Recent Developments
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Bank reported net income of $231.9 million, or $5.47 per diluted common share and core net income* of $237.5 million or $5.60 per diluted share. In 2025, Butterfield’s return on common equity was 21.7% with a core return on tangible common equity* of 24.2%.
Throughout 2025 Butterfield delivered strong financial results supported by disciplined strategic execution. The Bank achieved yearon- year net income growth, with core net income per diluted share increasing 17.4% compared to 2024. Butterfield’s relationship focused banking and private trust businesses increased non-interest income, while net interest income benefited from lower deposit costs and higher yielding asset redeployment. The Bank remained focused on expense management, while completing a number of value-added projects that have advanced its technology platform.
Capital management remains integral to Butterfield’s strategy, with an increase in the quarterly dividend as well as share repurchases driving a combined payout ratio approaching 100% of net income for 2025. In addition, the Bank remains focused on growth through private trust and bank acquisitions in order to achieve scale in island markets that the Bank understands.
Capital Ratios
COMMON EQUITY TIER 1
31 Dec 2024 23.5%
TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO
31 Dec 2024 25.8%
Credit Ratings
Short-Term K1
Long-Term Senior A+
Short-Term P1
Long-Term Senior A2
Short-Term A2
Long-Term Senior BBB+