ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $57,223,000 against $50,211,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $40,161,000 against $39,808,000 a year ago. Net income was $18,672,000 against $10,580,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was $0.58 against $0.33 a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported total interest income of $216,133,000 against $181,324,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $157,215,000 against $145,069,000 a year ago. Net income was $60,352,000 against $43,220,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was $1.87 against $1.35 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $1.86 against $1.34 a year ago

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018, the company announced net loan charge-offs of $895,000.