Unity Bancorp Reports Quarterly Earnings of $16.5 Million

CLINTON, N.J., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UNTY), parent company of Unity Bank, reported net income of $16.5 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to net income of $11.6 million, or $1.13 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Unity Bancorp reported net income of $28.1 million, or $2.74 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.0 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was partially attributable to pre-tax one-time gains of $3.5 million realized on the sale of securities and $2.0 million release for credit losses on securities, each related to securities of Patriot National Bancorp, Inc. held by the Company.

James A. Hughes, President and CEO, commented on the financial results: "We are pleased to announce another record-breaking quarter for Unity Bancorp, Inc., with net income of $16.5 million, or $1.61 per diluted share. This performance reflects 2.51% ROA and 21.15% ROE.

This quarter's results were positively impacted by one-time realized gains and provision release related to the previously disclosed non-performing $5 million par investment security. This investment, issued by Patriot National Bancorp, Inc., benefited from a successful series of capital raises. We are pleased with the capital raise and Management's ...