –       –       –       –  
Preferred stock, value     –       –       –       –       –       –       –  
Common stock     135       124       122       115       119       11       16  
Nonvoting Common stock     115       115       –       –       –       –       115  
Additional paid-in capital     122,304       113,832       112,993       112,578       112,574       8,472       9,730  
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)     32,291       25,119       18,464       13,801       8,948       7,172       23,343  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (5,456 )     (4,810 )     (4,731 )     (4,597 )     (4,753 )     (646 )     (703 )
Total stockholders’ equity     149,389       134,380       126,848       121,897       116,888       15,009       32,501  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 1,576,100     $ 1,400,937     $ 1,268,735     $ 1,111,678     $ 1,083,043     $ 175,163     $ 493,057  



OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.


Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Quarterly (Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

    Quarterly Trends     3Q26 change vs  
    3Q26     2Q26     1Q26     4Q25     3Q25     2Q26     3Q25  
Interest income                                                        
Loans   $ 23,451     $ 20,386     $ 18,114     $ 15,437     $ 14,082     $ 3,065     $ 9,369  
Debt securities     201       204       191       164       153       (3 )     48  
Other     1,460       1,134       1,148       1,837       2,086       326       (626 )
Total interest income     25,112       21,724       19,453       17,438       16,321       3,388       8,791  
                                                         
Interest expense                                                        
Deposits     7,334       6,633       6,176       5,561       5,273       701       2,061  
Borrowings     680       394       87       6       –       286       680  
Interest on subordinated debt     317       –       –       –       –       317       317  
Total interest expense     8,331       7,027       6,263       5,567       5,273       1,304       3,058  
                                                         
Net interest income     16,781       14,697       13,190       11,871       11,048       2,084       5,733  
                                                         
Credit loss expense (reversal)     1,066       (37 )     770       398       763       1,103       303  
Net interest income after credit loss expense (reversal)     15,715       14,734       12,420       11,473       10,285       981       5,430  
                                                         
Noninterest income                                                        
Service charges and fees     1,607       1,551       1,313       1,268       1,252       56       355  
Other     1,229       935       471       459       730       294       499  
Total noninterest income     2,836       2,486       1,784       1,727       1,982       350       854  
                                                         
Noninterest expenses                                                        
Salaries and employee benefits     5,592       5,279       4,988       3,672       4,004       313       1,588  
Professional fees     295       363       295       333       276       (68 )     19  
Occupancy and equipment     355       354       338       328       327       1       28  
Data processing     1,160       986       914       794       788       174       372  
Regulatory assessment     318       196       179       161       126       122       192  
Losses on sale and write-downs of other real estate owned     –       –       5       54       –       –       –  
Other     1,276       1,204       1,287       1,401       1,083       72       193  
Total noninterest expenses     8,996       8,382       8,006       6,743       6,604       614       2,392  
                                                         
Income before income taxes     9,555       8,838       6,198       6,457       5,663       717       3,892  
                                                         
Income taxes     2,383       2,183       1,535       1,604       1,340       200       1,043  
Net Income   $ 7,172     $ 6,655     $ 4,663     $ 4,853     $ 4,323     $ 517     $ 2,849  
                                                         
Earnings per share – Basic   $ 0.30     $ 0.40     $ 0.39     $ 0.42     $ 0.37     $ (0.11 )   $ (0.07 )
Earnings per share – Diluted   $ 0.30     $ 0.28     $ 0.20     $ 0.21     $ 0.18     $ 0.02     $ 0.12  



OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.


Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Nine Months Ended (Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

    Nine Months Ended        
    September 30,        
    2026     2025     Change  
Interest income                        
Loans   $ 61,953     $ 41,709     $ 20,244  
Debt securities     597       471       126  
Other     3,742       4,736       (994 )
Total interest income     66,292       46,916       19,376  
                         
Interest expense                        
Deposits     20,143       15,873       4,270  
Borrowings     1,161       327       834  
Interest on subordinated debt     317       –       317  
Total interest expense     21,621       16,200       5,421  
                         
Net interest income     44,671       30,716       13,955  
                         
Credit loss expense     1,799       1,638       161  
Net interest income after credit loss expense     42,872       29,078       13,794  
                         
Noninterest income                        
Service charges and fees     4,470       3,389       1,081  
Other     2,636       1,658       978  
Total noninterest income     7,106       5,047       2,059  
                         
Noninterest expenses                        
Salaries and employee benefits     15,860       11,123       4,737  
Professional fees     953       798       155  
Occupancy and equipment     1,048       903       145  
Data processing     3,060       1,946       1,114  
Regulatory assessment     693       526       167  
Other     3,773       3,115       658  
Total noninterest expenses     25,387       18,411       6,976  
                         
Income before income taxes     24,591       15,714       8,877  
                         
Income taxes     6,101       3,919       2,182  
Net Income   $ 18,490     $ 11,795     $ 6,695  
                         
Earnings per share – Basic   $ 1.05     $ 1.00     $ 0.05  
Earnings per share – Diluted   $ 0.78     $ 0.50     $ 0.28  



OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.


