Sep 30, 2020

Commerce Bank Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Commerce Bancshares Inc. reported earnings for the third quarter of 2020.

Key Takeaways

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. reported a strong rebound in earnings for Q3 2020, with earnings per share of $1.11 and net income of $132.4 million. The results were driven by low provision expense and increases in net interest income, fee income, and investment securities gains.

Earnings per share reached $1.11, up from $0.93 in the same quarter last year.

Net income was $132.4 million, compared to $109.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Return on average assets was 1.71%, return on average common equity was 15.21%, and the efficiency ratio was 55.0%.

Net interest income grew by $12.9 million, supported by a larger balance sheet and low funding costs.

Total Revenue
$346M
Previous year: $336M
+2.8%
EPS
$1.01
Previous year: $0.89
+13.5%
Return on avg. assets
1.71%
Return on avg. equity
15.21%
Efficiency ratio
55%
Previous year: 56.66%
-2.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.56B
Previous year: $884M
+76.1%
Free Cash Flow
$227M
Previous year: $116M
+95.1%
Total Assets
$31.5B
Previous year: $25.9B
+21.6%

Commerce Bank

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Forward Guidance

This information contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include future financial and operating results, expectations, intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements are based on current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.