Riverview Bancorp (NASDAQ: RVSB) reported a fiscal fourth‑quarter 2026 net loss of $8.04 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared with a net income of $1.15 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, a year earlier. Net interest income rose to $10.18 million from $9.19 million, and the net interest margin expanded to 2.92% from 2.65% YoY. Revenue for the quarter was $13.83 million, missing analyst consensus by 1.92%. The loss was largely attributable to an $11.4 million pre‑tax charge from a strategic balance‑sheet optimization, while non‑GAAP net income was $656,000, or $0.03 per diluted share.
The $11.4 million pre‑tax loss stemmed from the sale of $149.3 million of lower‑yielding held‑to‑maturity securities that were reclassified to available‑for‑sale on March 25, 2026. The one‑time charge eclipsed the $1.2 million provision and $1.1 million net charge‑offs recorded for the quarter, leaving core operations still profitable. Net interest income grew as higher rates increased earnings on the bank’s loan portfolio, and the net interest margin gain reflects both the rate lift and a modest shift toward higher‑margin assets.
The balance‑sheet optimization is expected to add 25 basis points to the net interest margin and $0.13 to annual earnings per share once the proceeds are redeployed into higher‑yielding securities. CEO Nicole Sherman said, "Over the past 20 months since joining Riverview as CEO, it's been energizing to experience our teams consistently delivering on our five strategic priorities." She added, "The repositioning of the securities portfolio during the fourth fiscal quarter ending March 31 reflects a prudent deployment of excess capital aimed at enhancing our net interest margin. We expect this strategic optimization to enhance future earnings benefit and strengthen the value of our company."
Comparing to the prior quarter, Riverview posted a net income of $1.4 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, in Q3 2025. Loan growth was $30.0 million year‑over‑year, and deposits increased by $21.9 million, indicating modest core‑banking expansion. Non‑performing assets remained at 0.53% of total assets, and the bank booked a $1.2 million provision with $1.1 million in net charge‑offs, underscoring stable credit quality.
Management emphasized that the bank remains well‑capitalized throughout the optimization and that the proceeds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet. The expected 25‑basis‑point lift in net interest margin and the projected $0.13 annual EPS improvement signal confidence in the bank’s ability to translate the optimization into sustainable profitability gains.
The combination of a higher net interest margin, modest loan and deposit growth, and a stable non‑performing asset profile suggests that Riverview’s core operations are resilient. While the quarter’s net loss reflects a significant one‑time charge, the underlying earnings trend and the planned redeployment of capital position the bank for incremental margin expansion and earnings growth in the coming periods.
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