Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company's net income was USD 756,000 or USD 0.36 per share compared to USD 662,000 or USD 0.32 per share a year ago. Total interest income was USD 3,932,000 compared to USD 3,673,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 3,355,000 compared to USD 3,206,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was USD 3,233,000 compared to USD 3,341,000 a year ago. Income before income tax expense was USD 838,000 compared to USD 802,000 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.72% against 0.67% a year ago. Return on average equity was 8.11% against 8.10% a year ago. Net income increased 14% compared to the first quarter of 2017, primarily due to higher net interest income. The growth in net interest income was primarily due to loan interest income, which increased by USD 196,000 to USD 3.4 million. Book value per share increased to USD 18.19 at March 31, 2018 from USD 17.78 at December 31, 2017. Tangible book value per share increased to USD 14.75 at March 31, 2018 from USD 14.35 at December 31, 2017.

For the quarter, the company reported net charge-offs of USD 2,000 compared to USD 72,000 a year ago.