PARKE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parke Bancorp, Inc. ("Parke Bancorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: "PKBK"), the parent company of Parke Bank, announced its operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2026:

The following is a recap of the significant items that impacted results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026:

Interest income increased $3.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in interest and fees on loans of $4.4 million, or 14.0%, to $35.9 million, resulting from higher market interest rates and higher average loan portfolio balances.  Interest earned on average deposits held at the Federal Reserve Bank ("FRB") decreased $1.3 million, or 60.3%, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, due to lower average balances on deposit and a decrease in the interest rate on those deposits.  

Interest expense decreased $2.4 million, or 14.1%, to $14.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, primarily due to a decrease in interest expense on deposits, due to a decrease in market interest rates, as well as a decrease in interest expense on borrowings.

The Company booked a provision for credit losses of $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a provision for credit losses of $0.6 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease in the provision for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was due to lower growth in loans during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in 2025.  

Non-interest income increased $32.0 thousand, or 3.9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, primarily as a result of an increase in bank owned life insurance ("BOLI") income.  

Non-interest expense increased $0.7 million, or 10.4%, to $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.  The increase was primarily driven by an increase in compensation and benefits of $0.4 million, and an increase in other operating expense of $0.4 million, partially offset by a decrease in professional services of $0.1 million, compared to the same period in 2025.  

Income tax expense increased $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.  The effective tax rate for the three ended March 31, 2026 was 23.9%, compared to 24.5% for the same period in 2025.

March 31, 2026 discussion of financial condition

CEO outlook and commentary

Vito S. Pantilione, President and Chief Executive Officer of Parke Bancorp, Inc. and Parke Bank, provided the following statement:

"2026 has started off with many of the challenges in 2025 continuing, and in some instances worsening. The immigration crisis, no clear direction of interest rates, inflation remaining a serious concern, the Russia – Ukraine war continuing, and the Iran conflict that started in February, are all challenges making it difficult to identify the market's direction. The market seemed to be checking the boxes for a couple of rate cuts, however, Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the interruption of oil production has triggered sharp increases in oil and gas prices, reigniting inflation. It is important for banks, including Parke Bank, to remain nimble and responsive to address possible challenges and evolving opportunities."

"Parke Bank had a pretty good first quarter in 2026. When comparing it to the first quarter of 2025, our Assets, Loans, Deposits and Shareholder Equity increased from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. Net income for the first quarter of 2026 increased 52.3% to $11.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2025. This increase was partially due to the growth and yield of our loan portfolio, in addition to our tight control of expenses, with an Efficiency Ratio of 31.39% at March 31, 2026. Our Return on Assets improved to 2.19%, a 48.0% increase from the first quarter of 2025, and our Return on Equity improved to 14.47%, a 39.7% increase from the first quarter of 2025. The improvement of our Net Interest Margin to 4.17%, a 29.9% improvement, played an important part in these improved numbers."

"Parke Bank is well positioned to navigate the many challenges affecting the economy and the market, with strong capital, earnings, liquidity and continued tight control of expenses."

Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer

This release may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors; our ability to maintain a strong capital base, strong earning and strict cost controls; our ability to generate strong revenues with increased interest income and net interest income; our ability to continue the financial strength and growth of our loan portfolio; our ability to continue to increase shareholders' equity, maintain strong loan underwriting and allowance for credit losses; our ability to react quickly to any increase in loan delinquencies; our ability to face current challenges in the market; our ability to be well positioned navigate the challenging economic volatility; our ability to continue to reduce our nonperforming loans and delinquencies and the expenses associated with them; our ability to increase the rate of growth of our loan portfolio; our ability to continue to improve net interest margin; our ability to enhance shareholder value in the future; our ability to continue growing our Company, our earnings and shareholders' equity; the possibility of additional corrective actions or limitations on the operations of the Company. and Parke Bank being imposed by banking regulators, therefore, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligations to publicly release the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such circumstance.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Table 2: Consolidated Income Statements (Unaudited)

Consolidated Income Statement

Table 3: Operating Ratios (unaudited)

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