Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Q3 net earnings rise on loan growth

By Reuters News


Overview

  • US regional bank's Q3 net earnings rose yr/yr on higher net interest income

  • Net interest income increased from prior year, reflecting loan growth and lower interest expense

  • Provision for credit losses declined, reflecting lower loan balances in certain categories


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific guidance or outlook for future periods


Result Drivers

  • NET INTEREST INCOME - Co said higher net interest income was driven by increased interest income and lower interest expense, mainly due to loan growth and lower rates paid on deposits

  • CREDIT LOSS PROVISION - Co said lower provision for credit losses was due to reduced balances in commercial construction and non-owner-occupied real estate loans

  • NON-INTEREST EXPENSES - Co said lower non-interest expenses were mainly due to reduced professional fees, debit card expense and appraisal management fee expense


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Net Income

$5.73 mln

Q3 Net Interest Income

$16.69 mln

Q3 Pretax Profit

$7.37 mln

Q3 Provision for Credit Losses

$250,000


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