Operating cash flow remains volatile, evidenced by a 2026Q1 net income of $11.3 million against a historical low of negative $8.8 million in 2023Q4, highlighting the impact of fluctuating credit loss provisions.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 |
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| Cash from Operations | 55.05M | 43.39M | 58.49M | 51.29M | 93.81M | 202.18M | 124.51M | 476.47M | -84.65M | 28.78M | 56.22M | 29.09M | -32.05M | 12.8M | 5.82M |
| Operating CF Growth % | 111.93% | -25.83% | 14.04% | -45.32% | -53.6% | 62.37% | -73.87% | 662.88% | -394.09% | -48.8% | 93.23% | 190.77% | -350.49% | 119.76% | - |
| Net Income | 40.96M | 31.95M | 26.66M | 42.47M | 64.33M | 56.91M | 32.93M | 39.21M | 36.1M | 25.53M | 19.08M | 12.97M | 10.43M | 7M | 4.05M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 7.08M | 8.8M | 9.25M | 9.63M | 11.02M | 13.54M | 7.82M | 6.77M | 5.13M | 2.37M | 1.36M | 1.02M | 919K | 944K | 1.13M |
| Deferred Taxes | 4.25M | 1.46M | -1.58M | 1.34M | -1.2M | -56K | -2.02M | 2.4M | 261K | 5.4M | 1.29M | 1.36M | -218K | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 7.35M | 6.12M | 29.12M | 3.25M | 25.03M | 136.83M | 85.86M | 428.17M | -126.04M | -4.47M | 34.16M | 12.87M | -44.18M | 3.62M | 643.4K |
| Working Capital Changes | -6.35M | -6.68M | -6.32M | -6.14M | -6.22M | -6.13M | -767K | -775K | -797K | -824K | -560K | -579K | -608K | -210.93K | 0 |
| Cash from Investing | -239.07M | -260.18M | -160.39M | 243.31M | -260.17M | -504.18M | -446.01M | -219.35M | -322.39M | -264.45M | 7.2M | -105.38M | -85.08M | -16.83M | -100.41M |
| Purchase of Investments | -282.85M | -267.96M | -417.92M | -694.49M | -402.88M | -604.6M | -551.44M | -199.98M | -76.08M | -39.48M | -12.48M | -5.47M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sale/Maturity of Investments | 243.28M | 287.46M | 316.15M | 642.2M | 486.3M | 442.96M | 467.39M | 149.27M | 108.6M | 5.45M | 9.49M | 9.63M | 36.88M | 0 | 0 |
| Net Investment Activity | -39.57M | 19.5M | -101.77M | -52.28M | 83.41M | -161.64M | -84.05M | -50.71M | 32.52M | -34.03M | -3M | 4.16M | 36.88M | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisitions | 440K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.35M | 0 | 6.63M | 0 | 25.07M | 0 | -35.05M | 0 | 0 | 30.9M | 0 |
| Other Investing | -199.32M | -278.88M | -57.83M | 296.21M | -412.87M | -340.55M | -364.39M | -167.29M | -377.49M | -229.73M | 45.46M | -109.07M | -121.54M | -47.53M | -100.21M |
| Cash from Financing | 142.12M | 171.36M | -71.74M | 53.22M | -444.46M | 801.72M | 334.38M | -223.04M | 404.68M | 267M | -58.6M | 83.48M | 188.05M | -22.2M | 68.19M |
| Dividends Paid | -11.16M | -11.26M | -11.72M | -12.16M | -10.74M | -9.95M | -6.57M | -8.03M | -5.75M | -5.12M | -2.55M | -3.11M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Share Repurchases | -14.2M | -14.25M | -20.68M | -6.8M | -19.82M | -10.54M | -7.85M | -3.19M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock Issued | 246K | 417K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.63M | 60.21M | 595K | 0 | 1.71M | 0 | 53.05M |
| Net Stock Activity | -13.95M | -13.83M | -20.68M | -6.8M | -19.82M | -10.54M | -7.85M | -3.19M | 9.63M | 60.21M | 595K | 0 | 1.71M | 0 | 53.05M |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | -1000K | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 0 | -1000K | 1000K | 0 |
| Other Financing | 207.76M | 266.19M | -89.34M | 197.19M | -483.91M | 754.1M | 198.8M | 107.69M | 186.41M | 186.91M | -105.32M | 86.59M | 193.34M | -22.2M | 15.14M |
| Net Change in Cash | -41.91M | -45.43M | -173.63M | 347.82M | -610.82M | 499.72M | 12.89M | 34.08M | -2.36M | 31.34M | 4.82M | 7.2M | 70.92M | -26.23M | -26.39M |
| Exchange Rate Effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash at Beginning | 212.32M | 257.75M | 431.37M | 83.55M | 694.37M | 194.65M | 181.76M | 147.69M | 150.05M | 118.71M | 113.89M | 106.69M | 35.77M | 62.01M | 88.4M |
| Cash at End | 196.91M | 212.32M | 257.75M | 431.37M | 83.55M | 694.37M | 194.65M | 181.76M | 147.69M | 150.05M | 118.71M | 113.89M | 106.69M | 35.77M | 62.01M |
