First BanCorp. Announces Earnings for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

First BanCorp. (the “Corporation” or “First BanCorp.”) (NYSE: FBP), the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico (“FirstBank” or “the Bank”), today reported a net income of $96.1 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $88.8 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, and $80.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. Aurelio Alemán, President and Chief Executive Officer of First BanCorp, commented: “We concluded the first half of the year with another quarter of strong financial and operating performance, delivering growth across our franchise while continuing to generate attractive returns for shareholders. Adjusted pre-tax, pre-provision income reached a record of $137.5 million, earnings per share increased 24% compared to the prior year, and return on average assets was 2.02%, marking our 18th consecutive quarter above 1.5%. By many measures, this represents the strongest and most