The chart below shows how PPBI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PPBI sees a -1.46% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.60% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.09%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q3 Earnings Performance: Earnings of $36 million or $0.37 per share were reported for Q3 2024, reflecting solid financial performance.
Core Deposit Growth: Non-interest bearing deposits increased to 32% of total deposits, indicating strong core deposit growth and client relationship management.
Capital Ratio Improvement: Capital ratios improved significantly, with the tangible common equity ratio rising 42 basis points to 11.83% and the CET1 ratio increasing to 16.83%.
Non-Performing Loans Decline: Non-performing loans decreased by $13 million to $39 million, resulting in non-performing assets at just 0.22% of total assets, showcasing strong asset quality.
Non-Interest Income Increase: Non-interest income rose to $18.9 million, driven by higher CRA investment income and a gain on debt extinguishment, reflecting effective cost management and revenue generation.
Negative
Loan Portfolio Contraction: Loan portfolio contracted by $454.9 million during Q3, primarily due to elevated loan payoffs and lower loan production of $104 million, indicating a significant reduction in lending activity.
Net Interest Income Decline: Net interest income decreased to $130.9 million, driven by higher cost of funds and lower loan balances, reflecting a narrowing net interest margin of 3.16%, down 10 basis points from the previous quarter.
Deposit Decline Challenges: Total deposits decreased by $146.7 million from the prior quarter, primarily due to the maturity and payoff of higher-cost broker deposits, indicating challenges in maintaining deposit levels.
Rising Non-Interest Expenses: Non-interest expense increased by $4.1 million compared to the prior quarter, reflecting ongoing cost pressures despite efforts to manage expenses tightly.
Return on Equity Impact: Return on average tangible common equity was adversely impacted by high levels of capital, standing at 7.63%, which may limit future profitability and shareholder returns.
Earnings call transcript: Pacific Premier Q3 2024 beats EPS forecast, stock rises
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