| Interest Paid | 106.48M | 108.68M | 120.92M | 93.72M | 29.73M | 22.51M | 36.19M | 45.7M | 19.99M | 13.85M | 12.34M | 6.87M | 4.49M | 0 | 0 |
| Income Taxes Paid | 17.98M | 18.72M | 6.22M | 21.39M | 24.02M | 25.79M | 13.47M | 14.47M | 9.34M | 16.93M | 12.52M | 7.12M | 5.81M | 0 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 54.43M | 42.59M | 57.71M | 50.64M | 91.75M | 200.19M | 120.31M | 475.12M | -87.14M | 28.1M | 56.01M | 28.63M | -32.47M | 12.59M | 5.62M |
| FCF Growth % | -10.19% | -26.2% | 13.96% | -44.8% | -54.17% | 66.39% | -74.68% | 645.26% | -410.1% | -49.83% | 95.65% | 188.17% | -357.85% | 124.02% | - |
CRE and SBA concentration
According to RBB's recent financial statements, the bank has maintained consistent quarterly net income levels, with 2026Q1 earnings reaching $11.3 million, providing a stable foundation for capital retention despite the inherent volatility observed in the bank's operating cash flow metrics over the previous ten quarters.
The bank's ability to generate consistent net income suggests that internal capital formation remains sufficient to support its current expansion strategy. Investors should monitor whether this organic capital generation can keep pace with the regulatory capital requirements necessitated by the bank's ongoing geographic diversification into new urban markets.
As reported in quarterly filings, RBB's investment activity shows significant turnover, with 2025Q3 seeing $106.7 million in purchases against $112.3 million in sales, indicating a dynamic approach to managing the securities portfolio to navigate shifting interest rate environments and liquidity needs across the bank's footprint.
The high frequency of portfolio turnover suggests that management is actively adjusting the duration and yield profile of its investment assets. This strategy appears designed to mitigate interest rate risk, though it may introduce earnings volatility as the bank realizes gains or losses on these securities to manage short-term liquidity.
Based on reported figures, RBB has maintained a steady dividend payout of approximately $2.8 million to $3.0 million per quarter, demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns even during periods where operating cash flow fluctuated significantly, such as the negative $8.8 million reported in 2023Q4.
The consistency of dividend payments suggests management's confidence in the bank's long-term earnings power despite the cyclical nature of its fee-based business lines. However, the reliance on capital retention for growth warrants caution, as any sustained pressure on operating cash flow could eventually force a reevaluation of this payout policy.
As indicated by the bank's financial disclosures, provision expenses have swung from a peak of $6.7 million in 2025Q1 to a net recovery of $200,000 in 2026Q1, highlighting the significant impact of credit loss adjustments on the bank's reported cash flow and earnings quality.
This volatility in provisioning suggests that RBB's internal credit models are highly sensitive to the performance of its niche loan segments, particularly in the CRE and SBA portfolios. Investors should interpret these swings as a potential indicator of management's evolving outlook on credit risk within its specific immigrant-focused business enclaves.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RBB stock.
RBB Bancorp (RBB) generated $43.4M in net cash from operating activities in 2025. This reflects the cash generated directly from core business operations.
RBB Bancorp (RBB) generated $42.6M in free cash flow in 2025. Free cash flow is the cash left over after capital expenditures, which can be used to pay dividends, repurchase shares, or pay down debt.
RBB Bancorp (RBB) spent $0.8M on capital expenditures in 2025. CapEx represents the cash invested in physical assets like property, plant, and equipment to maintain or grow the business.
In 2025, RBB Bancorp (RBB) returned $11.3M to shareholders via cash dividends and spent $14.2M on share repurchases. This shows the company's commitment to returning capital to its equity investors.