Consolidated Average Balances, Interest Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates (QTD) (Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except average yields/rates)

    Three Months Ended September 30,  
    3Q26     2Q26     3Q25  
          Interest     Average           Interest     Average           Interest     Average  
    Average     and     Yield/     Average     and     Yield/     Average     and     Yield/  
    Balance     Dividends     Rate

(


1)
    Balance     Dividends     Rate

(


5)
    Balance     Dividends     Rate

(


5)
 
Interest-earning assets                                                                        
Loans   $ 1,257,377     $ 23,451       7.40 %   $ 1,141,791     $ 20,386       7.16 %   $ 800,336     $ 14,082       7.04 %
Securities     26,397       201       3.02 %     27,042       204       3.03 %     22,695       153       2.70 %
Other (2)     154,139       1,460       3.76 %     121,282       1,134       3.75 %     188,109       2,086       4.44 %
                                                                         
Total interest-earning assets/interest income     1,437,913       25,112       6.93 %     1,290,115       21,724       6.75 %     1,011,140       16,321       6.46 %
                                                                         
Cash and due from banks     15,072                       14,702                       9,557                  
Premises and equipment     3,114                       2,825                       2,414                  
Other     4,776                       4,025                       5,209                  
                                                                         
Total assets   $ 1,460,875                     $ 1,311,667                     $ 1,028,320                  
                                                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities                                                                        
Savings, NOW and money-market deposits   $ 403,727     $ 2,470       2.43 %   $ 367,750     $ 2,168       2.36 %   $ 286,156     $ 1,800       2.52 %
Time deposits     493,478       4,864       3.91 %     462,792       4,465       3.87 %     320,800       3,473       4.33 %
Subordinated debt     16,080       317       7.82 %     –       –       –       –       –       –  
Borrowings (3)     9,674       97       3.98 %     12,685       118       3.73 %     –       –       –  
Notes Payable     22,904       583       10.10 %     10,770       276       10.28 %     –       –       –  
                                                                         
Total interest-bearing liabilities/interest expense     945,863       8,331       3.49 %     853,997       7,027       3.30 %     606,956       5,273       3.48 %
                                                                         
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits     359,783                       314,858                       298,670                  
Other liabilities     12,867                       11,584                       8,687                  
Stockholders’ equity     142,362                       131,228                       114,007                  
                                                                         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 1,460,875                     $ 1,311,667                     $ 1,028,320                  
                                                                         
Net interest income           $ 16,781                     $ 14,697                     $ 11,048          
                                                                         
Interest-rate spread (4)                     3.43 %                     3.45 %                     2.98 %
                                                                         
Net interest margin (5)                     4.63 %                     4.57 %                     4.37 %
                                                                         
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     1.52                       1.51                       1.67                  

(1 ) Annualized.
(2 ) Includes interest-earning deposits with banks, Federal Funds Sold and Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends.
(3 ) Includes Federal Home Loan Bank, and other borrowings.
(4 ) Interest rate spread represents the difference between average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5 ) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

  

OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

Consolidated Average Balances, Interest Income and Expenses, Yields and Rates (YTD) (Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except average yields/rates)

    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2026     2025  
          Interest     Average           Interest     Average  
    Average     and     Yield/     Average     and     Yield/  
    Balance     Dividends     Rate(1)     Balance     Dividends     Rate

(


1)
 
Interest-earning assets                                                
Loans   $ 1,146,917       61,953       7.22 %   $ 800,117     $ 41,709       6.95 %
Securities     26,655       597       2.99 %     22,785       471       2.76 %
Other (2)     133,089       3,742       3.76 %     143,171       4,736       4.41 %
                                                 
Total interest-earning assets/interest income     1,306,661       66,292       6.78 %     966,073       46,916       6.48 %
                                                 
Cash and due from banks     13,436                       12,078                  
Premises and equipment     2,874                       2,297                  
Other     4,473                       4,383                  
                                                 
Total assets   $ 1,327,444                     $ 984,831                  
                                                 
Interest-bearing liabilities                                                
Savings, NOW and money-market deposits   $ 368,765       6,533       2.37 %   $ 281,207     $ 5,293       2.51 %
Time deposits     464,158       13,610       3.92 %     321,011       10,580       4.39 %
Subordinated debt     5,360       317       7.91 %     –       –       –  
Borrowings (3)     10,481       305       3.89 %     11,482       327       3.80 %
Notes Payable     11,263       856       10.16 %     –       –       –  
                                                 
Total interest-bearing liabilities/interest expense     860,027       21,621       3.36 %     613,700       16,200       3.52 %
                                                 
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits     323,757                       253,000                  
Other liabilities     10,766                       8,284                  
Stockholders’ equity     132,894                       109,847                  
                                                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 1,327,444                     $ 984,831                  
                                                 
Net interest income             44,671                     $ 30,716          
                                                 
Interest-rate spread (4)                     3.42 %                     2.96 %
                                                 
Net interest margin (5)                     4.57 %                     4.24 %
                                                 
Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities     1.52                       1.57                  

(1 ) Annualized.
(2 ) Includes interest-earning deposits with banks, Federal Funds Sold and Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends.
(3 ) Includes Federal Home Loan Bank, and other borrowings.
(4 ) Interest rate spread represents the difference between average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5 ) Net interest margin is net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.



OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.


Segments of Loans Analysis (Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands)

                                  September 30, 2026 change vs  
    September 30,     June 30,     March 31,     December 31,     September 30,     June 30,     September 30,  
    2026     2026     2026     2025     2025     2026     2025  
Residential real estate   $ 107,058     $ 78,268     $ 73,130     $ 74,018     $ 66,723     $ 28,790     $ 40,335  
Multi-family real estate     56,817       52,551       63,655       65,693       67,435       4,266       (10,618 )
Commercial real estate     996,528       905,174       790,238       666,508       524,865       91,354       471,663  
Land and construction     57,786       46,290       41,000       36,212       43,364       11,496       14,422  
Commercial     59,184       51,389       46,127       48,196       45,604       7,795       13,580  
Consumer     89,945       83,412       76,744       68,166       65,731       6,533       24,214  
Total loans     1,367,318       1,217,084       1,090,894       958,793       813,722       150,234       553,596  
Deduct:                                                        
Net deferred loan fees and costs     (2,393 )     (1,683 )     (1,300 )     (1,227 )     (892 )     (710 )     (1,501 )
Allowance for credit losses     (12,120 )     (11,020 )     (11,061 )     (10,273 )     (10,018 )     (1,100 )     (2,102 )
Loans, net   $ 1,352,805     $ 1,204,381     $ 1,078,533     $ 947,293     $ 802,812     $ 148,424     $ 549,993  



Explanation of Certain Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in its analysis of the Company’s performance and believes these presentations provide useful supplemental information, and a clearer understanding of the Company’s performance. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures enhance investors’ understanding of the Company’s business and performance and if not provided would be requested by the investor community. These measures are also useful in understanding performance trends and facilitate comparisons with the performance of other financial institutions. The limitations associated with operating measures are the risk that persons might disagree as to the appropriateness of items comprising these measures and that different companies might define or calculate these measures differently. The Company provides reconciliations between GAAP and these non-GAAP measures. These disclosures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP.

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

Pre-tax, Pre-provision earnings

(Dollars in thousands)   3Q26     2Q26     1Q26     4Q25     3Q25  
Net Income (GAAP)   $ 7,172     $ 6,655     $ 4,663     $ 4,853     $ 4,323  
Plus: Income Tax Expense     2,383       2,183       1,535       1,604       1,340  
Plus: Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)     1,066       (37 )     770       398       763  
Pre-tax, Pre-provision earnings (Non-GAAP)   $ 10,621     $ 8,801     $ 6,968     $ 6,855     $ 6,426  



Tangible Book Value Per Common Share and Per Fully Diluted Share (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)   3Q26     2Q26     1Q26     4Q25     3Q25  
Total Stockholders’ (GAAP) and Tangible Common Equity   $ 149,389     $ 134,380     $ 126,848     $ 121,897     $ 116,888  
Common Shares Outstanding – Voting     13,527       12,341       12,167       11,534       11,884  
Common Shares Outstanding – Nonvoting     11,458       11,458       –       –       –  
Total Common Shares     24,985       23,799       12,167       11,534       11,884  
Effect of conversion of series B preferred shares if converted     –       –       10,582       11,114       11,114  
Effect of conversion of series C preferred shares if converted     –       –       876       876       526  
Total Diluted Shares     24,985       23,799       23,625       23,524       23,524  
                                         
Tangible Book Value per Common Share   $ 5.98     $ 5.65     $ 10.43     $ 10.57     $ 9.84  
Tangible Book Value per Share – Diluted   $ 5.98     $ 5.65     $ 5.37     $ 5.18     $ 4.97  



Efficiency Ratio:

(Dollars in thousands)     3Q26       2Q26       1Q26       4Q25       3Q25  
Noninterest Expense (GAAP)   $ 8,996     $ 8,382     $ 8,006     $ 6,743     $ 6,604  
                                         
Net Interest Income (GAAP)     16,781       14,697       13,190       11,871       11,048  
Noninterest Income (GAAP)     2,836       2,486       1,784       1,727       1,982  
Total Revenue (Non-GAAP)   $ 19,617     $ 17,183     $ 14,974     $ 13,598     $ 13,030  
                                         
Efficiency Ratio

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1)
    45.86 %     48.78 %     53.47 %     49.59 %     50.68 %



(1)
Efficiency ratio is defined as total non-interest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and total non-interest income.