The chart below shows how CAC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, CAC sees a -3.64% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.63% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.55%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Q4 Net Income Increase: GAAP net income for Q4 2024 was $14,700,000, reflecting a 12% increase over Q3 2024, with diluted earnings per share rising to $1.00, an 11% increase from the previous quarter.
Net Interest Margin Expansion: Net interest margin expanded by 11 basis points in Q4 2024, reaching 2.57%, driven by proactive management of deposit costs in response to Fed rate cuts.
Deposit Growth Overview: Deposits grew by 1% in Q4 2024, totaling $4,600,000,000, with a notable 7% increase in high yield savings product deposits during the quarter.
Wealth Management Asset Growth: Assets under administration in Wealth Management reached $2,100,000,000 as of December 31, 2024, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year.
Non-Interest Income Increase: The non-interest income for Q4 2024 totaled $12,200,000, a 7% increase over Q3 2024, primarily due to higher Visa debit card bonuses and loan swap fees.
Negative
Loan Growth Stagnation: Loans totaled $4,100,000,000 at December 31, 2024, which was fairly flat compared to the previous quarter, indicating a stagnation in loan growth due to larger commercial loan payoffs.
Deposit Growth and Liquidity Concerns: Deposits grew only 1% to $4,600,000,000 in Q4 2024, with a significant anticipated outflow of approximately $62,000,000 in Q1 2025 from a large customer relationship, suggesting potential liquidity challenges ahead.
Non-Interest Income Analysis: Non-interest income for Q4 2024 was $12,200,000, which, despite a 7% increase from Q3, reflects reliance on one-time items such as the Visa debit card bonus and higher loan swap fees, indicating underlying income may be weaker.
Tangible Common Equity Decline: The tangible common equity ratio decreased to 7.64% at year-end, down from Q3, reflecting a decline in capital adequacy potentially impacting future growth and stability.
Mortgage Loan Pipeline Decline: The residential mortgage loan pipeline has slowed slightly, hovering around $50,000,000 to $55,000,000, with only $42,000,000 committed at December 31, indicating a weakening demand in the housing market.
Earnings call transcript: Camden National Q4 2024 beats forecasts, stock rises
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