First Carolina Swings to Q3 2026 Net Profit of $7.9 Million From Year-Earlier Loss

• First Carolina Financial Services swung to third-quarter 2026 net income of $7.9 million from a year-earlier loss.
• Net interest income rose 10% year over year to $28.1 million, while noninterest income fell 48% to $6.7 million.
• Noninterest expense dropped 20% year over year to $25.8 million, reflecting lower salaries and benefits, data processing costs and professional fees.
• The bank began offering prepaid cards to universities participating in its pilot program at quarter-end, expanding disbursement options.

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