InvestmentMay 29, 2026, 05:22 PM
Carter Bankshares Repositions Portfolio, Expects $12.5M Pre-Tax Loss
AI Summary
Carter Bankshares, Inc. completed a strategic repositioning of its available-for-sale securities portfolio. The company sold $139.4 million in securities with a 2.28% yield and purchased $88.5 million in higher-yielding securities at 5.27%. This move is expected to result in an estimated pre-tax loss of $12.5 million in Q2 2026, which is projected to be recovered over approximately 2.98 years, improving annual interest income by $4.2 million. Remaining proceeds will fund organic loan growth.
Key Highlights
- Sold $139.4 million in securities available-for-sale with a 2.28% weighted average yield.
- Purchased approximately $88.5 million of securities with a 5.27% weighted average yield.
- Sold securities represented approximately 18.7% of the Company's portfolio.
- All purchased securities were rated AAA or AA by a recognized credit rating agency.
- Estimated pre-tax loss on the sale of securities is approximately $12.5 million.
- The estimated pre-tax loss is expected to be recovered over approximately 2.98 years.
- The repositioning is expected to improve interest income by approximately $4.2 million annually.
- Remaining proceeds will be used to fund organic loan growth.
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