Strong Net Operating Profit
Veritex reported a net operating profit of $29 million, or $0.54 per share, indicating a strong performance for the quarter.
Pre-tax, Pre-provision Earnings
The company achieved pre-tax, pre-provision earnings of $43.4 million, or 1.41%, reflecting solid financial management.
Significant Increase in Loan Production
Loan production for Q1 stood at $750 million, with a year-over-year increase of 130%, totaling $2.8 billion over the last four quarters.
Stable Credit Trends
The company realized a net decrease in past due and criticized loans, with charge-offs below forecast and a decline in criticized assets by 26% from Q1 2024.
Improved Deposit Strategy
Veritex reduced reliance on wholesale funding to 13.7% and achieved a decrease in the loan-to-deposit ratio to 89%, indicating effective deposit management.
Increase in Tangible Book Value
Tangible book value per share increased to $22.33, up by 13.8% year-over-year, showcasing shareholder value growth.
Dividend Increase
The bank increased its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.22 per share, reflecting confidence in future performance.