Northwire Canada EditionWednesday, July 15, 2026
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EFF 0.030 +20.0% W 0.500 +1.0% RDG 0.160 +0.0% ARIC 0.780 +4.0% VROY 3.44 +5.2% ROCK 3.81 +3.0% APMI 0.120 +0.0% EM 3.58 −4.8% ALS 66.04 +6.8% MEK 0.065 +44.4% TLO 6.00 +13.0% ADE 0.045 −66.7% FAIR 0.060 +33.3% SVRS 0.420 −2.3% RES 0.050 +42.9% CYG 0.120 +0.0% EFF 0.030 +20.0% W 0.500 +1.0% RDG 0.160 +0.0% ARIC 0.780 +4.0% VROY 3.44 +5.2% ROCK 3.81 +3.0% APMI 0.120 +0.0% EM 3.58 −4.8% ALS 66.04 +6.8% MEK 0.065 +44.4% TLO 6.00 +13.0% ADE 0.045 −66.7% FAIR 0.060 +33.3% SVRS 0.420 −2.3% RES 0.050 +42.9% CYG 0.120 +0.0%
Earnings

VERSABANK REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER RESULTS: ACCELERATED U.S. GROWTH DRIVES 31% YEAR-OVER-YEAR INCREASE IN REVENUE, 36% YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH IN NET INCOME, 49% YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH IN ADJUSTED NET INCOME

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Executive Summary

  • VersaBank reported a strong first‑quarter 2026, with total revenue up 31% YoY to C$36.5 M and net income rising 113% YoY to C$11.1 M.
  • Adjusted net income increased 49% YoY to C$12.2 M; adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.38 from $0.28 a year earlier.
  • Total assets grew 24% YoY to a record C$6.15 B, driven by rapid expansion of the U.S. Structured Receivable Program (SRP) and Canadian digital‑banking credit portfolios.

Key Details

  • Revenue & Profitability – Revenue C$36,514 k (+31% YoY, +4% QoQ); Net income C$11,069 k (+113% YoY, +36% QoQ); Adjusted net income C$12,162 k (+49% YoY, +15% QoQ).
  • Per‑Share Metrics – Basic & diluted EPS $0.35 (up 119% YoY); Adjusted EPS $0.38 (up 36% YoY).
  • Asset Growth – Total assets C$6,146,010 k (+24% YoY, +6% QoQ); Credit assets net of allowance C$5,333,279 k (+23% YoY).
  • Capital Ratios – CET1 12.82% (down 0.1 pp YoY), Total capital ratio 15.47% (down 0.25 pp YoY), Leverage ratio 8.17% (down 0.3 pp YoY).
  • Digital Banking Segment – Combined Canada/US credit assets C$5.33 B (+23% YoY); segment revenue C$34.4 M (+33% YoY).
  • U.S. SRP Performance – US SRP credit assets reached US$472 M; on track for FY2026 funding target of US$1 B.
  • New Initiatives – Advancement of Real Bank Tokenized Deposits™ (RBTDs); launch of stablecoin custody service with first client Stablecorp Digital Currencies (QCAD).
  • Reorganization Update – Ongoing corporate realignment; appointment of Nicolas Ospina as Global CFO and John Asma to EVP, Canadian Digital Banking.
  • Share Repurchase – 573,251 common shares cancelled under NCIB program (≈8.99% of float).
  • Dividends – Cash dividend paid C$799 k for the quarter.

Notable Quotes

“The acceleration of our Structured Receivable Program in the United States… contributed to 31% year‑over‑year growth in revenue.” – David Taylor, Founder & President, VersaBank
“Our US SRP fundings are on track to reach at least $1 billion in fiscal 2026.” – David Taylor


All figures are unaudited and presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.

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