First BanCorp. reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 205.57 million compared to USD 184.14 million a year ago. Net income was USD 73.17 million compared to USD 73.64 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.4 compared to USD 0.35 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.4 compared to USD 0.35 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 795.29 million compared to USD 729.93 million a year ago. Net income was USD 305.07 million compared to USD 281.03 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.6 compared to USD 1.32 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.59 compared to USD 1.31 a year ago.