Jan. 21 at 12:14 PM
$GNTY Guaranty Bancshares reports Q4 EPS 87c, consensus 61c
Reports Q4: Return on average assets and average equity for the fourth quarter of 2024 were 1.27% and 12.68%, respectively, compared to 0.96% and 9.58%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024 and 0.73% and 7.93%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in earnings during the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily due to a
$2.4 million, or 10.1%, increase in net interest income, a
$930,000, or 19.4%, increase in noninterest income, and a decrease in noninterest expense of
$1.5 million, or 7.1%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in earnings as compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily driven by a
$2M , or 8.4%, increase in net interest income.
"We are very satisfied with our fourth quarter and year-end 2024 financial results. The decreases in Federal interest rates coupled with continued repricing of our loan and securities portfolio at higher yields allowed our net interest margin to grow to 3.54% for the fourth quarter of 2024 and 3.32% for the year ended December 31. We strategically shrunk our balance sheet during 2024 to build liquidity and capital, and to reduce credit risk, while maintaining our core deposits. As a result, we ended 2024 with strong key performance metrics and very low non-performing assets. We believe we are well positioned for loan growth and continued favorable results for our shareholders during 2025," said Ty Abston, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
