Banner Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Banner Corporation reported a net income of $46.4 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenue was $160.6 million. At December 31, 2024, Banner had $16.20 billion in assets, $11.20 billion in net loans and $13.51 billion in deposits.
Net income was $46.4 million, or $1.34 per diluted share.
Revenue was $160.6 million.
Net interest income was $140.5 million.
Total assets reached $16.20 billion.
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Forward Guidance
Banner's fourth quarter financial performance reflects the continued successful execution of our super community bank strategy, which emphasizes growing new client relationships, maintaining our core funding position, promoting client loyalty and advocacy through our responsive service model, and sustaining a moderate risk profile.
Positive Outlook
- Solid year over year loan growth
- Margin expansion during the fourth quarter as a result of lower funding costs
- Strong credit metrics
- Solid reserve for loan losses
- Robust capital base
Challenges Ahead
- Declining interest rate environment and its effect on loan yields
- Risk rating downgrades
- Growth in loan balances
- An increase in adversely classified loans
- Decrease in the fair value of the security portfolio