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Jun 30, 2021
Eastern Bank Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Reported second quarter financial results and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share.
Key Takeaways
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. reported net income of $34.8 million, or $0.20 per share, for the second quarter of 2021. Excluding merger-related and overdraft litigation expenses, operating net income was $37.1 million, or $0.22 per share. Total assets reached $17.0 billion, and total loans were $9.6 billion. The company saw growth in residential and commercial loans, excluding PPP loans, and an increase in net interest income.
Total loans excluding Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans grew $116.9 million, or 5% on an annualized basis from the prior quarter.
Net interest income increased $4.5 million from the prior quarter due to growth in the Company’s securities portfolio and higher loan income, primarily attributable to higher PPP fee recognition.
An improving economic outlook coupled with strong asset quality led to a $3.3 million release of loan loss reserves. Nonperforming loans were $41.6 million, or 0.43% of total loans at the end of the second quarter.
The second quarter saw solid fee generation with insurance, wealth management and debit card revenues up 4%, 17% and 36%, respectively, from the prior year quarter.
Forward Guidance
Eastern Bankshares is working towards integrating Century and expects continued growth, driven by integration efforts.
Positive Outlook
- Organic growth
- Strong fee income generation
- Sound asset quality
- Focus on long-term profitability
- High COVID-19 vaccination rates in core markets
Challenges Ahead
- Merger and acquisition expenses
- Expenses related to the anticipated settlement of overdraft litigation
- Seasonally lower insurance revenues
- Lower loan-level interest rate swap revenue due to lower market interest rates
- Continued pressure on net interest margin due to the low interest rate environment and excess liquidity
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