The chart below shows how HTH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, HTH sees a -0.51% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.54% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.03%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Financial Performance: Hilltop reported net income of approximately $36,000,000 or $0.55 per diluted share for Q4 2024, reflecting strong financial performance.
Asset and Equity Utilization: Return on average assets for the period was 0.9% and return on average equity was 6.5%, indicating effective asset and equity utilization.
Return on Average Assets: PlainsCapital Bank generated $51,000,000 of pre-tax income on $13,300,000,000 of average assets, representing a return on average assets of 1.24%.
Deposit Balance Growth: Average deposit balances at the bank increased by nearly $600,000,000 during the quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth in core interest-bearing deposits.
Strong Capital Position: Hilltop maintained a strong capital position with a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 21% and a tangible book value per share increase to $29.49, reflecting solid financial health.
Negative
Net Interest Income Decline: Net interest income declined by 11% for the full year of 2024, indicating a significant reduction in earnings from interest-bearing assets.
Q4 Pretax Loss: PrimeLending reported a pretax loss of $9,900,000 in Q4, primarily due to a reduction in origination lock volumes, reflecting ongoing challenges in the mortgage market.
Loan Activity Decline: Average loans at PlainsCapital Bank decreased by approximately 1% in Q4, signaling a decline in lending activity and potential future revenue.
Rising Non-Interest Expenses: Non-interest expenses increased by $12,000,000 year-over-year to $263,000,000, driven by higher variable compensation expenses, which could pressure overall profitability.
Valuation Adjustment Loss: A negative valuation adjustment of $5,000,000 was recognized related to an owned office facility that management intends to exit, indicating potential future losses from this asset.
Earnings call transcript: Hilltop Holdings Q4 2024 beats EPS forecast
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