BancFirst Corporation reported a net income of $50.3 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024. This compares to a net income of $57.5 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023. The company experienced a decrease in net interest income and an increase in noninterest expense.
Net income for Q1 2024 was $50.3 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, down from $57.5 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, in Q1 2023.
Net interest income decreased to $106.1 million from $109.2 million in the same period last year, impacted by higher deposit volumes and rates.
Total assets increased to $12.6 billion, with loans growing to $7.8 billion and deposits to $10.9 billion.
Asset quality remained strong, with nonaccrual loans at 0.54% of total loans.
CEO David Harlow noted that the company reported a solid quarter fueled by loan growth, deposit growth, and early signs of stabilization in deposit mix. He also mentioned that recent inflation data has been higher than anticipated, causing the Federal Reserve to signal higher rates for longer, which will impact everyone, including banks.