The chart below shows how SBSI performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, SBSI sees a -2.54% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.65% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.36%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Income Increase: Net income for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by $1,800,000 to $88,500,000, representing a 2.1% growth compared to 2023, with diluted earnings per share rising by $0.09 to $2.91.
Net Income Increase: In Q4, net income reached $21,800,000, up $1,300,000 or 6.1% on a linked quarter basis, with diluted earnings per share increasing by $0.03 to $0.71.
Loan Growth Analysis: Total loans at year-end were $4,660,000,000, reflecting a linked quarter increase of $83,500,000 or 1.8%, and a year-over-year increase of $137,100,000 or 3%.
Deposit Growth Analysis: Deposits increased by $218,500,000 or 3.4% on a linked quarter basis, driven primarily by a $156,800,000 or 14.6% increase in public fund deposits in December.
Non-Interest Income Growth: Non-interest income, excluding net loss on the sales of AFS securities, increased by $2,200,000 or 21.6% for the linked quarter, primarily due to growth in swap fee income and mortgage servicing fee income.
Negative
Net Interest Margin Decline: Net interest margin decreased 12 basis points to 2.83% from 2.95% linked quarter, indicating a decline in profitability from interest-earning assets.
Net Interest Income Decline: Net interest income decreased by $1,800,000 or 3.2% compared to the linked quarter, reflecting challenges in generating income from loans and securities.
Rising Operational Costs: Non-interest expense increased by $1,800,000 or 5% on a linked quarter basis, driven primarily by higher salaries and employee benefits, indicating rising operational costs.
AFS Securities Loss Increase: The net unrealized loss in the AFS securities portfolio increased by $28,900,000 to $53,500,000, highlighting deteriorating asset values and potential future losses.
Operational Efficiency Decline: The fully taxable equivalent efficiency ratio increased to 54% from 51.9%, suggesting a decline in operational efficiency and higher costs relative to income.
Earnings call transcript: Southside Bancshares Q4 2024 earnings miss
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