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First Farmers Q3 net income rises on strong loan growth

By Reuters News


Overview

  • US community bank's Q3 net income rose 12.7% on record net interest income

  • Adjusted EPS for Q3 rose 14% year-over-year to $1.38

  • Company declared higher quarterly dividend, marking fifth consecutive year of annual increases


Outlook

  • Company expects typical year-end seasonal payoffs to impact loan balances in Q4

  • First Farmers says lending pipelines remain supportive for continued growth

  • Company continues to focus on balance sheet optimization and scenario testing amid interest rate uncertainty


Result Drivers

  • LOAN GROWTH - Co said strong loan growth drove record net interest income and margin expansion

  • HIGHER YIELDS - Co attributed margin expansion to higher yields on new loans and investment securities, and easing deposit cost pressures

  • WEALTH MANAGEMENT FEES - Record wealth management and trust services revenue contributed to higher non-interest income


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Adjusted EPS

$1.38

Q3 EPS

$1.38

Q3 Adjusted Net Income

$5.50 mln

Q3 Net Income

$5.50 mln

Q3 Net Interest Income

$15.70 mln


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