Communities First Financial Corporation reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of $5,034,000 against $3,826,000 a year ago. Net income after tax was $1,619,000 against $877,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $0.57 against $0.31 per share a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55 against $0.30 per share a year ago. Net interest income after provision was $4,384,000 against $3,826,000 reported last year. For the year, the company reported net interest income of $18,245,000 against $14,711,000 a year ago. Net income after tax was $6,249,000 against $3,683,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $2.19 against $1.31 per share a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $2.14 against $01.28 per share a year ago. Net interest income after provision was $17,295,000 against $13,886,000 reported last year.