The chart below shows how TRST performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TRST sees a -2.03% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.92% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.07%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Operational Efficiency Improvement: Efficiency ratio improved to 61.5%, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.
Net Income Increase: Net income for Q4 2024 reached $11,300,000, a 14.6% increase year-over-year, reflecting strong financial performance.
Loan Demand Increase: Average loans grew by 2.1% or $104,900,000, reaching an all-time high of $5,100,000, demonstrating robust loan demand.
Home Equity Growth: Home equity lines of credit increased by $61,000,000 or 17.9% in Q4 2024, highlighting strong growth in this segment.
Book Value Increase: Book value per share rose to $35.56, up 4.8% from $33.92 a year earlier, indicating increased shareholder value.
Negative
Net Interest Margin Decline: Net interest margin for Q4 of 2024 was 2.60 percent, down 1 basis point from the prior quarter, indicating a slight erosion in profitability despite an increase in yield on interest-earning assets.
Non-Interest Expense Increase: Total non-interest expense, net of ORE expense, came in at $27,700,000, up $1,700,000 from the prior quarter, driven by higher costs in net occupancy, equipment, outdoor services, and advertising expenses.
Decline in Installment Loans: Installment loans decreased by $2,600,000 over the same period in 2023, reflecting a decline in consumer borrowing in this segment.
Credit Loss Provisioning Strategy: The provision for credit losses was $400,000 for Q4, indicating a cautious approach to potential future credit quality issues despite no current indications of declining loan quality.
Non-Performing Loans Update: Non-performing loans were $18,800,000 at quarter end, slightly down from $19,400,000 last quarter, but still reflecting ongoing challenges in maintaining loan performance.
Earnings call transcript: TrustCo Bank Q4 2024 misses EPS forecast, stock drops
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