Improved Net Income and EPS
Net income for the quarter was $61.5 million, or $0.81 per share, improving from $0.72 last quarter and $0.63 in the same quarter last year, exceeding consensus estimates of $0.74.
Net Interest Margin Growth
Net interest margin increased to 2.78% from 2.72% last quarter, representing a 9% increase compared to the third quarter of last year.
Cost of Deposits Reduction
Cost of deposits declined to 3.06% from 3.09% last quarter, with proactive measures to manage deposit costs.
Strong Credit Health
Credit charge-offs remained low at $6.5 million, with ACL increased to 94 basis points from 92.
Capital Strength
Capital [TC EPA] increased to 7.6%, and tangible book value rose to $36.52.
Successful Talent Acquisition
Significant hire of Beth Hosen, who joined from JPMorgan, expected to make a substantial impact.
Guidance Alignment
Current results align with the January guidance, showing double-digit NIDDA growth and non-broker deposits growth in high single digits.