Catalyst Bancorp Q1 FY26 net income rises 22.4% to $558,000; net interest margin narrows to 3.83%

• Catalyst Bancorp posted Q1 2026 net income of $558,000, up 22.37%, with diluted EPS of $0.15.
• Net interest margin narrowed 0.08 percentage points to 3.83%, while net interest income edged up 2% to $2.55 million.
• Total deposits climbed 5% to $195.37 million, while total loans fell 4% to $163.68 million following payoff of a $5.9 million commercial and industrial relationship.
• Non-performing assets held at $2.7 million, while allowance for credit losses on loans was $2.3 million, or 1.4% of total loans.
• Management said teams are preparing for growth in Southwest Louisiana via Lakeside acquisition, with share repurchases expected to resume in Q2 2026.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Catalyst Bancorp Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202604300700PR_NEWS_USPR_____DA46812) on April 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.