The chart below shows how FULT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, FULT sees a -3.33% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.52% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.00%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Total Revenue: Fulton Financial achieved a record total revenue of $1.2 billion for the year, reflecting strong operational performance and strategic execution.
Record Operating Earnings Per Share: Operating earnings per share reached a record $1.85 for 2024, driven by solid fundamentals and the positive impact of the Republic transaction.
Deposit Growth Surge: Total deposit growth was impressive, with an increase of $4.6 billion or 21.3% for the year, including $878 million or 4.1% growth in legacy Fulton deposits.
Non-Interest Income Increase: Non-interest income grew by $31 million or 13.4% to $259 million, with all non-interest income generating businesses contributing positively, particularly Wealth Management which grew by 12.2%.
Dividend Increase Announcement: Dividends declared increased by 6% year-over-year to $0.69 per share, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Negative
Decline in Operating Earnings: Operating earnings per diluted share for Q4 was $0.48, a decrease from the previous quarter, indicating a decline in profitability.
Loan Decline Challenges: Total loans declined by $131,000,000 linked quarter, reflecting challenges in organic growth and portfolio repositioning.
Net Interest Income Decline: Net interest income decreased by $4,000,000 linked quarter to $254,000,000, primarily due to a decline in loan yields and margin pressure.
Credit Loss Provision Increase: The provision for credit losses was $16,700,000, with the allowance for credit losses to total loans ratio increasing to 1.58%, signaling potential credit quality concerns.
Asset Quality Deterioration: Non-performing assets to total assets increased by 5 basis points to 69 basis points, indicating a slight deterioration in asset quality.
Earnings call transcript: Fulton Financial Q4 2024 sees record revenue
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