Dec 31, 2023

Commerce Bank Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. reported earnings of $.84 per share for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

Key Takeaways

Commerce Bancshares, Inc. reported a net income of $109.2 million, with earnings per share of $0.84 for the fourth quarter of 2023. The results reflect the strength of the core deposit base and contributions from non-interest income categories. Net interest income was generally flat, while the net interest margin expanded.

Earnings per share were reported at $0.84, compared to $1.00 in the same quarter last year.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $109.2 million, a decrease from $131.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Net interest income was $248.4 million, remaining relatively flat compared to the previous quarter, with a net yield on interest-earning assets of 3.17%.

Deposit growth across three business segments amounted to $674 million, resulting in a period-end net deposit increase of $273 million.

Total Revenue
$393M
Previous year: $391M
+0.5%
EPS
$0.9
Previous year: $0.94
-4.3%
Return on avg. assets
1.38%
Previous year: 1.65%
-16.4%
Efficiency ratio
63.8%
Previous year: 55.3%
+15.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$443M
Previous year: $452M
-2.1%
Free Cash Flow
$106M
Previous year: $71M
+48.5%
Total Assets
$31.7B
Previous year: $31.9B
-0.5%

Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank

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.