Earnings Beat and Guidance
Reported $0.45 earnings per share for Q3, exceeding consensus of $0.43. Without a tax charge, earnings would have been $0.47. Provided 2025 EPS guidance of $2 to $2.25, above Street consensus of $2.07.
Strong Financial Metrics
Return on average assets at 2.8%, nearly 3x the peer median. Net interest margin at the bank was 5.29%, with a 17% loan growth and 12% deposit growth.
Efficient Operations
Efficiency ratio at 39%, significantly better than industry norms. High non-interest income at 65-70% of total income, reducing reliance on interest rate fluctuations.
Payments Segment Growth
Payments segment pre-tax income up 32.5% for the quarter and 43% for the first 9 months of 2024. Forecasted growth continues into 2025.
Successful Debt Offering
Completed a $75 million bond offering with 8.625% coupon, rated BBB+ with a positive outlook by Egan-Jones.