Strong Financial Performance
Stellar Bank reported a fourth-quarter net income of $27.8 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, with an annualized ROAA of 1.04% and an annualized ROATCE of 10.82%. For the full year 2024, net income was $117.6 million or $2.20 per diluted share, with an ROAA of 1.1% and an ROATCE of 12.18%.
Net Interest Margin Improvement
Net interest income for the quarter was $103 million, an increase from the $101.5 million in the third quarter. The net interest margin improved to 4.25% in the fourth quarter from 4.19% in the third quarter.
Regulatory Capital Ratios Growth
Total risk-based capital was 16.06% at the end of the fourth quarter, up from 14.02% at the end of 2023 and 12.39% at the end of 2022. Tangible book value per share increased 36.2% from $14.02 to $19.10 after dividends.
Loan Growth Momentum
Fourth quarter loan originations were the highest in six quarters, indicating strong momentum going into 2025.