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AgriBank Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Report

AgriBank, based in St. Paul, has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a continued strong performance in profitability and credit quality. The report indicates a net income of $749.6 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, demonstrating the effectiveness of AgriBank's business model and its commitment to serving farmers and rural communities across its operational regions.

CEO Jeffrey Swanhorst commented on the results, noting that they underscore AgriBank's role as a reliable support system for Farm Credit Associations as they adapt to the shifting needs of agriculture and rural communities amid economic challenges.

Key Financial Highlights

• - Profitability: For the year-to-date period, AgriBank achieved a return on assets (ROA) of 51 basis points, exceeding the targeted 50 basis points. This robust performance is attributed to increases in both net interest income and favorable operational efficiencies.
• - Credit Quality: The total credit quality of AgriBank’s loan portfolio stands strong, with 99.2% of loans classified as acceptable as of September 30, 2025. This marks a slight decline from 99.4% as of the end of 2024 but still reflects high asset quality.
• - Liquidity: Liquidity at quarter-end was recorded at 168 days, significantly above mandated regulatory requirements, ensuring that AgriBank maintains a solid cushion to meet obligations and manage operations effectively.
• - Capital Strength: Total capital increased to $10.3 billion, showing a rise of $800.2 million compared to year-end 2024, with adequate capital well above minimum regulatory requirements, reinforcing AgriBank's resilience in the market.

Financial Operations Breakdown

AgriBank reported net interest income of $870.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. This figure marks a 13.3% increase compared to the previous year, largely due to enhanced spread income and volume growth in its wholesale loan portfolio. However, non-interest income saw a slight decline, totaling $83.4 million, primarily due to decreased mineral income connected to falling oil prices, although it was offset by better loan fees.

Operating expenses also increased, primarily driven by expenses in crop input financing portfolios and technology project enhancements.

Loan Portfolio and Agricultural Conditions

AgriBank's total loans reached $171.9 billion by the end of September, reflecting a significant growth compared to December 31, 2024. The growth is particularly noted in wholesale lending and real estate mortgage loans, which have surged during 2025.

Despite these positive trends, the agricultural landscape remains volatile, influenced by various factors including trade tariffs and changing commodity prices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture revised its projections for national farm income downward, indicating potential challenges ahead for the agricultural economy.

Conclusion

AgriBank's third-quarter financial performance for 2025 illustrates its solid footing in the financial landscape and its commitment to supporting rural agriculture. As it continues to adapt and respond to market factors, AgriBank remains a key player in ensuring the stability and growth of its services in rural communities and agriculture. For further details, you can visit AgriBank's website.